International Conference on Egypt, Istanbul 2013
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is going through a phase of change. The coup d’Etat in Egypt has major impacts on the democratic processes in the region, and raises concerns in terms of long-term perspectives for development.
In cooperation with multiple international actors, the conference held in Istanbul on September 25th-26th 2013, aimed at bringing together, intellectual, practical and political participation, as a reflection on how to support human rights and build development policies in the region.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
First Day; Wednesday, 25th September 2013
09:30-10:30 Opening
- Organisers Opening Speech by the Muslim Thinkers Forum.
- Bekir Bozdağ, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister
- Opening Remarks by the International Forum for Islamic Parliamentarians
- Dr. Yusuf al-Qardawi, Chair of the the International Union of Muslim Scholars
10:30-11:00 Break
11:00-14:00
Session 1:
DEMOCRACY IN MUSLIM COUNTRIES
No. 1 Systems of government in the countries of the Arab Spring:
- Dr. Wael Qandil, The Egyptian Experience
- Abdulhamid Al-Jalasi, The Tunisian Experience
- Dr. Salim Beitalmal, The Libyan Experience
No. 2 Systems of Government during times of stability:
- Dr. Yasin Aktay, The Turkish Experience
- Dr. Abdullah Ahsan, The Malaysian Experience
14:00-16:00 Lunch
16:00-18:00
Session 2:
INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE TO DEMOCRATIC CHANGES IN ARAB SPRING COUNTRIES
– Dr. Abdulmawjoud Al-Dardiri, The Response of Western governments
– Mohammed Al-Jawadi, The Response of Arab governments
– Ayşe Böhürler, The Response of International Organisations
18:00-20:00 Dinner
Second Day; Thursday, 26th September 2013
09:00-11:00 Workshops
- Workshop I
International cooperation in support of liberties and democracy - Workshop II
Arab and regional coordination of civil society institutions in support of liberties and democracy
11:00-11:30 Coffee Break
11:30-13: 30
Session 3:
THE FUTURE OF LIBERTIES AND DEMOCRACY IN THE ARAB AND MUSLIM WORLDS
- Dr. Sami Al-Sa’adi, An assessment of the mechanisms of democary
- Waddah Khanfar, The future of Arab Spring countries
- Dr. Hamid Qweisi, Future Islamic political discourse
13:30-15:00 Prayer and Lunch Break
15:00-17:00
Session 4 (English):
THE FUTURE OF RELATIONS WITH WESTERN AND REGIONAL POWERS VIZ-A-VIZ DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOMS IN THE REGION
- Oliver McTernan
- Faisal Mayuliz
17:00- 18:00 Final Statement
Note: Simultaneous translation will be provided in English, Turkish and Arabic.
İstanbul Retaj Royale Hotel; Evren Mah. Cami Yolu Caddesi No:1A Gunesli 34212, Bagcilar
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