Michael Manley: visionary leader and global thinker

Watch this compelling exploration of Michael Manley’s enduring impact on global political thought, social justice, and governance. As a former Prime Minister of Jamaica and an LSE alumnus mentored by the renowned Professor Harold Laski, Manley’s leadership was deeply influenced by his academic foundations. This lecture delved into how his education shaped his vision for a just society, his role in advancing Caribbean political autonomy, and his contributions to global discourse on inequality.

The panel discussed the intersections of Manley’s academic background and political career, examining how his progressive policies in Jamaica reflected broader global trends in governance and social equity. Additionally, the conversation explored how Manley’s legacy continues to influence contemporary political thought and the ongoing challenges of leadership in the quest for justice and equality.

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Anthony Bogues is a writer, scholar, curator and the author/editor of 11 books and over 100 articles in the fields of African and African Diasporic political thought/theory, African and African diasporic intellectual history and Caribbean art. He is the Asa Messer Professor of Humanities and Africana Studies, a professor in the department of History of Art and Architecture at Brown University and a visiting professor of African and African Diaspora Thought at the Free University of Amsterdam as well as a distinguished Visiting Professor and curator at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Francisco H. G. Ferreira (@fhgferreira) is the Amartya Sen Professor of Inequality Studies at LSE, where he is also Director of the International Inequalities Institute. Francisco is an economist working on the measurement, causes and consequences of inequality and poverty in developing countries, with a special focus on Latin America.

Andrés Velasco (@AndresVelasco) is Professor of Public Policy and Dean of the School of Public Policy at LSE. He was previously the Minister of Finance of Chile between March 2006 and March 2010.

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