Global Perspectives

Global Perspectives aims at being an annual meeting place for the leading global civil society organisations (CSOs), their partners and related industry. The meeting provides an overview of opportunities, challenges and trends impacting CSOs.

Upcoming: Global Perspectives 2012
The Great Transformation – Towards a New Development Paradigm

The meeting will address the most pressing global challenges and devise innovative approaches towards a new model for global development. Global Perspectives 2012 will be held from 31 October to 2 November in Berlin.

Global Perspectives 2011
The Global Power Shift – How the Rise of New Economic Powers Affects Civil Society Organisations

Global Perspectives 2011 addressed the rise of emerging economies and the impact of this shift in global political and economic power relations for the work of CSOs. Please access the Outcome from this conference here and the Video here.

Global Perspectives 2010
Devising Joint Strategies Towards the Full Achievement of the Millennium Development Goals

Global Perspectives 2010 explored the most pressing challenges for the global community in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Please access the Outcome of this conference here and the Video here.

Global Perspectives 2009
Decisive Action in Times of Global Crisis

Global Perspectives 2009 was focused on how CSOs can play a more prominent role in a world faced with the challenges of climate change, increasing poverty and the global economic crisis. Please access the Outcome of this conference here and the Video here.

Nobel Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus at Global Perspectives 2009