| JANUARY 8 | |
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5 pm
Venue: Auditorium |
Opening welcome/Inauguration Ravindra Rao (Initiatives of Change India, Resident Trustee, Asia Plateau) and M K Kaw (IC Centre for Governance, IAS Retd., former Secretary, Govt. of India) as co-hosts give welcome to the dialogue. Video address by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Rajmohan Gandhi (India); Video clips of the Surge for Democracy. Organizing team. Hon. Joseph Lagu Yanga Lagu (Special Adviser to the President, South Sudan); |
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7 pm Dining room |
Over dinner and afterwards – A familiarization session Know where you are and who you are with. Siddharth Singh (India); Rhea D’Souza (India); Jean Brown (Australia); Leena Khatri (Fiji/India) |
| JANUARY 9 | |
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7 am 7.30 am North-East Room |
Morning Tea (Small dining room) Nurturing Democracy’s Wellsprings Suresh Khatri (Fiji) and others |
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8.15 am |
Breakfast |
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9.15 am Auditorium |
Vivek Asrani (India) as rapporteur gives a daily summary of the conference proceedings |
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9.30 am -10.45 am Auditorium |
Plenary — Democracy and Development: rising from the wounds of war Opening remarks: Omnia Marzouk (President of IofC Intl., UK/Egypt) Keynote address: South Sudan Vice-President H.E. Dr Riek Machar Teny: South Sudan’s challenge to bring national reconciliation and good governance. Facilitator: Rajmohan Gandhi Son Soubert (High Privy Councillor of His Majesty the King of Cambodia) Wajahat Habibullah (Chairman of the Minority Commission, India) Suresh Prabhu (Member of Parliament, India) |
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10.45 am |
Coffee Break |
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11.15 am -12.15 am Auditorium |
Beyond concepts, principles and systems, democracy depends on the vision, courage and integrity of those who act in its name. The ‘Courage to Act’ sessions highlight individuals who have found the courage to support justice, healing and the working of democracy in their countries. Facilitator: Edward Peters (Exec. Vice President – IofC Intl., Sweden) Panelists: Niketu Iralu (Naga elder, India), Jeanette Fourie (Director, Lyndi Fourie Foundation, South Africa) and Letlapa Mphahlele (Member of Parliament, South Africa) |
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12.30 am |
Lunch |
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2.15 pm – 3.45 pm North-East Room
Small dining room
Australia Room
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1. Challenge of Democracy – addressing corruption Facilitator: Vivek Asrani Panelists: Prabhat Kumar (former Cabinet Secretary, Govt. of India, IC CfG); Justice John Gatwech Lul (Chairman, Anti-Corruption Commission, South Sudan); Pratyush Sinha (former Central Vigilance Commissioner, India); Mohammad Hashem (Integrity Watch Afghanistan) Overview: In that corruption weakens and, ultimately, destroys democracy and democratic institutions, this workshop will focus on the challenges and opportunities in the fight against corruption. 2. The Role of Media in deepening democracy Facilitator: Patricia Mukhim (Journalist, India) Panelists: Bedan Mbugua (Director General for Development of Regional Medias, Kenya); Rupa Chinai (Journalist, India); Vijitha Yapa (Publisher, Sri Lanka); Rahul Dev (Journalist, India); Tarek El-Shiekh (broadcaster, Egypt) Overview: In a democracy the media is expected to hold governments accountable but the media itself is expected to self-regulate. While a free media is the hallmark of democracy, what happens if the media turns licentious? Media people will turn the questions on themselves 3. Building participative democracy, from the ground up Facilitator: Suhas Borker (Editor and Exec. Director, CFTV NEWS, India) Panelists: Moses John (ONAD – South Sudan); Dr. Abul Hossain (CEO of Development Link Foundation, Bangladesh); Christoph Spreng (IofC Intl representative at The Council of Europe, Switzerland) Overview: Beyond voting in elections, the workshop will look at various models of participation: from the Indian Panchyat system to education in civic participation in South Sudan, from referenda in Swiss democracy to the vast impact of a global network like Avaaz. |
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4 pm |
Tea |
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5 pm Grampari |
Grampari: Voices of grassroots democracy Popat Rao Pawar (Chairman, Ideal Village Scheme, Maharashtra, India) |
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7 pm |
Dinner |
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8.15 pm Auditorium |
Grounding democracy: restoring lands and livelihoods Facilitator: Martin Frick (Programme Leader for Climate Diplomacy, E3G, Germany) Presenter: John Liu (Founder and Director, Environmental Education Media Project, USA/China) |
| JANUARY 10 | |
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7 am 7.30 am North-East Room |
Morning Tea (Small dining room) Nurturing Democracy’s Wellsprings Suresh Khatri (Fiji) and others |
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8.15 am |
Breakfast |
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9.15 am |
Vivek Asrani as rapporteur gives summary of the conference proceedings |
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9.30 am – 10.45 am
Auditorium |
Plenary: Keeping Spring Alive Facilitator: Omnia Marzouk Panelists: Anissa Hassouna (Secretary General, Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs, Egypt); Alfred Raouf (Egypt); Mariam Rowis (Egypt); Ibrahim Fayad (Syria) |
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10.45 am |
Coffee Break |
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11.15 am - 12.15 pm Auditorium |
