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Global Governance

UPCOMING EVENT

Save to My PortfolioCooperating for Peace and Security: Reforming the United Nations and NATO

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Washington, DC

Reuters/K. PempelOn March 24, the Managing Global Insecurity Project (MGI) at Brookings will host a discussion on reforming the United Nations and NATO to meet 21st century global challenges. The event will mark the launch of the MGI publication, Cooperating for Peace and Security (Cambridge University Press, 2010). Read More

United Nations, NATO, Global Governance, Peacekeeping, Nuclear Weapons

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioWhat Happens in Cancun Shouldn't Stay in Cancun: Toward Transparency at the Inter-American Development Bank

Daniel Kaufmann, March 19, 2010, The Brookings Institution

What Happens in Cancun Shouldn't Stay in Cancun: Toward Transparency at the Inter-American Development BankThis weekend the Inter-American Development Bank (IaDB) will hold its annual meetings in the popular Mexican resort city of Cancun. Much of the focus will be on the capital increase for the Bank, but Daniel Kaufmann urges that the IaDB should publicly commit this weekend to the design of a far-reaching disclosure policy. Transparency has never been one of the IaDB's strong points, but in order to have some leadership role in the Haiti reconstruction effort, the Bank needs to shift attention to this issue. Read More

Global Governance, Development, Developing Countries, Latin America, Financial Institutions

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioInstitutional Development: How the G-20 May Help the World's Poor

Laurence Chandy, Geoffrey Gertz and Kemal Derviş, March 15, 2010, The Brookings Institution

Institutional Development: How the G-20 May Help the World's PoorAmong the G-20's many focuses for this year, Korean President Lee Myung-bak, the current chair of the G-20, has decided to include development as an "integral part" of the G-20's mission. Laurence Chandy, Geoffrey Gertz, and Kemal Derviş discuss the fresh perspective the G-20 will bring to the development agenda and how it might tackle development differently from its predecessor. Read More

G-20 Summit, Global Poverty, Global Economics, Development, Developing Countries

BOOK

Save to My PortfolioFrom the Ground Up: Improving Government Performance with Independent Monitoring Organizations

Stephen Kosack, Courtney Tolmie and Charles C. Griffin, March 15, 2010

This book is based on a simple concept: no one is in a better position to hold a government accountable than those it governs.

When governments fail to meet the needs of their citizens, the international community often turns to large external organizations such as the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank. These analysts and monitors may have the resources and expertise to analyze and advise on public spending and governance, but where do they go when the time comes to implement new policies? And can they really have a more nuanced understanding of the country’s problems than its own citizens? Who is there to watch day and night to hold the government accountable? Read More

Global Governance, Development, Developing Countries, International Organizations

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioElections in Burma: Don't Rush to Judgment

Lex Rieffel, March 12, 2010, The Brookings Institution

Elections in Burma: Don't Rush to JudgmentLong a concern to the ASEAN community and Western countries over its military junta and human rights issues, Burma has been making steps toward a more democratic government. Lex Rieffel explores the critical issues leading up to elections later this year, and discusses the potential of these elections for Burma and its Asian neighbors. Read More

Myanmar, Elections, Global Governance, Human Rights, Asia

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons

Walter Kälin, March 08, 2010, United Nations Human Rights Council

In his final report to the UN Human Rights Council, Walter Kälin discusses the progress made over his two terms as the Representative of the Secretary-General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons as well as the challenges that still face the world's displaced. Read More

Internal Displacement, Global Governance, Human Rights, United Nations

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioNatural Disasters, National Diligence: The Chilean Earthquake in Perspective

Daniel Kaufmann and José Tessada, March 05, 2010, The Brookings Institution

Natural Disasters, National Diligence: The Chilean Earthquake in PerspectiveIn Chile, criticism of the government's response to the recent earthquake is widespread, with many questioning whether deaths and destruction could have been prevented. Daniel Kaufmann and José Tessada discuss the role that governance played in this disaster and what challenges need to be addressed during the reconstruction effort. Read More

Latin America, South America, Natural Disasters, Global Governance, Corruption

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioNational Disasters Teach Unorthodox Lessons on Governance

Daniel Kaufmann, March 02, 2010, The Brookings Institution

National Disasters Teach Unorthodox Lessons on GovernanceDaniel Kaufmann challenges myths on conventional wisdom about global development and governance as he compares governance and growth in Greece and Chile. He reflects on the important link between governance and development, noting that strong leadership, good governance, and adequate reforms makes a huge difference in a country’s chance for success. Read More

Global Governance, Natural Disasters, Global Economics, Economic Development, Latin America

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioBuilding Haiti’s Future: Is Protectorate Status the Best Option?

