Global Solutions Initiative

That's a wrap on an incredible two days at the Global Solutions Summit 2024! Thank you to everyone who joined us for moving discussions, inspiring presentations, and meaningful connections. The two days of the Summit have been very productive. We have had speakers like Olaf Scholz, Svenja Schulze, Robert Habeck, Bill Gates, Anshula Kant and many more compelling experts join us over the course of the Summit this year. Together, we've managed to spark new ideas and lay the groundwork for positive future change. Let's carry this momentum forward as we continue to innovate, collaborate, and make a difference in our communities and beyond. Have a look at the Summit in the clip below. ⬇ See you next year, on May 5-6, 2025! #GSS2024 #GSS2025 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation PwC William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Bayer Robert Bosch Stiftung Stiftung Mercator GmbH Christian Kastrop Amy Pradell Anna Breling Anne Moritz Ole Spies Young Global Changers Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Bundesministerium der Finanzen DBU Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt Open Society Foundations Deutsche Welle Bloomberg #radioeins

📢 Our December Newsletter is Out Now! Stay informed on the latest updates and activities at the Global Solutions Initiative. 💡Top Highlights: ✅ Launch of the Solution Spaces Podcast – Bold ideas and conversations for global challenges. ✅ Think7 (T7) Handover – Italy passes the baton to Canada. ✅ Upcoming event – Reimagining Work in the AI Era  ✅ GSI at the Summit on the Future of the Internet – Tackling ethical AI and digital public trust. ✅ From the G20 to COP: An Inclusive Just Transition – Insights from our recent event. ✅ Participation in the 9th China Global Think Tank Innovation Forum – Fostering multilateral dialogue. ✅ Spotlight on "Solution Spaces: For People and Planet" – Highlights from our ongoing series. ...and more! 📖 Read the full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dp35JBW6 ➡️Subscribe to stay informed: https://lnkd.in/edMeP39G 📅 Save the date for #GSS2025: May 5-6, 2025. Agnes Eschment Susanne Staufer Laura Herde Ole Spies Markus Engels Rémy Alexandre Weber Vidisha Mishra Amy Pradell Yamunna Rao Christian Kastrop Dennis J. Snower Nicolas J.A. Buchoud Project Liberty G20 South Africa Center for China and Globalization Young Global Changers

The Project Liberty Institute and Global Solutions Initiative are pleased to release the intermediary report, "Digital Infrastructure Solutions to Advance Data Agency in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How Can Governments Catalyze Positive Digital Infrastructure Innovation?" Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eZxRWjcz This report builds on insights gathered during consultations at the Paris Peace Forum, where 30 experts—including policymakers, academics, and business leaders—shared perspectives on governance, business models, and best practices for digital infrastructure solutions. The report covers the following topics: ▪️ Reshaping the Global Data Landscape to Foster a More Equitable Data Economy ▪️ Unpacking Digital Infrastructure Solutions – Foundations, Challenges, and Opportunities  ▪️ Reclaiming Digital Infrastructure for a Better Future ▪️ Future Policy Pathways – Promising Practices and Gaps ▪️ Next Steps for Positive Digital Infrastructure Innovation #data #digitalinfrastructure #AI James Bell Sarah Nicole Paul Fehlinger Christian Kastrop Vidisha Mishra Mateo Rodriguez

🚨 PodcastAlert: How will South Africa's G20 Presidency shape the future of multilateralism? In the inaugural episode of the Solution Spaces podcast, GSI President Professor Dennis J. Snower sits down with Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, Chief Executive of the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), to explore G20 South Africa Presidency and its focus on solidarity, equality, and sustainable development. 🌍 Key insights from the episode: ➡️ Multilateralism in Crisis: Elizabeth highlights the growing fragmentation in global cooperation and the need for reform to make multilateralism relevant and impactful. ➡️ Debt Restructuring: African nations face a heavy debt burden, often spending more on debt servicing than essential sectors like health and education. Reforming global debt frameworks is vital for unlocking Africa’s growth. ➡️ Bridging Global and Local Realities: Elizabeth emphasizes aligning global policy priorities with local challenges to ensure tangible outcomes that serve communities. ➡️ South Africa’s G20 Vision: Solidarity and trust will be key to amplifying Global South voices and addressing systemic inequalities. 🎧 Listen now: ▪️Spotify: https://lnkd.in/derHGip6 ▪️Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/daxdaxsU ▪️Deezer: https://lnkd.in/eb68mBqH 🗣️The Solution Spaces podcast dives into bold ideas and actionable solutions to tackle global challenges. Join us as we bring together experts, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore pathways for a more inclusive and sustainable world. #podcast #G20SouthAfrica #multilateralism #finance #sustainability #development #economicgrowth Christian Kastrop Agnes Eschment Susanne Staufer Markus Engels Vidisha Mishra Rémy Alexandre Weber Yamunna Rao Silva Levonian Siddharth Padmanabhan Dr. Sebastian Schwark Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH FleishmanHillard Germany PwC Deutsche Welle Amy Pradell Leslie Nii Lantey M. Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Bradley M Johnston German Marshall Fund of the United States

