Dougal Thomson

Former head of programmes, EMEA

The Economist Group

Dougal Thomson is Head of Communications at The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland. His role involves leading a cross-functional team producing digital, social media and print content, as well as a large number of live events. Prior to this Dougal worked as the Head of Programmes EMEA for Economist Events. In this role he advocated for the power of debate to generate insight and add value through a number of conferences in Europe, the Middle East and Africa on issues such as trade, innovation, sustainability, urban development, energy and sport. From 2005 to 2007 Mr Thomson worked for research group Datamonitor, developing its events programmes.

Recent contributions

Health
Health

Tackling the rise of chronic disease in North Africa

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Health
Health

And the healthiest country in Europe is….

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Sustainability
Sustainability

Getting tough on obesity

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Sustainability
Sustainability

Biochar in Africa

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Sustainability
Sustainability

Food vs fuel is corny

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Sustainability
Sustainability

Microinsurance in Africa

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Sustainability
Sustainability

Let markets play their part in feeding the world

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