Mid-pandemic, All Signs Point to a Sea Change

In this introduction to the opinion series Global Cooperation after COVID-19, CIGI President Rohinton P. Medhora considers how the pandemic — however hurtful and discombobulating it has indeed been — reflects the societal, geopolitical and economic realities that pre-existed it. 

In a society where time is scarce and attention is valuable, can a scoring system be designed to help individuals engage in pandemic risk management and mitigation? Jesse Hirsh explains.

Sep. 21 – 12:00 p.m. EDT (UTC–04:00): Join CIGI and the Friends of Canadian Broadcasting for a virtual panel event on the challenge of regulating digital platforms without compromising free expression.

Sep. 29 – 1:30 p.m. EDT (UTC–04:00): CIGI and the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada have convened an expert panel of renowned international think tank leaders to discuss the public policy challenges brought on by the outbreak of COVID-19 and the fundamental need to build global solidarity. This event is by invitation only.

Oct. 6 – 8:30 a.m. EDT (UTC–04:00): The Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program and CIGI are partnering with the United Nations to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN by convening think tanks from around the world for a virtual global gathering of think tanks, policy makers and intergovernmental organizations. Under-Secretary-General Fabrizio Hochschild-Drummond, who acts as special adviser to the Secretary-General on the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, will join this important meeting.