UIA Academic Forum 2026: Future Roles for International Organisations
A series of panels showcasing academic research about and with the Union of International Associations (UIA) data and resources.
This inaugural UIA Academic Forum explores the challenges and opportunities facing international governmental and nongovernmental organizations in light of current political and economic global events. Researchers from around the world will present their work on the past and future roles of international organizations in global governance and international participation and representation as well as lessons learned and current supports to help international organizations face the future. While registrations are separate, these sessions are in the same location and preceed the International Society of Third Sector Research (ISTR)'s Biennial International Conference (https://www.istr.org/page/ISTR2026).
A series of panels showcasing academic research about and with the Union of International Associations (UIA) data and resources.
This inaugural UIA Academic Forum explores the challenges and opportunities facing international governmental and nongovernmental organizations in light of current political and economic global events. Researchers from around the world will present their work on the past and future roles of international organizations in global governance and international participation and representation as well as lessons learned and current supports to help international organizations face the future. While registrations are separate, these sessions are in the same location and preceed the International Society of Third Sector Research (ISTR)'s Biennial International Conference (https://www.istr.org/page/ISTR2026).
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Highlights
- 22 hours 30 minutes
- In person
Location
Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon
Avenida das Forças Armadas
1649-026 Lisboa
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Agenda
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Welcome from Cyril Ritchie, Elizabeth Bloodgood and Daniel Laqua
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Opening Lecture Cyril Ritchie (President, Union of International Associatio
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