Global Philanthropy Forum

The spirit of giving and shared responsibility begins at a young age. And while children and young adults learn from their elders and early experiences, often it is we who learn from them. A “listening ear” is a gift throughout one’s life. It is the combination of our values, our experiences as well as theirs that can guide subsequent strategic choices, ensure an openness to risk and ignite a hunger for continued learning. This plenary will examine the transmission of philanthropic values within families, businesses, communities and society as a whole. And it will remind us all that we are still learning and teaching. • Michael Moniz, Co-founder, President and CEO, Circadence @Circadence• Kaylee Moniz, Philanthropist• Carrie Hessler-Radelet, Director, Peace Corps @PeaceCorpsDir• Peggy Dulany, Founder and Chair, Synergos @SynergosInst• Moderator: Phil Buchanan, President, The Center for Effective Philanthropy @philCEP For more information please visit: http://philanth

The outbreak and rapid spread of Ebola in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia offer a tragic example of how endemic poverty magnifies the danger, exacerbates its effects, complicates the response and increases the suffering. Had health systems been stronger, the disease might have been contained, its victims treated and society protected. This plenary will examine the elements of resilient healthcare infrastructure — from human resources to physical facilities to societal trust — that can help combat disease epidemics and other health risks. And speakers will highlight innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of both communicable and non-communicable diseases, especially those that have proven successful in remote or underserved communities.  KEYNOTE CONVERSATION: Tom Frieden, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention @DrFriedenCDC(via interactive video)• Ian Crozier, Infectious Diseases Specialist• Jacob Gayle, Vice President, Medtronic Philanthropy @MDTPhilanth

Private capital flows have played an increasingly important role in fueling growth in such emerging markets as Nigeria, India, Indonesia and South Africa. How do we increase the movement of private capital to growth markets and leverage these funds to maximize their development impact? What government policies and programs are required to assure that there is income growth among the poorer 40 percent? And how can philanthropy partner with large, private investors to promote inclusive development?• Frederic Sicre, Managing Director, The Abraaj Group @fsicre • Gavin Wilson, CEO, IFC Asset Management Company @IFC_org • Christianna Wood, Chairman of the Board, Global Reporting Initiative; Former CEO, Capital Z Asset Management @GRI_Secretariat • Moderator: Jane Nelson, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative, Harvard Kennedy School; Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution @Kennedy_School For more information please visit: http://philanthropyforum.org/conference/

The Internet is arguably the most disruptive technology of the last twenty-five years, impacting nearly every aspect of society for the 2.7 billion people who have access. It has dramatically changed the way we interact with each other and consume resources in both our personal and professional lives. But despite its rapid growth, approximately five billion people lack access to the Internet, and the protections when it comes to surveillance and privacy are inadequate. This plenary will explore issues of equity, of access, of safety and security when it comes to the Internet and information and communication technology (ICT) more broadly. What are the technologies and business models under development that will enable Internet access around the globe? What will be the key platforms and policies necessary for a quality user experience and full participation in the knowledge economy? And what is the role of ICT in the practice of philanthropy and in advancing shared social and environmental goals?   &

Through the collective efforts of the public, private and charitable sectors we’ve met the Millennium Development Goal of halving the proportion of people living in extreme poverty. But such shocks as pandemics, violent conflict and weather extremes have revealed the underlying fragility of societies, states and the poorest among their citizens. Building on the achievements of the MDGs, and the collaboration that made it possible, the United Nations will adopt the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) later this year, laying out an integrated approach to development — one which includes such objectives as climate change mitigation and improved global health and suggests a tri-sector approach that involves not only governments and international development organizations, but also global corporations, corporate foundations, philanthropists, social investors and non-governmental organizations. What are the unique capabilities that each player brings to bear? And what are the distinctive burdens placed

Special Address: Tony Blair, Former Prime Minister, Great Britain and Northern Ireland @tonyblairofficeModerator: Jane Wales @JaneWales For more information please visit: http://philanthropyforum.org/conference/

