Economic Empowerment

The Crime That Underpins All Other Crimes

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Money laundering costs the global economy an estimated $2 trillion a year and sustains everything from drug trafficking to war. At a recent talk at The Conduit in London, journalist Oliver Bullough argued that decades of effort to stop it have failed, and explained why.

Oliver Bullough – How Money Laundering Won

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Join leading investigative journalist Oliver Bullough for a wildly thrilling exposé of the dark financial secrets at the heart of the world economy.

Why insurance has a unique role to play in protecting our future

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As climate impacts intensify, Amy Brettell and Peter Maurer explain why insurance may be one of society’s most powerful yet underestimated tools for confronting climate risk, inequality and the cost of inaction.

The Future of the Charity Sector: Evolution or Revolution?

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The Motion: This house believes that the charity sector should embrace revolution over evolution in how it operates

Introducing a new AI for Good debate series: Yes, But

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The Motion: This house believes AI will lead to a new era of colonialism in the humanitarian sector

The Curious Case of Mike Lynch

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Join Times Columnist Katie Prescott and Good Bad Billionaire co-host Zing Tsjeng for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes account of the life and death of the notorious British tech mogul, Mike Lynch.

Creating the Next ‘Social Unicorn’ – Innovating to Change a Billion Lives

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100x Impact and The Conduit explore how to scale social innovations to meet the size of the our global challenges. 

Purpose Debates: Should insurers walk away from high-risk areas?

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On Wednesday 18 November, a group of insurance enthusiasts gathered at The Conduit to hear a Purpose Union debate on the motion: “This House believes it is justified for insurance companies to refuse cover in high-risk climate zones.” Here is a summary of the arguments.

How one conversation can spark change

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After winning the Social Justice & Inclusion Young Innovator Award, Olu Balogun met Conduit member, James Fornara via the app Goodsted. After an hour-long conversation, James helped shape Olu’s concept into a reality

Five great ideas we overheard at our Green Economy Forum

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From ultra-thin solar panels to oyster farms and biochar, five breakthrough ideas from the Green Economy Forum show how innovation, nature, and finance are converging to power a greener future.