The findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the Future of Civil Society are to be placed centre stage in a debate on how civil society can build a fairer, more responsible and sustainable financial system.
As part of Foundation Week from 31 May to 4 June, run by the European Foundation Centre in Brussels, the week-long series of presentations, debates and exhibitions about the role of foundations across Europe, a two hour open debate will examine the role civil society can and must play in reshaping the financial sector.
In their report, Making Good Society, the Carnegie UK-supported independent Commission concludes that the economies of the UK, Ireland and the rest of Europe must now be allowed to embrace better, civil society-driven values of responsibility; good governance; human well-being and environmental sustainability.
The important roles civil society groups play in re-shaping the financial sector will be illustrated by the work of FairPensions, Eurosif (the European Sustainable Investment Forum) Christian Aid and the Tax Justice Network.
The Carnegie UK Trust is also supporting a second debate: “Climate Change Post-Copenhagen: Stepping Up Action”.
Following the launch of their report in London, the Commission has held tailored events in Cardiff, Edinburgh, Dublin and Belfast.
Follow the events and articles that have been triggered by the Commission’s work at: www.futuresforcivilsociety.org and on Twitter.
