Peter Drury, the UK representative of the Colombian Truth Commission, speaks of its innovative approach to helping lay the foundations for reconciliation, and a stable, lasting peace.

This interview forms part of our Peace & Reconciliation work at the Legatum Institute, which seeks to document how nations have forged pathways to long-lasting peace so others can draw from their experiences.

The Colombian Truth Commission - Peter Drury on the innovative approach of the Commission

As part of the launch of our report on Economic Openness in Colombia, our Director of Policy, Dr Stephen Brien, discussed the challenges facing the country in terms of its tax system and labour market with Santiago Matallana, Vice-President of the Private Council on Competitiveness.

Economic Openness in Colombia: Dr Stephen Brien in conversation with Santiago Matallana from PCC

As part of the launch of our report on Economic Openness in Colombia, our Director of Policy, Dr Stephen Brien, discussed Colombia’s governance challenges and ways to tackle corruption in the country with German Espejo, political consultant at Fluyt-Knowledge Brokers. 

To read the full report visit: https://li.com/reports/economic-openness-colombia-case-study/

Economic Openness in Colombia: Dr Stephen Brien in conversation with Germán Espejo

When we launched our report on Economic Openness in Colombia, Presidential Counsellor on Competitiveness for Colombia, Clara Parra, was unfortunately unable to attend the event. However, she recorded her remarks about the efforts the current Government is taking to ease enterprise conditions in the country.

To read the full report visit: https://li.com/reports/economic-openness-colombia-case-study/

Economic Openness in Colombia: Presidential Counsellor Clara Parra on Enterprise Conditions

As part of the launch of our report on Economic Openness in Colombia, our Director of Policy, Dr Stephen Brien, discussed Colombia’s greatest achievements over the last 10 years and the major challenges it faces in the future with Vicente Echandía, Deputy Head of Mission at the Colombian Embassy in the UK.


To read the full report visit: https://li.com/reports/economic-openness-colombia-case-study/

Economic Openness in Colombia: Dr Stephen Brien with Vicente Echandía from the Colombian Embassy

As part of the launch of our report on Economic Openness in Colombia, our Director of Policy, Dr Stephen Brien, discussed the country’s recent accession to the OECD and the opportunities this brings with Manuel Flores, Senior Economist at the Regulatory Policy Division of the OECD.

Economic Openness in Colombia: Dr Stephen Brien in conversation with Manuel Flores from the OECD

As part of the launch of our report on Economic Openness in Colombia, our Director of Policy, Dr Stephen Brien, discussed the challenges and opportunities around market access and infrastructure with Ivan Luzardo, PhD at the London School of Economics.

Economic Openness in Colombia: Dr Stephen Brien in conversation with Ivan Luzardo from LSE

As part of the launch of our report on Economic Openness in Morocco, our Director of Policy, Dr Stephen Brien, discussed the investment environment, the labour market, and the challenges that the pandemic brings to Morocco, with Professor Wassini Arrassen of the University Hassan II, and Professor Amine Ben Amar, of the International University of Rabat.

Economic Openness in Morocco: Stephen Brien in conversation with Wassini Arrassen and Amine Ben Amar

As part of the launch of our report on Economic Openness in Morocco, our Director of Policy, Dr. Stephen Brien, discussed with Adil Diani, Advisor to Morocco’s Minister of Industry, Trade and New Technologies, the impact and importance of trade liberalisation in Morocco and the opportunities to improve its overall economic performance over the coming decade. 

To read the full report visit: https://li.com/reports/economic-openness-morocco/

Economic Openness across Morocco: Dr Stephen Brien in conversation with Adil Diani

As part of the launch of our report on Economic Openness in Morocco, our Director of Policy, Dr. Stephen Brien discussed with Fouad Abdelmoumni, Former Chair of the Board of Transparency International Morocco, the extent of the political reforms implemented by Morocco over the last 20 years, as well as the challenges and opportunities if it is to become a middle-income country.


To read the full report visit: https://li.com/reports/economic-openness-morocco/

Economic Openness across Morocco: Dr Stephen Brien in conversation with Fouad Abdelmoumni

As part of the launch of our report on Economic Openness in Morocco, our Director of Policy, Dr. Stephen Brien, discussed with  Mohamed Daadaoui, Professor of Political Science and Chair of Political Science, History and Philosophy & Rhetoric at the Oklahoma City University the challenges that Morocco faces, particularly in respect of its market contestability and governance.

To read the full report visit: https://li.com/reports/economic-openness-morocco/

Economic Openness across Morocco: Dr Stephen Brien in conversation with Mohamed Daadaoui

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