Global health will be a central part of the discussion. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has over the last decade established itself as one of the most influential actors at the global health arena through its investments in prevention, vaccines and technology driven health innovation.
Gates' visit to the University is timely as The Lancet - UiO Commission on Global Governance for Health is submitting its final version of its report this week. The findings of the report is likely to be a topic of discussion during the event.
For more information about the event, please visit Ole Petter's blog.
The dialogue on global health and development will be streamed online.