A joint initiative between the University of Bergen
and CMI – Chr. Michelsen Institute
Past events
Veier ut av fattigdom
Med Øyvind Eggen (Civita), Heidi Nordby Lunde (H), Hilde Frafjord Johnson (KrF), Espen Villanger (CMI) og Rune Jansen Hagen (UiB).
The Latin American Reality
Ángeles Diez, Professor, Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Towards a Social Justice Approach to Understanding and Transforming Global Health
The Making of Oxford University Press’s Textbook of Global Health. With author Anne-Emanuelle Birn, University of Toronto.
The Kenyan Election: What Happened?
With Matthew Gichohi (UiB), Ingvild Aagedal Skage (UiB), Svein-Erik Hansen Helle (UiB), Arne Tostensen (CMI) and Lise Rakner (UiB) in conversation with Siri Gloppen (LawTransform, UiB and CMI).
Belo Monte: Announcement of a War
Film, Reflection & Popcorn with the Natural Resources & Climate Change Unit at LawTransform.
Marking of the International Safe Abortion Day
Norwegian abortion debates and policies in a Global Perspective.
Jaha Dukureh (‘Jaha’s Promise’, BIFF) on banning FGM in Gambia
Jaha Dukureh (‘Jaha’s Promise’, BIFF) in conversation with Vegard Vibe (UiB/LawTransform).
SDGs, Social Sciences & the Humanities
As part of UiB’s new multidisciplinary and strategic focus on Global Challenges, we launch a series of lunch-seminars on the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Humanitarian Aid Machinery
How effective is it to alleviate the suffering of the poor and maintain their rights? With Diana Skelton (ATD Fourth World) an d Arne Strand (Research Director, CMI and Director, U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre) in conversation with Alberto Cimadamore (CROP).
What are the Implications of Arab Transformations for Public Participation?
With Arkan El Seblani (UNDP) and Sarah Tobin (CMI). Moderated by Sofie Arjon Schütte (U4/CMI).
Is Nigeria Lifting the Corruption Curse?
An interview with Dr Oby Ezekwesili (Co-founder of Transparency International and former Vice President of the World Bank’s Africa division).
Film, Reflections & Popcorn: Presumed Guilty
Documentary about corruption in Mexico’s legal system. The discussion after the film is moderated by Siri Gloppen (UiB/CMI).
Truth Commissions. Memory, Power, and Legitimacy
Launch of the award-winning book by Onur Bakiner (Seattle University) on the role truth commissions play in contemporary societies. Introductions by Elin Skaar (CMI).
Nation Building, Ethnic Conflict and Federal Design in Nepal
Open Lecture by Prof. Dr. Krishna Hachhethu, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Why Can Companies Negotiate Settlements in Bribery Cases?
Dr.
Abiola Makinwa (Hague University of Applied Sciences, Anti-Corruption Compliance),
Tina Søreide (NHH) and
Arkan El Seblani (UNDP Arab States, Anti-Corruption).
Poverty, Oil Wealth and Political Chaos in Venezuela
Breakfast forum with Leiv Marsteintredet (UiB/UiO), Rune Jansen Hagen (UiB) in conversation with Ragnhild Osnes Legreid (BRC).
