Podcasts about former director general

A meeting on Ukraine without Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticises talks between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia while Donald Trump blames Kyiv for the war. The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin and Trump are likely to talk again soon. So where does all this leave Ukraine? In this Episode: Anatol Lieven, Director, Eurasia Programme, Quincy Institute. Andrey Kortunov, Former Director General, Russian International Affairs Council. Mattia Nelles, CEO, German-Ukranian Bureau. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Ireland is home to a high-performing life sciences industry, offering outstanding opportunities for both economic development and public health. Unlike other European countries, however, Ireland does not have a holistic vision for the future of the sector. This is set to change, as the Government has promised to develop a new national life sciences strategy. Our European peers have already adopted ambitious strategies to secure the industry and harness its social benefits, coordinating policy across a range of areas from enterprise and investment to research and healthcare. This two-part event series, organised by the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, will explore these questions and more, bringing together Irish and European leaders from industry, public policy, and academia to discuss the right approach for a national life sciences strategy for Ireland. Developing a Life Sciences Vision for Ireland: Lessons from Europe on Economic Strategy is the first event in this two-part hybrid series on Developing a Life Sciences Vision for Ireland. The panel discusses how Ireland should develop its promised national strategy for the life sciences, positioning itself as a global hub for the industry. The sector is a critical pillar of our economy, covering industries from biopharmaceuticals to medical devices. The panellists will look at what other European countries are doing to embed investment, sharpen their competitive edge, and prepare for future waves of innovation. Chaired by Bryan Dobson, the panel brings together international and Irish experts to discuss how a holistic vision for the life sciences can become part of Ireland's economic strategy. Panellists: Michael Lohan, CEO IDA Ireland Diana Arsovic Nielson, CEO at the Danish Life Sciences Cluster Professor Mark Ferguson, Former Director General of SFI and current Rapporteur and Lead Author for the European Commission High Level Group for the evaluation of Horizon Europe Jenni Nordborg, Director of International Affairs at Lif and Former National Coordinator for Life Sciences, Sweden Bryan Dobson, Former RTÉ Newsreader (Moderator)

The rise of birth tourism in Canada GUEST: Andrew Griffith, Former Director General at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada B.C government assembles new committee to face-off against Trump's tariffs GUEST: Moe Sihota, former B.C NDP Cabinet Minister Designing to budget? Vancouver Art Gallery aims for a smaller build in new location GUEST: Bob Rennie, art collector and founder and executive director of Rennie, a Vancouver based real estate marketing firm Trump bump: Are more Americans in Canada renouncing their U.S citizenship? GUEST: Douglas Cowgill, Surrey-based lawyer with Cross Border Visas, and former dual citizen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Andrew Griffith, Former Director General at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Government has released Phase One of the Covid inquiry - all 700 pages of it. Here are some key points: There was an issue with focusing on people's health rather than all aspects of their lives. Vaccine requirements were too broad and were in place for too long. Ardern's "single source of truth" comment was found unhelpful. Former Director-General of Health Sir Ashley Bloomfield joins with his thoughts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emi Palmor, the Facebook Oversight Board & Former Director General at Israel Ministry of Justice joins the bullpen to talk about the conflict in Gaza and humanitarian aid. Host: Dr. Rashad Richey (@rashad_richey) Bullpen Guest: Emi Palmor *** SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE  ☞  https://www.youtube.com/IndisputableTYT FOLLOW US ON: FACEBOOK  ☞   https://www.facebook.com/IndisputableTYT TWITTER  ☞       https://www.twitter.com/IndisputableTYT INSTAGRAM ☞  https://www.instagram.com/IndisputableTYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-How does vaping affect your lungs? Guest: Dr. Ajitha Thanabalasuriar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at McGill University -What are the strange blobs washing ashore in NewFoundland? Guest: Dr. Hilary Corlett, Marine Microplastics Specialist at Memorial University -Will Paul Bernardo get parole? Guest: Mary Campbell, Lawyer and Former Director General of Corrections & Criminal Justice at the Department of Public Safety -Is the healthcare system falling short on menopause treatment? Guest: Dr. Lori Brotto, Executive Director of the Women's Health Research Institute at BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre, and Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at UBC -Will Trump's criminal cases impact his presidency? Guest: Lawrence Douglas, Professor of Law at Amherst College -Is there a deeper meaning to coincidences? Guest: Stephen Osborne, Founder of Arsenal Pulp Press, Co-Founder of Geist Magazine, and Author of “The Coincidence Problem” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A homegrown programme aims to help children become more resilient. Sir Ashley Bloomfield has launched a new mindfulness practice in schools through Pause, Breathe, Smile. It comes as Southern Cross's latest Healthy Futures survey shows 60 percent of parents are concerned about their children's ability to cope with the pressures of life. He says it's shown to drive more positive behaviours, help children regulate emotions and pay attention. "You don't just want something that's going to work while the children are in class - but actually, it does endure and it carries over into other aspects of their lives." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US approves a major weapons sale to Israel while also calling for an end to its war in Gaza. With another round of ceasefire talks in the works and tensions running high in the Middle East, is peace possible? And can diplomacy work? In this episode: Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, HuffPost. Mouin Rabbani, Non-resident fellow, Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies. Alon Liel, Former Director General and Spokesman, Israeli Foreign Ministry. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

In this episode, Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), discusses the critical role of renewable energy for the Arctic and its global significance.The event and following Q&A with the audience are moderated by Guðni A. Jóhannesson, Former Director General of the National Energy Authority of Iceland.This session originally took place at the 2019 Arctic Circle Assembly.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

A miniseries covering social work in Lebanon, dialogues between different generations of social workers. Tonight's guest is Moussa Jadoun. - Twenty years of experience in social development (1964-1983) - First-rank social worker at the “Office du Developement Social” مصلحة الإنعاش الاجتماعي. - Former Director General of the National Employment Office (1993-2002) and Head of the Secretariat at the office (1983-1993). Hosted by social worker Aimee Ghanem - founder of Sworld. Audio version available on The Beirut Banyan podcast. We extend our thanks to CEREC (www.thecerec.org) for providing the studio. The opinions expressed in this video are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of the platform. Don't forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and hit the bell icon to receive updates on all our new developments and insights. سلسلة فيديوهات قصيرة تتضمن حوارات بين مختلف الأجيال من العمال الاجتماعيين، حول العمل الاجتماعي في لبنان. باستضافة ايمي غانم مؤسسة Sworld النسخة الصوتية متوفرة على بودكاست Podcast the Beirut Banyan ضيوف حلقة الليلة: موسی ندره جدعون 20 سنة خبرة فی مجال التنمیة الاجتماعیة (1964-1983) عامل اجتماعي رتبة أولى في مصلحة الإنعاش الاجتماعي مدير عام المؤسسة الوطنية للاستخدام سابقاً (1993-2002) ورئيس مصلحة امانة السر في المؤسسة (1983-1993) نتقدم بجزيل الشكر لـwww.thecerec.org CEREC لتقديم الاستوديو الآراء الواردة في هذا الفيديو هي آراء الأشخاص المشاركين ولا تعكس بالضرورة وجهات نظر المنصة. لا تنسى الإعجاب بالفيديو، والاشتراك في القناة، وتفعيل زر الجرس ليصلك كل جديد. Social Media links: •⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4epEgD086z2AnrEB2a70zg •⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/C6OqvfoNzyG/ •⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095370669614 •⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/SworldLB •⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sworld-edu/ Website: -https://sworld-edu.com/

