2015 Global Philanthropy Forum Conference This book includes transcripts from the plenary sessions and keynote conversations of the 2015 Global Philanthropy Forum Conference. The statements made and views expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of GPF, its participants, the World Affairs Council of Northern California or any of its funders. Prior to publication, the authors were given the opportunity to review their remarks. Some have made minor adjustments. In general, we have sought to preserve the tone of these panels to give the reader a sense of the Conference. The Conference would not have been possible without the support of our partners and members listed below, as well as the dedication of the wonderful team at the World Affairs Council. Special thanks go to the GPF team — Suzy Antounian, Britt-Marie Alm, Pearl Darko, Brett Dobbs, Sylvia Hacaj, Ashlee Rea, Sawako Sonoyama, and Nicole Wood — for their work and dedication to the GPF, its community and its mission. FOUNDATION PARTNERS NoVo Foundation Margaret A. Cargill Foundation The David & Lucile Packard Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation Foundation Skoll Foundation SUPPORTING MEMBERS Skoll Global Threats Fund Citi Foundation International Finance Corporation Dangote Foundation The World Bank Ford Foundation The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley MEMBERS Charitable Trust AbbVie Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Anonymous Humanity United The Aspen Institute Inter-American Development Bank Mr. & Mrs. William H. Draper III Maja Kristin Omidyar Network John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Salesforce.com Foundation Foundation Sall Family Foundation Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Waggener Edstrom Communications Newman’s Own Foundation The Global Philanthropy Forum is a project of the World Affairs Council of Northern California. This collection of transcripts is a publication of the World Affairs Council of Northern California. Copyright ©2015 World Affairs Council of Northern California. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express permission of the authors is prohibited. Photo Credit: Cover Photo by BRAC 2015 Global Philanthropy Forum Conference CONTENTS FOREWARD ................................... 1 ADVISORY COUNCIL .......................... 5 STEERING GROUP.............................. 7 2015 CONFERENCE AGENDA .................. 9 SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES ...................... 27 DISRUPTORS AND DECISION MAKERS: IT TAKES US ALL ...................................... 85 Jane Wales, Jim Yong Kim GLOBAL TRENDS, RISKS AND REWARDS — WHERE ARE WE NOW, WHERE ARE WE GOING?...................................... 101 Peter Robertson, Seán Cleary COMING TOGETHER TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN TIMES OF CRISIS ......................... 109 António Guterres, Neal Keny-Guyer, Olara Otunnu, Gayle Smith, Zia Khan 2015 Global Philanthropy Forum Conference HARNESSING THE POWER OF INVENTION..... 125 BUILDING CAPACITY: STRENGTHENING Manu Prakash, Carol Dahl HEALTH SYSTEMS........................... 223 Tom Frieden, Steve Davis, Ian Crozier, Jacob Gayle, A COMPETITION BETWEEN SYSTEMS: GOOD Rajesh Panjabi, Steve Davis GOVERNANCE OR CORRUPTION.............. 133 Mo Ibrahim, Hadeel Ibrahim, Jane Wales LIVING PHILANTHROPIC VALUES: MAINTAINING A “LISTENING EAR” ......................... 245 Peggy Dulany, Carrie Hessler-Radelet, Michael Moniz, LEVERAGING MARKET SYSTEMS FOR GOOD: Kaylee Moniz, Phil Buchanan TRANSFORMING GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS AND PROTECTING THOSE WITHIN — THE CASE OF SLAVERY .................................... 149 Stella Dawson, Justin Dillon, Nina Smith, Dan Viederman, Randy Newcomb SPECIAL ADDRESS: TONY BLAIR, FORMER PRIME MINISTER, GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND .................................... 165 Tony Blair, Jane Wales A TRI-SECTOR APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT .............................. 179 Alessandro Carlucci, Amina Mohammed, Janice Mwendameru, Glen Galaich LEVERAGING THE DISRUPTIVE POWER OF THE INTERNET ................................... 189 Alvaro Bedoya, Takunda Chingonzo, Jeremy Malcolm, Julia Stasch, Darren Walker, Tom Kalil CATALYZING PRIVATE CAPITAL FLOWS FOR DEVELOPMENT ............................. 