Join us as we embark on a journey to explore innovative pathways for financing civil society actors in Africa, South America, and Asia. As questions arise about the best approach, should Belgium open the door to direct funding of these international CSOs, or could a reversed funding model ignite a true power shift for international partners of Belgian CSOs? Or are there other approaches that we are overlooking?
In this session, we’re diving deeper into alternative funding strategies to catalyze a significant power shift towards civil society actors across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It’s time to confront the barriers of financial dependency that counter real progress in rebalancing power dynamics.
Be part of the conversation. We’re bringing together international organizations, partners, and networks to share their insights and perspectives on reshaping the landscape of financial power. Don’t miss your chance to be at the forefront of change!
When: 14h00
Where: Bar zaal
Speaker: Rayyan Hassan, Executive Director at NGO Forum on ADB + more
(Government) Debt & Punishment – Modern Myths About Government Spending and Budget Deficits
In this talk, Hielke Van Doorslaer delves deeper into some of these modern fables and offer an alternative perspective on the necessity and (in)sense of national debts and austerity measures.
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Keynote by Wafa Mustafa
In her keynote, Mustafa will present a powerful vision on the interconnectedness of global crises and challenge us to rethink how we can place human rights back at the center of our approach to these urgent challenges.
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Minerals for the Energy Transition: Win-Win or Extractivism 2.0?
This discussion explores the important and timely issue of how Europe's shift to green energy affects the global demand for critical minerals and the social and environmental impacts on the countries that supply them.
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Forward Fest 2024 invites you to join the conversation, share your perspective, and collaborate with others to build a future that is fair, inclusive, and interconnected. Explore, learn, and contribute to the change our world needs.
LEARN, SHARE, INSPIRE
Prepare for a day filled with inspiring lectures, surprising workshops, and professional connections that will not only stimulate your thinking but also touch your heart. This is your chance to learn from leading thinkers, network with like-minded individuals, and actively contribute to a more just world.
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Forward Fest is organized by 11.11.11, ngo-federation and VLIR-UOS in collaboration with MO* with the support of Belgian development cooperation.
11.11.11
THE COALITION FOR INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY.
11.11.11 aims to eradicate exploitation from the world. Everyone – anywhere in the world – has the right to a dignified existence. To truly make a change, power and resources must be distributed more fairly, and the current system must be questioned.
More info on 11.be
NGO-FEDERATIE
FLEMISH FEDERATION OF NGOS FOR DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION.
The ngo-federation represents its members to the federal and other governments, supports the members in their discussions with those governments, promotes cooperation within the sector, and strengthens the quality of NGOs’ operations.
More info on ngo-federatie.be
VLIR-UOS
INNOVATIVE RESPONSES TO GLOBAL AND LOCAL CHALLENGES
VLIR-UOS supports partnerships and scholarships between universities and colleges in both Flanders and the Global South, seeking innovative solutions for global as well as local challenges.
More info on vliruos.be
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