Key Regions & Countries

As Libya marks 40 years of the Green Revolution what are the prospects for furthering political, administrative, social and economic renewal? How best to develop human resources? How to enable private sector growth and attract foreign investment? How best to capitalise on oil and gas revenues? How can partnerships with the EU, multilateral organisations and African countries be developed? How can international co-operation on key issues such as migration and the environment be strengthened?

The British-German Forum is an annual event bringing together 50 ‘high-flyers’ from the UK and Germany. Those participating are chosen from a variety of backgrounds and are regarded as future opinion formers and leaders. Participants are usually aged between 25 and 35. The programme is drawn up by Wilton Park in consultation with the Advisory Board, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and British Embassy in Berlin. If you would like to nominate someone to take part in the British-German Forum please contact cathy.brown@wiltonpark.org.uk for a nomination form.

How are prospects for prosperous and stable societies in Africa impacted by perceptions of risk among international investors? How can risk in the economic, social and political fields be reduced? How can a stable investment climate be created to attract inward investment in sub-Saharan Africa? What risk, such as consequences of elections and competition for power, need to be taken into account?
Location: Wilton Park

The annual Russia conference brings together senior parliamentarians, diplomats, businesspeople, journalists and academics to examine topical developments in Russia’s domestic economic and political development and in foreign and security spheres. In view of rapid developments in Russia, the precise focus and themes of the conference will be decided in early 2009.
Location: Wilton Park

What is the political and economic outlook for Iran following parliamentary and presidential elections? How will mounting public dissatisfaction with the economy and political developments be handled? What are the shortcomings in Iran’s economy, and how should these be addressed? Can sanctions provide an answer after having exerted little influence over Iran’s nuclear development? How will US policy towards Iran evolve under a new administration? How will Iran relate to its neighbours including Iraq, Afghanistan and the Gulf States?
Location: Wilton Park

Following the Olympics surge, how can China develop in a more sustainable way? How to achieve a harmonious balance between energy consumption, the environment and economic growth? What mechanisms may be put in place to manage resources? How is the global economic downturn affecting growth? How can the international community engage with China on climate change issues? What role can the media play in raising awareness?
Location: Wilton Park