Courage to Act Facilitator: Charles Aquilina (IofC, USA) Panelists: Nagia Abdelmoghney Said (IofC Egypt); Kholoud Said Amer (Egypt) |
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12.30 am |
Lunch |
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2.15 pm – 3.45 pm
Small dining room
North-East Room
Australia Room |
1. Corporations and Business: profit-makers in free enterprise or entrepreneurs in democratic development? Panelist: Suresh Vazirani (Transasia, India), Vivek Asrani (Kaymo, India), Ashwin Patel (Ashwin Brothers, Kenya) Overview: Beyond enlightened management, social responsibility and providing economic growth – can business and economic players participate in democratic development and economic justice? 2. Institutional Design in a Democracy Panelist: Prabhat Kumar (IC CfG) Overview: Acknowledging the significant role of state institutions, this workshop may focus on the design of new institutions to address increasing complexities of administration. 3. Civil Society and Elected Representatives: power struggle or partnership? Facilitator: Suhas Borker Panelists: Jean Paul Mugiraneza (Lawyer, Rwanda); Patricia Nellie Njoki (Lawyer and a peace activist, Kenya); Aruna Roy (Social Activist and Magsaysay Award Winner, India); Jamie Storm (Urbana Campaign Peace Initiative, USA) Overview: In the past 18 months, the power of civil society has had an impact as never before. Can there be collaboration with those in elected power? Or will there always be contests between civil society and governments? Can civil society and mass movements help create more responsive and accountable governments? |
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4 pm |
Tea |
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4.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Magnolia Terrace |
Freedom Square An open forum, where every voice can be heard. Much of the movement for democracy and justice during the past year – from Tahir to Wall Street – has taken place in public squares. This is a chance for frank and respectful dialogue on the themes emerging from the conference. Siddharth Singh; Rhea D’Souza; Nigel Heywood; Wadiaa Khoury; Ronak Sutaria |
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7 pm |
Dinner |
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8.15 pm
Auditorium |
Healing wounded memories Facilitator: Sriprakash Mayasendra (Mennonite Central Committee, India) John Bond (former Secretary National Sorry Day Committee, Australia); Jean Paul Mugiraneza (Senior Advisor, Institute of Research and Dialogue for Peace, Rwanda); David Vincent (one of the ‘Lost Boys’ of South Sudan, now in Australia) and Wadiaa Khoury (Educator, Lebanon) |
| JANUARY 11 | |
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7 am 7.30 am North-East Room |
Morning Tea (Small dining room) Nurturing Democracy’s Wellsprings Suresh Khatri (Fiji) and others |
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8.15 am |
Breakfast |
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9.15 am |
Vivek Asrani as rapporteur gives summary of the conference proceedings |
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9.30 am – 10.45 am
Auditorium |
Plenary – The Asian Experience: challenges and hopes Facilitator: K. Haridas (Exec. Director, Association for Promotion of Higher Education in Malaysia) Panelists: Kanak Mani Dixit (Journalist and civil rights activist, Nepal); Vijitha Yapa (Publisher, Sri Lanka); Aruna Roy (India); Masahiro & Haruko Yoneyama (Japan); Miftul Huda (Teacher, Chairperson of IofC Indonesia); Mohammed Hashem (Integrity Watch, Afghanistan) |
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10.45 am |
Coffee Break |
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11.30 am 12.15 pm
2.15 pm – 3.15 am Magnolia Terrace |
Anwar Ibrahim (former Deputy Prime Minister, Malaysia)
Courage to Act Facilitator: Mike Brown (Australia) Bedan Mbugua (Kenya); Rohini Pamitta de Mel (Photographer, IofC, Sri Lanka); Patricia Mukhim (India); Rupa Chinai (India) |
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12.30 am |
Lunch |
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2.15 pm – 3.45 pm |
Regional Dialogues focused on Africa (Small dining room); Middle East (North-East Room); Asia (Australia Room). You may participate in the area which interests you most. |
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4 pm |
Tea |
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4.30 pm |
Freedom Square – Magnolia Terrace |
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7 pm |
Dinner |
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8.15 pm Auditorium |
Cultural Chowk — meeting place of creative cultural expressions Varsha Gandhi (India) & Nigel Heywood (Australia) |
| JANUARY 12 | |
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7 am 7.30 am Foyer |
Morning Tea Multi-faith Prayer — Leena Khatri (Fiji/India) |
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8.15 am |
Breakfast |
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9.15 am |
Vivek Asrani as rapporteur gives summary of the conference proceedings |
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9.30 am – 10.45 am
Auditorium |
Plenary – Learning from Africa: democracy and reconciliation in practice Facilitator: Ahunna Eziakonwa Panelists: Mpeo Limpho Mahase-Moiloa (Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Lesotho); Jean Paul Mugiraneza (Rwanda); James Mageria, (Chairman, Karen Hospitals, Kenya); Letlapa Mphalele (Member of Parliament, South Africa); Kuyok Abul Kuyok (South Sudan) |
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10.45 am |
Coffee Break |
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11.15 am Auditorium
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Courage to Act Wrap up session Facilitators – conference hosts |
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12.30 am |
Lunch |