Category Archives: Conference

“First class.” “Mind-popping.” “Hopeful.” G78 Conference on Redefining Development Draws 160 Participants, Much Praise

On October 10, 2025, 160 participants—100 in the room, 60 online—worked through an ambitious agenda aimed at redefining international development in today’s disordered world. Aided by an array of expert speakers, leading-edge analysis on AI, financing and the SDGs, and strong background documents, the Group of 78’s 2025 annual conference, held at the University of Ottawa and supported… Continue Reading “First class.” “Mind-popping.” “Hopeful.” G78 Conference on Redefining Development Draws 160 Participants, Much Praise

AI Background Paper Released

On October 8, 2025, the Group of 78 released Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Development Redefined, a background paper for our 2025 annual conference. The paper was prepared by researcher Leah Darbyson. Dr. Roy Culpeper, G78 Past Chair, calls the paper “an indispensable tool for learning about the potential opportunities and threats in applying AI for sustainable development.” It identifies 16… Continue Reading AI Background Paper Released

Conference Background Paper Published

On October 6, 2025, G78 Chair Ted Jackson announced the publication of the Group’s conference background paper entitled Harnessing Innovative Finance for Development Redefined. Prepared by researcher Kennisyn Longford-Daum, the paper discusses the potential and pitfalls of financing strategies in the post-USAID era, including debt relief, international tax cooperation, development banks, domestic resource mobilization, and private sector resources.  “Conference… Continue Reading Conference Background Paper Published

Susanne Ure Appointed Chief Rapporter for G78 2025 Conference

On September 19, 2025, Ted Jackson, Chair of the Group of 78, announced the appointment of senior communications specialist Susanne Ure as Chief Rapporteur for the G78 2025 annual conference, Redefining Development in a Disordered World. “We are delighted that Susanne has agreed to bring her impressive experience and skill set to this important role. Her report and… Continue Reading Susanne Ure Appointed Chief Rapporter for G78 2025 Conference

Lunch & Keynote: José Antonio Ocampo

With the significant changes to International Aid that are taking place, it is critical for developing nations to find ways to fund programs that help them prosper and provide the infrastructure needed for their people. Join us for a lunch and keynote presentation in-person or virtually as José Antonio Ocampo unpacks the outcomes and implications of the recent Financing… Continue Reading Lunch & Keynote: José Antonio Ocampo

Join us for this keynote address: Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World – Dani Rodrik

Drawing from his upcoming book Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World: A New Economics for the Middle Class, the Global Poor, and Our Climate (2025), Dani Rodrik will outline how we can create economies that redistribute wealth to create a healthier and more socially-just world. Dani Rodrik is Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy at the Harvard… Continue Reading Join us for this keynote address: Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World – Dani Rodrik

Dani Rodrik, G78 conference keynoter, asks: Where is the global resistance to US imperialsim?D

In a recent opinion piece, Harvard economist Dani Rodrik–a keynote speaker at G78’s upcoming conference on October 10–asks why the rest of the world is permitting the United States, which accounts for only 15% of the world economy, to dictate international terms of trade. No major countries or blocs have called out the Trump administration’s actions for what… Continue Reading Dani Rodrik, G78 conference keynoter, asks: Where is the global resistance to US imperialsim?D

G78 announces Annual Policy Conference Dates

G78 Annual Policy Conference Citizens Confront Climate Crisis

The Group of 78’s Annual Policy Conference is scheduled to take place on September 27 and 28, 2024. The theme of the conference is Citizens Confront Climate Crisis. The program will soon be posted. Registration and location information will be posted as available. Can’t wait to ‘see you in September’.

Conference Playlist now available on YouTube

We’ve been busy since the conference officially ended on Monday, downloading, editing, and uploading the webinars to YouTube. Our playlist is accessible through the button below.

Hard at work…

The conference is over, but our work is not. With thanks to our moderators, speakers, and rapporteurs for their work during our 2023 Conference, we are busy crafting our report that will outline our recommendations for policy related to Preventing and Stopping Violence: Effective Actions to Curtail Conflict. Look for it on our website and social media soon!