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The Ramphal Institute
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Tackling Development Issues in the Commonwealth and the Wider World

Launched in 2008, the Ramphal Institute is a not-for-profit organisation working on issues of special concern to the Commonwealth and its 53 members in the areas of social and economic policy, governance and the environment. The Institute leverages the special ties of the Commonwealth to advance and share knowledge in these fields as a means of challenging development issues with relevance to the wider world, benefiting both policy makers and the public. 
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  • Megacities and Toxic Air Pollution Conference
  • Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018
  • ​Climate Change & Small Island States at the Ramphal Institute
  • ​International Trade at the Ramphal Institute​
  • ​International Trade at the Ramphal Institute​
  • ​Sustainable Development at the Ramphal Institute
  • ​Caribbean Small States at the Ramphal Institute ​

International Conference on Megacities and Toxic Air Pollution

 
The Ramphal Institute, in partnership with Elsevier, hosted its first International Conference on Megacities and Toxic Air Pollution, the report for which can be found here

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018


 
16th-20th April 2018 saw the UK host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Leaders of the Commonwealth member States gathered in London and Windsor to address shared global challenges and agree on actions to create a better future for all.

​With 31 out of 53 Commonwealth members being Small States, the unique challenges faced by this group was also discussed with t
he Chair of the Ramphal Institute, Patsy Robertson, contributing to a panel at the Chatham House on Small States, more information on which can be found here. 

A note from our Chair can be found below.

Note on CHOGM 2018 by RamphalInstitute on Scribd


Climate Change & Small Island States at the Ramphal Institute


 
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​Climate Change and Vulnerability in Small Island States

The Ramphal Institute co-hosted a conference on climate change and vulnerability in Small Island States. The programme for the event can be found here. 

Small Island Developing States, Small Farmers, and the Climate Negotiations

A publication by the Ramphal Institute assesses the impact of climate change on small farmers in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and makes recommendations as to how they might be assisted in adapting to climate change . The study along with a briefing document is available here. 

International Trade at the Ramphal Institute


 

Brexit and the ACP

After Brexit: Securing ACP Economic Interests

A new article of on the future of ACP-UK development cooperation in the context of Brexit can be found here, as can a new lecture delivered by Director Laurnet at the UCL on Brexit's implications on trade and aid in the Caribbean
The Ramphal Institute launched its publication 'After Brexit: Securing ACP Economic Interests' at a symposium held on February 17th, 2017. The publication and the video of the symposium can be found here.

Harnessing the Caribbean’s External Trade Partnerships

A new article on: Harnessing the Caribbean’s External Trade Partnerships: Opportunities and Challenges can be found here.

Brexit and EPAs: Exploring the Implications for the trade of Commonwealth developing Countries

The result of the 23rd June referendum means that the UK is now en route to exiting the European Union. This exit will also see an end to its Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with several African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries.

The Ramphal Institute organised a brainstorming session of leading experts to identify and better understand how this might affect Commonwealth developing countries that currently trade with the UK under an EPA. 

The webinar can be viewed here.

Symposium on the Implications of TTIP for the Trade and Investment of ACP Countries

A high level symposium took place on the 24th May 2016 on the implications of TTIP for the trade and investment of ACP countries. For further details please follow this link.

BREXIT - Implications for Trade Policy with Third Parties

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Based on what they think is best for the UK, voters will decide on the 23rd June whether their country stays in or leaves the EU. But the consequences of the vote will be felt way beyond the shores of the UK. Brexit would have far-reaching consequences for African and other developing countries that trade with the UK and Europe under the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs).
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To help explore this broader dimension, Josephine Hoste of 'Development Perspectives', chaired a discussion on “BREXIT - Implications for Trade Policy with Third Parties: Agricultural Market Access. The EU-ACP EPA Trade Framework”.
The experts, who participated in their private capacities, were:
  • DR. MAXIMILIANO MENDES-PARRA - Research Fellow, International Economic Development Group, Overseas Development Institute
  • PROFESSOR JIM ROLLO CMG - Director and Co-founder of Interanalysis ltd
  • HONOURABLE YASMINE SAMUEL SATTI - Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly – South Sudan
  • MRS KATHERINE N. ICHOYA, Chief Executive Officer - FEMCOM
  • EDWIN LAURENT Director of the Ramphal Institute.
You may access the full Panel debate by clicking here or via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMFTVUmczik.


Sustainable Development at the Ramphal Institute


 

Key Issues Affecting Large, Fast-Growing Commonwealth Cities at UN Habitat III, Quito

An advisory note to assist Commonwealth delegations attending the UN Habitat III Conference has been prepared by the Ramphal Institute. The note sets out issues affecting many fast-growing cities in the Commonwealth and draws on the Institute’s current research to provide recommendations for civic leaders and national governments. The note can be accessed here.

Education and the Sustianble Development Goals in the Commonwealth and Beyond: Shifting the Discourse

The Symposium was held from 26th - 27th April 2016 in London. It explored and discussed the unique challenges and needs of the developing and industrialized nations of the Commonwealth in tandem with Education and the post 2015 Sustainable Development Goals. The report of the Symposium, papers and  presentations can be found here.

Caribbean Small States at the Ramphal Institute


 
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Guyana/Venezuela Controversy - A Lecture by the Guyana Vice President​

​The Ramphal Institute was pleased to host a lecture by the Guyana Vice President, the Hon Carl Greenidge. He explored the historical, legal and political dimensions of the controversy between his country and Venezuela over the latter's claim to almost two-thirds of Guyana's territory and a substantial portion of its exclusive maritime zone. Further details are available on our events page.
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Sir Arthur Lewis Centenary Lecture Delivered by Sir Hilary Beckles 

On the 23rd November, the Ramphal Institute and the British Foundation for the University of the West Indies, co-hosted a Sir Arthur Lewis Centenary Lecture. This lecture, delivered by  Sir Hilary Beckles, the Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies,  was entitled ‘The Economics of Black Freedom, Reparation and Anti-Colonial Development.' Please refer to our Events page for a forthcoming  summary of the event and video.
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Roundtable Discussion with Professor Nigel Harris

On the 14th October 2015, the Ramphal Institute hosted a high-level Roundtable at King’s College, London on 'The Evolving Role of Tertiary Education in Post-Colonial Societies'  The feature presentation was delivered by the Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Professor Nigel Eon Harris. He was joined by Professor Teddy Brett of the LSE, Dr Sadhana Manik of the University of KwaZulu Natal, and Dr Casmir Chanda, an education expert.  Please refer to our Events page for  a summary report on the Roundtable.







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