As the year of elections comes to a close, the third edition of the Bay of Bengal conversation witnesses a world that is fractured unlike ever before. It is estimated that more than half of humankind exercised their democratic right to choose their leaders. However, it is unclear if the global phenomenon of democratic backsliding will be finally alleviated or if the rise of authoritarianism will continue unchecked. 

This year’s Bay of Bengal Conversation will feature a deep dive into contemporary issues divided into five key thematic pillars of conversation:

• Freedom of the Press and the Rising Spread of Misinformation
• Green Energy and Climate Change
• Global Trade and the World Economic Outlook
• The Landscape of Global Conflict and Geopolitics
• The State of the World’s Human Rights
  
  

Details About the BOBC 2024 Agenda