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Dans ce nouvel épisode de The Next Page, Kelly Le Normand accueille Andrea Bellini. Directeur du Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève, directeur artistique de la Biennale de l’Image en mouvement, curateur et critique d’art contemporain, Andrea Bellini partage son expérience de la Genève internationale et nous propose un point de vue inédit sur le multilatéralisme. Ses expositions et publications abordent les grandes thématiques actuelles – question raciale, féminisme, identité sexuelle – et invitent au dialogue interculturel. Il décrit l’art comme un outil indispensable à une meilleure compréhension du monde et à un partage de valeurs universelles. Ressources Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève : https://centre.ch Plateforme digitale du Centre : https://5e.centre.ch/fr/ Collection d’œuvres d’art de l’ONUG : https://bit.ly/3d0F9rS Projet MIRE : https://fcac.ch/commande-publique/projet-mire/ Transcription: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/c.php?g=673332&p=4880979&t=18232 Contenu Intervenant: Andrea Bellini Animatrice: Kelly Le Normand Réalisation et montage: Karen Lee, Natalie Alexander & Kelly Le Normand Image: Mathilde Agius Enregistré et produit à la Bibliothèque des Nations Unies à Genève

In episode 47, Dira Fabrian joins our Knowledge Rising series to reflect on the role of young diplomats in multilateralism today. After a decade serving as a diplomat for her home country of Indonesia, she shares what she's learned in these past years, as well as her advice for young diplomats entering the service in a rapidly changing global and technological landscape. She also shares what she believes is important to make multilateralism more inclusive, and what it takes to find common ground while embracing our diversity.  Resources The Women's Power Index, by the Women and Foreign Policy Program at the Council on Foreign Relations: https://www.cfr.org/article/womens-power-index  UN-Women - Facts and Figures: Leadership and Political Participation: https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/leadership-and-political-participation/facts-and-figures  Watch the Gamelan being played at the UN Library & Archives Geneva: https://fb.watch/4gxLE-pPEE/  Find out more about the Gamelan: https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-gamelan-195131  Transcript Available here:  https://libraryresources.unog.ch/audio/dirafabrian  Content  Speaker: Dira Fabrian Host: Natalie Alexander Editor/Producer: Karen Lee & Natalie Alexander Images: Dira Fabrian  Graphics, social media designs and transcript: Natalie Alexander Recorded & produced by the UN Library & Archives Geneva 

Episode 46 sees Professor Carlos Lopes return to the podcast after featuring in our very first episode back in 2019. This time, he joins us online from South Africa, to speak with our Director Francesco Pisano about his latest book: Structural Change in Africa: Misperceptions, New Narratives and Development in the 21st Century, which he authored with George Kararach.  Professor Lopes is a Professor at the Mandela School of Public Governance at the University of Cape Town, a Visiting Professor at Sciences Po, an Associate Fellow in the Africa Programme at Chatham House, and the former Executive Director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, among other roles. He joins Francesco Pisano to speak about the importance of this new work, and what is necessary for Africans to change their reality through structural transformation. The book's 7 chapters aim to expand our knowledge about the African continent, and outline practical suggestions for how development in this complex, yet vibrant continent can be achieved. Resources Find out more about the book Structural Change in Africa: Misperceptions, New Narratives and Development in the 21st Century, which is co-authored by Carlos Lopes and George Kararach. Professor Carlos Lopes joined us on the podcast in 2019, to discuss his book "Africa in Transformation: Economic Development in the Age of Doubt". Listen here: https://unitednationslibrarygeneva.podbean.com/e/episode-1-library-talk-african-in-transformation-with-carlos-lopes/. To keep learning, follow Carlos Lopes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LopesInsights  See the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/3bZoC6T  Content Speakers: Carlos Lopes & Francesco Pisano.   Host: Karen Lee & Natalie Alexander. Editor & Sound Editor: Karen Lee. Images: Carlos Lopes. Recorded and produced at the UN Library & Archives Geneva.  

Last year, 2020, marked the 45th anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention that was negotiated at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. It was the first multilateral disarmament treaty banning an entire category of weapons of mass destruction. It prohibits the development, production, acquisition, transfer, stockpiling and use of biological and toxin weapons. Last year also saw the outbreak of a major pandemic that humanity is grappling to bring under control. In episode 45, we meet with Dr. Filippa Lentzos, who holds a joint appointment as Senior Research Fellow at the Department of War Studies and the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine at King’s College London, and who is also a regular participant as NGO Coordinator at meetings of the Biological Weapons Convention in Geneva. Dr. Lentzos explains more about her work and her book Biological Threats in the 21st Century, sharing her thoughts on multilateralism for security in this field, providing insights on how to prepare for and respond to outbreaks of disease, and giving us glimpses of emerging technologies. Underlying the conversation is the theme of the importance of moral frameworks.  Resources  Learn more about Dr. Lentzos and her work: http://www.filippalentzos.com/ Biological Threats in the 21st Century (Book): https://bit.ly/3uhhiw2 United Nations Biological Weapons Convention: https://www.un.org/disarmament/biological-weapons  Access the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/3qtdsxn Content  Speakers: Dr. Filippa Lentzos and Amy Smith Host: Amy Smith & Karen Lee  Editor/Producer: Karen Lee  Images: Dr. Filippa Lentzos Graphics, social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee  Recorded & produced by the UN Library & Archives Geneva 

