Join us at the 2011 CIVICUS World Assembly
Does Global Decision-Making can be influenced by Civil Society?
At a time when conflicts between governments and people trying to assert their basic rights are raging in several countries around the world, a major conference on the role of civil society in global governance is being prepared in Montreal. Two key challenges will be at the heart of the next CIVICUS World Assembly: Ensuring that the voice of local populations is heard worldwide and increasing the influence of civil society to decision-makers.
Organised by both the Institut du Nouveau Monde (INM) and CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, the 10th edition of CIVICUS World Assembly will be held at the Palais des Congrès de Montreal. Under the overarching theme of “Acting Together for a Just World” the assembly will bring together over 800 delegates from civil society, governments, donors and businesses from all around the world.
Renowned Speakers
In addition to representatives from civil society of more than 100 countries, renowned speakers will be present to take part. Matt Dune, Manager of Community Affairs for Google Inc., Kumi Naidoo, Executive Director, Greenpeace International, South Africa, Jayaseelan Naidoo, Chairman of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), South Africa and former Minister in the President’s Office responsible for the Reconstruction and Development Programme in South Africa, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Managing Director of the World Bank Group, Ivan Simonovic, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights at OHCHR, Croatia as well as other renown personalities from international organisations.
Also, on September 12, Mr. Pierre Arcan, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, gouvernement du Québec will open the plenary session of Climate Justice.
More than 50 Activities on the Programme
Through plenary sessions, workshops, learning exchanges and other interactive activities, the approach will be focused on best practices and innovative ideas in order to inspire international and cross-sector collaboration. The programme is divided into four “thematic tracks”: Development Effectiveness, Climate Justice, Connecting People through Technology, Civil Society and Democratic Spaces.
For a comprehensive view of the conference’s scope and programme, visit: www.civicusassembly.org
You can also follow blogs and activities related to the events at: http://citizenshift.org/blogs/civicus/
Twitter: @CIVICUSalliance #civWA
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CIVICUS
Enjoy the “3 for 2” Group Discount on Registration Fees!
Register 3 people and enjoy the group discount! Each registration is 500$ and includes access to the three days of conference, including meals. Therefore, if two people from the same organisation (employees, collaborators, members of the board of directors) the third registration will be complimentary (For example, for a contribution of 1000$, you will be able to register 3 delegates).
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