A joint initiative between the University of Bergen
and CMI – Chr. Michelsen Institute
Past events
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.
P-verdien – En kilde til forståelse og misforståelse i statistikk
Med Are Hugo Pripp (Oslo Senter for biostatistikk og epidemiologi og professor II ved HiOA) og Henrik Bentsen (stipendiat, UiB).
Corporate Criminal Enforcement in the United States
Using Negotiated Settlements to Turn Corporate Criminals In to Corporate Cops. With Jennifer Arlen, Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Program on Corporate Compliance and Enforcement, NYU Law.
The Politics of Researching Sexual and Gender Minorities
Pierre Brouard, Deputy Director, The Centre for Sexualities, AIDS and Gender, University of Pretoria.
Walls and Fences: A History of Protection?
The progressive fortification and militarization of borders signals a new phase in the history of the nation state and sovereignty struggles. With Antonio De Lauri (CMI) and Elina Troscenko (UiB) in conversation with Siri Gloppen (LawTransform/UiB/CMI).
Leaving No One Behind: The Human Development Report and Political Inequality
Astra Bonini (Policy Specialist, UNDP) will present the 2016 Human Development Report, followed by comments from Graham Teskey (Abt Associates), Endre Stiansen (Senior Research and Policy Advisor at the Oslo Governance Centre) and CMI researchers.
