IGP Presents: Financial Crisis and Inequality in East London

The UCL Institute for Global Prosperity presents-

Financial Crisis and Inequality: What are the pathways to more inclusive and sustainable prosperity in East London?

COVID19 has devastated communities, and as Black Lives Matter has foregrounded, some communities have been harder hit than others because of deep-rooted inequalities. We urgently need solutions that create inclusive and sustainable forms of prosperity, which reflect and build upon what communities actually value. This seminar will focus on innovative research and action in East London. The speakers will highlight the nature and scale of the financial problems that COVID19 has exacerbated.

Chair:

Tianzi Li (IGP)

Speakers:

Jerry During (Money A+E)

Dr Chris Harker (IGP)

Venu Dhupa (VSDB Consultancy)

Dan Edelstyn and Hilary Powell (Optimistic Productions/Bank Job Pictures)

Tony McKenzie (Crisis)

The Financing Prosperity Network – led by Dr Christopher Harker – aims to:

• develop pathways towards a more inclusive and sustainable economy
• promote alternatives to current debt economies
• transform imaginaries about how we can finance real prosperity

The network draws together multiple forms of expertise from within and beyond the academy to address these challenges. Members of the network work within and beyond the UK. At regular events, we have coordinated solutions to debt problems, examined ways for providing public services in the 21st century and explored emerging modes of financing life on the move.

This event will take place virtually on Zoom and you will receive the webinar link after booking