The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Geneva 2012
"Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development"
(Geneva; June 13-15th, 2012)
| Wednesday, June 13th, 2012 |
Thursday, June 14th, 2012 |
Friday, June 15th, 2012 |
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| 09:40 | Welcome Words by Mark C. Donfried and Jon-Hans Goetzer |
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| 10:00 | Welcome Speech (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: The Hon. Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi (Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) ) Location: United Nations Conference on Trade & Development Headquarters |
Cultural Rights in Contemporary Human Rights and the Contradictions Inherent Therein: A Case Study of South Africa (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: H.E. Amb.Luvuyo Ndimeni (Minister-Plenipotentiary, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations) Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
Cultural Diversity as the Fourth Policy Area of Sustainable Development (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: H. E. Amb.Therese Baptiste-Cornelis (Ambassador Permanent Representative of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations Offices at Geneva) Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
| 10:30 | (10:15) Why International Trade rules matter: The Role of WTO in fostering Sustainable Development (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Rufus Yerxa (Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO) ) Location: United Nations Conference on Trade & Development Headquarters |
Cultural Diplomacy as a Tool for Promoting Genuine Dialogue Between Sustainable Development Stakeholders (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: H.E. Amb. Joaquim A.M.L. Da Fonseca (Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to the United Nations office and other international organizations in Geneva) Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
Cultivating an Inclusive Culture: Empowering Women to Power Trade and Sustainable Development (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Meg Jones (Women and Trade Programme of the International Trade Centre) Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
| 11:00 | Sustainable Development in Practice: UNDP's Experience of How Social, Environmental and Economic Progress Can Be Integrated to Make the Future More Sustainable (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Cecile Molinier (Director, UNDP Office, Geneva) Location: United Nations Conference on Trade & Development Headquarters |
Political Transition and Peaceful Change in Yemen (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: H.E. Amb. Dr. Ibrahim Al-Adoofi (Ambassador Permanent Representative of Yemen to the United Nations) Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
World Alliance of Cities Against Poverty: Safer, Smarter and More Sustainable Cities (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Ronald Derks (Focal Point World Alliance of Cities Against Poverty, United Nations Development Programme) Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
| 11:30 | Break | Break | Break |
| 12:00 | The Role of Humanitarian Diplomacy-From Relief to Sustainable Development (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Siddharth Chatterjee (Chief Diplomat, International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent) Location: United Nations Conference on Trade & Development Headquarters |
Lecture & Discussion Speaker: Dr. Ondoni Krisztina Senior Advisor to the Hungarian Presidency and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Location: International Conference Center of Geneva The Cross-Cultural Nature of Integrity & Development (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Dr. Osvaldo R Agatiello Professor of International Economics and Governance, Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
Intercultural Relations and the Challenges of the Global Crisis (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Mario Apostolov (Regional Adviser, UNECE Trade) Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
| 13:00 | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | |
| 14:30 | Sustainable Development since the 2008 World Financial Crisis: Policy Trends Over the Past Five Years and the Current Status of Sustainable Development (Interactive Panel Discussion) Speakers: Dr .Catherine Ferrier Clemens Boonekamp Gérard Biraud Dr. Jon-Hans Coetzer Mark C. Donfried Location: United Nations Conference on Trade & Development Headquarters |
How Sustainable Development can Tackle Interrelated Global Problems such as Poverty, Inequality, Hunger and Environmental Degradation (Interactive Panel Discussion) Speakers: Dr. Ivan Ureta Dr. Jon-Hans Coetzer Dr. Ignasi Guardans Hans Kleinsman Gitanjali Sah Guy Girardet Mark C. Donfried Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
Cultural Diplomacy as a Tool for Promoting Genuine Dialogue between Sustainable Development Stakeholders (Interactive Panel Discussion) Speaker: Ronald Derks Rolf Olsen Deborah Vorhies Doaa Abdel Motaal Dr. Jon-Hans Coetzer Mark Donfried Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
| 15:30 | Break | Break | Break |
| 16:00 | Food Security and Trade (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Clemens Boonekamp (Director, Agriculture and Commodities Division, World Trade Organisation (WTO) ) Location: United Nations Conference on Trade & Development Headquarters |
Innovative Strategies for the Future Progress and Success of Sustainable Development Policies (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Dr. Jon-Hans Coetzer (General Manager, Geneva School of Diplomacy) Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
Lecture & Discussion Speaker: Deborah Vorhies (Managing Director, International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development) Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
| 16:45 | Reconciling Stakeholders' Cultures for a Sustainable Development: Some Lessons Learned (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Gérard Biraud (Former Chairman, Joint Inspection Unit, United Nations) Location: United Nations Conference on Trade & Development Headquarters |
The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in Furthering Sustainable Development (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: H. E. Amb. Mr. Maurice Peter Kagimu Kiwanuka (Permanent Representative of Uganda to the United Nations) Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
Climate Change, Trade and Competitiveness (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Doaa Abdel Motaal (Advisor to the Head of the World Trade Organization) Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
| 17:30 | International Environmental Governance and the Private Sector (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Dr .Catherine Ferrier (Coordinator Certificate of Advanced Studies in Corporate Social Responsibility, University of Geneva) Location: United Nations Conference on Trade & Development Headquarters |
Culture and Cultures: Identity and Diversity as a Force of Growth and Progress (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Dr. Ignasi Guardans (Chairman, CUMEDIAE, former Member of the European Parliaments) Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
Mis/Managing the Resources of Identity: Towards an Understanding of the Roots and Possible Solutions to the Water Management Crisis in Central Asia (Lecture & Discussion) Speaker: Ms. Aliya Tskhay (Researcher, Graduate School of Global Studies, Doshisha University, Kyoto) Location: International Conference Center of Geneva |
| 19:00 | Group Dinner |
Group Dinner |
Program Close |
