Policy Events (March 22 - March 28)
British-German relations, blockchain, the post-COVID world, and a book talk on 'Chaos Under Heaven' are among the topics being discussed at think tank events next week.
Each week Policy People puts together a list of think tank events from around the globe. Below is our list for March 22 to March 28. There is a thought-provoking event on renewed British-German ties as well as several events focusing on climate and energy policy. There are a couple which look at the new tech trends that will define the post-COVID world, from blockchain to remote work. There is also a book talk which takes a detailed look back at US-China relations under Trump.
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Virtual conference
THE KIEL INSTITUTE FOR THE WORLD ECONOMY - Monday, March 22 and Tuesday, March 23 @ 2:45pm Central European Time (UTC+1)
Climate risks and policies: Towards resilient low-carbon economies
The Covid-19 pandemic highlights the need for international development cooperation to anticipate better the coming systemic challenge of climate change. Like the current pandemic, climate change is a risk multiplier. Responding to the challenges of climate change requires a comprehensive approach to transition towards resilient low-carbon economies. Decarbonization policies and instruments have to consider the social and economic consequences and the corresponding political economy. They will have to be implemented pro-actively with a focus on disadvantaged people and those negatively affected. Join us for this event to discuss policy proposals, in particular those that interact with other socio-economic systemic failures, including fragility, poverty and vulnerability.
For more information and registration: https://www.ifw-kiel.de/institute/events/conferences/pegnet-conference/climate-risks-and-policies-towards-resilient-low-carbon-economies/
Webinar
OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE - Tuesday, March 23 @ 2pm Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)
Ebola in DRC: building on lessons learned
The Humanitarian Policy Group’s (HPG) new report on the 2018 outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo finds that international leadership and coordination was slow to adapt to these challenges. Failure of international leadership to analyse risks from the outset, and to plan to adapt to them, contributed to profoundly negative impacts on outcomes related to community engagement, security approaches and sound financial management. This is likely to have lasting negative implications for future responses in the region. This webinar draws on the lessons learnt and recommendations from HPG’s report, considering the implications for future responses and changes that need to be enacted, to better respond to new outbreaks of Ebola and other public health crises.
For more information and registration: https://www.odi.org/events/17978-ebola-drc-building-lesssons-learned
Online event
GERMAN COUNCIL FOR FOREIGN RELATIONS - Tuesday, March 23 @ 2pm Central European Time (UTC+1)
British-German Relations: Moving from the Narcissism of Small Differences to International Partnership
In 2016, policymakers and the public in Germany and Britain would probably have agreed that global opportunities were shifting eastward to Asia and that European integration brought liabilities. But the Brexit vote showed that they reached very different conclusions about how to respond to these challenges. The coronavirus crisis, however, has given both sides the opportunity to better assess the need for a strong Europe and the risks in the East. It has not only provided them with much on which to cooperate, but also institutionalized opportunities to do so. There is a risk, however, that local tensions surrounding Brexit will rob them of their sense of perspective. We ask does Brexit represent a fundamental difference in outlook between Berlin and London or a clearing of the air? Where are the easy opportunities to strengthen cooperation and the clusters of issues on which to work together?
For more information and registration: https://dgap.org/en/events/british-german-relations-moving-narcissism-small-differences-international-partnership
Online event
CLEMENTS CENTER FOR NATIONAL SECURITY - Tuesday, March 23 @ 12:15pm Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)
Chaos Under Heaven: Trump, Xi, and the Battle for the Twenty-First Century
On Tuesday, March 23, the Clements Center for National Security and the Strauss Center for International Security and Law will host Josh Rogin, columnist for the Washington Post, for a book talk on his upcoming release Chaos Under Heaven: Trump, Xi, and the Battle for the Twenty-First Century. Join us at 12:15 pm CDT. Virtual doors open at 12:00.
For more information and registration: https://www.clementscenter.org/events/item/2120-chaos-under-heaven-trump-xi-and-the-battle-for-the-twenty-first-century
Online event
THE ASPEN INSTITUTE - Wednesday, March 24 @ 3pm Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)
Transformation in 2020: How 2020 Accelerated Digital Transformation at Companies and What That Means for Frontline Workers
The events of the past year have led to unprecedented changes in how businesses operate and the way people live and work. These changes have included the acceleration and adoption of digital technology in the workplace. UpSkill America, with the support of Strada Education Network and Walmart.org, spent the last six months conducting interviews and surveys with employers about how the events of 2020 have affected their businesses. In the process, we learned about how businesses have adopted new technologies to respond to workers’ and customers’ needs. For many companies, digital transformation has led to changes in how they think about the skills frontline workers need to be successful in their jobs and the investments in education and training programs needed to support workers’ development.
