Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

In our last edition of #InstituteInsights of 2024, Executive Director for Policy Sam Sharps explores ten critical areas where bold leadership can drive meaningful change in 2025. Geopolitics Analyst Jacob Delorme reflects on a pivotal year of global elections, unpacking some of the key trends and their geopolitical implications. Find out more now ⬇️  

The UK was the first major economy to put the commitment to reach net zero by 2050 into law. While this was highly influential and a major milestone in global climate policy, the UK must demonstrate its leadership once more through action, setting its sights on developing the next generation of climate solutions and encouraging their adoption globally. Senior Policy Advisor on Climate and Energy Policy, Tone Langengen, discusses the practical policies leaders should develop to implement clean technologies around the world. Watch now to find out more ⬇️ #climatechange #sustainability #greentransition #technology #growth 

V rámci naší strategie Global Gateway se zaměřujeme na rozvojové projekty v oblasti dopravy, energetiky, zdravotnictví, vzdělávání či digitalizace. Během dnešního jednání jsme s bývalou 🇫🇮 premiérkou Sannou Marin probrali, jak nám v tom může pomoci spolupráce s Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.

What does it take to lead a nation effectively? In conversation with James C. from J.P. Morgan, TBI Executive Chairman Tony Blair discusses the importance of strategy, direction, policy and empathy in effective leadership – whether it’s as a political or business leader. ‘On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st-Century' is featured on the 2025 J.P. Morgan NextList, a list of must-read books and experiences that honour the past but embrace the future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKtYh28s  Find out more about ‘On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century’: https://lnkd.in/enNNb8ge #leadership #nextlist #policy #book  

Christmas comes early this year: our report on the past decade of Tony Blair Institute for Global Change’s partnership with Power Africa is out, and ready to be unwrapped - by you, dear reader! This is a story of African government leadership. It is about why and how leadership is essential for power sectors to deliver successfully to all. You’ll read about how African leaders in 13 countries have driven such change, and how we’ve worked with them on that journey. The leaders we worked with over the past decade set out and delivered on power sector strategies (counting 24, for the numerically inclined) and policies (counting 42) which enabled the private sector to invest and deliver better and more sustainable power solutions. Thanks to their leadership, governments also succeeded in raising direct investment funding (of more than US$ 1.5 Bn). There’s a long list of people to whom I am deeply grateful for delivering on our partnership - partners, colleagues, and senior advisors. On top of the list, there’s Sergio Portatadino, who was central to shaping and driving our work. Happy reading! Tina Runeyi Gbolahan F. Awo Ablo Gareth Walsh Rishon Chimboza Michael McNair David Milestone Nzioka Waita , MGH Richard Nelson Denise Mortimer Hazel C. Ted Lawrence Cullen Hughes Dylan Stearns Matthew Rees Kandeh YUMKELLA Bachir Ismael Ouedraogo

TBI is seeking a dynamic communicator to become Global Senior Vice President, Communications and External Affairs.     This is a new opportunity to combine our unique thought leadership and practical experience of getting things done and bring those stories to a global audience through print, digital and direct channels.    Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/48xbBye

In the latest edition of #InstituteInsights, Geopolitical Analyst, Kitty Mant, examines the intersection of climate insecurity and violent extremism in the Sahel, and Advisory Manager, Domenico Vincenzo Papisca, shares insights on the work that TBI is already doing to drive action-oriented solutions for Sahelian communities. Read now to find out more ⬇️

It’s not often that you see the argument for digital ID in the Daily Mail, but who better to make it than the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change executive chairman: https://lnkd.in/eksEriZb People in the comments going predictably bananas, but I think the most interesting part of this piece is how it engages with the politics of disruption: “Our taxes are high; our spending and levels of public debt are high; and our service outcomes are poor. So, we spend more on the NHS than ever before, with more staff than ever before – and the service is coming apart at the seams. That is why politics is being disrupted. Any politician today, who is promising management of the status quo and not fundamental change of it, will lose … Whatever the politics of the Government, this should be the mission: to master and harness this technological revolution to change Britain and, above all, change the way government itself functions … Our present system isn’t working. This is a time for shaking up. For once-in-a-generation disruption.” Fundamentally, the job of government is to deliver for its citizens. But its current operating model is manifestly not delivering. One way or another, it must change – and embracing the potential of technology to deliver is how we make sure this is a change that benefits every citizen.

We are delighted to announce that Nzioka Waita is joining TBI as our new Managing Director for Africa Advisory. Nzioka arrives with skills and capabilities that embody the best of TBI’s value proposition as advisors to political leaders on strategy, policy and delivery – all enabled by technology. He is the former Chief of Staff to the (former) President of Kenya, a position he assumed after founding the President’s delivery unit. Recently, he worked with TBI as an independent advisor to support our teams around the world driving radical-but-practical policy solutions for leaders. Prior to his experience in Kenyan politics and government, Nzioka spent fourteen years at Safaricom PLC, Kenya’s largest telecommunications company, including four years as head of corporate affairs. His career began in the practice of law and he holds a masters degree in IT and telecommunications law. Welcome to TBI, Nzioka!

We are thrilled to welcome The Hon. Victor Dominello to TBI as Senior Adviser.     Victor’s expertise is perfectly aligned with our work at TBI. A practitioner and thought leader, we look forward to his insights into leveraging technology to reimagine the state. We know he will help us inspire our clients and accelerate momentum in their countries. His passion for transformative initiatives, such as Digital ID, digital wallets, Verifiable Credentials, and AI-powered public services, will undoubtedly help TBI drive our mission forward.    As the former Minister of Customer Service and Digital in New South Wales, Australia, Victor spent 12 years as a Cabinet Minister, where he led groundbreaking initiatives in Digital Government, Innovation, Finance, and Aboriginal Affairs. His leadership in establishing the Department of Customer Service redefined public service delivery, earned international acclaim and boosted economic growth in NSW, which if considered as an independent nation, its economy would rank as the 37th largest globally. Victor was also the former Chair of the Australian Digital Identity Expert Panel.    He currently serves as Chair of the Services Australia and MyGov Independent Advisory Panel and as a Professor at the University of New South Wales. Victor has also established ServiceGen, in partnership with Ian Oppermann, to help governments accelerate digital service delivery.    Welcome aboard!     To find out more about our work, visit: https://bit.ly/4gaATVR