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Policy Provocations takes on the big policy challenges shaping our future and asks how we can tackle them in new ways. Led by the University of Liverpool and City Region partners across the public, private and third sectors, the series brings together perspectives from leading international, UK and local thinkers. Policy Provocations provides a platform for passionate and informed public debate confronting issues which affect us all. To join in and make your voice heard, visit: www.liv.ac.uk/events/policy-provocations Insightful speakers, new ideas.
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Being open to new ways of looking at how global and local economic systems might run was refreshing, challenging and exciting. Made me feel more committed to finding solutions to the challenges discussed. I am now able to make a decision based on knowledge and information, not just rumour or conjecture. Made me see things from a different view point. There needs to be more engagement between academics and those of us who deal with these social problems on the front line. This forum is a useful way of encouraging that engagement. Policy Provocations brings together people from different arenas and can help us to stand back and see a bigger picture - more of the same please! Audience comments received via post-event surveys.

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Policy Provocations 2012

Think differently about things that matter
Informed debates confronting issues that affect us all. Join in.
Tickets are FREE, booking is essential. www.liv.ac.uk/events/policy-provocations or call 0151 794 2650
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Hearing Loop available at the Victoria Gallery & Museum, The Florrie and the International Slavery Museum lecture theatre.

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Tomorrows city: can the private sector deliver?

Tuesday 27 March, 5.30pm, Victoria Gallery & Museum, University of Liverpool, Ashton Street We are living in times of great change in the relationship between the public and private sectors. The sovereign debt crisis has led to major cuts in public expenditure in Britain and there have been calls for increased voluntary activity. In the 19th century, great campaigns for social change were matched by major investment from business leaders. As the UK seeks to rebalance its economy; business, universities and the voluntary sector are once again being challenged to take leadership roles in cities. So what can we learn from history and todays global cities to shape the Liverpool of the future? The panel Professor Alan Harding, Director, Institute of Political and Economic Governance, University of Manchester Rod Holmes, Chair, The Mersey Partnership Professor Walter Menzies, former CEO, Mersey Basin Campaign; Visiting Professor, University of Liverpool Dr Neil Murray, CEO, Redx Pharma Chaired by Jim Hancock, political broadcaster for more than 30 years from the North West and Westminster. An informal reception will follow the debate from 7pm

Do we still need libraries?

Wednesday 16 May, 5.30pm The Florrie, Mill Street, Toxteth Libraries have underpinned mass literacy, provided a sense of community, improved health and promoted wellbeing all through reading. However, the needs of todays society and the arrival of new technology throw their purpose and role in communities into question. This event will ask whether libraries are still an essential service to be supported by the state, what purpose they serve in todays society and how they should deliver on this. The panel Sue Charteris, Chair, The Reader Organisation Alan Davey, Chief Executive, Arts Council England Councillor Keith Mitchell CBE, former Leader, Oxfordshire County Council Professor Jonathan Rose, William R Kenan Professor of History, Drew University, USA, and author of The Intellectual Life of The British Working Classes Chaired by John Flamson DL, Director of Partnerships & Innovation, University of Liverpool. An informal reception will follow the debate from 7pm

Can aid deliver for Africa?

Thursday 18 October, 5.30pm International Slavery Museum lecture theatre, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock Since 1970, more than $300bn of aid has gone to Africa and yet, in many cases, average incomes have remained unchanged or even fallen. Has this aid been effectively used, preventing catastrophe due to famine, war and HIV/AIDS? Or has it been misdirected, promoting a dependency culture? The UK Government is committed to developing global health as a way of strengthening international relationships. But with the economic crisis leading governments across the developed world to cut aid budgets, the challenge is now to deliver this pledge. This event will reconsider the case for aid. How can we provide aid that is compassionate and effective whilst promoting growth, good governance and independence? The panel The Rt Rev Justin Porter Welby, Bishop of Durham Helen Magombo, Policy Advisor on Aid Effectiveness, Oxfam Professor Andrew Weeks, Professor of International Maternal Health, University of Liverpool Professor Adrian Wood, Professor Emeritus of International Development, Oxford University, and former DFID Chief Economist Chaired by Dr Nynke van der Broek, Senior Clinical Lecturer, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. An informal reception will follow the debate from 7pm

Whose job is it to make business responsible?

Wednesday 28 November, 5.30pm The Crypt, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral The Government views growth as crucial to getting the British economy on its feet again. But after the banking collapse and a series of high-profile cases of corporate malpractice should growth be pursued at any cost? In the post-credit crunch economy there have been repeated calls for business to behave more responsibly. This event will ask what responsibilities businesses have in the current climate, what state action can be effective and where the Government should draw the line. The panel Sir Michael Bibby, Chairman, Bibby Line Group Michael Bray, Partner, Clifford Chance LLP Mark Littlewood, Director General, Institute of Economic Affairs Andrew Simms, Fellow, New Economics Foundation Chaired by Professor Andrew Derrington, Executive Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Liverpool. An informal reception will follow the debate from 7pm

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Tickets are FREE, booking is essential. www.liv.ac.uk/events/policy-provocations or call 0151 794 2650