Global Democracy and the United Nations: The Summit of the Future – What Next?

You are invited to join a public dialogue in Cape Town hosted by the Institute for Justice Reconciliation (IJR) and Democracy Without Borders (DWB) on Global Democracy and the United Nations: The Summit of the Future – What Next?

On 22-23 September 2024, the United Nations convened a Summit of the Future and adopted a Pact for the Future that was said to be a “once in a generation” opportunity to “forge a new global consensus” on what humanity’s “future should look like”. This event will provide a critical analysis from the vantage point of global democracy and a transformation of global governance. It will discuss democratic representation and participation at the UN, global democracy promotion as well as the (potential) role of South African foreign policy in these fields. Finally, it is an opportunity to present the 2nd edition of the book “A World Parliament: Governance and Democracy in the 21st Century” with co-author Andreas Bummel in attendance.

This event is in-person only. Use the link below to register.

Program

1. Welcome
2. Presentation of the book “A World Parliament”
3. Introductory remarks by panelists and panel discussion
4. Interaction with the audience
5. Conclusions

The official program is followed by a reception.

Panelists and participants

In alphabetical order:

• Mandira Bagwandeen, Lecturer, Stellenbosch University
• Andreas Bummel, Executive Director, DWB
• Andisiwe Kumbaca, Member of the National Assembly
• Frank Lekaba, Chair, DWB-SA and Lecturer, Wits School of Governance
• Tim Murithi, Head of Programme, IJR
• Sanusha Naidu, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Global Dialogue

Moderator:

• Salona Lutchman, Lecturer, University of Cape Town

Location

IJR venue, 105 Hatfield St, Gardens, Cape Town

Registration

Please use this online form to register.

This event is in-person only.