Chatham House Prize 2009

President John Kufuor HE Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, was awarded the Chatham House Prize 2009.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is a key driver of stability and integration in Latin America. He is recognized for his leading role in contributing to the resolution of regional crises and for spearheading the UN stabilisation mission in Haiti. He has also played a central role in establishing the constitutive treaty of the South American Union of Nations (UNASUL) and in enabling Cuba to be integrated as a full member of the Rio Group, which was set up to facilitate political dialogue between Latin American nations.

Under Lula's administration Brazil has become increasingly integrated in the global economy and has worked to foster consensus in multilateral trade and economic forums. President Lula is further recognised for making a major contribution to reducing poverty in Brazil through innovative and responsible economic policies that have maintained fiscal balance and avoided an increase in inflation, in support of the country's democratic commitments and goals.

British and Brazilian Ministers President Lula collected his award at a ceremony at the Banqueting House, Whitehall. The Prize was presented by HRH The Duke of Kent and keynote speeches were delivered by the President; Lord Mandelson, First Secretary of State, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills; and Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, a President of Chatham House.

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Resources

Speeches

Opening Remarks, Dr DeAnne Julius
Award Presentation, HRH The Duke of Kent
Keynote Address, The Rt Hon Lord Mandelson
Keynote Address, Malcolm Brinded
Keynote Introduction, The Rt Hon Lord Robertson
Keynote Speech, HE Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (in Portuguese)

Articles

First Magazine published a special report to celebrate the presentation of the Chatham House Prize 2009.
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A Recognition of Leadership, Dr Robin Niblett, Director, Chatham House

Brazil and the New World Order, Professor Victor Bulmer-Thomas, Associate Fellow, Chatham House

An Economic Giant Awakens, Dr Paola Subacchi, Research Director, International Economics, Chatham House

The above articles are re-published here with kind permission from First Magazine.