Inaugurated in 2014, this lecture series honours Royal Professor Ungku Aziz's pioneering contributions to poverty and development research. It hosts national figures who have made unparalleled contributions to the nation's development, providing a platform for exchanging ideas, debates, and discourse in poverty and development studies — both locally and internationally.
An open discussion platform for academics, development practitioners, policy makers, and NGOs. Themes are drawn from cross-cutting Research Pillars to re-examine complex development issues and inform future efforts.
An inter-disciplinary stocktaking exercise to review progress in poverty and development studies, identify research gaps, plan follow-up actions, and provide policy inputs to government and partner institutions.
An informal yet substantive seminar for academics, practitioners, and stakeholders to share work and ideas on development issues relevant at national, regional, and global levels.
A non-welfare programme encompassing academic publications and public engagement. It builds a database on poor and vulnerable groups, strengthens relationships between academia, community, policy makers, and the international community, and facilitates information dissemination among various stakeholders.
Sparks fresh perspectives among researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders in tackling long-standing development challenges. Promotes innovative approaches and forward-looking policy ideas for developing nations.
Technical capacity-building in multidimensional poverty measurement and econometric analysis, empowering researchers and policymakers with practical evidence-based tools.
A platform for students, young researchers, and the public to express ideas on poverty and development, cultivating critical thinking and innovative viewpoints for national and global discourse.
A space for academics, practitioners, and stakeholders to explore emerging issues in poverty and development, fostering discussions that lead to new directions in research and policy formulation.
Community-level initiatives to improve well-being, resilience, and socio-economic opportunities through collaborative engagement between communities, researchers, and institutions.
A participatory platform where communities, academics, and stakeholders co-create solutions to development challenges, ensuring interventions are grounded in real-world community experiences.
A dedicated research hub generating high-quality data, insights, and analytical work on poverty to inform policy decisions and deepen understanding of socio-economic vulnerabilities.
Last Update: 18/02/2026