Globalization has created opportunities to reach new customers in new markets and to source materials and even finished goods from all over the globe. But this increasing complexity of global operations presents considerable challenges with regard to supply chain management, requiring new strategies and systems for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of each employee. Addressing these issues is a priority for commercial actors. But others have an interest and a role to play. To combat modern-day slavery, policymakers have established norms and have enacted and enforced laws, and NGOs have partnered with businesses, working behind the scenes to audit their supply chains, while at the same time serving as public advocates.• Stella Dawson, Chief Correspondent, Governance and Anti-Corruption, Thomson Reuters Foundation @stelladawson• Justin Dillon, CEO, Made in a Free World @justindillon• Nina Smith, Executive Director, GoodWeave International @GoodWeave• Dan Viederman, CEO, Verité @Verit

In the face of the pressures of fast paced change, systems of governance can be transparent and accountable, or opaque and corrupt, a choice that carries with it grave consequences for states, societies and citizens. What role can philanthropy, private enterprise and civil society play in enabling the former and calling out the latter, holding leaders to account? • Mo Ibrahim, Founder and Chair, Mo Ibrahim Foundation @Mo_IbrahimFdn   • Hadeel Ibrahim, Executive Director, Mo Ibrahim Foundation @Mo_IbrahimFdn   • Moderator: Jane Wales @JaneWales For more information please visit: http://philanthropyforum.org/conference/

Crisis situations — from acute shocks to chronic stresses — often illuminate each sector’s skills, pressures, requirements and need for nuance. For example, philanthropy’s flexibility and ability to act fast allows it to play a unique role in supporting individual communities through hard times. The private sector’s capacity to create and leverage innovative technologies and distribute goods and services can help rebuild cities. And finally, governments play a vital role by setting standards, establishing policies, mobilizing resources and coordinating action. It is during crises that cross-sector collaboration becomes truly imperative. And it is only through integrated prevention and response strategies that long-term resilience can be achieved.  • António Guterres, High Commissioner for Refugees, United Nations @UN• Neal Keny-Guyer, CEO, Mercy Corps @nealkg• Olara Otunnu, President, Uganda People's Congress; President, LBL Foundation for Children &bul

The catalyst of invention, especially when the resulting products can be scaled and applied in multiple settings, can be a powerful tool for improving the lives of people in both the developed and developing world. But what are the attributes of a great inventor? How might their innovations be put to the service of inclusive development? • Manu Prakash, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering, Stanford University @Stanford• Moderator: Carol Dahl, Executive Director, The Lemelson Foundation @LemelsonFdn For more information please visit: http://philanthropyforum.org/conference/

In order to have a clear understanding of global problems and their potential solutions, we need to examine the challenges within the context of broad economic, political, technological and environmental trends. This plenary will explore these trends and the risks and rewards associated with them — from the dangers linked to weak global governance and socio-economic inequality to the potential benefits of info-, bio- and nanotechnologies. WELCOME: Peter Robertson, Chairman, Board of Trustees, World Affairs Council@world_affairsREMARKS: Seán Cleary, Chairman, Strategic Concepts; Executive Vice Chair, Future World Foundation For more information please visit: http://philanthropyforum.org/conference/

The international community has achieved its bold goal of cutting in half the number of individuals who were living in abject poverty at the time the Millennium Development Goals were set. Buoyed by this success, the World Bank has established an even more ambitious objective, and that is to end poverty by 2030. The United Nations will soon follow suit when it adopts the Sustainable Development Goals. Success will take extraordinary efforts, and the engagement of the public, private and charitable sectors, working in tandem to get the job done. Smart national policies have unleashed private capital flows, raising the GDP of fast growing economies. But in order for the benefits to be felt by the bottom 40% of the economic ladder, sound policy, strategic philanthropy and sustained, long-term investment will be required. Key to this effort will be the conquering of the jobs challenge by addressing the mismatch between the skills required for the jobs that await and the education and training currently available