While on site at the ABA Antitrust Law Section's Annual Spring Meeting in April 2024, the Our Curious Amalgam team sat down with competition regulators from around the world to talk about their current and future enforcement priorities. We also got to know them a little better as people. In this episode, Alicia Downey finds out what's happening in New Zealand with Andrew Riseley, the General Counsel and General Manager of the Legal Services branch of the New Zealand Commerce Commission. Following that is Alicia's interview with Joshua Sherman, the Chief Economist of the Israel Competition Authority. The episode concludes as Jaclyn Phillips speaks with Tina Søreide, the General Manager of the Norwegian Competition Authority. With special guests: Andrew Riseley, General Counsel/General Manager Legal Services, New Zealand Commerce Commission, Joshua Sherman, Chief Economist, Israel Competition Authority, and Tina Søreide, General Manager, Norwegian Competition Authority Related Links: New Zealand Commerce Commission Israel Competition Authority OCA Episode #175, Who Is Michal Halperin? Meet the Former Director-General of the Israeli Competition Authority Norwegian Competition Authority Hosted by: Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Jaclyn Phillips, White & Case LLP

Alon Liel, former Director General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry and former Israeli Ambassador to South Africa; Emer Higgins, Minister of State for Business, Employment & Retail; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Catherine Connolly, Independent TD for Galway West

Alon Liel, former Director General of the Israeli Foreign Ministry and former Israeli Ambassador to South Africa; Emer Higgins, Minister of State for Business, Employment & Retail; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Catherine Connolly, Independent TD for Galway West

MI5 is one of the world's most famous institutions; Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller, Former Director General, shares what she's learned during a distinguished career in counterterrorism, leading teams through some of the darkest moments in modern history. This special episode is part of Pull up a Chair's ‘Insights' series, featuring bite-sized perspectives and advice from the podcast's second round of guests.

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to the Former Director-General of the Department of Public Enterprises, Kgathatso Tlhakudi and the Founder of SE Advisory, Dr Bheki Mfeka about the future of South African assets and whether their privatisation is inevitable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby is joined by Susan Hayes Culleton of Hayes Culleton and Former Director General of the Law Society Ken Murphy to look at the business stories that are making the morning papers.

Conditional release, including parole, allows individuals to leave custody before completing their full sentence, serving a portion of the community under supervision. Guest: Mary Campbell, Lawyer and Former Director General of Corrections & Criminal Justice at the Department of Public Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What's hiding in the Vatican's Archives? Massimo Franco was the first person not inducted by the Vatican who was granted unprecedented access to its Apostolic Archive. Guest: Massimo Franco, Italian Writer and Author of “Secretum” Seg 2: Should we require ID to access Porn online? The Federal Conservative Party has signaled their intent to change laws for porn websites age verification process. Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: It's Budget Day! It's Budget Day and the Finance Minister is making the promise of a bigger deficit. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: What's it like being NASA's first Canadian astronaut? Canada is about to send a man to deep space as part of NASA's artemis 2 project. What Do you think would be going through his head? Guest: Colonel Jeremy Hansen, Canadian Astronaut and Team member of Artemis 2, the NASA led mission that will fly around the moon. Seg 5: Is plastic recycling a scam? Plastic pollution is a critical global environmental crisis, marked by the improper disposal of over 90% of plastics from 1950 to 2015. The ubiquity of plastic waste is alarming, extending from ocean and roadways to the very air, food, and water consumed by humans. Guest: Chelsea Linsley, Staff Attorney at the Center for Climate Integrity and Author of the Report “The Fraud of Plastic Recycling” Seg 6: Why did BC decide not to proceed with amending the Land Act? The B.C. government's decision to reverse proposed Land Act amendments was driven, in part, by significant public backlash. Minister Nathan Cullen attributed this backlash to "dog-whistle politics" and the deliberate spread of misinformation. Guest: Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Seg 7: Why do serial killers become eligible for parole? Conditional release, including parole, allows individuals to leave custody before completing their full sentence, serving a portion of the community under supervision. Guest: Mary Campbell, Lawyer and Former Director General of Corrections & Criminal Justice at the Department of Public Safety Seg 8: Why is BC closing its only mental health and addictions centre for youth? The Carlile Youth Concurrent Disorders Centre, a unique three-week residential program for teens addressing addictions and mental health issues, is set to close after seven years of operation. Guest: Dr. Marius Welgemoed, Medical Director of Mental Health and Substance Use and Head of Psychiatry for Vancouver Coastal Health's Coastal Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tomorrow marks the 46th year of Round the Bays Wellington, an iconic community event bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate physical activity.  Over 10,000 people are expected to take part in one of three distances, Sir Ashley Bloomfield among them.  He's taking part as a Pause Breathe Smile ambassador, which is a free mental health program for primary and intermediate schools.  Bloomfield is doing the 5.5km event, telling Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame that he's been taking it easy with his training this week, to ensure that he'll be able to finish the run.  He said he's been running in some capacity for his entire life, having run a few marathons and as well as having a group of friends he goes on Saturday morning runs with whenever possible.  “That fellowship kind of aspect of it, spending time with friends and in terms of both physical and mental wellbeing, to me you couldn't tick many more boxes than that.”  One of the reason's Bloomfield enjoys running is its accessibility.  “All you really need is a pair of shoes.”   Regular exercise is also known to be a benefit for those in high stakes environments and high stress jobs, both of which Bloomfield was facing in the last few years.  “Being able to kind of decompress, as well as get out and keep active and fit was a lifesaver for me.”  “Literally a lifesaver.”  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Director General of Health Sir Ashley Bloomfield joined Nick Mills to talk about his involvement in Sunday's Southern Cross Round the Bays event - a sporting staple in the capital for 46 years. Sir Ashley is an ambassador for Pause Breathe Smile – a mind health programme delivered in primary and intermediate schools – and his involvement in Round the Bays is also in support of increasing access and participation for children to participate through the Run and Become programme. He also chatted to Nick Mills about leading the country through the Covid-19 pandemic, and life since then. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest episode of ‘Pull up a Chair' series two, Bina Mehta speaks with Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller, Former Director General of MI5. In their conversation, Bina and Eliza explore the changing face of leadership, and the lessons Eliza has learned during an established career in one of the world's most famous institutions. Join the conversation on sustainable growth!

