The Global Outlook: Short Term Pressures vs Structural Transformations and Reform

H.E. Mathias Cormann, OECD Secretary-General

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The Colloquia on Science Diplomacy organized by the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the International Organizations and Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Italy, promotes the values of Diplomacy and Science in international relations as fundamental principles to be pursued in the modus operandi and the modus vivendi of modern society. In the Colloquia the most important personalities of world institutions and the presidents of the most prestigious academies will discuss various topics and future developments of interest for the international community.

The Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei has presented the Special Event “The Global Outlook: Short Term Pressures vs Structural Transformations and Reform” by H.E. Mathias Cormann, Secretary General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which has taken place at the Colloquia on November 21st, 2022, at 4 pm CET.

In his Lectio Magistralis H.E. Mathias Cormann has discussed his priorities: optimising the strength and the quality of the post COVID recovery while responding to the economic and social impacts of the war in Ukraine; leadership on climate action to help secure global net-zero by 2050 in a way that is effective and fair; seizing the opportunities of the digital transformation while better managing some of the associated risks, challenges and disruptions; helping to ensure well-functioning global markets and a global level playing field with a rules-based trading system in good working order; advancing OECD standards, through membership and partnerships and a sound approach to development.

The welcome speech has been delivered by Prof. Roberto Antonelli, President of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.

The Lectio Magistralis of H.E. Mathias Cormann has been introduced by H.E. Amb. Ettore Francesco Sequi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and has been followed by a Round Table, moderated by Prof. Wolfango Plastino, Chair of the Colloquia on Science Diplomacy, which has been attended by Prof. Julie Maxton, Executive Director of the Royal Society and Prof. Alberto Quadrio Curzio, President Emeritus of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei.