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The latest news and updates from the Coalition for Global Prosperity.
The Coalition Hosts Roundtable on Global Britain: The Role of Trade & International Development Post-Brexit
The Coalition was delighted to host a private roundtable with Minister for Investment Graham Stuart MP and business leaders today on to discuss how the UK private sector can drive prosperity overseas.
The Coalition and Comic Relief Host Official Red Nose Day Parliamentary Reception
On Tuesday 12th March, the Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to co-host the official Red Nose Day parliamentary reception, to hear from South African project partners about the work of Comic Relief.
Tackling Plastic Pollution: The Coalition Hosts Sir David Attenborough CBE and the Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP
On Monday 11th March, the Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to host Sir David Attenborough CBE, Secretary of State for International Development, the Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP, and a panel of experts to call for Britain to continue to act as a global leader in tackling plastic pollution.
The Coalition Hosts Lunch on the Intersections of Defence and Development
On Wednesday 27th February, the Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to co-host a private lunch with Johnny Mercer MP in the House of Lords on the intersections of defence and development.
Global Britain Podcast: Lieutenant General Phil Jones
Following an incredible series of events at the at the Big Tent Ideas Festival 2018, the Coalition is collaborating with the Big Tent again to ask: What does “Global Britain” actually mean?
Soft Power: Diplomacy and Development Working Together to Make a Success of Global Britain
On Wednesday 30th January, the Coalition for Global Prosperity, Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development were delighted to co-host a private roundtable with the Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific, the Rt Hon Mark Field MP, at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Civil Society Perspectives on Global Britain
On Tuesday 29th January, the Coalition for Global Prosperity and Joffe Trust were delighted to co-host a private roundtable on civil society perspectives of ‘Global Britain’, kindly held at the Center for Global Development.
Global Britain Podcast: Britain as A Force For Good
Following an incredible series of events at the at the Big Tent Ideas Festival 2018, the Coalition is collaborating with the Big Tent again to ask: What does “Global Britain” actually mean?
Global Britain: How the UK Can Help to Tackle the Illegal Wildlife Trade
On Monday 17th December, the Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to host the Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, and a panel of experts to call for Britain to continue to act as a global leader in wildlife protection.
Global Britain: Building Lasting Peace and Security in Fragile States
On Monday 10th December, the Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to co-host Rory Stewart MP (Minister of State for Justice), Lieutenant General (retd) Philip Jones CB CBE DL, Major General Ralph Wooddisse CBE MC (Assistant Chief of the General Staff) and Kate Ewart-Biggs (British Council) for a panel debate in parliament.
The Coalition hosts Lord Rowan Williams
On Thursday 6th December, the Coalition for Global Prosperity and Christian Aid were delighted to co-host Lord Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury for a private lunch in the House of Lords.
Parliamentarians Call for Britain to Lead the Way in Tackling Global Poverty
On Tuesday 13th November, the Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to co-host Director and UN advocate Richard Curtis CBE, Secretary of State for International Development the Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP, and former First Minister of Scotland Lord Jack McConnell in parliament to call for Britain to remain a force for good in the world.
The Coalition at Labour Party Conference 2018
The Coalition for Global Prosperity kicked off conference season in Liverpool for Labour Party Conference. Alongside Bond and the Labour Campaign for International Development (LCID), the Coalition co-hosted the annual international development rally to a packed room.
Uganda's Forgotten Crisis: Why Labour Must Call For Britain to Remain a Force for Good in the World
Barely a day goes by where we don’t see horrific pictures showing the devastating impact of war splashed across our front pages. We are facing the largest refugee crisis since World War II and yet Uganda, home to over 1 million refugees, rarely makes the front pages.
CEO Speaks at Taxpayer's Alliance Debate on Effective Aid
CEO of the Coalition Theo Clarke spoke this week on the lifesaving impact smart British aid is making abroad. Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference debate titled ‘How do we get value from the aid budget?’ hosted by the Taxpayer’s Alliance.
The Coalition at Conservative Party Conference 2018
The Coalition team headed to Birmingham for Conservative Party Conference this week where, fresh from the UN General Assembly, our CEO Theo Clarke joined the Secretary of State Penny Mordaunt on the main stage.
Should Charity Begin & End at Home? | Theo Clarke
This party conference season, Brexit is set to continue to dominate conversation and regardless of how you voted in the referendum, most will agree this is a historic moment for the UK, forcing us to redefine our place in the world and what kind of country we want to be.
Coalition at Goalkeepers 2018 in New York
Our CEO Theo Clarke was in New York this week for the 2018 Goalkeepers summit. Leaders from around the world met to discuss the progress being made on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Britain’s National Security Depends on Both Hard & Soft Power | Lt Gen Philip Jones
There is no single path to peace and prosperity. After thirty-six years in the British Army, including three years spent in Afghanistan, I have seen how stabilisation, peace-building and counter-terrorism work hand-in-hand. Our national security depends both hard and soft power.
The Coalition hosts Global Britain Tent at the 'Big Tent Ideas Festival'
Almost 2,000 people attended the Big Tent Ideas Festival this weekend, which provided an exciting forum bringing together those interested (both cross-party and no-party) in the big issues of our time, from plastic pollution and Brexit to tomorrow’s technology.