GovInn Week 2019 – 24-27 September: Save the date!
Save the date!
From 24 to 29 September 2019, the Centre for the Study of Governance Innovation will host the 5th Governance Innovation Week at the University of Pretoria.
More details to follow!
The Governance Innovation Week 2017: Program
The Centre for the Study of Governance Innovation is proud to present its program for the 2017 Governance Innovation week.
What – This week will bring critical and cutting-edge scholars and practitioners together to debate and plan the future of governance and governance innovation in Africa and the world.
When – 27th November to 01 December 2017.
Where – International Convention Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Click here for directions.
RSVP – These events are public and participation is free of charge. Since seats are limited, we ask you to RSVP as soon as possible and please do not leave your seat vacant out of respect for those who will not be able to attend.
NB: this list is non-exhaustive and will be updated continuously.
Agenda
Monday, 27th November 2017
Start of the Wellbeing Economy Festival 27-29 November
More information about this festival can be found here (RSVP at full capacity).
Program of the Wellbeing Economy Festival.
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Keynote speech
Tuesday, 28th November 2017
Keynote speech
Wednesday, 29th November 2017
Start of the Africa-Europe Dialogue Symposium on Innovation for Sustainable Development,
29th November – 01 December
featuring keynotes, panel discussions, SDGs world café, PhD & early career researchers academy, eco-innovation workshop.
More information here
Contact Fernando Diaz Lopez
RSVP by invitation only http://www.inno4sd.net/
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Africa – EU Relations: Reflecting on Ten Years of Strategic Partnership Policy Dialogue
Time 09:00 – 17:00
RSVP Amy Giliam at amytarryngiliam@gmail.com
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Policy Dialogue: The EU-Africa Strategic Partnership. Past, Present, Future.
Reflections on Building EU-Africa relations, from Cairo to Lisbon and Beyond
with John Shinkaiye (Ambassador, Nigeria, Former Chief of Staff to the AU Chairperson)
Ten Years of Strategic Partnership: Mission Accomplished?
with Wolfram Vetter (Ambassador, EU Delegation, Burundi)
Time 10:00 – 12:15
RSVP https://goo.gl/forms/xM6YRdTjw1D4iOEl2
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keynote speech
Thursday, 30th November 2017
(Transitional) Justice Policy Workshop
Time 08:30 – 17:00
Find the program here
RSVP Chenai Matshaka at cgmatshaka@yahoo.com
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Keynote speech
Sponsors
VIDEO: “Why greater equality makes societies stronger” – Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett
Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett keynote address at Governance Innovation Week 2015, University of Pretoria entitled “Why greater equality makes societies stronger”. The address was filmed on 3 June 2015.
VIDEO: Poverty With Added Vitamins? Competing Ways to Govern the World Food System, Raj Patel
Raj Patel keynote address at Governance Innovation Week 2015, University of Pretoria entitled “Poverty with added vitamins? Competing ways to govern the world food system”. The address was filmed on 2 June 2015.
VIDEO: Within or beyond capitalism?
Michel Bauwens keynote address at Governance Innovation Week 2015, University of Pretoria entitled “Within or beyond capitalism? Four scenarios for the emerging collaborative economy”. The address was filmed on 4 June 2015.
PRESENTATION: ‘Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger’ Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett #govinn2015
3 June 2015
‘Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger’ Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett, bestselling authors of “The Spirit Level: Why Equality Is Better for Everyone”
PRESENTATION: Poverty with added vitamins? Raj Patel #govinn2015
2 June 2015, 4.30pm
‘Poverty With Added Vitamins? Competing Ways to Govern the World Food System’ Raj Patel, New York Times bestselling author of “Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System” and The “Value of Nothing: How to Reshape Market Society and Redefine Democracy”
GALLERY: “Why equality makes society stronger” with Kate Pickett and Richard Wilkinson
‘Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger’ Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett, bestselling authors of “The Spirit Level: Why Equality Is Better for Everyone”.
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- Epidemiologists Kate Pickett and Richard Wilkinson with GovInn director Lorenzo Fioramonti
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- Richard Wilkinson with Kristin Vala Ragnarsdottir
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- Before the speech: SciencesPo Bordeaux Professor Daniel Bach with GovInn communication manager Gaia Manco and senior researcher Frank Mattheis
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- GovInn co-director Ward Anseeuw with His Excellency the Ambassador of Iraq to South Africa
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- GovInn deputy director Chris Nshimbi introducing the speakers
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- Kate Pickett
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- Richard Wilkinson
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- His Excellency the Ambassador of Iraq to South Africa
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- Peer-to-peer activist Michel Bauwens
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- Many University of Pretoria students engaged with the speakers
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- Robert Costanza
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- Jan Aart Scholte, GovInn board member
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- GovInn senior researcher John Kotsopoulos
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- Kate Pickett answering questions from UP students
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- Richard Wilkinson discussing with a UP student
GALLERY: “Poverty with added vitamins” with Raj Patel
‘Poverty With Added Vitamins? Competing Ways to Govern the World Food System’ Raj Patel, New York Times bestselling author of “Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System” and “The Value of Nothing: How to Reshape Market Society and Redefine Democracy”
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- GovInn Director Lorenzo Fioramonti with Raj Patel
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- Lorenzo Fioramonti
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- Questions from the audience
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- GovInn senior researcher John Kotsopoulos
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- Raj Patel answering questions
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- GovInn board member Susan George
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- GovInn co-director Ward Anseeuw challenging the audience
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- Peer-to-peer activist Michel Bauwens
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- GovInn board member Lew Daly
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- Raj Patel receiving a made-in-GovInn gift
