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Perspectives on the future of international cooperation in times of multiple crises
GPF Europe and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Geneva are organizing a Webex to launch the report titled “Spotlight on Global Multilateralism on 4th May 2023, from 08:30 to 10:00 EDT.
The new report, "Spotlight on Global Multilateralism," provides valuable insights and recommendations to inform discussions and decisions during the Summit of the Future set to take place in September 2024.
The report provides critical analyses and recommendations for strengthening democratic multilateral structures and policies, believing that fundamental and systemic changes are necessary to rebuild trust and foster multilateral cooperation based on solidarity and international law.
At the online launch event of the report, several speakers, including TJNA’s Acting Executive Director, Chenai Mukumba, will present key findings on various topics. These topics include peace and common security, reforms of the global financial architecture, calls for a New Social Contract, an inclusive digital future, the rights of future generations, and the growing action and interaction of cities and regions at the international level.
Speakers:
1. Anna Sundström/Björn Lindh from the Olof Palme International Center
2. Giulia Massobrio from the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
3. Patricia Miranda from Latindadd
4. Chenai Mukumba from Tax Justice Network Africa
5. Aldo Caliari from Jubilee USA Network
6. Ana María Suárez Franco from FIAN International/Sandra Liebenberg from Stellenbosch University
7. Anita Gurumurthy/Nandini Chami from IT for Change
8. Edgardo Bilsky from United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and Daria Cibrario from Public Services International (PSI) (TBC)
Moderators:
Jens Martens/Bodo Ellmers, from GPF Europe and Hajo Lanz from FES Geneva.
The topics covered in the report and the presentations by the speakers reflect the broad range of issues that need to be addressed in shaping the future of global multilateralism. From ensuring peace and common security to reforming the international financial architecture to promoting an inclusive digital future and protecting the rights of future generations, the report underscores the need for holistic and forward-looking approaches.
To participate in the webinar, interested parties are encouraged to register here to complete the registration form.