Meet us at Göteborg Book Fair

The Foundation will be present at Göteborg Book Fair where we will have a stand together with UNDP Nordic, Unicef Sweden, UNA Sweden and the Dag Hammarskjöld Library. Come talk to us and pick up free copies of some of our publications.

We are also arranging two events (in Swedish).

Thursday 26 September 15.40-16
Courage and Responsiblity – what will it take to be a true global leader?

Head of the Swedish Radio Theater (Radioteatern) Stina Oscarsson talks with author Johan Norberg about what it will take to meet the global challenges we are faced with today. What will it demand from our leaders? Can we expect courage, leadership and responsibility?

Saturday 29 September 09.15-10.00
UN Breakfast and Seminar – Does growth always lead to development?

Despite fast economic growth in many parts of the world poverty is not reduced to the same extent. Today three quarters of the world’s poorest live in middle income countries. How can we make sure the the next set of development goals will forcefully address this question of increasing inequality?

Participants: Cecilia Chatterjee-Martinsen, Secretary-General Wateraid, Thomas Hammarberg, European Council Commissioner for Human Rights (2006-2012), Claes Johansson, Statistical Expert, Unicef. Moderator: Annika Söder, Executive Director Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation.