_-- Public Policy Network - Posting to [log in to unmask] --_ Public Announcement Please Forward: ========================================================= Help us set the TransAtlantic Agenda for the 21st Century. We are seeking suggestions and input on topics and speakers for our upcoming congress in Miami: Deadline to submit ideas or topics: May 31, 2002 ========================================================= "Reshaping Transatlantic Relations for the XXIst Century: the Citizens' Perspective" on November 14-16, 2002 in Miami, Florida http://www.tiesweb.org/congress/congress.htm Partners Include: - University of Miami (EU-center) - University of Georgia (EU-center) - American Consortium on EU Studies(EU-center) - University of Missouri (EU-center) - University of Wisconsin (EU-center) Contact E-mail for Congress: [log in to unmask] ========================================================= The TransAtlantic Information Exchange Service (TIESweb - http://www.tiesweb.org), based in Paris , is preparing for a congress with a maximum of 500 representatives of the American and European civil societies, as well as company executives and administrative officials. Our goal is to help connect and foster communication and cooperation among individuals and organizations in American and European civil societies. The following is a summary of our Open Online Preparation Process, designed to generate topics and themes for the congress. We welcome your input: To Contribute, visit: http://isuzu.webcrossing.com/WebX/TIESWeb/O2P2 Or send comments to: [log in to unmask] Deadline to participate in O2P2: May 31, 2002 ========================================================= There is just over one week remaining to submit your ideas and comments for topics and discussions to be included in the congress. To view the ongoing discussion, please visit the O2P2 discussion website at: http://isuzu.webcrossing.com/WebX/TIESWeb/O2P2 WHAT TO CONTRIBUTE, here are three ideas: 1) What's missing from the list below? 2) Expand upon a given idea... 3) Suggest possible speakers..... The congress will be organized around the following four themes. Specific topics that have been suggested so far are listed below. ------------------------------------------------ THEME ONE: Global Governance http://isuzu.webcrossing.com/WebX/TIESWeb/O2P2/2 ------------------------------------------------ 1) Coordinating the work and agendas of international agencies with each other and with governments. Possible Panelists: a) Government officials b) international agencies c) international bankers 2) Global Governance For the 21st Century. In our new world order, what kinds of global governance are viable or desirable. 3) Global Governance & Democratic Legitimacy How can we avoid that globalization becomes just another word for imperialism? 4) What Drives Perspectives of Global Governance? - How are global priorities decided in agencies, institutions, and the media? - What causes US and Europe to look at global issues differently? 5) Rethinking Existing Institutions What do we like and dislike about existing International Institutions? 6) Innovation Lab Creative session intended to dream up new mechanisms of global governance, and keep the focus out of institutions. 7) Rethinking the Concept of "Common Goals." An effort to look at "uncommon" goals and how to work with them. 8) NGOs and Global Governance 9) Cultural and Political Barriers to Global Governance 10) International Justice International Criminal Court ------------------------------------------------ THEME TWO: Common Challenges http://isuzu.webcrossing.com/WebX/TIESWeb/O2P2/7 ------------------------------------------------ 1) Inventing Middle East 2020 A look at the initiative to provide upcoming generations of citizens in the the Middle East with credible alternatives to war and violence. - How can US & Europe cooperate on this and other ventures to resolve tensions in the middle east? 2) Earth Summit How can US and European environmental organizations work together to make the best use of this process? 3) Social Policy / Workers Rights Any specific Ideas.....? 4) Human Rights / Development Any specific Ideas.....? ------------------------------------------------ THEME THREE: TransAtlantic Teamwork and Human Resources Management: How to accommodate American and European approaches? http://isuzu.webcrossing.com/WebX/TIESWeb/O2P2/8 ------------------------------------------------ 1) Differing Standards on Employment Practices & Regulatory Matters ------------------------------------------------ THEME FOUR: International Education http://isuzu.webcrossing.com/WebX/TIESWeb/O2P2/9 ------------------------------------------------ 1) Using Internet Technologies To Bridge Differing Cultural and Educational Backgrounds 2) Using the Internet To Create TransAtlantic Discussions on Important Issues of TransAtlantic Concern. 3) Compare and Contrast US vs. EU Attitudes Towards International Education. 4) How to Properly Educate 'Global Citizens' ========================================================= _------- -------_ Public Policy Network - PUBPOL-L Supported by the Public Affairs Student Assoc. 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