Despite enormous levels of international assistance, social and economic development continues to occur unevenly throughout the world. For the most part, the social situation of advanced nations is improving steadily, while that of many of the poorest remains bleak, particularly in the "least developing countries" (LCDs) of Asian, Africa, and Latin America. This lecture will trace worldwide trends in social development over the last 25 years, highlighting the implications of these trends for the United States and other comparatively wealthy countries. Dr. Estes will also suggest a 13-point action agenda for narrowing the development gap between rich and poor nations.

The Sixth Annual Daniel S. Sanders Peace and Justice Lecture.
Internationally known as a leader in efforts to achieve world peace, Daniel S. Sanders was dean of the UIUC School of Social Work from 1986-1989.

Cosponsored by: Office of the Chancellor, Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Graduate College, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, The Council of Deans, The Center for Advanced Study, George A. Miller Endowment, George A. Miller Committee, Peggy Harris Memorial Fund, College of Commerce and Business Administration, School of Social Work, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, Department of Economics, Department of Political Science, Department of Sociology, Center for African Studies, Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies, Committee on International and Cross-Cultural Social Welfare, Continuing Education in International Affairs, Office of International Student Affairs, Program in Arms Control, Disarmament and International Security (ACDIS), Program in Health Economics, Management and Policy, Program in South and West Asian Studies, Women's Studies Program, Counseling Center, Daniel S. Sanders Memorial Fund, Faculty/Staff assistance Program, McKinley Presbyterian Foundation, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church