Parliament's Public Enterprises Committee met today to discuss and consider evidence submitted by the Minister Pravin Gordhan and  Former Director-General of the department of Public Enterprises , Kgathatso Thlakudi on the allegations of irregularities in the SAA transaction. The committee heard from the two of them after the former DG accused the minister of interfering to favour Takatso as the preferred  bidder for a 51 percent stake in SAA. Rodney Mnisi, Committee Content Advisor gives outlines a report on what has transpired during the sittings of the committee on this matter

Talks on a new public sector agreement get under way this evening. The scale of any possible deal will hopefully become a bit clearer by later this evening. Kieran was joined by John King, SIPTU's Deputy General Secretary with responsibility for the Public Service and Kieran Mulvey, Former Director General of the Workplace Relations Commission...

John MacKenzie chats with Keith Hamburger AM, Former Director-General of Queensland's Corrective Services, about staff shortages at youth detention centres around the state. Reports are coming in of centres reaching full capacity and teenagers being locked up, for up to 23 hours per day. This is amidst government plans to construct two new detention facilities. Keith Hamburger suggested the government should 'pause plans amid concerns they will be ineffective in terms of reducing crime'.

Bobby is joined by Caroline Murphy of the HR Suite and Ken Murphy, the Former Director General of the Law Society, to discuss the business stories circling today.

John MacKenzie chats with Keith Keith Hamburger AM, Former Director-General of Queensland's Corrective Services, about his perspectives on youth crime and justice following prominent anti-crime rallies in Townsville and Brisbane.

Will our health services have enough money for the rest of this year and 2024? Tony O'Brien, Former Director General of the HSE, and Dr. Brian Turner, Health Economist for UCC joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

“Dodgy maths and dark politics are putting Irish patients in danger” Those are the stark words from Former Director General of the HSE, strategic advisor & columnist with The Sunday Independent Tony O'Brien and Tony spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.

“Dodgy maths and dark politics are putting Irish patients in danger” Those are the stark words from Former Director General of the HSE, strategic advisor & columnist with The Sunday Independent Tony O'Brien and Tony spoke to Ciara this morning on the show.

Una Keightley, Co-leader of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Paediatric Advocacy group; and Tony O'Brien, Former Director General of the HSE & Sunday Independent columnist

900 million voters, 545 Lok Sabha seats, 4123 State Assembly seats - Can India really synchronize this dance of democracy through One Nation, One Election? An old idea with a new decibel in debate. What is the economic, logistical, and political possibility of it becoming a reality? Host Kiran Somvanshi gets the pros and cons from: Akshay Rout, Senior Fellow, NITI Aayog & Former Director General of Election Commission of India,  Jagdeep S. Chhokar, Professor & Founding Member of the Association of Democratic Reforms  Anubhuti Vishnoi, Senior Editor, Economic Times Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! You can follow our host Kiran Somvanshi on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin If you like this episode from Kiran Somvanshi, check out her other interesting episodes on ITC Demerger Drama: A Party-Spoiler for Investors, The A to Z of the Zee-Sony Merger Saga, The Billion Dollar Baby: The Business of IVF, Pakistan in Penury, and much more! Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief' on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The federal Conservatives attribute Paul Bernardo's move to a medium-security prison to a law passed by the Liberal government in 2019, which they claim is to blame for Canadians' anger over the decision. Guest: Mary Campbell, Lawyer and Former Director General of Corrections & Criminal Justice at the Department of Public Safety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Limited evidence exists for the existence of mermaids, and their origins are mostly based on speculation and folklore. But could they be real? Guest: Monica Cull, Assistant Digital Editor for Discover Magazine Seg 2: What is Elon Musk trying to do with twitter? After changing the name to X, and getting rid of all former twitter references, is he trying to rebuild the internet in his image? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View from Victoria: The website was showing a nine sailing wait for a ferry to the island, but that wasn't the case. The problem is it took half a day to correct records emerging from BC Ferries own website. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: The federal Conservatives attribute Paul Bernardo's move to a medium-security prison to a law passed by the Liberal government in 2019, which they claim is to blame for Canadians' anger over the decision. Guest: Mary Campbell, Lawyer and Former Director General of Corrections & Criminal Justice at the Department of Public Safety Seg 5: The Canadian health-care system is facing challenges due to declining service levels and escalating costs, with drugs being one of the major expenditures. Guest: Dr. Sandra Sirrs, Clinical Associate Professor of Endocrinology at UBC and Medical Director of the Adult Metabolic Diseases Clinic at Vancouver General Hospital Seg 6: Canadian airline carriers have adopted flexible pricing for baggage fees based on factors like demand, flight routes, and time of purchase. This approach is known as dynamic pricing, and it allows airlines to charge variable rates for baggage and other add-on services. Guest: CKNW Contributor Scott Shantz with John Gradek, Faculty lecturer and academic program coordinator at McGill University, heading Supply and Aviation Management Seg 7: At least seven ministers are expected to be moved out of cabinet portfolios. In a significant shuffle to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's front bench, new faces will be brought on board. Guest: Jeni Armstrong, Instructor of the Political Management Graduate Program at Carleton University and Former Lead Speechwriter for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Seg 8: Making Cents of the Market: Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was Kevin Bakhurst's first day as Director General at RTÉ and he has hit the ground running, in one of his first acts he confirmed that the RTÉ Executive Board would be disbanded. So what are the challenges facing RTÉ's New Director General? Tomorrow it is the turn of Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly to go before the Oireachtas – they will face both the Media and the Public Accounts committees. Kieran was joined by Kieran Mulvey, Former Director General of the Workplace Relations Commission and TD Niamh Smyth, Chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee...

Laywer(and Former Director General of Corrections & Criminal Justice at the Department of Public Safety) Mary Campbell says that while it's understandable Canadians want revenge on Paul Bernardo, that's simply not how the prison system works. Guest: Mary Campbell - Lawyer and Former Director General of Corrections & Criminal Justice at the Department of Public Safety  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sir Ashley Bloomfield says his parents were at the front of his mind while he was being knighted today. The former director general of health received the honour in Wellington this morning in recognition of his service during the Covid-19 pandemic. Ashleigh McCaull and cameraman Sam Rillstone have the story.

