Speaker icnb 2024 Asst. Prof. Rugphong Vongsaroj
Asst. Prof. Rugphong Vongsaroj Main idea: Technological advancement, climate change, geopolitics, and changing social norms are creating both disparities and opportunities for inclusive nation building.Important points: Uneven technological impacts: While technology can improve public service efficiency, it may also widen the digital divide between different groups. Climate change effects: Impacts are unequal across different groups […]
Speaker icnb 2024 Mr. Young-Gak Yun
Mr. Young-Gak Yun Main idea: Major global trends like increased defense spending, aging populations, and AI advancement are reshaping national budgets and societal structures.Important points: Increased global defense spending: Military expenditures reached $2.4 trillion in 2023, potentially reducing social welfare budgets. Challenges of aging populations: OECD countries projected to have 27% of population aged 65+ […]
Speaker icnb 2024 H.E. Prof. Dr. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
H.E. Prof. Dr. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana Main idea: Persistent disparities in the Asia-Pacific region require addressing emerging challenges and exploring future trends for equitable nation building.Important points: Persistent regional disparities: Despite development efforts, significant portions of the population still live in extreme poverty with uneven access to quality education. Key emerging trends: Rapid technological advancement, […]
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 […]