The World Bank’s Jim Yong Kim has declared corruption “Public Enemy Number One.” Its corrosive effects on society are deep and numerous. Fortunately, there is more attention today on transparency, strong leadership, and creative solutions needed to stem corruption, build the rule of law, and provide citizens with accurate information. Technology such as mobile phones, location-aware technologies, and the Internet are accelerating this trend. Panelists who have created international indices, found innovative uses for technology, and enabled citizen voices to change behavior will explore what it takes to create accountable and democratic institutions, empower citizens, and drive development forward.
Session Description
Time & Location
Time:
10:00 - 11:15, Friday, April 11, 2014 BSTLocation:
SBS, Rhodes Trust Lecture Theatre
Speakers
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SpeakerExecutive Chairman (Netketabi), Former Presidential Advisor, Education/GovernmentSenior lecturer at Birzeit University. Served as an advisor to the Palestinian President on Telecom, ITand Technical Education. Former minister of Telecom & IT. Led telecom market liberalization in Palestine in 2006 introducing the second mobile phone operator. Also led the introduction and ratification of…
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SpeakerDavid Tolbert was appointed president of the International Center for Transitional Justice in March of 2010. Previously he served as registrar (assistant secretary-general) of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and prior to that was assistant secretary-general and special expert to the United Nations…
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SpeakerFounder, President and CEO, World Justice ProjectMr. William H. Neukom is the Founder, President and CEO of the World Justice Project. Based in the Seattle office of K&L Gates, he was also owner of the San Francisco Giants major league baseball team, where he served as CEO from 2008 - 2011. He is a past president of the American Bar Association…
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SpeakerCo-Founder & Director, Global WitnessCharmian Gooch jointly led Global Witness's first campaign, exposing the trade in timber between the Khmer Rouge and Thai logging companies and their political and military backers. Subsequently, Charmian developed and launched Global Witness’s ground-breaking campaign to combat ‘blood…
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ModeratorProfessor, Oxford Martin SchoolIan Goldin is Oxford University Professor of Globalisation and Development and the founding Director of the Oxford Martin School, the University and the world’s leading centre for interdisciplinary research into critical global challenges. Ian previously was World Bank Vice President and the Group’s…