The BBC's flagship football show is facing a crisis after its stars, pundits and commentators all boycott the show in solidarity with Gary Lineker. Today's Amol Rajan spoke to former Director General of the BBC, Greg Dyke, who said he thinks the BBC was “mistaken.” (IMAGE CREDIT: Ian Walton/PA Wire)

Ashley Bloomfield is swapping news conferences for lectures in 2023. The former Director-General of Health has accepted a professorship at Auckland University in the School of Population Health. He will be the first chair of the university's Public Policy Impact Institute, using his expertise in hopes to improve equity across the country. Bloomfield says it's an honour to return to the university. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This event, supported by Janssen Sciences Ireland, features a keynote address by the acting Deputy Director-General for Health at the European Commission, Mr John F. Ryan. This is followed by a panel discussion that looks at the future of the European Health Union before a moderated Q&A session. This expert panel explores what the new Health Union could mean for Ireland, how the health service in Ireland performs compared to European peers, and what lessons could be learned from the best performing European countries. The panel is comprised of: Professor Mary Horgan - President of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and world-renowned expert in infectious disease Mr Tony O'Brien – Former Director-General of the Health Service Executive Dr Sheelah Connolly - Senior Research Officer at the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) Professor Paul Browne – Professor/Consultant Haematologist at St. James's Hospital. The experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the EU's COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy in particular, has shown the capacity for the EU institutions to facilitate effective coordination among European countries to protect the health of the European citizenry. Building on these experiences, the European Commission is in the process of establishing an ambitious European Health Union, in which all EU countries can prepare and respond together more effectively to health crises when they emerge. The European Health Union will seek to ensure that medical supplies remain available, affordable, and innovative to all EU citizens, and that European countries can work together to improve prevention, treatment, and aftercare for diseases such as cancer. This presents an important new departure in EU policy which may have major implications for domestic healthcare across the EU. About the Speakers: John F. Ryan, Acting Deputy Director-General for Health, DG SANTE at the European Commission. Professor Mary Horgan, President of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. Mr Tony O'Brien, Former Director-General at the Health Service Executive. Dr Sheelah Connolly, Senior Research Officer at the Economic and Social Research Institute. Professor Paul Browne, Professor/Consultant Hematologist at St. James's Hospital.

This event was recorded as a live broadcast on 4 May 2022.  Trusted information is the lifeblood of a well-functioning society – are our media models and platforms able to support this? In this conversation, our speakers explore the forces driving trust, and distrust, in the media, between those who write & publish the stories and those who read them. Part of the Edelman-Aspen Trust Dialogue series put on in partnership with Edelman UK, this event saw Mark Thompson, former CEO of The New York Times Company and Former Director-General of the BBC, in conversation with Ed Williams, President and CEO of Edelman EMEA. Their discussion sought to understand the causes behind the polarisation we see in society today and, critically, how its driving forces can be countered.Edelman has studied the dynamic shifts in trust for more than 20 years. Over the last decade their Trust Barometer study, which measures trust in institutions across 28 markets globally, has shown a deepening divide in trust levels between the elite minority in society and the disenchanted majority.

Guest: Mike Mlengana (cattle farmer) | Former Director General of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) and Ex-President at African Farmers Association Of Sa Wandile Sihlobo | Agricultural Economist at Agricutural Business Chamber Jaco Reid | Owner at J&B LIVESTOCK MARKET AND AUCTIONEERSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POLICY SEMINAR Strengthening policy research and analysis capacity: The role of institutional development programs JUL 21, 2022 - 9:00 TO 10:30AM EDT Policy design and implementation for sustainable food systems transformation in developing countries rely on the research institutions, university departments, and organizations that collect, analyze, and disseminate data for the government and private sector. Collaborative policy research programs can play a valuable role in building the long-term capacity of these institutions to generate the evidence needed for policymaking. In this seminar, panelists and discussants will draw on their experiences with collaborative research in institutional development programs, and explore the lessons learned for strengthening policy research and analysis capacity for food system transformation. Chair -Shenggen Fan, Former Director-General of IFPRI, CGIAR System Board Member, and Chair Professor at the College of Economics and Management at China Agricultural University, Beijing Welcome Remarks -Johan Swinnen, Global Director, CGIAR Systems Transformation Science Group & Director General, IFPRI Panel presentations on experiences and lessons: China -Kevin Chen, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI Malawi -Suresh Babu, Senior Research Fellow, and Head of Capacity Strengthening, IFPRI Ethiopia -Alemayehu Seyoum Taffesse, Senior Research Fellow/Program Leader- Ethiopia Strategy Support Program, IFPRI Regional Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes – RENAPRI -Thomas S. Jayne, University Foundation Professor of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics, Michigan State University Discussants -Ousmane Badiane, Executive Chairperson, AKADEMIYA2063, Rwanda -Nalishebo Meebelo, Executive Director, Regional Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes (ReNAPRI), Zambia -Agnes Mbachi Mwangwela, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi -James Oehmke, Adjunct Professor, Northwestern University, Chicago Moderator -Katarlah Taylor, Events Manager, IFPRI TOPICS Food Systems https://www.ifpri.org/topic/food-systems More on the seminar: https://www.ifpri.org/event/collaboration-policy-research-programs-strengthening-institutional-development Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

Session 4 at The Economy 2030 Inquiry conference. The challenges facing the UK require a renewed economy strategy. We identify five requirements – clear objectives, an understanding of context, realism about trade-offs, scale and staying power – for any strategy to face up to the scale of changes. Speakers: Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, Former Director-General of the CBI Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times Frances O'Grady, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress Professor Henry Overman, Research Director at the CEP Daniel Tomlinson, Senior Economist at the Resolution Foundation Torsten Bell, Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation (Chair) Read the full report: https://economy2030.resolutionfoundation.org/reports/stagnation-nation/  Watch the full event: https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/stagnation-nation/ 

The Section Lunch at the Antitrust Law Section's Annual Spring Meeting in March 2022 featured a panel discussion with four trailblazing women leaders who have served as current or former competition agency chiefs in their countries. By popular demand, we are dedicating an episode of Our Curious Amalgam to each of these inspiring panelists. In this episode, hosts Alicia Downey and Elyse Dorsey ask former Israeli Competition Authority Director-General Michal Halperin to talk about Israel's competition regime, newsworthy accomplishments of the Competition Authority under her leadership, and her own professional journey. With special guest: Michal Halperin, Senior Fellow, Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business & Government, Harvard Kennedy School Related Link: Israeli Competition Authority Hosted by: Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Elyse Dorsey, Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Tony O'Brien, Former Director General of the HSE & Róisín Shortall, Co-Leader of the Social Democrats

In this episode of Frankly Speaking, the Former Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency and Senior Adviser to the UAE Climate Envoy talks about if the energy crisis is spurring governments to invest more in renewables, why major climate change meetings being held in the Middle East could change global policies forever and if the UAE's clean energy projects can make a real impact or are only a PR stunt.

Defence Minister Richard Marles met his Chinese counterpart General Wei Fenghe on the sidelines of the Shangri La Security Summit in Singapore at the weekend. The first high-level contact since January 2020, Former Director-General of ASIO Dennis Richardson says it's noteworthy and positive, but warns China will continue to probe.

