The Development Studies Association , which works to connect and promote the development research community in UK and Ireland, will hold it's annual conference at the University of Ulster in Belfast from 2 – 4th September. This year the focus of the conference will be on 'Current Crises and New Opportunities' . As preferred media partner The Broker will run a conference blog with a daily updates from conference reporter Louise Stoddard and guest contributions from speakers and participants. We invite you to read and participate in the blog and view photos from the event on Flickr