Robert Owen Day – How big things get done!

Co-operatives Wales is hosting a How big things get done! event

This is a Robert Owen Day event

Session One 

• 10 – 10. 15 am, Key Note contribution, Mark Drakeford MS, First Minister, Welsh Government
• 15 – 11.10 am ‘A new economic narrative for the left’ with Richard M Murphy, Professor of Accounting Practice, Sheffield University  https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2022/12/30/a-new-economic-narrative-for-the-left-2/
• Chair: Mick Antoniw MS, Welsh Government Counsel General

11. 10 – 11.20 Short break.

Session Two

• – 12.30 am – Community Wealth Building – Owen and Co-operation
• “Owen’s & his theory of community wealth building today?’ Liz McIvor, Manager, The Co-operative Heritage Trust will use some of Owen’s writings and letters to explore what does that mean today.
• ‘The Power of Community Wealth Building’ – Sarah Longlands, Chief Executive, Centre for Local Economic Strategy.
• ‘The trade union role in developing networks & initiatives’. Cllr Laura Smith, Political Consultant, Communications Workers Union
• ‘Wales’ perspective’ Sarah Evans, Commercial Director, Cwmpas
• Q&A Panel: Chair: Cllr. Jackie Jones with audience contributions.

Taflen Saesneg a Chymraeg

Sut y cyflawnir pethau mawr!

Diwrnod Robert Owen

 Dydd Sadwrn 13 Mai 2023: 10 am – 12.30 pm, ar-lein Enw’r digwyddiad

‘Naratif economaidd newydd ar gyfer y chwith’ + Diwrnod Robert Owen + Mark Drakeford

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-new-economic-narrative-for-the-left-robert-owen-day-mark-drakeford-tickets-583866539537

 

 

NB Robert Owen Day was born on 14th May 1771. This day is celebrated every year, with events on or close to the day. In 2023 the 14th May is a Sunday.