With the rapid acceleration of globalization, on the one hand the market economy has brought about international economic prosperity through increased productive capacity and investment; on the other hand, it has given rise to widening social disparities. Moreover there are additional concerns regarding increased problems related to urbanization and the excessive homogenization of cultures.

As the dynamic East Asian economies forge ahead with economic vigor and Brazil, Russia, India and China (the BRICs) make their mark on the world stage, there are increasing tensions between the global order embodied within the WTO and the proliferation of bilateral and regional trade arrangements.

Furthermore, the business sector has come to play an even greater role through the global supply chain, and there is a greater expectation for them to make pragmatic contributions to the societies in which they operate.

(Examples of project themes for CGP consideration)

1. Exploring future trends in multilateralism, regionalism, and bilateralism and the implications for the global economic environment;
2. Discussing the roles and responsibilities of the business sector and its contributions to the overall wellbeing of societies. (i.e. corporate social responsibility (CSR);
3. Examining issues of urban revitalization and sustainability including the injection of creativity through art and culture.

TARGET AREAS

1. Traditional and non-traditional approaches to security and diplomacy;
2. Global and regional economic issues;
3. Role of civil society.

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