🌍 #SolutionSpaces: How can the G20 foster a more equitable digital future?   Bruna Santos (Digital Action) spotlights Brazil’s G20 presidency as a turning point for advancing inclusive AI governance, tackling disinformation, and promoting platform transparency. She highlights key steps for harnessing digital transformation to reduce global inequalities.   🔑 Key insights include: 1️⃣ Why platform transparency and AI ethics are essential for information integrity. 2️⃣ How the G20 agenda connected digital governance to global challenges. 3️⃣ The role of multistakeholder collaboration in shaping an inclusive digital future.   📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dcgPABEX   #DigitalTransformation #AI #G20Brazil #PlatformTransparency #InformationIntegrity Vidisha Mishra Mateo Rodriguez Amy Pradell Christian Kastrop Agnes Eschment Yamunna Rao digital.global Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Markus Engels EU Digital & Tech

🎉 Exciting News: We are thrilled to launch the Solution Spaces podcast as part of our ongoing series! 🌍 About: The Solution Spaces podcast is all about tackling the world’s most pressing challenges—from climate change to inequality—through bold, collaborative solutions. Each episode features policymakers, experts and leaders from academia and the private sector. Each month, our guests share transformative ideas to create a sustainable, inclusive future for all. Episode 1: In our inaugural episode, GSI Founder and President, Professor Dennis J. Snower, speaks with Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, Chief Executive of the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), about South Africa’s upcoming G20 Presidency and how it can shape the future of multilateralism. Listen now: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/derHGip6 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/daxdaxsU Join our hosts, Vidisha Mishra and Ole Spies, in upcoming episodes as they explore new ideas on global cooperation, innovative policy solutions, and the future of international collaboration. 🎧 #podcast #multilateralism #G20 #T20 #globalgovernance #climateaction #inclusivefuture G20 South Africa T20 South Africa G7 Canada G7 Canada Sherpa Christian Kastrop Agnes Eschment Susanne Staufer Dennis J. Snower Markus Engels Vidisha Mishra Rémy Alexandre Weber Yamunna Rao Silva Levonian Siddharth Padmanabhan Dr. Sebastian Schwark African Union Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH FleishmanHillard Germany PwC Deutsche Welle Bloomberg Amy Pradell Leslie Nii Lantey M. Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) DBU Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Project Liberty Bradley M Johnston German Marshall Fund of the United States United Nations Stiftung Mercator GmbH RadicalxChange Foundation

++++ Fostering Global Dialogue for Collective Policy Solutions +++++++ 🌏 Impressions from China: Last week, the Global Solutions Initiative participated in the 9th China Global Think Tank Innovation Forum and the Global Youth Leaders Dialogue (GYLD) Annual Forum in Beijing, hosted by the Center for China and Globalization (CCG). 🤝 The gathering included over 200 international government officials, think tank scholars, young leaders, and representatives from international organizations and the private sector to foster frank dialogue for effective multilateralism amidst increased fragmentations. 🔎 Key GSI Contributions: ➡️ Global AI Governance: The risks posed by AI are inherently international, but the global AI governance landscape is fragmented. GSI jointly organized a roundtable on the prospects and challenges for global AI governance. The discussion convened major European and Chinese tech industry leaders, digital governance, and civil society experts. During the panel, Vidisha Mishra, Director of Outreach and Policy, highlighted the need to evaluate governance approaches from around the world to establish ethical frameworks and global mechanisms for ensuring responsible AI. ➡️ Youth Engagement for Global Cooperation: Rémy Alexandre Weber, Program Manager, shared perspectives during the GYLD Annual Forum's session on "Navigating the Development of Young People in the Era of AI," emphasizing how young leaders can address global challenges like AI's societal impact and sustainable development. Ole Spies, Director of Youth Engagement, discussed the value of increased youth exchanges between China and Europe to foster understanding and global cooperation on key development issues. 💡 We at GSI look forward to advancing these conversations at the #GSS2025 and beyond. #sustainability #multilateralism #collectiveaction #digitalpolicy #AIgoverance Liu Mike (Hong) Bertrand Lortholary Marc Horn Andreas H. Thorsten Jelinek Tony Yong JIN Félix Valdivieso 唐夢龍 Guido Alberto Casanova Agnes Eschment Christian Kastrop Amy Pradell Susanne Staufer Bradley M Johnston Yamunna Rao Silva Levonian FleishmanHillard EU

