Neglected and fragmented areas in the Arab world present a special challenge for regional and international cooperation. A centralised bureaucracy with clearly defined responsibilities and transparent modes of operation and money flows can be beneficial for smooth and efficient cooperation between administrations in Arab Countries in Transition (ACTs) and International Finance Institutions (IFIs). However, allocation of resources via centralised state institutions also has its drawbacks.
Researcher and political adviser , United Nations Association of Germany
Germany
»Each Arab country has its own history and its own specific conditions. Therefore, tailor-made solutions must be found instead of a model for all. Not only national governments, but also regional governments, municipalities, universities, associations, and NGOs may become valuable partners in the reform process«
Aeoub Sofian
Libya
The conference seems to be an important chance to rise the voice of civil society in North Africa and the Middle East. Not only that, but also to give us a chance in shaping the future of our countries with the help of the international community.… Read more
Ahmed Chehbouni
Morocco
This conference matters to me, because it would benefit my organization by providing the right tools for Domestic and international decentralisation processes, and it is a good opportunity for developping and training all stakeholders on good… Read more
Arslan Chikhaoui
Algeria
For 20 years I am involved in many task forces in order to bridge Economic and Social gaps between the southern and northern Mediterranean Sea.
Hajer Gueldich
Tunisia
Civil Society is an arena where modern Man develops his individuality, but also learns the value of group action, social solidarity which teaches him true citizenship and equips him to participate in the political sphere of the state. It provides… Read more
Hassan Amillat
Morocco
We must participate in designing a model of territorial development, which will be synchronized between the local actors and actors of civil society.
Inna Veleva
Bulgaria
This conference matters to me, because I am interested in new approaches for identifying areas of convergance and developing recommendations for reconciling diverging interests among the major stakeholders in the region. I believe that building… Read more
Moez Attia
President,
Tunisia
I am the president of the "Kolna Tunes". The topics addressed by the conference do greatly interest me, especially those on economic and social development of those countries, that have experienced the Arab Spring, as Tunisia. Precisely the… Read more
During the day | |
07.00 pm | Shuttle Service |
08.00 pm | Reception |
10.30 pm | End of Reception |
09.00 am | Registration |
10.00 am | Introduction |
10.15–10.30 am | Opening Statement |
10.30–10.50 am | Keynote: Economic Governance – Social Justice. Questioning Governance Processes |
10.50–11.05 am | Coffee Break |
11.05–01.00 pm | General Assembly I |
01.00 pm | Lunch |
02.00-04.30 pm | General Assembly II |
04.30-06.00 pm | Break |
06.00-07.00pm | Dinner |
07.00-open end | 4 Parallel Draft Committee Sessions |
11.00 pm | End. Shuttle back to Hotel. |
09.00-10.45 am | Completion of the preliminary version of the results |
10.45-11.30 pm | Registration Civil Society |
11.30-01.00 pm | Welcome & Vote |
01.00-02.00 pm | Lunch |
01.30-02.00 pm | Registration Press and Representatives of Governments (Observers) |
02.00-02.45 pm | Presentation of the results |
03.00 pm | End of Conference |
06.30 pm | Optional for participants of the Conference: zenithTalk »Start-Ups in the MENA region« |
09.30 pm | Buffet, Get-Together in the location of zenithTalk |
Until noon | Check-out at Hotel |
Through the day | Official departure of the participants |
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