Book Launch: Come On! Capitalism, Short-Termism, Population and the Destruction of the Planet The authors discuss how a ‘prosperous future for all’ requires that economic well-being largely decouples from the destruction of natural resources, especially in agriculture, and the pollution of the atmosphere.
Next Generation Nigeria: The Importance of Strengthening States’ Economic Management HE Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president of Nigeria, examines the role of state governments in development and socio-economic outcomes in Nigeria.
Zimbabwe’s International Re-engagement and Socio-economic Recovery HE Sibusiso Moyo, minister of foreign affairs and international trade of Zimbabwe, discusses the government’s plans for re-engagement and renewal of Zimbabwe’s international economic relations.
Panel Recording Switzerland and the EU: Lessons for a Post-Brexit UK? This event focuses on existing convergences between EU-UK and EU-Switzerland negotiations.
Shaping The Gambia’s Future: How to Build a Path to Sustainable Progress President Barrow discusses his vision for The Gambia’s future and describe the policies he is pursuing to achieve it.
Kenya’s Priorities for Inclusive Growth: Towards Domestic Development and Regional Peace President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya outlines his plans for his second and final term in office for regional peace and domestic development.
Fostering Sustainable Peace, Democracy and Inclusive Development in Mozambique HE Filipe Nyusi, president of the Republic of Mozambique, outlines his government’s plans to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth and political stability.
Panel Recording The Big Picture on Small States: How Can the Commonwealth’s Small States Navigate Global Challenges? The panellists outline examples of how such countries are currently furthering global initiatives, particularly in the sphere of advancing human rights and democratic values, and highlight the key future challenges they face.
Panel Recording Should the Super-Rich Pay for a Universal Basic Income? Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes argues that poverty can be alleviated and the middle class stabilized by a guaranteed income for a variety of working people.
Panel Recording Growth in a Multilateral World: The Role of Inclusive Trade and Quality Investment Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Ángel Gurría, presents the case that inclusive growth goes beyond domestic agendas and has important transnational dimensions, which need to be addressed in a multilateral context.
Chatham House Primer: Blockchain Dr Garrick Hileman explains the basic concept of a blockchain, outlining some of the technology’s current uses as well as suggesting a number of these potential future applications.
Panel Recording Keeping the Peace: The New Landscape for European Security and Defence The panellists analyze how existing institutions and bilateral ties can be reconfigured and new multilateral arrangements agreed to safeguard peace and security in Europe.