The Challenge of our Time
News headlines across the globe over recent weeks have highlighted a growing number of data privacy violations, recognizing data as a more valuable and powerful concept than ever before. At the forefront of this scandal is Cambridge Analytica, the data analysis and strategic communications firm headquartered in London, UK. At our 2016 Concordia Annual Summit, […]
Concordia Announces 2018 Americas Initiative & Colombian Presidential Debate
In partnership with the Instituto de Ciencia Política Hernán Echavarría Olózaga, Fenalco, Noticias RCN, and NTN24, Concordia, a global nonprofit, nonpartisan convener, idea incubator, and partnership broker, has established its 2018 Americas Initiative, to include roundtable discussions, a presidential debate, and the 2018 Concordia Americas Summit. As the 2018 Colombian elections shape up to be […]
Fostering Dialogue in Colombia for Societal Transformation: Q&A with María Paula Correa
Your professional career went through a significant transition when you joined Concordia. How has your background as Advisor to the Chief of Staff of former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez helped you confront daily challenges at Concordia? I wouldn’t say my career went through a significant transition; when I worked for President Uribe, I was […]
Establishing the Foundations for Growth: Q&A with Adriana Henriquez
You joined Concordia at a crucial moment in the organization’s development. How do you think your background and passion for startups have impacted Concordia’s growth over the last year? I think my passion for implementing processes has been useful at a time when the organization has been going through a period of growth. The […]
Transforming Conversation into Collaboration: Q&A with Hanne Dalmut
Why does Concordia believe partnerships are so integral to creating social impact? I think the range of challenges facing the global community today are really immense. The SDGs provide a framework to address these, but even so, it’s a huge problem set. But, at the same time, we’re smarter, faster, and more efficient than ever […]
Concordia Introduces Partnership Development Department
Dear friends, It is with great excitement that we announce the formation of our new Partnership Development Department. Against the backdrop of an increasingly partisan world, Concordia believes partnerships and inclusivity are the key to a prosperous future. The development of this dedicated department represents a big step for our organization in proactively serving our community […]
A Future Powered By Partnerships: Q&A with Matt Swift
What has been your proudest moment of 2017? Oh gosh, it’s difficult to pinpoint it to one thing! Firstly, I’m incredibly proud of how quickly and ably Concordia expanded its reach through overseas Summits in 2017. In February, we held our first-ever international convening in Bogotá, Colombia, during which we explored critical issues affecting the […]
Happy Holidays from Concordia
Dear friends, As the year draws to a close, we continue to reflect on what has been a transformative year for Concordia. From hosting our first international summits to convening the largest forum alongside the United Nations General Assembly, we are more poised than ever to achieve positive social impact in 2018. Against the backdrop […]
It’s time for a new approach to development
By Jenny Blair, Policy & Advocacy Officer at PATH The development landscape has changed dramatically in the last 50 years, and it’s time for governments to take note. For example, only about 9% of the money flowing from the US to the developing world comes through traditional overseas development aid. This number was once 80%, […]
Concordia proudly welcomes Former President of Bulgaria, Petar Stoyanov, to the Leadership Council
Serving as President of the Republic of Bulgaria from 1997 until 2002, Stoyanov brings with him a wealth of political expertise, including confronting global challenges through the lens of partnership. Stoyanov’s participation at the 2017 Concordia Annual Summit in New York and the inaugural Europe Summit in Athens this year demonstrates the invaluable experience, knowledge, […]
The Impossible Burger. Ugly Produce. Grasshoppers. Fads, or Fixes?
It is increasingly recognized that our global food system is unsustainable. Expected consumption needs in 2050 will not be abated by production at its current rate given dual challenges of a growing population with an increased demand for animal protein, and declining soil quality. This is perhaps the single greatest challenge that the global community […]