Wilfred Jenks Lecture Series
Bruce Jenks: Multilateralism is not a substitute for leadership
In this inaugural lecture, Bruce Jenks explores different dimensions of multilateralism, including financing, making the case for Global Public Goods (GPGs) and cultivating norms.
24 March 2025
Multilateralism can only be secured through strong leadership.
The story of C. Wilfred Jenks’ over 40 years of service exemplifies the foresight and leadership needed.
About Bruce Jenks
Bruce Jenks served as Assistant Secretary-General at UNDP. He has a PhD from Oxford University and a Masters degree from Johns Hopkins University School of International Studies. He was Adjunct Professor at The School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and a visiting Professor at the University of Geneva’s International Organization MBA program. He served as a senior advisor at the Dag Hammarskjold Foundation.
Disclaimer
The Wilfred Jenks Lecture Series is an academic initiative organized by the Office of the Legal Adviser. The views expressed in the lectures and any accompanying material are those of the lecturers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the International Labour Office, the International Labour Organization, or its tripartite constituents.Wilfred Jenks Lecture Series
The Wilfred Jenks Lecture Series is an initiative of the Office of the Legal Adviser of the ILO aimed at sparking academic reflection, disseminating knowledge and raising awareness about the ILO’s mandate and its legal and normative work.