CIGI’08, the fourth annual conference, will explore China’s impact as an emerging power on the world stage. It will examine how international governance structures and different regions are adjusting to this new force. CIGI'08 will bring together international experts, academics, practitioners and policy makers to discuss the global economic and political ramifications of China's dramatic growth.
Keynote Speakers
His Excellency Cheng Siwei - Former Vice Chairman of the 9th and 10th Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of the People's Republic of China and Chairman of the China Democratic National Construction Association.
The Honourable Barbara McDougall - Chairman of the Board, International Development Research Centre.
Mr. Yuen Pau Woo - President and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
The Centre for International Governance Innovation
CIGI is an independent, nonpartisan think tank that addresses international governance challenges. Led by a group of experienced practitioners and distinguished academics, CIGI supports research, forms networks, advances policy debate, builds capacity and generates ideas for multilateral governance improvements. Conducting an active agenda of research, events and publications, CIGI's interdisciplinary work includes collaboration with policy, business and academic communities around the world.
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