This page will host a series of podcasts of audio files recorded at the 2007 Laying the Foundations Conference. Whether you weren’t able to attend conference, want to catch up on sessions you missed, or simply want to listen again to the inspiring words of our speakers and lively discussion, here you will be able to download mp3 files of sessions.

Topic 1 - Working with Community

The first postings comes from the first day of the conference: Working with Community. This was held on Thursday November 29th 2007, and focused on participatory approaches, valuing local knowledge and aspirations, and the role of appropriate technologies. Podcasts are posted below of the afternoon Plenary Panel: “Responsive development in Aboriginal communities: tradition, participation, isolation and the place of appropriate design”.

Plenary Panel:

1. 071129 Panel Part 1/2 - Introduction to the panel by facilitator Greg Phillips , and Cheryl Buchannon speaks on her community at Murra Murra (7.4 MB , 31:35 min)

Cheryl Buchannon’s PowerPoint

2. 071129 Panel Part 2/2 - Speakers Mark Moran and Jason Glanville join the discussion, Q&A and wrap up (11.6 MB, 49:22 min)

Closing keynote:

3. 071129 Mickey Sampson closing keynote - Mickey Sampson speaks on his experiences with Resource Development International Cambodia (RDIC) (5.8 MB, 24:37 min)