+++ For Our Berlin Audience +++   🌟 UPCOMING EVENT: Reimagining Work in the AI Era   Join us in Berlin on January 15, 2025, for a side event of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris (February 2025), featuring critical conversations on the future of work and economic participation in an AI-transformed world.    In collaboration with RadicalxChange Foundation and Sciences Po, and hosted by Stiftung Mercator GmbH, we will bring together labor organizations, tech leaders, and policymakers to tackle critical questions shaping the AI-driven economy and explore strategies for worker empowerment, community-led economic models, and innovative data coalitions.    🗓️ Date: January 15, 2025 ⏰ Time: 14:00 - 19:00 CET 📍 Location: Stiftung Mercator, Neue Promenade 6, 10178 Berlin.    ➡️ Who Should Attend? Labor organizers, tech professionals, policymakers, and community leaders passionate about shaping the future of work.   📲 Seats are limited. More information about the event and how to register your interest to attend here:https://lnkd.in/erQiMfCp   For further insights, read our paper presented to the AI Action Summit: https://lnkd.in/ejU2qDgu   #Policy #Innovation #AI #FutureOfWork #Solidarity #LaborRights Vidisha Mishra Mateo Rodriguez Christian Kastrop Agnes Eschment Matt Prewitt Malik Lakoubay Pierre Noro Constance de Leusse Amy Pradell Markus Engels Leslie Nii Lantey M.

🌍 #SolutionSpaces: How can Africa lead the way in human-centric AI education?   In a new blog, Dr. Paul A. McAllister, President and CEO, Global Leaders in Unity and Evolvement explores the African Union’s push through its Continental AI Strategy and partnerships to revolutionize education with AI, highlighting opportunities for collaboration with tech companies to bridge infrastructure gaps and unlock the continent’s potential.   🔑 Key insights include: 1️⃣ How AI in education can transform economies in Africa and the Global South. 2️⃣ The role of ethical governance in advancing human-centric AI models. 3️⃣ Why collaboration and investment in digital infrastructure are crucial.   📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dim2dhyg G20 South Africa South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) African Union Development Agency-NEPAD African Development Bank Group Smart Africa GIZ African Union UNESCO UNDP Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH OpenAI digital.global BRICS Policy Center Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Vidisha Mishra Amy Pradell Leslie Nii Lantey M. International Telecommunication Union Ole Spies Christian Kastrop Markus Engels #AI #Africa #Education #Innovation #Sustainability

🌍 #T72025: What pressing global governance priorities will inform Canada’s T7 process? 🤝 The Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) hosted the official Think7 (T7) coordination handover from Italy to Canada on December 6. This pivotal event brought together leaders from the international think tank community, academic networks, government representatives, and G7 teams. 💡Christian Kastrop, CEO & Partner of the Global Solutions Initiative, emphasized T7’s strategic role in defining critical global issues and thanked T7 Italy for its impactful work on global outreach and AI for SDGs. He welcomed T7 Canada’s promising focus on geopolitics, digital transformation, and global common goods. ➡️ Highlighting T7’s dynamic nature, Kastrop noted its ability to translate peer-reviewed research into actionable strategies informed by scientific evidence. The T7 fosters collaboration and bold solutions in a fragmented world, ensuring global progress beyond traditional G7 frameworks. ♻️ GSI stands ready to support the G7 and G20 under Canada’s and South Africa’s presidencies, strengthening shared priorities and advancing equitable global governance as we approach 80 years since Bretton Woods. 🍀 Save the date: Join us at the Global Solutions Summit on May 5–6, 2025, for deeper discussions on these critical themes! #sustainability #policymaking #multilateralism #climatechange Agnes Eschment Dennis J. Snower Markus Engels Susanne Staufer Siddharth Padmanabhan Silva Levonian Claudia Brueninghaus Amy Pradell Yamunna Rao South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) G20 South Africa G20 Brasil T20 Brasil G7 Canada G7 Canada Sherpa