207 Mirza Jahani, Frederic Sicre, Gavin Wilson, Christianna Wood, Jane Nelson 2015 Global Philanthropy Forum Conference FOREWARD Regardless of the sector in which we work, the values with which we were raised or the politics we espouse, we are all repelled by such horrors as the persistence of modern-day slavery, the relegation of a child to a life of poverty, the outbreak of disease epidemics and Katrina-like weather extremes that reveal gross, and oftentimes life- ending inequities and governance failures. These challenges are the result of broken, even malign systems that can be replaced by new systems and the soft infrastructure of effective governance. But no individual, entity or sector can do that alone. It takes us all. The 2015 Global Philanthropy Forum Conference focused on such global challenges and the positive roles business, philanthropy and government can play — both separately and collectively. The unique pressures on and requirements of each sector were acknowledged, as were specific strengths. But most importantly, all of the conversations began with the assumption that regardless of one’s profession, authority or source of expertise, each individual can play a role — and that role may be one of disruptor, decision maker, or both. Since its founding in 2001, the Global Philanthropy Forum has grown into a dynamic international network of over 1,800 agile and engaged donors committed to international causes. While focusing on the unique role of the philanthropic sector, we have also acknowledged the division of labor and potential complementarities among the public, private and social sectors. And by holding the Conference in Washington DC every three years, we have engaged policymakers who play pivotal roles in crafting solutions to global problems. At the 2015 Conference, GPF expanded its audience by bringing key business leaders — in addition to representatives from corporate foundations — into the GPF learning community. 1 2015 Global Philanthropy Forum Conference The Conference opened with World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, process. Peggy Dulany of Synergos Institute discussed how our who described the ways that the Bank is seeking to “disrupt” the values, compassion and capacity to really listen to others are what cycle of poverty by establishing the twin goals of ending extreme drive us to become philanthropists and change makers. We all bear poverty and boosting shared prosperity by 2030. He urged that the shared responsibility of promoting sustainable development. “we have to change the relationship between economic growth and Finally, Tony Blair, former prime minister of Great Britain and poverty alleviation, so every point of economic growth has to have Northern Ireland, acknowledged that creating cross-sectoral and a greater impact.” To do this, Kim recommended making strategic multi-regional partnerships is difficult. But he also concluded, investments in people, so that they are healthy, educated and “There’s nothing more exciting than seeing change in action. There’s equipped with the necessary skills to enter the workforce. nothing more exciting than being part of that change. And the truth Investments in people, however, must also be paired with is, the best of government and the best of philanthropy in the end investments in systems and infrastructure that deliver essential share that mission to serve. And if they work together, they can services. A clear example of a system failing to deliver was the fulfill that mission better.” outbreak and rapid spread of Ebola in West Africa. Had health On the following pages, you will read the words of leaders from the systems been stronger, the disease might have been contained, its public, private and social sectors who are committed to effecting victims treated and society protected. Tom Frieden of the Centers positive political and social transformation. We hope that these for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged that what works stories told by the GPF 2015 speakers will inspire you and your work. best in an emergency situation is not a crisis-specific intervention, but an “everyday system that’s robust and resilient and can be scaled up.” In addition, infectious diseases specialist, Ian Crozier — an Ebola survivor himself — identified a crucial and missing element in this outbreak — local staff capacity — underscoring the importance of training more doctors and nurses on the ground. Recent events like the Ebola outbreak and the Syrian refugee JANE WALES crisis, coupled with the effect of climate change, make the stakes President and CEO, Global Philanthropy Forum and even higher for effective collaboration. UN High Commissioner for World Affairs Council Refugees, António Guterres said “the combination of these crises Vice President, The Aspen Institute creates an environment in which humanitarian needs are growing @JaneWales in a way in which we no longer can handle them alone. Partnership among governments, international organizations, civil society and business is the key ingredient to allow us not to be overwhelmed.” Gayle Smith, special assistant to the President and senior director of the National Security Council added that complementarity is also critical in building partnerships: “Not everybody should do everything, but there are ways that the pieces of this jigsaw puzzle could come together.” Speakers also