Upcoming Live Online Dialogue:
Why the UN Doesn't Learn and What This Means in an Era of Reform

The UN and its member states invest heavily in learning, evaluation and oversight mechanisms as part of an organizational learning architecture, intended to facilitate continuous improvement of performance. Yet, new research by Dr. Ben Christian illustrates that this learning architecture is failing to achieve its aims, in part because of an organizational culture that suppresses internal dissent and criticism.

Join us at ReformWorks for an online discussion with Dr. Ben Christian on 30 May at 9:00 EST/15:00 CET to explore why the UN struggles with internal criticism and what this means for ongoing reform efforts. This will be a constructive and critical interactive dialogue with Dr. Christian and participants, who are working in and with the UN and other international organizations, facilitated by Katja Hemmerich, Managing Director of ReformWorks. Accordingly, all participants will be asked to adhere to Chatham House rules as a condition of their participation.

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30 May 2025 at 9:00 EST/15:00 CET.

Interactive Dialogue with Dr. Ben Christian on Why the UN Doesn't Learn and What it Means in an Era of Reform

This will be a constructive and critical dialogue under Chatham House rules, specifically for those who work in or with the UN as staff, diplomats, or implementing partners. Critical questions and comments from the audience are encouraged and appreciated.

As part of the registration, ReformWorks would like to confirm your name and that you are working in or with the UN. To maintain an impartial and open dialogue, we ask you to sign up with your personal email and when joining list only your first name or an alias. Participants should convey their personal opinions rather than official positions, and therefore refrain from indicating where they work or what their specific title is during the dialogue.

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Upcoming Live Online Dialogue: Why the UN Doesn't Learn and What This Means in an Era of Reform

Interactive Dialogue with Dr. Ben Christian on Why the UN Doesn't Learn and What it Means in an Era of Reform

Upcoming Live Online Dialogue:
Why the UN Doesn't Learn and What This Means in an Era of Reform