The severe numbers in China are staggering: greenhouse gases, farming families without land rights, inadequate social services, and pollution. Social entrepreneurs have been lonely voices for change in a threatening landscape. Now they are finding interest in the Chinese media and new partnerships with the Chinese government. What does the future look like? Will urbanization push these issues to the forefront or the backburner? Many global issues cannot be solved unless China helps lead a global path forward. Should we be hopeful?
Session Description
Time & Location
Time:
13:15 - 14:30, Thursday, April 10, 2014 BSTLocation:
SBS, Lecture Theatre 4
Speakers
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SpeakerC.V. Starr Senior Fellow and Director for Asia Studies, Council on Foreign RelationsElizabeth Economy is the C.V. Starr senior fellow and director for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Her most recent book, with Michael Levi, is By All Means Necessary: How China's Resource Quest is Changing the World (Oxford University Press, 2014), and she is the award-winning…
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SpeakerDean, Beijing Normal University China Philanthropy Research InstituteDr. Wang Zhenyao came to the Beijing Normal University China Philanthropy Research Institute after over 20 years of experience working at the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MOCA), most recently as the Director General of the Department of Social Welfare and Promotion of Charities. Dr. Wang is renowned…
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SpeakerFounder, OneSkyA former screenwriter and independent filmmaker, Jenny Bowen founded Half the Sky (now OneSky for all children) in 1998 and served as CEO until her retirement in 2020. OneSky partners with governments and communities in Asia to provide responsive care and safe learning environments so that…
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SpeakerVice-Chair, Chandler FoundationTim Hanstad is a renowned global development leader, currently serving as Vice-Chair of the Chandler Foundation’s Board of Directors. Previously, he was the Foundation's first Chief Executive Officer, a position he held for five years. Tim co-founded Landesa with Roy Prosterman and served as its…
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ModeratorFounder & Chair, Protect Our CareLeslie is leading the effort to protect the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid in the U.S. Congress through his role as founder and chair of Protect our Care. He also serves as a senior advisor to Co-Impact and the Rockefeller Foundation. He served in the Obama Administration as Senior Counselor to…