The Rule of Law Day is an event open to all that brings together Finnish and international top experts in development cooperation and the rule of law from the public sector, non-governmental organisations and universities to discuss the successes and challenges of efforts related to the rule of law. You can take part in the event by registering via the
The thematic panel discussions in the afternoon will focus on the relationship between a strong economy and a strong rule of law, as well as the realisation of human rights and equality in the frameworks of the rule of law. The panel discussions are hosted by journalist Elina Hirvonen.
The Rule of Law Day will conclude with the publication of the Rule of Law Centre’s strategic plan for the period 2024–2027. The plan will be presented in Finnish.
In connection with Rule of Law Day, the Rule of Law Centre and the Leo Mechelin Foundation will present the Leo Mechelin Medal of Honour to a distinguished proponent of the rule of law. The programme includes a Leo Mechelin Keynote Lecture by the recipient.
Professor
His works co-authored with Daron Acemoglu, Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty (2012) and The Narrow Corridor: States, Society and the Fate of Liberty (2019), examine the relationship between institutions, political power and economic inequality, claiming that participatory political and economic institutions are a prerequisite for welfare and the rule of law. Robinson is known as a tireless defender of good governance, democracy and participatory institutions.
Before his appointment at the University of Chicago, Robinson carved out a significant career at, among others, Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley.
Further information:
Iko Raatikainen,
Project Planning Officer Rule of Law Centre
+358 50 346 5549