Our research investigation in governance has been directed at articulating some conceptual underpinnings of politics globally based on clear epistemological, phenomenological and hermeneutical principles.
This is where we believe Deep Dialogue would make a significant difference.
Integrating dialogue in governance can help challenge commonly held assumptions about socioeconomic, political and security issues. Equally, it is important to bring leaders and decision-makers together to identify fundamental questions about governance processes, and set challenges for future dialogue and inquiry at local, national, international and global level.
Currently, our team is exploring
- different kinds of dialogic and collaborative approach to governance;
- opportunities to integrate deep dialogue in international, transnational and global processes;
- the features dialogic and collaborative practice within institutions, between peoples, groups and communities, and at international diplomacy levels.
Given that these processes tend to involve people insofar as they occupy a well-defined role for a state or a state-like organisation and given that deep dialogue involves or aims for a transformative understanding between persons as such, what practices are most helpful in transcending roles, allegiances and positions? Additionally, the GHFP has interest in what part dialogue plays in ensuring openness, harmony and concerted effort for global common good.
International Symposia on Governance
International Webinar on Public Health Policy-Making in Africa Oct 2022
International Symposium on Endogenous Governance in Africa May 2022