Today, we continue with our series Knowledge Rising dedicated to listening to young changemakers. In episode 44, we are joined by Kristeena Monteith. Kris is the creative producer at Talk Up Yout, a suite of multi-media platforms, and executive producer of Talk Up Radio that gives Jamaican Youth a voice and focuses on tackling issues affecting young people. It’s also led, produced and driven by young people and after almost a decade of existence the platform is firmly identified with youth upliftment and empowerment. Not surprisingly, with her dynamism and as a leading activist, Kris was also chosen to be a class of 2018 UN Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals.  As a young person herself, Kris speaks on the importance and necessity of activating youth voice and shares the many ways she is using the Talk Up Yout platform to not only encourage young people to speak, but others to listen. Resources  Access the episode transcript here: https://bit.ly/3qb7XCR Learn more about Kris and her work: https://www.kristeenamonteith.com/  Learn more about Talk Up Yout and Talk Up Radio: https://www.talkupyout.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkUpYout  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkupyout/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/talkupyout  A special mention to Talk Up Radio’s other superstar co-producer, Andrica Rigg!  Youth and Organizations Mentioned  Kevaughn Ellis - Inner-city Development Youth Association (IDYA): https://www.instagram.com/innercitydya/  Chelsea Wright - Girls Who Know: https://www.instagram.com/girlswhoknowja/  Dainalyn Swaby - Global Yaadie: https://www.instagram.com/globalyaadie/  Najeeb "Jeeby Lyricist" Spence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2TarEMxFfk  Not mentioned:  Isheba Cornwall - Empower Youth Tees: https://www.instagram.com/empower_youth_tees/  Content  Speakers: Kris Monteith and Natalie Alexander  Host: Amy Smith  Editor/Producer: Karen Lee  Images: Kris Monteith  Graphics, social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee  Recorded & produced by the UN Library & Archives Geneva   

This episode introduces a key figure in the 19th century peace movement: the Austrian writer, activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Bertha von Suttner. Who was she, what did she work towards, and how does her contribution connect to our present day? Dr. Hope Elizabeth May, Professor of Philosophy and the Director of the Center for International Ethics at Central Michigan University, joins The Next Page to share more about Bertha and her current research as part of the Bertha von Suttner project.  This episode is a companion to the event held on 26 January 2021 at the UN Library and Archives Geneva, Bertha von Suttner: A Woman Ahead of Her Time, where Dr. May and Colin Wells (Project Manager of the Total Digital Access to the League of Nations Archives), explore her role as an activist and political thinker, her influence on the establishment of the  first multilateral institutions, and her action in favor of international peace.   In spite of her achievements, unthinkable for a woman of her time, many do not know about her work and life. This episode, as well as the online event, are designed as an introduction to her work and ideas. We hope you enjoy! Resources: Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/39hdKkZ  To watch the replay of the online event, visit: https://bit.ly/2JZ1prQ  Explore resources about Bertha and the peace movement at the Library & Archives in this Research Guide on Bertha von Suttner: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/vonsuttner  Learn more about the Bertha von Suttner Project: https://www.berthavonsuttner.com/  Content Speaker: Dr. Hope Elizabeth May Host/Editor: Natalie Alexander Producer: Natalie Alexander Images: Dr. Hope Elizabeth May Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee & Natalie Alexander Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva  

Technology has always been an integral part of our lives and our work, but the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted its role in many new ways. In episode 42, we are joined by Gabriele Balbi, Associate Professor in Media Studies at USI Università della Svizzera italiana. As an expert in media history, his work and research are also greatly connected with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the UN system. In this conversation, Professor Balbi speaks on the rich evolution and growth of global communications, looking at its history from the telegram to the Internet. He also defines the concept of techno-diplomacy, and further explains its role in multilateral collaboration and conversation. As we face rapid digitization and a "new normal", Professor Balbi also touches upon the new challenge of Zoom fatigue, and the need to balance our digital and physical worlds. We hope this episode brings you new insights and perspectives, not only to our present but equally to our past! About Professor Gabriele Balbi Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2XNe3xc Prof. Gabriele Balbi is Associate Professor in Media Studies at the Institute of Media and Journalism (IMeG), Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society, USI Università della Svizzera italiana (Switzerland). At this institution, he is also program director of the Bachelor in Communication, director of the China Media Observatory, vice director of the Institute of Media and Journalism. Furthermore, he is Chair of ECREA Communication History Section and International Liaisons Representative of the ICA Communication History Division. Prof. Balbi's research is focused on media studies with a historical and long-term perspective. His research is at the crossroads of media studies, the history of technology, media archaeology, Science and Technology Studies, the political economy of communication, and cultural studies. About the ITU ITU History Portal: https://bit.ly/3irH1Mv ITU's First 150 Years: https://bit.ly/3ioQep7 ITU Connect 2030 Agenda: https://bit.ly/39QOiSu Resources Episode transcript: https://bit.ly/3nSrPct History of the International Telecommunications Union: Transnational Techno-Diplomacy from the Telegraph to the Internet (Book): https://bit.ly/39XCXA7 Content Speakers: Professor Gabriele Balbi & Karen Lee Host/Editor: Karen Lee & Natalie Alexander Producer: Karen Lee Images: Gabriele Balbi Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee  Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva    

