Join us for a special event with Álvaro Uribe, former President of Colombia (2002–2010), whose leadership marked a pivotal chapter in the country’s modern history. Under his presidency, Colombia underwent a dramatic shift in security, governance, and investor confidence—paving the way for economic recovery and growth in a region long challenged by instability. This session…
Join us for an inspiring evening with Maureen and Tony Wheeler, co-founders of Lonely Planet, as they share their remarkable journey from adventurous travellers to pioneering entrepreneurs, renowned business leaders, and impactful philanthropists. Maureen and Tony will take us through the early days of building Lonely Planet, its transformation into a world leader in publishing,…
We are honoured to announce an upcoming event featuring Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu, Institute Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), organised by the Wheeler Institute at London Business School. The event will be hosted by Elias Papaioannou, Professor of Economics at LBS and Co-Academic Director of the Wheeler Institute. We are…
Innovation has long played a central role in Africa’s economic development. But with shifting political alliances and evolving capital landscapes, how can the continent harness technology to continue accelerating its socioeconomic transformation? At the London Business School Social Impact Conference organised by the Social Impact Club on 16 April 2025, the panel “Investing in Change:…
On the 25th of April, the Geopolitics and Business Conference at London Business School brought together diplomats, policymakers, executives, technologists, and students to explore how global political dynamics are reshaping the world and business strategy. Hosted by the Geopolitics and Business Club, the event featured a keynote address from Nobel Peace Laureate and President of…
We are delighted to welcome Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to London Business School, as he shares his insights on the shifting landscape of the global economy, the key challenges facing emerging markets, and the policy responses shaping our future. This event will be hosted by Sergei Guriev, Professor of…
The Wheeler Institute’s new “Journeys” series launched with a compelling conversation between Chris Coghlan (MiF 2012), co-founder of Grow Movement and now Member of the UK Parliament for Dorking and Horley, Rajesh Chandy, Professor of Marketing at LBS and Co-Academic Director of the Wheeler Institute and Paolo Surico, Professor of Economics at LBS . It…
Please note that due to high demand this event has now sold out and registration has closed. The Wheeler Institute in collaboration with the Geopolitics and Business Club at LBS invites you to a discussion featuring panellists Robert Wescott who served at the White House as Special Assistant to US President Bill Clinton for Economic…
On 14th March 2024, as part of the Private Sector Development Research Network (PSDRN), the Wheeler Institute for Business and Development hosted a seminar: “Beefing up the service sector: Commodity exports to China and production network spillover.” Led by Giorgio Chiovelli (Associate Professor of Economics at Universidad de Montevideo and former LBS Research Fellow) and moderated…
As climate change accelerates, countries face mounting pressure to invest in sustainability. However, for many emerging economies, financing climate action remains a challenge. Traditional green bonds have provided capital for environmental projects, but they are primarily focused on land-based initiatives such as renewable energy and reforestation. In contrast, blue bonds specifically target marine conservation and…