As we explore the process of redefining development, philanthropy and leadership, we recognize that these new definitions are made real by individuals who choose to serve. As technology helps us erase borders and focus on our common humanity, these pioneering individuals serve their neighbors, communities, nations and, increasingly, the world. How do we ensure that as young people grow up, they become caring individuals who are committed to serve society? One answer can come from government leaders who can create or enhance opportunities to serve, and establish the expectation that citizens do so. We will hear from the former heads of state of Ghana and Norway about ways in which they redefined service in their respective nations, and continue to do so. What are their visions for improving collaboration between governments and ingenious citizens to further the goals of inclusive development? Gro Brundtland, Former Prime Minister of Norway [Moderator] Jane Wales  - See more at: http://phi

Nabil Fahmy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arab Republic of Egypt, discusses how the government of Egypt is negotiating civil and political unrest, and how the country will move forward as a democratic nation.  Nabil Fahmy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arab Republic of Egypt [Moderator]  Jane Wales - See more at: http://philanthropyforum.org/conference/

Leveraging markets and private sector ingenuity will be a key component of poverty alleviation strategies going forward. Increasingly, private sector companies have expanded their definition of “value” beyond the creation of shareholder wealth to include the advancement of the interests of stakeholders including suppliers, consumers, employees and society at large.  Panelists will discuss this normative shift, and the practical implications of “inclusive business” pursuing “shared value” strategies that create jobs and contribute to the fabric of the community. They will also speak about efforts to construct an ecosystem for impact investing, the new focus on creating jobs and building a resilient middle class. Patrick Dupuis, CFO, PayPal Bruce McNamer, Head of Global Philanthropy and CEO, JPMorgan Chase Foundation Clara Miller, President, F.B. Heron Foundation Frederic Sicre, Managing Director, The Abraaj Group [Moderator] Aron Cramer, CEO, BSR - See more at: h

Two years ago, The MasterCard Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation joined forces with several organizations to spur innovation in secondary education in developing countries. Through support for projects that explore critical questions, pilot new approaches and scale proven models, the Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education (PSIPSE) demonstrates the power philanthropy can play in bringing together diverse entities to address complex social challenges. In a lively conversation, the presidents of these two foundations will elaborate on their experience and its implications for their thinking on shared learning, resource leveraging and leadership. Robert Gallucci, President, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation   Reeta Roy, President and CEO, The MasterCard Foundation [Moderator] Jane Wales  - See more at: http://philanthropyforum.org/conference/

Global goals cannot be met if societies are divided, political opinion is polarized, core values are contested, deliberative processes are abandoned, and individual responsibility to the community is shirked. To capture the benefits and mitigate the dangers of fast-paced change, far-sighted and collaborative leadership will be required at all levels of society. Institutions and processes for decision-making will need to be built. Trust in these mechanisms for self-governance will need to be earned while communities must commit to maintaining the dignity of these institutions.  The requirements of leadership will include strategic focus, tactical agility, sure values and a commitment to continuous learning. Panelists will explore the qualities of ethical leadership and effective citizenship in an era characterized by change. And they will point to models for identifying, cultivating and supporting leaders of all ages, from all backgrounds, in all geographies.   Remarks by Hakeem Belo-Osagie, Cha

In September, Darren Walker became the tenth president of the Ford Foundation. Join us for a conversation about foundation’s influence on his life, the current environment for social change, his hopes for the foundation and his thoughts on how philanthropy is being redefined. Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation [Moderator] Jane Wales - See more at: http://philanthropyforum.org/conference/

Wendy Kopp is an example of the rare social entrepreneur who had success in scaling her first model with Teach for America, and is now charting new and important endeavors addressing education inequities on a global stage. We will hear insights on transitioning leadership, how to begin a new enterprise after reaching key milestones and creating effective program models for working on a global scale. Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-founder, Teach For All [Moderator] Laurene Powell Jobs, Founder and Chair, Emerson Collective - See more at: http://philanthropyforum.org/conference/

After Dr. Kim became president in July 2012, the World Bank Group established two goals: ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity for the bottom 40 percent of the population in developing countries. Join us for a dialogue with President Kim, whose perspective is integral to both setting and meeting global development goals (via interactive video). Jim Yong Kim, President, World Bank Group [Moderator] Tom Kalil, Deputy Director for Technology and Innovation, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy - See more at: http://philanthropyforum.org/conference/