News Release Archive
CIGI co-hosts investment and economic roundtable on Zimbabwe’s growth take-off
Waterloo, Canada – May 20, 2009 – The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) is co-hosting an international investment and economic roundtable entitled Preparing for Zimbabwe’s Growth Take-off from May 22-23, 2009 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
CIGI lecture examines Canada’s Americas policy
Waterloo, Ontario – May 14, 2009 – Chantal Blouin, a foreign policy specialist, will give a talk at The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) on May 20, as part of CIGI’s ongoing Signature Lecture Series.
CIGI lecture examines U.S. – Cuba relations
Waterloo, Ontario – May 6, 2009 – Cuban-relations expert Daniel Erikson will give a talk at The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) on May 6, as part of CIGI’s Signature Lecture Series.
Rotary honours Jim and Heidi Balsillie for their outstanding community contributions
Waterloo, Ontario - April 29, 2009 - Jim and Heidi Balsillie will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community by the Rotary Club of Kitchener and the Rotary Club of Kitchener-Conestoga on April 30 at The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI).
Sustainable energy future for the Americas depends on three collaborative strategic opportunities
Waterloo, Canada - April 14, 2009 - A project report released today by The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) concludes that strategic needs of the Western Hemisphere for a sustainable energy future can be achieved through three pathways, which are timely, relevant, politically and economically feasible and can positively impact socio-economic development of the Americas.
UK government obsession with nuclear power costly for the country
Waterloo, Canada - April 14, 2009 - The problematic history of nuclear power in the United Kingdom (UK) suggests that a stronger focus on sustainable energy alternatives is a better and more cost-effective option. This is a conclusion of a report released today by The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI).
CIGI hosts The Agenda with Steve Paikin
Waterloo, Ontario - March 23, 2009 -The Agenda with Steve Paikin will broadcast live from The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) on March 30, as part of TVO's On the Road tour.
Acclaimed German economist to give talk at CIGI
Waterloo, Ontario - March 20, 2009 - Hans-Werner Sinn, acclaimed German economist and President of the Ifo Institute for Economic Research, will give a talk on the global financial crisis at The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) on April 1, as part of CIGI's Signature Lecture Series.
Russian “nuclear renaissance” hits roadblock
Waterloo, Canada - Russia's ambitions for its "nuclear renaissance" face many obstacles, concludes a report released today by The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI).
Prominent Iranian dissident gives talk at CIGI
Waterloo, Ontario - Ramin Jahanbegloo, a prominent Iranian dissident who was imprisoned by Iran's conservative regime, will give a talk at The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) on February 27, as part of CIGI's International Governance Seminar Series.
Eminent foreign policy expert gives talk at CIGI
Waterloo, Ontario - Parag Khanna, a foreign policy specialist who has provided expert advice to Barack Obama's successful presidential campaign, will give a talk at The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) on January 12, as part of CIGI's Signature Lecture Series.
Iraq’s minorities facing extinction in current crisis
Waterloo, Ontario - Although all Iraqis are caught in a cycle of violence and victimhood, the extremist danger and the rise of religious parties as the main political actors in the new Iraq has left minority groups acutely vulnerable to extinction, states a special report by Mokhtar Lamani, a senior visiting fellow with The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI).