Events at: Liu Institute for Global Issues

The AIIB and the Future of the Global Economic Order: Myth and Reality

Sponsor: Centre for Chinese Research, the Institute of Asian Research Type: Seminar Dr. Sohn will argue that, to avoid overdependence on existing global institutions, East Asia has been pursuing a counterweight strategy by developing regional supplements without antagonizing key players outside the region. He will also identify key factors that may shape the future development […]

Tax Incentives & Credit Claiming in Single-Party Regimes: Vietnam, China & Russia

Tax Incentives & Credit Claiming in Single-Party Regimes: Vietnam, China & Russia By: Dr. Eddy Malesky, associate professor of political economy at Duke University. Sponsor: Centre for Southeast Asia Research, Centre for Chinese Research, Liu Institute for Global Issues About the Event Both countries and sub-national governments commonly engage in competition for mobile capital, offering […]

Who benefits? Canada and the TPP, a discussion with federal Cabinet Minister Chrystia Freeland

Who benefits? Canada and the TPP, a discussion with federal Cabinet Minister Chrystia Freeland Please join us for a panel discussion on the TPP with The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade and MP for University-Rosedale. This is part of a national consultation tour. Date: 6:30pm, Tuesday, January 12th Venue: Liu Institute for Global […]

Policy SalonMPPGA Policy Salon

Join us for our annual Policy Salon to welcome new and returning MPPGA students and explore pressing issues of local, national and global concern. Students, Faculty, Senior Administrators, staff, community leaders, partners and employers from government, the corporate sector, and non-governmental organizations are invited to attend. Please RSVP. Light refreshments will be served. The Salon will […]

Implementing the Paris Agreement: Are We On The Right Track?

Join this free UBC talk and Q&A with Satya S. Tripathi, Senior Advisor, 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UN Environment and the Chief Executive of the US$1 Billion Tropical Landscapes Finance Facility. Everyone is welcome. Over 100 countries have ratified the Paris Agreement at record speed, and it came into effect on November 4, 2016. Now the big […]

MPPGA Global Policy Project Symposium

The Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs at UBC cordially invites you to attend our inaugural Global Policy Project Symposium. A defining element of our MPPGA curriculum, the Global Policy Project (GP2) provides the opportunity for teams of MPPGA students to engage with policy makers and civil society on a real-world policy challenge.  At the symposium, […]

FB Live Info Session: Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs

Prospective students, please join us on Facebook Live on Thursday, November 22nd to learn more about the UBC Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program from our Graduate Program Director, Shashi Enarth, alumni, and MPPGA program staff. The University of British Columbia’s Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs program, delivered by the School of Public […]