I have always believed that there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women. Gender inequality is one of the oldest inequalities in the world, it’s a key contributor to poverty and a fundamental denial of women's rights.

Coalition for Global Prosperity Chief Executive Ryan Henson was joined by Secretary of State for International Trade The Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP at the latest “In Conversation” event at Conservative Spring Forum in Blackpool.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to host Ruth Edwards MP alongside other colleagues from Parliament and the development sector for a roundtable discussion on Development and Net Zero.

I had the privilege of living in Fiji for four months. If you know me then you will know a day doesn't go by when I don't bang on about my amazing time in Fiji. One night, they began to share heart wrenching stories about Cyclone Winston. It remains the most intense tropical cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere on record, and they had lived and breathed the aftermath.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted Brendan Clarke-Smith MP at Policy Exchange for the latest in the series of “In Conversation” events.

Since the Brexit referendum in 2016 there has been much discussion of Britain’s global role, with successive Conservative Prime Ministers speaking confidently of “Global Britain” and Britain’s “tilt” to the pacific region, but with comparatively little in way of strategy to back this up.

I have recently had the incredible honour of being appointed as the Prime Minister’s Deputy Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. The promotion of freedom of religion or belief is an issue that I am passionate about and an area that the United Kingdom has a proud history of standing up for on the world stage.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to host a private Roundtable in Parliament to discuss the link between Development and Security.

Although Afghanistan may not feature as heavily on our television screens in recent months, we must be under no illusion that the situation on the ground is only deteriorating further with each passing day

CGP Communications Manager Ryan Baldry was joined by Nusrat Ghani MP for the latest episode of the Global Britain Podcast. This week, they discussed Nus’ journey into politics, what Global Britain should stand for on the world stage, being the MP representing Winnie the Pooh and what it’s like being one of the UK Parliamentarians to be sanctioned by China.

For many years Ukraine has been a battleground in the contest between Western democratic and economic systems and Russia’s strategy of taking her near-abroad hostage through frozen conflicts and hybrid warfare. The current crisis raises the stakes sharply beyond the geography and politics of Ukraine and, more than ever, the outcome matters greatly to the people of the United Kingdom.

On Monday 24th January, the Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted a private roundtable discussion with Members of Parliament and business representatives to discuss the role that trade can have in lifting prosperity around the world.

When there’s political drama in Westminster, we are all guilty of being drawn in. It’s easy to think that the world stops while the events of SW1 unfold but this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Britain’s relationship with Africa matters. The world’s oldest continent, today Africa is also its youngest, with 60% of its population under the age of 25. Its huge potential for growth is underscored by the fact that Africa is currently home to a staggering 8 of the 15 fastest growing economies in the world.

2022 is already looking like it will be a crucial year for Global Britain on the world stage. But what are some of the main international challenges or events that the UK will be facing?

The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to host Chris Clarkson MP, Conservative Member of Parliament for Heywood & Middleton since 2019.

In her first major policy speech as Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Secretary, Liz Truss today set out her vision of the UK’s future foreign policy.

The Coalition for Global Prosperity partnered with the Eleanor Crook Foundation to host Parliamentarians for a private roundtable discussion on tackling hunger and malnutrition around the world.

November 2021 will definitely be remembered as an incredibly important month for the UK on the world stage and one where the future of the planet has been on the line.

Statement from Coalition for Global Prosperity Chief Executive Ryan Henson following today’s Budget Statement and Spending Review from the Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP.