Video: Sunita Narain, Indian environmental activist
One of the most compelling visions for adapting to climate change in the developing world, another topic of the GES2011 panel discussions, came from Sunita Narain. She is one of [...]
GES
The Global Economic Symposium (GES) is a solution forum which identifies global challenges, examines their policy and business implications, and formulates concrete proposals for action with a view to creating a better world for the next generation. Unlike many other leading conferences, the Global Economic Symposium is both research-based and strongly action-oriented. Every session of the GES is organized by researchers and an international team of experts and supported by the GES’s own virtual platform. Results of the GES are published in the book Global Economic Solutions, which are submitted to national governments, the major international organizations, business leaders, academics and the wider GES community. The GES takes place in alteration between Kiel, Germany, and a major international center. This year’s GES took place from 4th October until 6th October in Kiel. Next year the Global Economic Symposium will move to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
GES
The Era of Muddling Through
It took me a while to define what I felt about the Global Economic Symposium 2011. While in there, I was immersed in the energy of the speakers, in the [...]
If the World Government Existed… (There Would Be No GES)
Marx-citing protesters, enhanced security, and several hundred suited-up businessmen, politicians and other VIPs discussing global issues. A perfect set-up for conspiracy theories, isn’t it?
“Education is more than teaching in English” – Edilberto C. de Jesús (AIM)
Edilberto C. de Jesús, President of the Asian Institute of Management, explains why and how they invest in early education.
“There are still millions of things to learn!” Peter E. Kinyanjui, Kenia
Peter E. Kinyanjui, Consultant, International Education (Kenia) about increasing the quality of education by using popular technologies.
Thoughts from Kiel: What Commie protestors and highbrow think tanks have in common
What does it take to get someone to attack an academic building? Apparently the answer is “organize a high-level conference”.
My summary of Global Economic Syposium 2011
Despite its indisputable achievements, the GES 2011 looked as though it were taking place during the Cold War era. Where was Eastern Europe?
Salmon, protest, networks and feedback
Did the GES 2011 really produce solutions? What will be the next steps? I look forward to checking in in the future.
Dream, Debate, Decide, Develop – Arun Maira, India
“You can only be trusted by those who know you understand them.” Listen to Arun Maira, Member of Planning Commission, Government of India, describing how they ensure the necessary dialogue [...]
Energy policy: Politics vs. Physics
The panel discussion “rethinking energy policy” featured representatives of the major energy industries, including oil, gas, wind and solar. Naturally, each one tended to defend the virtues of his particular [...]
