Generating growth is one of the key drivers of our work at Wilton Park, underpinned by promoting the global and national security, sustainability, influence and values essential for business to thrive. Ministers are increasingly tasking us with more ambitious work to support these objectives – a recognition of the growing relevance of Wilton Park’s role as an internationally-respected discreet convening space for decision-makers to meet in a world where such opportunities are ever rarer and ever more necessary.
This month, both the Foreign Secretary and Secretary of State for Business and Trade have been with us to further their priorities, along with ministerial colleagues and foreign counterparts. More information is below, but our growing support for business, including through our Global Impact Group, is one key way we are doing more to ensure private sector perspectives are properly integrated into wider global discussions. We were pleased that FCDO PUS Oliver Robbins spoke to the group recently to highlight the principal challenges that could direct our collective efforts.
One area of primary importance to the UK and the world is support for Ukraine, and we were pleased to continue our hosting of efforts to prepare for reconstruction whenever possible. Peacebuilding and sustainable development globally, as a powerful driver of growth and prosperity, remains a major area of effort for Wilton Park.
Tom Cargill
Chief Executive
