Speaker icnb 2024 Prof. Dr. Christian W. Haerpfer
Prof. Dr. Christian W. Haerpfer Main idea: Global trends in values and social norms based on World Value Survey data show both consistencies and changes across countries, with implications for nation building.Important points: Family and friends remain highly valued: Over 90% of respondents consistently rate family as very important, with friends and leisure time gaining […]
Roundtable icnb 2024 Prof. Dr. Kriengsak Charoenwongsak
Prof. Dr. Kriengsak Charoenwongsak Main idea: Innovative, community-centric approaches are needed to address poverty and inequality effectively.Important points: Community-based solutions: Proposed targeting poverty at community levels rather than individually. Incentivized collaboration: Suggested creating incentives for cooperation between different sectors. Innovative policies: Proposed ideas like “retirement exercise earned universal shareholdings” and corporate adoption of community poverty […]
Roundtable icnb 2024 Mr. Sanjay Mathur
Mr. Sanjay Mathur Main idea: The UN plays a crucial role in coordinating global efforts to address inequalities, but national ownership is key. Important points: UN structure: Explained the political and development arms of the UN and how they operate at country levels. Funding challenges: Highlighted the limitations of ODA and the need for innovative […]
Roundtable icnb 2024 Dr. Asa Torkelsson
Dr. Asa Torkelsson Main idea: International cooperation through UN frameworks is essential for addressing global inequalities.Important points: UN frameworks: Highlighted the International Conference on Population and Development and Sustainable Development Goals. Gender equality: Emphasized the slow progress in achieving gender parity globally. Private sector engagement: Suggested expanding the social aspect of ESG metrics in corporate […]
Roundtable icnb 2024 Prof. Dr. Lalit Johri
Prof. Dr. Lalit Johri Main idea: Collaboration and culture are key to addressing inequality through public-private-people partnerships.Important points: Problem-solving skills: Emphasized the need to unlearn past approaches and relearn for the present and future. Collaborative culture: Outlined four pillars – respect, trust, understanding, and kindness. Implementation examples: Shared how this framework has been applied in […]
Roundtable icnb 2024 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gothom Arya
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gothom Arya Main idea:Civil society initiatives are crucial in addressing inequalities at local levels.Important points: World Social Forum: Highlighted as an alternative to the World Economic Forum, championing bottom-up approaches. Thai initiatives: Mentioned successful local projects like “truthful saving” and the Bureau Foundation’s work with forgotten populations. Micro-utopias: Emphasized the importance of […]
Roundtable icnb 2024 Mr. Young-Gak Yun
Mr. Young-Gak Yun Main idea:Digital divide is a significant problem, but there are promising public-private partnerships addressing it.Important points: Digital divide statistics: Only half of people in developed countries have reliable internet access, with worse situations in emerging countries. Corporate initiatives: Examples of Microsoft, Facebook, and Visa collaborating with NGOs and governments to improve digital […]
Roundtable icnb 2024 H.E. Korn Dabbaransi
H.E. Korn Dabbaransi Main idea:Poverty eradication should be the primary focus, with corruption as the main obstacle. Important points: Peace as prerequisite: Emphasized that peace must come before nation-building and wellness. Focus on poverty: Argued that inequality is less important than addressing absolute poverty. TPP map: Highlighted a digital tool to identify and target poor […]
Roundtable icnb 2024 Mr. Thibault Danjou
Mr. Thibault Danjou Main idea:Wealth distribution in France shows persistent inequality, with a focus on real estate and financial assets. Important points: Wealth concentration: 54% of France’s wealth is owned by 10% of citizens. Asset-driven wealth increase: Mainly from real estate value and financial assets, not work or savings. Proposed solution: Incentivize wealthy individuals to […]
Roundtable icnb 2024 Dr. Bandid Nijathaworn
Dr. Bandid Nijathaworn Main idea:Inequality is a global disappointment stemming from external developments and domestic policies. Important points: Unequal access to opportunities: Inhibits growth in education, jobs, financial services, and healthcare. Globalization: Has led to unequal benefits among different segments of society. Technological advancement: Benefits people disproportionately due to differing education and skill levels.