Join ODI with Dr. Raphaela Schweiger, author of ‘Beyond States - The Global Compact for Migration and the role of non-state actors and cities’, investigating the role and influence of NGOs, businesses, local authorities, trade unions, and others in the process leading to the adoption of the Compact. We will discuss whether the involvement of these actors made a difference in the state-led UN system, and what comes next. Drawing on methods initially applied to assess global climate negotiations, the book analyses the influence of non-state actors in international negotiations on migration.

Ambassador David Donoghue and Professor Gibril Faal will provide some initial comments followed by a conversation with event participants. It will be possible to follow the conversation online, a link will be provided soon. For those able to attend in person, a drinks reception will follow.