Dear Members,
It has been a while since we connected. I would like to thank the Communications Committee in particular Carlota for giving me this opportunity to reconnect.
I hope you are off to a great start to 2025, and the year promises many good things. My very best wishes.
The EC has been very busy on many fronts. Following the spectacular success of the Singapore Annual Conference in June 2024 – we had record attendance and the conference was one of the best in terms of content and returns – much of the EC’ s attention and energy has been focused on operationalizing the Strategic Plan which was presented in Singapore.
There are many strands to the Plan, and in a short message, it is only possible to give a snapshot. I am pleased to report that many of the major initiatives have moved forward at pace. I highlight four without being comprehensive. First, the outstanding work of the Membership Committee to grow the membership in a proportionate and calibrated manner addressing issues of geographical diversity, gender and age in the process. Instrumental has been the support of the Regional Co- Chairs and all of you in making the nominations. Second, the review of the NextGen programme in close consultation with the NextGen leadership. Important changes have been made following the review. Third, strengthening our relationship with key multilateral institution with tangible and transformative projects. The UNIDROIT Draft Legislative Guide on Bank Liquidation and the World Bank project on Insolvency and Climate Change are two fine examples. Finally, the important work of the Induction Committee in ensuring that all new members are quickly immersed, both in terms of activities and ethos, in the III. There is much more that is going on, and you will receive a full report at the Members Meeting in São Paulo.
I close with a pitch for the São Paulo conference. The EC and the São Paulo Organising Committee have been working very hard on the programme. This is an immensely important conference as the III turns 25 in São Paulo. This is a milestone of significance not only because the institute has been around for 25 years, but more importantly the mark that it has left on the landscape in that period. To celebrate, a special programme has been curated and we must celebrate together. Having all if not most of you in São Paulo will make a special occasion even more special. Please register quickly. There is an early bird! Thank you and see you soon in wonderful São Paulo.
With warmest wishes, Ramesh
President ' s Remarks
By Justice Kannan Ramesh FMJA President
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