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12-17 Aug 2010, CAUX, Switzerland. A just and equitable global economy. CONFERENCE
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A just and equitable global economy CONFERENCE 'The battle of the 20th century was a battle between system and system - capitalism vs communism. We now move into a new era in which the major battlefield extends into a different theatre - the theatre of our inner Self. It’s the connection of the deeper personal and yet collective playing field, with our everyday life and public collective action, where the real power of the next transformation is coming from.’ Dr. Otto Scharmer, Author of ‘Theory U’ and Co-author of ‘Presence’. Senior Lecturer at MIT If we ask whether the global crisis of 2008 brought the fundamental changes needed to progress towards a sustainable future, the answer is ‘No!’ Nor did the Climate Conference in Copenhagen bring the intended outcomes for real change. At the Trust and Integrity in the Global Economy Conference (TIGE) people will meet over five days to develop individual and community actions towards a sustainable and equitable economy, built around the deeper personal and collective transformation that is needed. l Who Should Attend Young professionals, Social entrepreneurs, Business leaders, Bankers, Food producers, Community leaders, Farmers, Media professionals, Academics, Students, NGO leaders , Trade Unionists and Teachers.
Conference Aims CONFERENCE AIMS… • Reshape business around integrity, trust and core values Empowering young people to play an active role in the global economy • Develop community based economies, fair trade and food sustainability • Promoting social entrepreneurship and innovation • Learning the art of solving complex problems • Exploring personal transformation and a personal calling OBJECTIVES • Dialogue in diversity • Space for reflection • Empowerment for action l "Many large-scale change efforts – some of which have won the Nobel Peace Prize – began with the simple but courageous act of friends talking to one another about their fears and dreams. In reviewing a number of these efforts and how they began, I always found a phrase: Some friends and I started talking..." Margaret Wheatley
Conference Highlights "The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right place but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment." Dorothy Nevill
Participation “The joy of life is incomplete without access to clean water........we advocate for clean water and sustainable environmental practices so that life can be meaningful for vulnerable and poor social groups.”Mary OmbleWuya
Corporate Leaders ‘The battle of the 20th century was a battle between system and system - capitalism vs communism. We now move into a new era in which the major battlefield extends into a different theatre - the theatre of our inner Self. Dr. Otto Scharmer
Food, Consumer Responsibility & Sustainability ‘Fair trade consists of a new ethic based on principles of trust, solidarity and sharing,’ Lavinia Sommaruga Bodeo
Social Entrepreneurship for Social Change ‘We dare to dream that we can make a positive difference to the communities and nations we live and operate in. We are determined to work in a spirit of ‘Satya’ ‘Prem’ and ‘Seva’ – Truth, Compassion and Service.’ Rajeev Dubey
Seeking Meaning in a Business World ‘What if the crisis of 2008 represents something much more fundamental than a deep recession? What if it’s telling us that the whole growth model we created over the last 50 years is simply unsustainable ?’ Thomas Friedman
Solving Complex Problems in a Global Society ‘How can we exercise power with love? How can we act in connection, in a world that is full? In summary: How can we co-create new social realities with all of our power and all of our love? Adam Kahane
More Than ‘Just a Conference’ ‘ Since the end of the Second World War, the Caux conference centre – Mountain House – has seen thousands of encounters between tens of thousands of people of goodwill, from all over the world.’ Cornelio Sommaruga
