2004 international conference - overview
background
This conference is part of the 'A new Era' SID Europe programme.
The European Union has developed into the single most powerful economy in the world. However this does not always translate into a likewise European foreign policy nor into a coherent policy that does express Europe’s responsibilities as a potentially powerful player. In the developing world people realise (more than in Europe itself) that Europe can be vital for their future: It is Europe who is the most important donor of aid, it is Europe who is the most important trading partner, it are European transnational companies who are investing in their countries and it is Europe (amongst others) who exports weapons to conflict areas.
This programme consists of two conferences, the establishment of SID chapters in the accession countries and several other working meetings and publications. While the first conference in Vienna, in November 2003 aimed to reflect on the future of European development cooperation following the enlargement of the EU, The Hague conference can be considered the second milestone of the programme. Its objective is to explore opportunities for policy renewal and lay the foundations for a new commitment from politicians and from civil society towards the development agenda.
dates
September 27-28, 2004
programme
The final programme is available here. The programme includes a series of topical workshops, for which several suggestions are made for further reading. The Briefing Document also provides a wealth of background information.
reception
The Mayor and Aldermen of The Hague are very honoured to be hosting the international conference 'Europe and the South: a new era'. On the occasion of this conference you are cordially invited to a reception on Sunday September 26, from 18.00 hrs. till 19.00 hrs. at the Bel Air Hotel. Dress code: tenue de ville
target audience
Parliamentarians of the 25 EU member states, European Parliament and the South, policy makers, academics, representatives of civil society.
participants
The list of participants is available here.
venue
The Netherlands Congress Centre, The Hague, the Netherlands. How to get there.
logistical information
Please click here for additional logistical information for participants.
costs
There is a 100 Euro registration fee. However for participants, whose organisations cannot cover the costs of participating, reimbursement of the costs may be available including 2 or 3 hotel nights (incl. meals) and travel costs up to maximum 450 Euro. Please use this form for reimbursement.
registration
For information about registration please contact Gordana Stankovic to ensure your place at the conference. The registration form can be downloaded here.
The SID Europe Programme is implemented in cooperation with EADI and Euforic, as a part of the joint EDC 2010 project
The SID Europe Programme and this conference are being supported by the European Commission - DG Development, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nationale Postcode Loterij / Stichting DOEN
