Partners for a New Economy is a donor collaborative founded by the Oak, MAVA, Marisla and KR foundations, and today also includes the Ford Foundation and Laudes Foundation.
This conversation is for anyone who believes existing economic systems need to be improved if society is to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals and meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
Jo Swinson is the former leader of the Liberal Democrats in the United Kingdom. From 2012-2015, she served as Business Minister in the UK, and in 2009, she co-founded a cross-party group of MPs to work collaboratively on new economic thinking and well-being economics.
In this fascinating conversation, Jo sheds light on her current work, political experience and her personal narrative.
For a full transcript of this episode visit The Do One Better Podcast website at Lidji.org
Larry Kramer, incoming President and Vice Chancellor of the London School of Economics: reflections on his time at the Hewlett Foundation, lessons in philanthropy, and aspirations for the LSE
Maya Ziswiler, CEO of the UBS Optimus Foundation: Philanthropy, Social Investing and Creating an Impact Economy
Jim McCormick, CEO of the Robertson Trust: Venturing into Impact Investing
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Feeding the Future: Andrea Rasca’s Journey with Mercato Metropolitano
Jules Chappell, CEO of Kokoro: championing mental health as the foundation for a safer, kinder and more productive world
Chiwetel Ejiofor: Actor and philanthropist -- Unveiling a Philanthropic Journey with Impact in Nigeria
Sharath Jeevan OBE on Navigating Inflection Moments in Leadership
Bridging Disciplines for a Sustainable Future: Insights from Prof Steve Evans of the Sustainability and Conservation Research Hub at Wolfson College, University of Cambridge
Impacting the Future: Daniela Barone Soares, CEO of Snowball Impact Investment, on Transforming Finance for People & Planet
Empowering SMBs Towards Net Zero: Sage’s Elisa Moscolin on Carbon Accountability and Sustainability
Dianne Calvi, CEO of Village Enterprise, on ending extreme poverty in rural Africa
Jonathan Cohen, Executive Director of Conciliation Resources on Peacebuilding
Oliver Gregson, Region Head for JP Morgan Private Bank in the UK, Channel Islands and Ireland: going beyond traditional philanthropy and embracing the global sustainability agenda
Matt Hyde OBE, Chief Executive of the Scouts UK, on the power of volunteering and ’The Big Help Out’
Daniel F. Wilhelm, President of the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, on creating knowledge against violence
David Laws, Executive Chairman of the Education Policy Institute and former UK Schools Minister, on narrowing the education gap between rich and poor
Enver Solomon, Chief Executive of the Refugee Council, on universal values and engaging with policymakers, the media, and the public
Vicky Fox, CEO of the UK Supreme Court, provides a fascinating glimpse into the Court’s work in community outreach, education, diversity and accessibility
World Food Programme’s Martin Frick on the global food crisis, climate change and empowering people to drive forward positive change
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