For more information and registration: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/transformation-in-2020-how-2020-accelerated-digital-transformation-at-companies-and-what-that-means-for-frontline-workers/
Online event
RAND CORPORATION - Wednesday, March 24 @ 7pm Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)
The US-Japan Economic Relationship and Views of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
The US and Japan are close economic partners and advanced industrial democracies that are both exploring the opportunities and risks associated with the applications and implications of blockchain and cryptocurrencies for economic growth, privacy, and society. As these technologies have been rolled out, there have been concerns about regulation, energy usage, and vulnerability. Yet the value of the worldwide cryptocurrency market remains substantial and will likely continue to grow in both countries in the future as more and more economic transactions occur online owing to COVID-19 and the growth of e-commerce. This conference will first set the stage for with a discussion of the importance of the overall development of the U.S.-Japan economic relationship and then delve into the perspectives of blockchain and cryptocurrency experts from the U.S. and Japan.
For more information and registration: https://www.rand.org/events/2021/03/24.html
Webinar
THE AUSTRALIA INSTITUTE - Wednesday, March 24 @ 11am Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11)
How Is Government Accountable For What Happens In Armed Conflict Involving Australian Forces?
The government can take Australia to war without a vote in Parliament. Join former Greens Senator Scott Ludlam and Dr Alison Broinowski, Vice President of Australians for War Powers Reform for a discussion of how Australia can ensure that Executive Government is accountable to the Parliament and the people, not only for the decision to go to war, but for what the armed forces do in the conduct of war. In conversation with Allan Behm, director of the International & Security Affairs program at the Australia Institute. Part of the Australia Institute's webinar series.
For more information and registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZoHXA36mR4ON0O4ag10CFw
Webinar
BRIDGE INDIA - Wednesday, March 24 @ 3pm Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh independence
In the 1970 East Pakistan general election, its largest political party the Awami League won a clear majority for national seats as well as the provincial assembly. When West Pakistan’s military leadership refused to hand over power to the democratically elected government, a struggle for independence started. After support from the Indian army, East Pakistan secured its independence as Bangladesh after Pakistan surrendered on 16 December 1971. The victory is widely seen as India’s greatest military feat. This event is organised in conjunction with NLTV and the Bangabandhu Writer and Journalist Forum UK, and celebrates Bangladesh’s 50th Independence Day and brings together a host of speakers.
For more information and registration: https://www.bridgeindia.org.uk/event/celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-bangladesh-independence/
Online event
CENTER FOR GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT - Thursday, March 25 @ 7am Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)
Renewable Energy to Responsible Energy: A Call to Action
The Center for Global Development (CGD) is hosting this panel discussion on what th aying as a new donor in MICs. What is China’s strategy, and does it respond to its experience as an aid recipient? Ranil Dissanayake will present the findings of a research project conducted by CGD in 2020, which looked at the use of aid in MICs and how to maximize its potential for greater development impact. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion between subject experts, policymakers and donor representatives.
For more information and registration: https://www.cgdev.org/event/what-role-aid-middle-income-countries-view-china
Online event
THE ENERGY AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE - Thursday, March 25 @ 4pm India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
Renewable Energy to Responsible Energy: A Call to Action
The rapid rise of renewable energy (RE) is a keystone element of our transition to a low carbon economy in India and globally. Scaling RE has the potential to expand access to affordable, clean energy; create jobs and help economies to thrive; and reduce air pollution. As the RE sector continues to grow and evolve, it will need to be increasingly mindful of the need to ensure that adverse impacts on the environment, communities and human rights do not arise from its value chain and operations. How can the sector fully live up to its potential to drive positive social and environmental outcomes? And what is the role of investors, developers, manufacturers, large procurers and other actors in the RE system in collectively shaping a just and regenerative future for the sector?
For more information and registration: https://www.teriin.org/event/renewable-energy-responsible-energy-call-action
Webcast
ASIA SOCIETY POLICY INSTITUTE - Thursday, March 25 @ 7pm Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)
Technology and Social Innovation: A Conversation With Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang
As countries around the world struggle to handle the coronavirus pandemic, Taiwan stands out as a relative success story with low numbers of locally transmitted cases and only seven deaths in the entire country. One year into the outbreak, Taiwan has fewer than 900 officially confirmed cases, of which a vast majority were imported rather than domestic. A key figure in Taiwan's response, digital minister Audrey Tang attributes the country's success in combating the pandemic to creative use of technology, social innovation, and cooperation throughout the society. There are many lessons other countries can learn from Taiwan, beyond how to better prepare for the next pandemic or another global crisis. Taiwan's experience with social innovation can serve as an example in new possibilities in deploying "civic tech" to challenge disinformation, encourage trust in the government, and better organize public behavior.
For more information and registration: https://asiasociety.org/texas/events/technology-and-social-innovation-conversation-taiwans-digital-minister-audrey-tang
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