CIGI in the News Archive
Conference to attract international peace and justice experts
James Orbinski, CIGI chair in Global Health and director of the Africa Initiative, will take part in the 2013 Peace and Justice Studies Association Conference, to be held October 17-19, at Wilfrid Laurier University and Conrad Grebel University College.
China in Africa: Developing a continent
Robert Rotberg, visiting Fulbright scholar at CIGI, comments on China-Africa relations, saying that while China's investment in Africa has a positive impact, African countries need to "diversify to best use Chinese cash inflows."
Canadian visa requirement for South Africans “disgusting”: South African official
iPolitics reporter Michelle Zilio reports from the Ottawa launch of Canada Among Nations volume 27, "Canada-Africa relations: Looking Back, Looking Ahead."
Waterloo, Dutch city team up to lift economies
CIGI plays host to the mayors of Waterloo and Eindhoven, for the signing of a letter of intent for the two cities to collaborate and share knowledge in attracting talent, investment, trade and research
World Bank sees end of poverty in 2030
CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani commends World Bank president Dr. Jim Yong Kim's goal of eradicating extreme poverty by 2030, but thinks the target is “over the top.”
Crisis in Syria
In an interview with CTV News Channel, CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani explains a mass loss of civilian life is at stake if an assault in Aleppo takes place.
Xi: Strengthen trade links with Mexico
Jorge Heine, CIGI distinguished fellow and chair of global governance, discusses China-Mexico relations as President Xi Jinpin makes a state visit to Mexico. Commenting that China should investment more in Mexico, he also says that key challenge for Mexico is diversifying its export basket to China.
IMF Arab Aid Rises to Record as Stiglitz Sees Dramatic Shift
CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani comments on the IMF's activity, as well as its image problem, in the Middle East.
What's next in Syria?
CIGI Senior Fellow Bessma Momani explains the significance of Syria gaining control of Qusair and what could happen next.
EU Unemployment
CIGI Global Economy Program Director Domenico Lombardi discusses unemployment in the European Union and prospects for economic growth moving forward in the region.
The CIGI Campus
As part of winning an architectural award from the Ontario Association of Architects, the CIGI Campus has been profiled by Architectural Record.
Joe Clark talks leadership at CIGI
Imprint reports on the Right Honourable Joe Clark's recent keynote at the CIGI Campus.