The world is changing, and so is the future of war. Nations should stay vigilant about protecting their people and territories. Combat is no longer limited to land, sea, and air; it now occurs in the digital realm and outer space. Strengthening militaries involve strengthening capabilities on all fronts: technologies, intelligence, communications, and leadership. Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan, PVSM, AVSM, Former Director General, Assam Rifles joins us to talk about four factors for success in any profession and the leadership style that leads to better decisions. He also predicts the future of war, suggesting ways that India can adapt to the changes. Finally, Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan compares the warfare rules and policies of countries like China, India, and Pakistan. If you're interested in the future of war, militaries, and defense, don't miss this episode! About Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan Gen Chauhan is the Former Director-General of Assam Rifles. He has been recognized and honored by the president of India with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal. He's a thinking soldier, and he's completed his Ph.D. Experienced Chairman and Director General with a demonstrated history of working in the Defense & Space industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government will not be making any changes to the proposed deal on the new National Maternity Hospital which is expected to get Cabinet approval today  Tony O'Brien is Former Director General of the HSE and Columnist with the Business Post and he spoke to Ciara on the show this morning. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government will not be making any changes to the proposed deal on the new National Maternity Hospital which is expected to get Cabinet approval today  Tony O'Brien is Former Director General of the HSE and Columnist with the Business Post and he spoke to Ciara on the show this morning. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Michael Clarke, Defence Analyst & Former Director General of the royal United Services Institute and Defence and Security Analyst.

On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Tony O'Brien, Former Director General of the HSE to speak about the overcrowding crisis at UHL. Photo (c)Hospital trolleys

Former Director-General of the Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Muda Yusuf, has backed the removal of fuel subsidy, saying the move is necessary for the nation's economy to stand. Yusuf condemned a situation, whereby the Federal Government spends N3 trillion annually on fuel subsidies. He says for this economy to continue to stand, subsidy removal has to happen. He added that they cannot continue with a situation whereby they will be spending close to N3 trillion annually on subsidies and not just because of that, because of the investment, macro-economic implication.

Former Director-General of the Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Muda Yusuf, has backed the removal of fuel subsidy, saying the move is necessary for the nation's economy to stand. Yusuf condemned a situation, whereby the Federal Government spends N3 trillion annually on fuel subsidies. He says for this economy to continue to stand, subsidy removal has to happen. He added that they cannot continue with a situation whereby they will be spending close to N3 trillion annually on subsidies and not just because of that, because of the investment, macro-economic implication.

Former Director-General of the Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Muda Yusuf, has backed the removal of fuel subsidy, saying the move is necessary for the nation's economy to stand. Yusuf condemned a situation, whereby the Federal Government spends N3 trillion annually on fuel subsidies. He says for this economy to continue to stand, subsidy removal has to happen. He added that they cannot continue with a situation whereby they will be spending close to N3 trillion annually on subsidies and not just because of that, because of the investment, macro-economic implication.

Deputy Minister John Hannaford welcomes Kristina Casey, Former Director General, Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT), now Assistant Deputy Minister in Client Service Delivery and Management Sector at Shared Services Canada and Dan Danagher Assistant Deputy Minister of international platform, to talk about new initiatives currently underway that are expected to have a real and positive impact on employees' lives in the next 1-2 years, taking into account 21st century realities, including digitization of our work. | Le sous-ministre John Hannaford accueille Ancien directeur général, Gestion de l'information et technologies de l'information (GI/TI), maintenant sous-ministre adjoint dans le secteur de la prestation et de la gestion des services à la clientèle à Services partagés Canada, Kristina Casey et Sous ministre adjoint Plateforme internationale Dan Danagher, pour parler des nouvelles initiatives en cours qui devraient avoir un impact réel et positif sur la vie des employés au cours des 1 à 2 prochaines années, en tenant compte des réalités du 21e siècle, y compris la numérisation de notre travail.

Deputy Minister John Hannaford welcomes Kristina Casey, Former Director General, Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT), now Assistant Deputy Minister in Client Service Delivery and Management Sector at Shared Services Canada and Dan Danagher Assistant Deputy Minister of international platform, to talk about new initiatives currently underway that are expected to have a real and positive impact on employees' lives in the next 1-2 years, taking into account 21st century realities, including digitization of our work. | Le sous-ministre John Hannaford accueille Ancien directeur général, Gestion de l'information et technologies de l'information (GI/TI), maintenant sous-ministre adjoint dans le secteur de la prestation et de la gestion des services à la clientèle à Services partagés Canada, Kristina Casey et Sous ministre adjoint Plateforme internationale Dan Danagher, pour parler des nouvelles initiatives en cours qui devraient avoir un impact réel et positif sur la vie des employés au cours des 1 à 2 prochaines années, en tenant compte des réalités du 21e siècle, y compris la numérisation de notre travail.

נחשון פינקו מארח את פרופ' אביתר מתניה, המקים ולשעבר ראש מטה ומערך הסייבר הלאומי במשרד ראש הממשלה במשך 6 שנים על מהפכת הסייבר, עם צאת ספרו המשותף עם הפרשן והיזם עמיר רפפורט - סייברמאניה כיצד הפכה ישראל למעצמת סייבר תוך שנים ספורות ומובילה עולמית בתחום שהיה שמור למעצמות העל ?מהם התפקיד והאחריות של הממשלה בהתגוננות מפני מתקפות סייבר בתחום האזרחי ?"מהי התפיסה הניהולית שצריכה לעמוד בבסיס ההגנה של עסק/מפעל וכיצד כן "בונים חומה Nachshon Pincu hosts Prof. Eviatar Matania, Founder and Former Director General of of Israel National Cyber Bureau and Directorate at the Prime Minister's Office about the cyber revolution, with the publication of his joint book with the journalist and entrepreneur Amir Rapaport - "Cybermania." How did Israel become a powerful cybernation and a world leader in a field reserved for great powers, in just a few years? What are the roles and responsibilities of the government in defending the civilian sector? Which managerial concept should underlie the cyber-secure of a business/enterprise, and how to build it properly?  

Tony O'Brien, Former Director General of the HSE

Tony O'Brien, Former Director General of the HSE, Ossian Smyth, Minister of State for Public Procurement and eGovernment

A technology-driven startup nation, Israel's booming business industry has given the nation unique recognition. Government funds and incentives are a very important part of Israel's success in the startup industry. Today on The Brand Called You, we have Dov Mishor, an entrepreneur and bureaucrat who demystifies the secrets behind Israel's leading global position in the field of business. Tune in to the full episode to know everything about Israeli startups and how the country manages to do business with leading companies all over the world. Find us on: Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support

In this episode, former WTO Director-General, Pascal Lamy in conversation with host Axel M. Addy, tells the audience how trade opening, regional economic integration and aid for trade are pathways to economic prosperity for long-lasting peace. After introducing the innovative approach being undertaken by the Paris Peace Forum to promote peace, he shares his views on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on fragility risk, as well as the role of regional economic  integration in supporting peacebuilding efforts, particularly in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He also touches on the role of the WTO accession process in driving countries to institute domestic reforms which can be conducive to peace. Finally, he provides advice to Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on the most pressing issues facing the WTO today   Guest: - Mr. Pascal Lamy, Former Director-General, World Trade Organization   Host: - Mr. Axel M. Addy, Former Minister of Commerce and Chief Negotiator of Liberia's Accession to the WTO