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Washington, DC

Building Haiti’s Future: Is Protectorate Status the Best Option?On February 17, Brookings hosted a discussion on the future of Haiti, focusing on critical issues of governance and independence. Following last month's historic earthquake, Haiti remains in a state of physical and political devastation. With Haiti's government and infrastructure in a severely weakened state, many in the international community are debating how best to support the Haitian government and people at this time. Read More

Haiti, Global Governance, Internal Displacement

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My Portfolio(Re)Introducing the African Union Convention on the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons

Andrew Solomon, February 17, 2010, International Legal Materials, American Society of International Law

(Re)Introducing the African Union Convention on the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced PersonsMore than 17 million invidiuals, including at least 11 million IDPs, are uprooted and on the move in Africa at the present time. Virtually all of these people have been forced to flee their homes as a result of conflict, violence, human rights violations, natural disasters, and environmental degradation. Solutions to displacement require complex frameworks and responses that take all of the dimensions of internal displacement into account, and, as Andrew Solomon argues, the new African Union Convention is one such framework. Read More

Africa, Internal Displacement, Human Rights, Global Governance, Migration

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioU.S. Leadership at the U.N. Human Rights Council

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Washington, DC

U.S. Leadership at the U.N. Human Rights CouncilOn February 16, the Managing Global Insecurity project and The Carter Center hosted a conversation on U.S. leadership at the Council, as it approaches its five-year review. A panel of human rights experts discussed how the United States and other leading member states can help improve the Council’s ability to promote and protect human rights around the world and how they should best approach the Council’s five-year review. Read More

Human Rights, United Nations, Global Governance

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioRevamping Aviation Security: Think Outside of the Terminal

Daniel Kaufmann, February 10, 2010, The Brookings Institution

Revamping Aviation Security: Think Outside of the TerminalThe latest incident of a stowaway on a Delta flight from New York to Tokyo is a serious reminder of the need to revamp of the U.S. approach to aviation security. Clear that aviation security remains flawed at a very basic level, Daniel Kaufmann explains how aviation safety is essential outside of the airport terminal as well. Read More

Airline Industry, National Security, Global Governance, Terrorism

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioFive Years of Kyoto

Nathan Hultman, February 09, 2010, The Brookings Institution

Five Years of KyotoThe fifth anniversary of the Kyoto Protocol is approaching. While many view its efforts as a failure, Nathan Hultman believes it leaves a legacy of experience and discusses three interlinked components of climate policy that would be important for any future international climate change agreement. Read More

Climate Change, Global Environment, Global Governance, Global Economics, Development

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioKorea’s Role in Global Development

Kang-ho Park, February 09, 2010, The Brookings Institution

Korea’s Role in Global DevelopmentThe Republic of Korea will undertake a number of roles in 2010 and 2011, including chairing the G-20 Summit in November. Kangho Park writes that this is an opportunity for Korea to complement its increased international aid spending with increased leadership in global development assistance. Read More

Northeast Asia, South Korea, Global Finance, Development, Developing Countries

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioConfronting the Long Crisis of Globalization

Alex Evans, Bruce Jones and David Steven, January 26, 2010, The Brookings Institution

Confronting the Long Crisis of GlobalizationWhile global security threats have changed and multiplied dramatically since the fall of the Berlin Wall, international mechanisms for preventing and responding to these threats have lagged far behind. Alex Evans, Bruce Jones and David Steven explore the current trends in challenges to global security and stability, and suggest a new international framework for coping with the new set of global dynamics. Read More

Globalization, Global Governance, Global Financial Crisis, Global Environment

In Brief

In recent years, the impact of globalization has become a central concern for policy-makers, business executives and civil society, not only in the U.S. but around the world. The challenges confronting political leaders today demand new approaches to global governance that are more inclusive, more representative and more effective.

Featured Experts

Daniel Kaufmann

Daniel Kaufmann

Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development

Daniel Kaufmann was previously the director at the World Bank Institute, leading the work on governance and anti-corruption. His areas of expertise are public sector and regulatory reform, development, governance and anti-corruption.
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William J. Antholis

William J. Antholis

Managing Director, The Brookings Institution

William Antholis is managing director of the Brookings Institution and a senior fellow in Governance Studies. He also directs the Brookings Mountain West Initiative with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Antholis has worked on foreign security and economic policy at the National Security Council and the State Department, and was director of studies at the German Marshall Fund of the United States.
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Colin I. Bradford

Colin I. Bradford

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development

A former chief economist at the U.S. Agency for International Development, Colin Bradford focuses on global economic governance, environmental governance and international economics and development.
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The Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement monitors displacement problems worldwide, works with governments, regional bodies, international organizations and civil society to create more effective policies and institutional arrangements for Internally Displaed Persons.

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