A joint initiative between the University of Bergen
and CMI – Chr. Michelsen Institute
Past events
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).
Bergen Exchanges on Law & Social Transformation 2017
Welcome to the 2017 Bergen Exchanges on Law & Social Transformation.
Closed for Summer
This summer the Centre will be closed from Monday June 26 to Friday August 4.
Bergen Summer Research School 2017
Join us for a series of open keynotes on global challenges during Bergen Summer Research School 2017.
Preventing Deadly Conflict in Ethnically Fractured Societies
International Development Assistance for ‘Bridging’ Social Cohesion. With Timothy Sisk, Professor at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies.
