An Oxfam high level event with the participation of: Mr. Andris Piebalgs, Commissioner for Development, European CommissionDr. Kristalina Georgieva,  Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, European Commission Ms. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Managing Director, World Bank* What is ‘resilience’ in today’s increasingly volatile world?* How can communities be helped to not just survive but thrive in times of crisis?* What lessons learned from the response to the 2012 food crisis in the Sahel?* What comes next for the EU’s resilience building agenda?Panellists:Mr Marcus Cornaro, Deputy Director General, DEVCOMs.Penny Lawrence, International Programmes Director, OxfamMr. David Bruck, Chair COHAFA, Irish AidModerated by Mr. Jim Clarken, Executive Director, Oxfam IrelandPolak Room, Residence Palace, 155 rue de la Loi, BrusselsThursday 16 May 2013 | 09:00-11:00 AMCoffee and light breakfast will be served from 08:30Please confirm your participation at eu(at)oxfaminternational.org