"I am considered an industry provocateur for espousing the view that commercial real estate is a disjointed and siloed system of facilities, real estate, and design/construction management which can be bewildering to the uninitiated" Chris Kane Forward from Chris's book, Where is my Office?: The office will only survive if it demonstrably adds value to our endeavors - if it promotes creativity, enhances teamwork, breaks down barriers between disciplines, nurtures a community with bonds that go deeper than the effective execution of each individual's allotted responsibilities. Mark Thompson, Former President and CEO of The New York Times Company, Former Director-General of the BBC Chris Kane: Partner, JLL; VP CRE, Disney; Head of CRE and Part-time CEO, BBC Connect with Chris Kane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjkane20/ ​ Buy Where is my Office? https://amzn.to/3wQPoIi ​ Website: https://www.six-ideas.com/​ Check out Open Sourced Workplace: https://www.opensourcedworkplace.com/ ​ Join our community where you can connect with industry thought leaders: https://discord.gg/gbJ9Ta78JG ​ Support Open Sourced Workplace: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Workplace

As we gear up for an exciting new Spring program – which will feature a number of changes including a content overhaul and improved audio – we are releasing some of our greatest hits from the vault. Back in 2007 Dame Stella Rimington, former Director-General of MI5, spoke about British intelligence past and present and compared British and American approaches to intelligence. She was the first female Director General of the Security Service (better known by its three letter abbreviation, MI5) and her autobiography is entitled, Open Secret: The Autobiography of the Former Director-General of MI5. She is also the author of a number of novels. Most recently in her “Liz Carlyle” series are, The Moscow Sleepers (2018) and Breaking Cover (2016). During her 30+ year career, she worked in all the main fields of MI5’s area of responsibility: counter-subversion, counter-espionage and counter-terrorism. During Dame Stella’s watch, MI5 moved towards greater openness, so it is fitting that this interview is with a former CIA Director of Media Relations, The International Spy Museum’s former Executive Director Peter Earnest. Suggested pairings:  How Spies Think – Spy Chief David Omand (Nov 24, 2020)  The MI5 Centenary (Dec 1, 2009)

Vaccination drives, that are taking place across the world, are giving some hope that perhaps we'll overcome the COVID pandemic soon. As India prepares for what is being touted as a historic immunisation drive, it is the efficacy of the inoculation programme that will rebuild confidence among people, but what kind of challenges are likely to come up along the way? The country's first vaccination drive, that is set to commence on 16 January, aims to immunise three crore healthcare workers. But given the uncertain circumstances, and the absence of a detailed data before the emergency approval of Covishield and Covaxin, can the government implement a successful vaccination programme? Tune in! Producer and Host: Shorbori PurkayasthaGuests:JVR Prasad Rao, Former Union Health Secretaryand Prof. NK Ganguly, Former Director-General of the ICMR Editor: Shelly Walia Music: Big Bang FuzzListen to The Big Story podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/2AYdLIl Saavn: http://bit.ly/2oix78C Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/2ntMV7S Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IyLAUQ Deezer: http://bit.ly/2Vrf5Ng

For the final episode in the series, as negotiations intensify, businesses are planning a for deal - or no deal. Digby Jones, Former Director-General of the CBI brings together an expert panel to take stock and ask what can be done to prepare for the unknown. He's joined this week by Times Trade Correspondent, Callum Jones. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Director-General of the CBI Digby Jones hears from companies at the frontline preparing for Brexit at the end of the year - tackling everything from tariffs and trading to transportation. In this episode, he discusses getting goods across the border into and out of the EU. Digby is joined by Elizabeth deJong, Director of Policy at Logistics UK and talks to businesses about how they are dealing with changes to systems and customs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Digby Jones, Former Director-General of the CBI hears from companies at the frontline preparing for Brexit at the end of the year - tackling everything from tariffs and trading to transportation. In this episode, is small always mighty? In this episode he is joined by James Sibley from the Federation of Small Business with guests including a specialist producer of artisan fabrics in the Outer Hebrides and a bag-maker from their office above a garage in east London. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this new podcast Digby Jones, Former Director-General of the CBI hears from business leaders and those at the frontline preparing for Brexit at the end of the year - from customer communication to securing supply chains. In this episode he is joined by Allie Renison of the Institute of Directors to talk all things Manufacturing with businesses including iconic British companies Morgan Cars and Pashley Bicycles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The whole country will be going into Level 3 from midnight on Tuesday night. This is, as we know, despite a recommendation from NPHET  that Dublin should enter the highest level of restrictions. Former Director General of the HSE, Tony O’Brien, joined Kieran on Tuesday's edition of The Hard Shoulder to discuss a busy last 24 hours for the Government and NPHET.

NPHET and the Government sub-committee will meet today to discuss rise in the number of covid cases in Dublin and Limerick. Is lockdown inevitable and what does it mean approaching flu season? For more we were joined by Tony O’Brien, Former Director General of the HSE and columnist with the Business Post. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

The United Nations was established 75 years ago in June 1945 out of the ashes of the Second World War. It was set up to prevent global atrocities from happening ever again, yet existential threats still remain. In this episode, two former world leaders discuss multilateralism and why effective global partnerships are the best defense against existential threats, including the pandemic that we are facing today. We unpack the reasons for the diminishing levels of trust in public leadership and the paralysis that some believe is affecting the UN's ability to respond effectively to COVID-19 and other global threats. Why is an effective multilateral system and principled leadership the world's best defence against existential threats from pandemics to climate change; from cyberattacks to war? Is the United Nations Security Council effective? What does collective responsibility look like? Learn from expert voices: Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland; former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; Chair of The Elders Gro Harlem Brundtland, Former Prime Minister of Norway; Former Director General of World Health Organization Hazami Barmada, Founder & CEO, Humanity Lab Foundation -- Finding Humanity is a production of Humanity Lab Foundation and Hueman Group Media. Our inaugural season is made possible in part by our collaborating partner, The Elders. Subscribe, rate and leave us a review. For more information, visit findinghumanitypodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter @find_humanity and Facebook.

The man who ran one of the most highly regarded education systems in the world says it's time to rethink education in the shadow of Covid-19. Former Director General of Education in Finland, Dr Pasi Sahlberg talks to Jesse.

