cd viith ministerial conference ulaanbaatar 27-29 th april 2013
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CD VIIth MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE
Ulaanbaatar 27-29th April 2013
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VIIth CD MINISTERIAL FIGURES
73 countries governmental representations,
27 countries more represented by Civil Society,
99 national and international NGOs,
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs,
UN Under-Secretary General,
2 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates,
1300 registered participants,
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Daw AUNG SAN SUU KYI:
“So-called success achieved in the wrong way can in fact be a failure and so-called failure accepted in the right way in fact can be a foundation for greater success in
the future.”
Ulaanbaatar, April 29th 2013
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CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM
Over 120 international and 60 Mongolian delegates,
45 delegates from all over the world sponsored via fund granted to Permanent Secretariat,
Discussed and adopted CS recommendations for the Ulaanbaatar Ministerial Declaration,
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Welcoming remarks by Ms. OYUNMongolian Minister of Environment and Green Development
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CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM April 27th Consultation Workshop
on Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association
in the Context of Elections
Mr. Maina KIAI, UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to
freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
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Education for Democracy panel discussion
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Emerging democracies: Challenges and opportunities
panel discussion
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PLENARY SESSIONS AT THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE
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T. ELBEGDORJ, President of Mongolia:
„Democracy is not a destination,
it is a way to go“
Ulaanbaatar, 29th April 2013
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CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM April 28th Harnessing Open Governance for Democracy plenary
session
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CIVIL SOCIETY FORUM April 28th
Task Force for Democracy: Insights from the CD’s Efforts to Support Transitions in Moldova and Tunisia; Lessons for Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan
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Maria LEISSNER, CD Secretary General:
“CD does not make negative statements - we take positive actions“
Ulaanbaatar, 29th April 2013
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Plenary session on Women and Democracy
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Women & Democracy Snapshot
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Joint Plenary Session of CD Pillars and Ministers onThreats against Civil Society and Freedom of Expression
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Thematic Meetings during Ministerial Day
Democracy Education,
Corruption and Other Threats
to Democracy,
Arab Spring after 2 Years:
Lessons and Challenges,
Democracy and MDGs,
Online and Press Freedom
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Baroness Catherine ASHTON:
“Democracy is a journey and not an event”
Ulaanbaatar, 29th April 2013
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Ladies and Gentlemen,the 2013 Geremek Prize Winner is …..
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THE MARK PALMER PRIZE AWARD CEREMONY
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THE MARK PALMER PRIZE LAURATES
SE f.Ambassador to Belarus Stefan ERIKSSON,
Late US Amb. Christopher STEVENS [†],
MN Ambassador-at-large Suren BADRAL.
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Closed-door meetings on non-free countries
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CLOSED – DOOR MEETINGS CONCEPT
small group meetings to discuss current situation, strategies and identify practical, long-lasting actions in support of democracy in non-free countries,
hosted by Ministers of Foreign Affairs and chairpersons from international organizations – guests upon invitations only,
brief introduction to policies towards respective non-free country, description of existing initiatives, and current/future support expectations,
20-25 people (up to 10 civil society activists) and a maximum of 15 representatives of CD member countries.
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YOUTH FORUM
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YOUTH FORUM
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CORPORATE DEMOCRACY FORUM
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CORPORATE DEMOCRACY FORUM
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CHINGGIS KHAN:
“It was easier to conquer world on the horseback, that to dismount and govern”
1206-1227 Mongol Emperor
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WOMEN FORUM
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PARLIAMENTARY FORUM
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OPINION SURVEY
Anonymous questionnaire – in paper and on-line form,
24 closed and open questions,
90 respondents from all categories of participants,
The youngest respondent was 17 and the oldest was74,
Most of the respondents between 25 and 45 years old.
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Age & gender representation
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Participants’ background
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Representative of civil society
Governmental official
Representative of an international organization
Representative of civil society and governmental official
No answer
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THE VIIth MINISTERIAL CONFERENCEWould you like to attend the next Conference?
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OPINIONS & SUGGESTIONSThe best memories
EVENTS
Democracy and MDGs Panel,Youth Forum, Opening/Closing Session,Women and Democracy Panel,The statement of the CD Secretary General,Online and Media Freedom Panel,Drafting the CS Recommendations to the UB Declaration,Civil Society Forum,Closed-door discussion on Zimbabwe.
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OPINIONS & SUGGESTIONSexpected changes of format
Better time control of sessions, More time for transportation between sessions, More interaction Speeches should be more specific, Minimize the number of participants, Less recommendations and more action, More time for discussions in panels, Please give the floor to activists who knows what really happens on the ground Networking side events for participants, WiFi Internet connection, Reduce number of panelists and their time presentation, Holding governments accountable for their individual commitments, Become more result oriented in deliberations, Provide written statements/speeches after the delivery.
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OPINIONS & SUGGESTIONSRange of expected topics for the next Conference
Children’s rights,Non-discrimination, Armed forces democratization,Anti-poverty policy,Economics,Democracy and economic development: focus on the third world,Africa and Democracy,Poverty elimination and issues faced by minorities/and vulnerable (including women),Youth, Civil Society and Private sector relations,Press freedom and on-line activities for democracy,Information and Communication Technologies,Militarism in growing democracy. Police accountability and reform in democracy,Men's involvement towards gender equality,How to improve democracy mechanisms in already democratic countries,Election focus component.
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OPINIONS & SUGGESTIONSParticipation in the VIIth Ministerial allowed me to:
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Contact directly governmental representatives
Meet international NGOs’ representatives
Introduce my NGO to others
Present my personal views and experience
Learn about other NGOs activities
Network
Interact with other civil society representatives
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OPINIONS & SUGGESTIONSPreferred follow-up
Directory of all partic-ipants (names and
contact details)
Keynotes abstracts Photographs Discussions’ con-clusions
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HANDING OVER CD PRESIDENCY TO EL SALVADOR
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Barack OBAMA:
„Community of Democracies managed to transform itself from a forum where democracies
get together into a platform for democracies to get things done.“
Ulaanbaatar, 29th April 2013
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION