The Kofi Annan Foundation and Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy organised a series of discussions to examine the role of democratic principles, processes, and practices in responding to emerging global challenges.
The Challenge
Multilateral action, international cooperation, and dialogue are hampered by growing polarisation, assertive nationalist agendas, and deep ideological divides, particularly around issues of democracy. How do we address the fraying link between democracy and the multilateral system, and how do the answers to this question vary with the global challenges at stake?
“I remain a committed believer in the value of democracy as a catalyst for better governance, greater security, and human development.”
Kofi Annan
About the Roundtables
The Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy and the Kofi Annan Foundation have collaborated on a two-year project to further a common understanding of how democratic, ethical and inclusive leadership is essential to solving global challenges.
The project includes a series of expert thematic roundtables organised in liaison with multilateral actors on the role of democracy in responding to issues of global concern.
“…climate change is a global and all-encompassing threat to life, to our water and food supplies, to our health, security, prosperity and stability.”
Kofi Annan
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Multilateralism & Democracy Roundtables
Our two-year project, from 2024 to 2026, seeks to advance a shared understanding of the essential role of democratic, ethical, and inclusive leadership in addressing global challenges.
In April 2024, we launched our first roundtable on Democracy & Climate.
Many of the roundtable discussions were held in Geneva, Switzerland, taking advantage of the city’s status as home to 40 international organisations, to convene subject-matter experts and build bridges through research and dialogue. Other discussions will be held in multilateral hubs such as New York, Vienna, Nairobi, or Brussels.
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