Julia speaks with Former Director General of the CBI, Lord Digby Jones about the latest figures on public finance and the Bank of England's plan to put £100bn into economy. Minister for School Standards and Conservative MP, Nick Gibb explains the government's billion pound Covid catch-up plan to tackle the impact of lost teaching time. Former English rugby player, Martin Offiah, discuss the RFU's decision to review the use of 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Policing Minister Kit Malthouse discusses the UK quarantine travel rules coming into effect today and the Black Lives Matter Protests across London. Lord Digby Jones, Former Director General of the CBI on the PM lifting the lockdown sooner amid fears of 3 million job losses. Julia is also joined by John Holland - Kay, CEO of Heathrow Airport on quarantine plans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Managing Large Workforces: How Police and Large Corporates Do It" Speakers - Iti Rawat, Retail Expert, SpeakIn, Dr. Anil Kumar Misra, CHRO Magicbricks | Sutapa Sanyal, Consultant (Diversity & Inclusion, Women Empowerment & Child Rights) and Former Director General of Police | Mahesh Sharma, Talent Development Partner, Mylan Watching your company grow can be both exhilarating and terrifying. You enjoy the revenue, but also worry about keeping up with the demand. And what about your staff, especially when it grows so large that you're in danger of forgetting people's names? How can you be certain your people are getting what they need to do their jobs well? Source: AllBusiness.com

DG Hisham warned that it was also crucial for the Health Ministry to screen every individual currently incarcerated at other detention centres or risk a surge in new cases. Have these new high-Risk centres been ignored, in the public health response for Covid-19? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Tan Sri Zaman Khan, Former Director-General, Prisons Department.

Brandon Lewis, Northern Ireland Secretary discusses the Government's ongoing response to the coronavirus. Professor Lucy Yardley a memeber of SAGE reviews the Government easing lockdown which starts on Monday. Julia is also joined by John Longworth, Founder of Foundation for Independence and Former Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce about the Uk's furlough scheme. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Lass discusses his views, knowledge, opinions and suggestions for the Coronavirus global pandemic.   "Yoram (Hebrew name: יורם לס‎; born 30 January 1945) is an Israeli physician and former politician who served as a member of the Knesset for the Labor Party between 1992 and 1996. Born towards the end of the Mandate era, Lass earned a doctorate in medicine at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He worked as a lecturer, and became Associate Dean of the Tel Aviv University Medical School. During the 1980s he presented the science-based television show Tatzpit with Yael Dan. He later became Director General of the Health Ministry.  A member of the Labor Party, he was elected to the Knesset on its list in 1992. He chaired the Health Subcommittee. After leaving politics he returned to teaching at Tel Aviv University. In 2011 founded N-UFiltration LTD, a company dedicated to recycling of hemodialisers for various industrial and agricultural usages, as well as for providing affordable drinking water. Lass is also involved in a philanthropic project in Africa, using his water filtration technology."  - wikipedia --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iantrottier/support

What should be in the policy toolbox for the new EU Mandate? Citizens are calling for a different and better Europe more aligned to their needs and their inclusion. Uncertainty and unpredictability appear to be the new order of the day, and are upturning the certainties that policy-makers have held for decades. The EU is in a delicate balance and the choices that it makes now will be decisive in setting its path for years to come. But there is a silver lining. The big message from the 11,000 people we surveyed is that with a shift in focus, Europe can still matter to them. Citizens want a renewed social contract that promotes economic growth, peace, security and sustainability for all – a contract that can be the glue that binds together citizens, government, the private sector and civil society in the belief that Europe matters, and that a strong, united Europe can deliver the right responses to take on the challenges we all face. Citizens want a new ‘Vision for Europe’. Friends of Europe will present its ‘Vision for Europe’ report setting out 10 ambitious policy recommendations and a pathway for the next EU leadership. This report aims to map the road ahead on how to construct a Europe fit for purpose in the 21st century. Can the EU increase citizen participation and harness the potential of technology to open markets and secure inclusive and sustainable growth? Will it take measurable action to preserve the planet and make better use of resources? How will Europe rethink its relations with its neighbours and better explore mutually advantageous solutions to international issues? More importantly, can the EU implement a renewed social contract that puts citizens’ needs at the forefront of its priorities? What can it do to make itself matter in the future? Presentation of the New Vision for Europe by Pascal Lamy, Trustee of Friends of Europe, Honorary President of Notre Europe - Jacques Delors Institute, and Former Director General of the World Trade Organisation Interventions from the ‘Vision for Europe’ authors: Alberto Alemanno, EU Law Professor HEC, Founder of the Good Lobby and European Young Leader Caroline de Gruyter, Author and EU Correspondent at NRC Handelsblad Jakob Haesler, Founder of Project Alloy and European Young Leader Martin Porter, Executive Chair at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) Jamie Shea, Senior Fellow at Friends of Europe and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges at NATO (2010-2018) And reactions from member states and political parties: Evelyn Huytebroeck, Member of European Green Party Committee Andrea Vitolo, First Counselor to the Diplomatic Advisor to Giuseppe Conte, Prime Minister of Italy Moderated by Dharmendra Kanani, Director of Insights at Friends of Europe Read the 'Vision for Europe' publication here: https://www.friendsofeurope.org/sites/default/files/media-files/foe_vision-for-europe_web.pdf

CSIS and USA for IOM cordially invite you to a book launch of We’re in Danger! Who Will Help Us? Refugees and Migrants: A Test of Civilization with author James Purcell. While millions of people are displaced around the globe and thousands more contemplate dangerous journeys in search of a better life, We’re in Danger! Who Will Help Us? draws on lessons from the “refugee decade” to inform responses to today’s crises. During the 1980s, major humanitarian emergencies erupted throughout the world. Indochina was the first complex refugee crisis the global humanitarian community faced after World War II. The international community devised new and creative approaches, with victims of crises at the center of policy decision-making, toward humane and durable solutions. Knowledge gained from Indochina and simultaneous crises in other regions proved invaluable in addressing critical challenges in various parts of the world. Mr. Purcell shares his experiences leading the U.S. State Department's Bureau for Refugee Programs (now called Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to call for multilateral approaches—incorporating refugee-decade lessons learned—to solve current and future humanitarian crises. Please join us for a conversation with James Purcell, author of We’re in Danger! Who Will Help Us? and Chairman of USA for IOM followed by a reception. Mr. Purcell is the Former Director General of the IOM and Former Director of the U.S. State Department’s Bureau for Refugee Programs. Mr. Purcell will be available for book signing from 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM. The public event will run from 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM and will be followed by a food and beverage reception from 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM.Books will be available for purchase and signing before the event. Ten percent of all proceeds will benefit USA for IOM and their work to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance for people displaced by natural disasters and conflicts, as well as assistance to survivors and victims of human trafficking.This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.

While millions of people are displaced around the globe and thousands more contemplate dangerous journeys in search of a better life, "We’re in Danger! Who Will Help Us?" draws on lessons from the “refugee decade” to inform responses to today’s crises. Please join us for a conversation with James Purcell, author of "We’re in Danger! Who Will Help Us?" and Chairman of USA for IOM followed by a reception. Mr. Purcell is the Former Director General of the IOM and Former Director of the U.S. State Department’s Bureau for Refugee Programs.

Australia's chief spy Nick Warner listed the international rules based order as one of the threats Australia must contend with as the power of states rather than the rules that inform the behaviour of states is more important than it used to be. Former Director-General of the Australian Office of National Assessments Alan Gyngell goes one step further saying it is indeed over. So what does this mean for our international structures and alliances?

