Innovation in the Sandbox was the focus on this year’s Development Dialogue, and the event focused on the new and groundbreaking work being done by our partners. Over 300 delegates attended the event, held at our then brand-new facilities at the BVB College of Engineering and Technology, which provided an opportunity for delegates to deeply engage on innovation occurring in the Sandbox and to also see the constraints faced by our partners. The key theme of Development Dialogue 2009 was 'The Sandbox and Global Perspectives'. The panel topics included: Innovation Case Studies within the Sandbox; Innovation Case Studies Outside the Sandbox; and Innovation and Development.