EUROMED Information and Training Seminar, 9th - 12th November 2012
Confidence Building and Networking in the Mediterranean
The
thirty-second Euro-Mediterranean Information and Training Seminar took
place in Malta between May 11th - 14th 2012. The four days of
proceedings provided a unique opportunity to reflect upon and discuss
openly the historic transformation that has swept across the southern
Mediterranean throughout the past eighteen months. The Seminar focused
on recent developments in the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership, now
referred to as the Union for the Mediterranean. Particular attention was
dedicated to identifying the progress registered in implementation of
the Union for the Mediterranean agenda and EU policy decisions towards
the Mediterranean since commencement of the ‘Arab Spring’.
This
Euro-Mediterranean Seminar is brought together diplomats from the
majority of the twenty-seven European Union member states and the
Mediterranean Partner countries that signed the Barcelona Declaration in
November 1995 and Union for the Mediterranean partner states, including
for the first time participants from Libya. The Seminar is organized by
the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies of the University of
Malta under the auspices of the European External Action Service who
assist in coordinating this official Euro-Mediterranean confidence
building initiative.
Throughout
the four-day seminar academic specialists and other professionals from
Europe and the Mediterranean presented a series of lectures on
developments pertaining to political, security, economic, financial, and
the socio- cultural and human dimensions of contemporary
Euro-Mediterranean relations. Participants were also able to take part
in a simulation exercise that focused on recent EU policy decisions
towards the Mediterranean.
Specific
attention was dedicated to topics that include: Perspectives and
Prospects for Political Change in the Mediterranean; An Evaluation of
progress registered to date when it comes to political reforms as a
result of the upheavals in the Arab world; will also take place. An
Assessment of the main Economic Challenges in the Mediterranean; the
Challenge of Energy Security; and the Role of Civil Society in the
transformation of the Euro-Mediterranean region was also discussed.
The
Euro-Mediterranean Information and Training meeting for diplomats, or
Malta Seminar as the distinguished gatherings have become more commonly
known, was addressed on Friday, May 11th 2012 by the Hon. Dr. Tonio
Borg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta.
Dr. Borg emphasized the important role that Malta has consistently been
playing as a champion of confidence building mechanisms in the
Mediterranean, including the Euro-Mediterranean Information and Training
Seminar for diplomats that has been taking place since October 1996.
SUMMER TRAINING COURSE, MALTA, 4th - 12th July 2012
- Human Rights, Protest & Change -
Background Information:
The 2012 Summer School organised by the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies aims:
To introduce and explore key ideas concerning human rights and how human rights practice has helped deliver political change through active citizenship. The overall aim is to provide participants with a structured opportunity to discuss and debate the issues arising from human rights, protest and change.
To use drama and art as a means of exploring human rights issues especially within the abovementioned context.
For more information & application please click here.
Confidence Building and Networking in the Mediterranean
The thirty-second Euro-Mediterranean Information and Training Seminar took place in Malta between May 11th - 14th 2012. The four days of proceedings provided a unique opportunity to reflect upon and discuss openly the historic transformation that has swept across the southern Mediterranean throughout the past eighteen months. The Seminar focused on recent developments in the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership, now referred to as the Union for the Mediterranean. Particular attention was dedicated to identifying the progress registered in implementation of the Union for the Mediterranean agenda and EU policy decisions towards the Mediterranean since commencement of the ‘Arab Spring’.
This Euro-Mediterranean Seminar is brought together diplomats from the majority of the twenty-seven European Union member states and the Mediterranean Partner countries that signed the Barcelona Declaration in November 1995 and Union for the Mediterranean partner states, including for the first time participants from Libya. The Seminar is organized by the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies of the University of Malta under the auspices of the European External Action Service who assist in coordinating this official Euro-Mediterranean confidence building initiative.
Throughout the four-day seminar academic specialists and other professionals from Europe and the Mediterranean presented a series of lectures on developments pertaining to political, security, economic, financial, and the socio- cultural and human dimensions of contemporary Euro-Mediterranean relations. Participants were also able to take part in a simulation exercise that focused on recent EU policy decisions towards the Mediterranean.
Specific attention was dedicated to topics that include: Perspectives and Prospects for Political Change in the Mediterranean; An Evaluation of progress registered to date when it comes to political reforms as a result of the upheavals in the Arab world; will also take place. An Assessment of the main Economic Challenges in the Mediterranean; the Challenge of Energy Security; and the Role of Civil Society in the transformation of the Euro-Mediterranean region was also discussed.
The Euro-Mediterranean Information and Training meeting for diplomats, or Malta Seminar as the distinguished gatherings have become more commonly known, was addressed on Friday, May 11th 2012 by the Hon. Dr. Tonio Borg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta. Dr. Borg emphasized the important role that Malta has consistently been playing as a champion of confidence building mechanisms in the Mediterranean, including the Euro-Mediterranean Information and Training Seminar for diplomats that has been taking place since October 1996.
Background Information on the EUROMED Seminars:
In the course of the implementation of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership process, the necessity for shaping a culture of dialogue and cooperation among the European member states and its Mediterranean Partners has continually been emphasised. As one of the results, the European Commission has entrusted the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies to run a semi-annual Information and Training Seminar for Euro-Mediterranean desk officers of the 39 partner countries.
The Euro-Med seminars have consisted of a series of presentations with a primary objective of familiarization with the Euro-Mediterranean Process. Subject areas examined were: the EU institutional setting and decision-making patterns, the question of how to deal with the EU in practical terms, and the selected aspects of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership and its implementation.
For more information please visit this website: http://www.euromed-seminars.org.mt
In the course of the implementation of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership process, the necessity for shaping a culture of dialogue and cooperation among the European member states and its Mediterranean Partners has continually been emphasised. As one of the results, the European Commission has entrusted the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies to run a semi-annual Information and Training Seminar for Euro-Mediterranean desk officers of the 39 partner countries.
The Euro-Med seminars have consisted of a series of presentations with a primary objective of familiarization with the Euro-Mediterranean Process. Subject areas examined were: the EU institutional setting and decision-making patterns, the question of how to deal with the EU in practical terms, and the selected aspects of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership and its implementation.
For more information please visit this website: http://www.euromed-seminars.org.mt
26 May 2013
http://www.um.edu.mt/medac/conferences
