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Policy Provocations takes on the big policychallenges shaping
our future and asks howwe can tackle them in new ways. Led by
the
University of Liverpool and City Region partnersacross the
public, private and third sectors,the series brings together
perspectives fromleading international, UK and local
thinkers.Policy Provocations provides a platform forpassionate and
informed public debateconfronting issues which affect us all.
To join in and make your voice heard,
visit:www.liv.ac.uk/events/policy-provocations
Insightful speakers, new ideas.
Being open to new ways of looking at howglobal and local
economic systems might runwas refreshing, challenging and
exciting.
Made me feel more committed to findingsolutions to the
challenges discussed.
I am now able to make a decision based onknowledge and
information, not just rumouror conjecture.
Made me see things from a differentview point.
There needs to be more engagement betweenacademics and those of
us who deal with thesesocial problems on the front line. This forum
is auseful way of encouraging that engagement.
Policy Provocations brings together peoplefrom different arenas
and can help us to stand
back and see a bigger picture - more of thesame please!
Audience comments received viapost-event surveys.
We endeavour to make our events accessibleto all. If you have
specific requirements that
you would like to discuss, we will be pleased
to hear from you and will do our best toaccommodate your
needs.
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Tomorrows city: can theprivate sector deliver?
Tuesday 27 March, 5.30pm,
Victoria Gallery & Museum,University of Liverpool, Ashton
Street
We are living in times of great change in therelationship
between the public and privatesectors. The sovereign debt crisis
has led tomajor cuts in public expenditure in Britain andthere have
been calls for increased voluntaryactivity. In the 19th century,
great campaigns forsocial change were matched by major
investmentfrom business leaders. As the UK seeks torebalance its
economy; business, universitiesand the voluntary sector are once
again beingchallenged to take leadership roles in cities.So what
can we learn from history and todaysglobal cities to shape the
Liverpool of the future?
The panel
Professor Alan Harding, Director, Instituteof Political and
Economic Governance,
University of Manchester
Rod Holmes, Chair, The Mersey Partnership
Professor Walter Menzies, former CEO,Mersey Basin Campaign;
Visiting Professor,University of Liverpool
Dr Neil Murray, CEO, Redx Pharma
Chaired by Jim Hancock, politicalbroadcaster for more than 30
years fromthe North West and Westminster.
An informal reception will followthe debate from 7pm
Do we still need libraries?
Wednesday 16 May, 5.30pmThe Florrie, Mill Street, Toxteth
Libraries have underpinned mass literacy,provided a sense of
community, improved healthand promoted wellbeing all through
reading.However, the needs of todays society and thearrival of new
technology throw their purposeand role in communities into
question.
This event will ask whether libraries are still anessential
service to be supported by the state,what purpose they serve in
todays society andhow they should deliver on this.
The panel
Sue Charteris, Chair, The Reader Organisation
Alan Davey, Chief Executive, Arts Council England
Councillor Keith Mitchell CBE, former Leader,Oxfordshire County
Council
Professor Jonathan Rose, William R Kenan
Professor of History, Drew University, USA,and author of The
Intellectual Life of The BritishWorking Classes
Chaired by John Flamson DL, Director ofPartnerships &
Innovation, Universityof Liverpool.
An informal reception will followthe debate from 7pm
Can aid deliver for Africa?
Thursday 18 October, 5.30pmInternational Slavery Museum lecture
theatre,
Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock
Since 1970, more than $300bn of aid hasgone to Africa and yet,
in many cases, averageincomes have remained unchanged or
evenfallen. Has this aid been effectively used,preventing
catastrophe due to famine, warand HIV/AIDS? Or has it been
misdirected,promoting a dependency culture?
The UK Government is committed to developingglobal health as a
way of strengtheninginternational relationships. But with the
economiccrisis leading governments across the developedworld to cut
aid budgets, the challenge is nowto deliver this pledge. This event
will reconsiderthe case for aid. How can we provide aid that
iscompassionate and effective whilst promotinggrowth, good
governance and independence?
The panel
The Rt Rev Justin Porter Welby,Bishop of Durham
Helen Magombo, Policy Advisor onAid Effectiveness, Oxfam
Professor Andrew Weeks, Professor ofInternational Maternal
Health, Universityof Liverpool
Professor Adrian Wood, Professor Emeritus ofInternational
Development, Oxford University,and former DFID Chief Economist
Chaired by Dr Nynke van der Broek,Senior Clinical Lecturer,
Liverpool Schoolof Tropical Medicine.
An informal reception will follow
the debate from 7pm
Whose job is it to makebusiness responsible?
Wednesday 28 November, 5.30pm
The Crypt, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
The Government views growth as crucial to
getting the British economy on its feet again.But after the
banking collapse and a seriesof high-profile cases of corporate
malpractice should growth be pursued at any cost? Inthe post-credit
crunch economy there havebeen repeated calls for business to
behavemore responsibly. This event will ask whatresponsibilities
businesses have in the currentclimate, what state action can be
effective andwhere the Government should draw the line.
The panel
Sir Michael Bibby, Chairman, Bibby Line Group
Michael Bray, Partner, Clifford Chance LLP
Mark Littlewood, Director General,
Institute of Economic AffairsAndrew Simms, Fellow,New Economics
Foundation
Chaired by Professor Andrew Derrington,Executive
Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Universityof Liverpool.
An informal reception will followthe debate from 7pm
Tickets are FREE, booking is essential.
www.liv.ac.uk/events/policy-provocationsor call 0151 794
2650Follow us on Twitter @UoLProvocations
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