10/23/2017 In everyday life individuals learn by ‘seeing’ things using light; the same is true in science. The extraordinary power of synchrotron light has made it an essential tool for studying matter on scales ranging from biological cells to atoms. This lecture discusses the idea of SESAME, an international institute in the Middle East built on the successful model of CERN, in fields like archaeology, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, medicine, and physics. Speaker Rolf Heuer President of the German Physical Society (DPG); Former Director-General of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)

Welcome note Dr. Tarek Mitri, Director of Issam Fares Institute, American University of Beirut Ms Fran Beytrison, Country Director, Oxfam Opening Speech Mr. Marcello Mori, Head of the Sustainable Development section, European Union Delegation to Lebanon H.E. Mr. Arthur Nazarian, Minister of Energy and Water Q & A Mr. Maroun Mousallem, Director of the Bekaa Water Establishment Mr. Jamal Krayem, Director of the North Lebanon Water Establishment Session 1: The Evolution of Law 221 Mr. Bassam Jaber, Former Director General, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources; Senior Advisor to Lebanon Water Program, Development Alternative Inc. / USAID Water Tariffs and Cost Recovery Mechanisms in Lebanon Dr. Roger Melki, Economist – Water management expert Metering Impact on the Level of non-Revenue Water: Water Balance Case Studies of Lebanese Water Utilities – Challenges and Opportunities Mr. Salah Saliba, Public Sector Engagement Team Leader of the Lebanon Water Program, Development Alternative Inc. / USAID Survey: The Introduction of Water Demand Management Measures in Rural Areas in Lebanon. Mr. Michele Pierpaoli, WaSH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene) Coordinator, GVC (Gruppo di Volontariato Civile) Session 2: Real Cost of Water Services to Consumers, A Detailed Socio-Economic Study Conducted in Chtaura, Bekaa Mr. Jacques Chahine, General Manager, EDESSA Consulting Modernizing the Public Procurement System to Enhance Water Integrity in Lebanon Mr. Bechara Samneh and Ms. Dana Deeb, Technical Head of Central Tender Board, Central Inspection Board Water Governance and Integrity in Lebanon Dr. Nadim Farajalla,Issam Fares Institute Director of Climate Change and Environment, American University of Beirut Roundtable Discussion: Opening by Mr. Ghassan Beidoun, Director General for Exploitation, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources

Welcome note Dr. Tarek Mitri, Director of Issam Fares Institute, American University of Beirut Ms Fran Beytrison, Country Director, Oxfam Opening Speech Mr. Marcello Mori, Head of the Sustainable Development section, European Union Delegation to Lebanon H.E. Mr. Arthur Nazarian, Minister of Energy and Water Q & A Mr. Maroun Mousallem, Director of the Bekaa Water Establishment Mr. Jamal Krayem, Director of the North Lebanon Water Establishment Session 1: The Evolution of Law 221 Mr. Bassam Jaber, Former Director General, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources; Senior Advisor to Lebanon Water Program, Development Alternative Inc. / USAID Water Tariffs and Cost Recovery Mechanisms in Lebanon Dr. Roger Melki, Economist – Water management expert Metering Impact on the Level of non-Revenue Water: Water Balance Case Studies of Lebanese Water Utilities – Challenges and Opportunities Mr. Salah Saliba, Public Sector Engagement Team Leader of the Lebanon Water Program, Development Alternative Inc. / USAID Survey: The Introduction of Water Demand Management Measures in Rural Areas in Lebanon. Mr. Michele Pierpaoli, WaSH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene) Coordinator, GVC (Gruppo di Volontariato Civile) Session 2: Real Cost of Water Services to Consumers, A Detailed Socio-Economic Study Conducted in Chtaura, Bekaa Mr. Jacques Chahine, General Manager, EDESSA Consulting Modernizing the Public Procurement System to Enhance Water Integrity in Lebanon Mr. Bechara Samneh and Ms. Dana Deeb, Technical Head of Central Tender Board, Central Inspection Board Water Governance and Integrity in Lebanon Dr. Nadim Farajalla,Issam Fares Institute Director of Climate Change and Environment, American University of Beirut Roundtable Discussion: Opening by Mr. Ghassan Beidoun, Director General for Exploitation, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources

Welcome note Dr. Tarek Mitri, Director of Issam Fares Institute, American University of Beirut Ms Fran Beytrison, Country Director, Oxfam Opening Speech Mr. Marcello Mori, Head of the Sustainable Development section, European Union Delegation to Lebanon H.E. Mr. Arthur Nazarian, Minister of Energy and Water Q & A Mr. Maroun Mousallem, Director of the Bekaa Water Establishment Mr. Jamal Krayem, Director of the North Lebanon Water Establishment Session 1: The Evolution of Law 221 Mr. Bassam Jaber, Former Director General, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources; Senior Advisor to Lebanon Water Program, Development Alternative Inc. / USAID Water Tariffs and Cost Recovery Mechanisms in Lebanon Dr. Roger Melki, Economist – Water management expert Metering Impact on the Level of non-Revenue Water: Water Balance Case Studies of Lebanese Water Utilities – Challenges and Opportunities Mr. Salah Saliba, Public Sector Engagement Team Leader of the Lebanon Water Program, Development Alternative Inc. / USAID Survey: The Introduction of Water Demand Management Measures in Rural Areas in Lebanon. Mr. Michele Pierpaoli, WaSH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene) Coordinator, GVC (Gruppo di Volontariato Civile) Session 2: Real Cost of Water Services to Consumers, A Detailed Socio-Economic Study Conducted in Chtaura, Bekaa Mr. Jacques Chahine, General Manager, EDESSA Consulting Modernizing the Public Procurement System to Enhance Water Integrity in Lebanon Mr. Bechara Samneh and Ms. Dana Deeb, Technical Head of Central Tender Board, Central Inspection Board Water Governance and Integrity in Lebanon Dr. Nadim Farajalla,Issam Fares Institute Director of Climate Change and Environment, American University of Beirut Roundtable Discussion: Opening by Mr. Ghassan Beidoun, Director General for Exploitation, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources

Former Director General of MI5 Dame Stella Rimington recalls moments from her career, such as meeting the KGB for the first time, and chooses favourite music including a recording of 'Land of Hope and Glory' from 1930, conducted by Elgar.

A Look Ahead: What Can Be Done in Order to Improve Future Cooperation? - Prof. Shlomo Avineri Hebrew University; Former Director- General of the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs Europe and Israel: a New Paradigm March 24, 2014

The satellite TV station Al Jazeera, is credited with giving ordinary Arabs a platform from which to challenge their governments. And day by day it's been covering the dramatic events of the Arab Spring using the latest slick technology on both its Arabic and English channels.But is it selective in who it criticises?Zeinab Badawi speaks to Wadah Khanfar. He was the boss of Al Jazeera for nearly ten years. Was the station's coverage biased on his watch? And why did he leave Al Jazeera in the midst of the biggest news events in the Arab World for decades?(Image: Wadah Khanfar. Credit: Getty Images)