Kampala Geopolitics Conference

Stealing the Show: Are non-state actors ruling Global Governance?

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Summary

Global challenges require global solutions. And in an increasingly globalised and interdependent world, global governance mechanisms continue to gain importance. But as the world gets more connected and the problems become increasingly complex, people feel more and more alienated by what they often perceive to be disconnected corridors of power at the global level. While it is easier to follow political decision-making and hold powers accountable at local and national level, the global structures and processes are often less understood. Who is driving political agendas, policies and decision-making at the global level? What is the actual influence of global players without a clear democratic mandate? What is the role of multinational corporations, especially when some of them have a stronger economic muscle than entire national economies of smaller countries? What is happening behind the scenes of global fora? Who beyond governments are the powerful global players of the 21st century? Apart from the corporate world, what is the role of (global) social movements and international NGOs? Does the increased digital connectedness of “global citizens” and the rise of social media open up new avenues for citizens to influence global agendas?

Conference

Details

  • Time: 2:00 pm
  • Venue: Main Hall

Meet the Panelists

Charles Mwanguhya Mpagi

Charles Mwanguhya Mpagi

Journalist, Nation Media Group

Charles Mwanguhya Mpagi is a journalist for the Nation Media Group and has worked as a political reporter and talk show host with the Daily Monitor and its sister station... Read more
Ramathan Ggoobi

Ramathan Ggoobi

lecturer, Makerere University Business School (MUBS)

Ramathan Ggoobi is an economist and policy analyst. He teaches economics at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) where he also heads the think-tank MUBS Economic Forum. Ramathan has consulted for... Read more
Liz Kazooza

Liz Kazooza

communications professional, PR and Engagement Lead

Liz Kazooza is a communications professional. Liz holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and currently works with the National Water and Sewerage Corporation as a PR and Engagement Lead. She... Read more
Henry Ngabo Mwine

Henry Ngabo Mwine

student debater, Makerere Political Science Association (MUPOSA)

Henry Ngabo Mwine is a second-year student of Makerere University with a BA in Social Sciences, majoring in Public Administration and minoring in Social Administration. He is a student debater... Read more
Prof. Waswa Balunywa

Prof. Waswa Balunywa

Principal, Makerere University Business School

Prof. Waswa Balunywa is the Principal of Makerere University Business School. He pioneered research in Entrepreneurship and Leadership in the school, trying to understand how leadership affects organisations and national... Read more