The session will begin with three brief introductory statements by experts in the UN process. First, Richard Gowan, UN Director at the International Crisis Group, will share his perspective on the feasibiity of UN reform and make an evaluation of the most needed changes to the multilateral system. Next, Dr. Silke Weinlich, Project Lead and Senior Researcher at IDOS, and Dr. Marianne Beisheim, Senior Associate at SWP, will further elaborate on the structure of the Summit of the Future and what it could mean for the future of multilateralism. Their intervention will be followed by a moderated discussion among participants about the role that the G20 should have in this process. If interested, contact Elisabeth.schroeder@global-solutions-initiative.org.
