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The latest news and updates from the Coalition for Global Prosperity.
Parliamentary Visit to Washington D.C.
During the February recess, the Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted a parliamentary visit to Washington, D.C. with a delegation of MPs in order to discuss and address the U.S. and the UK’s shared global foreign policy challenges and opportunities with key decision-makers across the Atlantic.
1946 Forum Washington D.C. Breakfast
Climate change is a threat multiplier, exacerbating risks to global stability. As the world warms, new geopolitical flashpoints are emerging while existing challenges such as poverty, conflict and migration are intensifying.
CGP Hosts the Global Britain Summit
The Coalition for Global Prosperity was pleased to host the first Global Britain Summit on 8th February 2023 at RSA House, Westminster.
Global Britain Podcast: Giles Watling MP
In the latest episode of the Global Britain Podcast, Ryan Baldry speaks with Giles Watling MP, Conservative Member of Parliament for Clacton.
'The formidable and lasting power of multilateral partnerships': Ernest Bevin's continued relevance in 2023
Despite rationing and hardship at home, working-class voters in postwar Britain understood the need to provide aid to Europe and beyond. Ryan Henson and Alice Palmer argue that Ernest Bevin, more than any other politician, was the reason why.
Parliamentary Visit to Kenya
The Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted a cross-party delegation of Members of Parliament to visit Kenya in association with CAFOD.
In Conversation with The Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP
The Coalition for Global Prosperity hosted The Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP for the latest in our series of “In Conversation” events. The event was chaired by Ryan Henson, Chief Executive of CGP.
CGP Hosts Expert Panel on Global Education
The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to host an expert panel looking at the issue of access to education and global development in partnership with Liberal Democrats in International Development.
10 Years of the Za’atari Refugee Camp
Author: Baroness Mobarik
Ten years is a long time in any life. For those who came as children or were born in the Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan, it is forever. Another forgotten people, another town of containers or caravans or whatever you like to call them, hot under the desert sun during the day and freezing cold at night. Dismal landscapes depicting little hope for a better future.
Education is the crux of the 2030 Agenda
Author: Alice Palmer, Communications & Events Assistant
Today, 24th January, marks the fifth International Day of Education. The fourth Sustainable Development Goal, quality education – or more specifically to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all" – is the thread that runs through every one of the sixteen others.
January Edition of the Global Britain Magazine
The January edition of the Global Britain Magazine has now been published
Parliamentary Visit to Ghana
The Coalition for Global Prosperity, in partnership with Water Aid, took a Parliamentary delegation of cross-party MPs to visit UK-backed development projects in Ghana.
Rethinking British assumptions about Africa
Author: Professor Dominic McVey MBE
Rethinking British assumptions about Africa is well overdue. It is also critical for any serious discussion about the UK’s role in the world, its values and its future.
Support for Women and Girls in Jordan
Author: Heather Wheeler MP
The UK is a world leader in soft power. We hold significant positions of influence on key global forums such as the UN Security Council, the G7 and the G20. But there is more to our reach than the headline grabbing roles.
Launch of the Global Britain Caucus
The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to host General Sir Nick Carter for the launch of the Global Britain Caucus in Westminster.
Launch of the 1946 Forum
The Coalition for Global Prosperity were delighted to launch our latest project, The 1946 Forum at the Churchill War Rooms in Westminster.
What Happened at COP27?
An agreement has been reached between more than 200 countries at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, bringing a marathon negotiation session which ran 40 hours beyond its deadline to a close. Here’s a summary of the key headlines from Egypt.
The UK at the G20 in Indonesia
The G20 Summit in Indonesia was always going to be challenging for the group. With a global financial crisis and war in Europe, there was a lot to discuss. The summit was complicated further with reports of a missile hitting a village in Poland, just off the Ukraine border.
COP27: No Time to Waste
Author: Alice Palmer, Communications and Events Intern
COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, has arrived. One year on from the Glasgow Climate Pact, the world contends with a human-induced climate crisis that only intensifies with every delayed action and commitment to tackle the defining issue of our time.