Happy New Year to all of our listeners.  In Episode 41, our Director Francesco Pisano speaks with Dr. David Day, Professor of Psychology at Claremont McKenna College and Academic Director of the Kravis Leadership Institute. Are leaders born or made? What defines a leader, and how is the concept of leadership evolving as we question the type of leaders we need to meet our global challenges? As we make our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, what can we learn about being a leader? Dr. David Day, a leadership specialist, speaks on the need for three-dimensional leaders, the difference between leader development and leadership development, and looks to the future and what the next generation of leaders might look like.  In a time where creative, collaborative, and courageous leadership is essential, Dr. David Day encourages us all to be leaders – in any capacity in which we serve.  About Dr. David Day David Day, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology at Claremont McKenna College and Academic Director of the Kravis Leadership Institute, Steven L. Eggert ‘82 P'15 Professor of Leadership and George R. Roberts Fellow. Previously he was Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Woodside Chair in Leadership and Management at The University of Western Australia Business School. Resources Kravis Leadership Institute: https://www.kravisleadershipinstitute.org/ Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/2KKytnh Content Speakers: Dr. David Day & Francesco Pisano Host/Editor: Natalie Alexander & Karen Lee Producer: Karen Lee Images: The Kravis Leadership Institute Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee  Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva  

Dans cet épisode de The Next Page, Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert, Cheffe de la Section de la Mémoire institutionnelle à la Bibliothèque&Archives des Nations Unies à Genève, accueille le professeur Bertrand Badie pour parler de son dernier livre Inter-socialités - Le monde n'est plus géopolitique.  Professeur à Science Po Paris, le professeur Badie est un des spécialistes français des relations internationales les plus connus et reconnus. Auteur de nombreuses publications, ses domaines de recherches portent sur la sociologie des relations internationales, les droits de l'homme et le multilatéralisme.  Dans ce podcast, le professeur Badie explique comment le concept d’« inter-socialité » peut nous permettre de mieux comprendre le monde dans lequel nous vivons aujourd’hui. En effet, en examinant les dynamiques du système international d’un point de vue inédit, cet épisode de The Next Page nous amène à réfléchir sur la relation entre le politique et le social, le rôle de la notion de puissance dans les relations internationales, la place de l’Etat dans un monde westphalien de plus en plus contesté, et les transformations provoquées par la mondialisation.  Cet épisode est également l’occasion pour entendre le professeur Badie sur sa vision du multilatéralisme. Pour lui, le multilatéralisme du futur doit évoluer en s’inspirant de l’histoire, notamment de la notion de solidarité sociale internationale conceptualisée par Léon Bourgeois, un des pères fondateurs de la Société des Nations et lauréat du prix Nobel de la paix en 1920.  Ressources/Liens Inter-socialités - Le monde n'est plus géopolitique: https://bit.ly/2WoAhF7 Bertrand Badie est aussi auteur de nombreux articles scientifiques, contributions et ouvrages comme New perspectives on the international order : no longer alone in this world et Nouvelles guerres : comprendre les conflits du XXIe siècle. N’hésitez pas à consulter notre base de données pour avoir accès aux publications disponibles à la Bibliothèque&Archives des Nations Unies à Genève: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/tools Contenu: Intervenant(e)s: Professeur Bertrand Badie & Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert Animateur: Pierre-Étienne Bourneuf Réalisation et montage: Karen Lee Image: Citoyens du Monde / Éditions la Découverte  Enregistré et produit à la Bibliothèque des Nations Unies à Genève

In this brief English addition to Episode 40 – originally recorded in French – Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert, Chief of the Institutional Memory Section at the United Nations Library&Archives Geneva speaks with Professor Bertrand Badie, a French political scientist and emeritus professor at Sciences Po Paris. In this short summary of the conversation, Professor Badie captures the essence of his new book, Inter-socialités: le monde n’est plus géopolitique. In his book, he argues that international relations have become inter-social rather than geo-political.   Resources  Learn more about Professor Bertrand Badie's new book Inter-socialités - Le monde n'est plus géopolitique: https://bit.ly/2WoAhF7 Read the transcript here: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/c.php?g=673332&p=4880979&t=16152 Access the UN Library&Archives Geneva research guides and resources here: https://libraryresources.unog.ch/tools Content Speakers: Professor Bertrand Badie & Blandine Blukacz-Louisfert Host/Editor: Pierre-Étienne Bourneuf Producer: Karen Lee Images: Citoyens du Monde / Éditions la Découverte  Social media designs and transcript: Karen Lee  Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library&Archives Geneva