The following are past projects.
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4th Asia-Europe Meeting of Ministers for Education (ASEMME4)
The 3rd Asia-Europe Meeting of Ministers for Education (ASEMME3), hosted by the Danish Government in Copenhagen in May 2011, welcomed Malaysia’s offer to host the 4th Asia-Europe Meeting of Ministers for Education (ASEMME4). Themed Strategizing...
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Asia Europe Relations - 30 Years in the Future
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and the United Nations University-Institute on Comparative Regional Integration Studies (UNU-CRIS) organised a presentation of the ASEM Outlook Report 2012 in Bangkok (Thailand) on 11 March 2013. The ASEM Outlook Report...
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Smart Austerity and the New Baltic Growth Model
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), in partnership with the Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia, organised a public lecture on “Smart Austerity and the New Baltic Growth Model". Title: “Smart...
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Expert Consultation on Knowledge and Capacity Needs for Sustainable Development
The Asia-Europe Environment Forum is co-organsing Expert Consultation on Knowledge and Capacity Needs for Sustainable Development in Post-Rio+20 Era. The meeting aims to capture a number of initiatives over the past decades providing sustainability knowledge...
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Small-state influence in international organizations: The case of Slovenia - Public Lecture
The public lecture will look at the transition of Slovenia since the breakup of the communist former Yugoslavia to its current modern democracy and membership of teh EU and Nato.
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European troubles, Asian worries
The 8th AEEF conference was the first to involve ASEF, as it comes on board to support the valuable initiative
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Call for proposals: Sustainable Development Goals Creation in ASEM Countries
The Asia-Europe Environment Forum (the ENvforum) invites you to answer the call for proposal on Research on Sustainable Development Goals Creation in ASEM Countries. The objective of the research is to identify existing best practices on sustainable...
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The Role of Interfaith Issues in Migrants’ Integration
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and the Embassy of Italy in Singapore jointly hosted the Public Lecture on “the Role of Interfaith Issues in Migrants’ Integration”. Title: ...
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Co-organised by ASEF and UNU-CRIS, the workshop provided a platform on which the findings of the ASEM Outlook Report and other cross-cutting issues of relevance to Asia and Europe can be discussed. The Workshop participants reviewed the Report...
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Mutual Perceptions of Asia and the EU in a Changing Global Environment
A briefing on the results of a study on Malaysian perceptions of the EU and European perceptions towards Asia
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Bringing the Migrant Health Discourse into Policy
"Migration is a fact of life and governments face the challenge of integrating the health needs of migrants into national plans, policies and strategies," reported the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2010. Identification of migrants' health-related...
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Sustainable Development Assessment: Towards Measureable Goals
The seminar titled "Sustainable Development Assessment: Towards Measureable Goals" took place on 21-22 November 2012 and was followed by 14th Asia-Europe Environment Forum Steering Committee Meeting on 23 November 2012. The participants represented international...
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Lingua Comica – Graphic Novels from Asia and Europe
As a result of 6 years of exchanges in Comics, the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) has published 4 Comics books. Never formally published or disseminated, they are now presented as one comprehensive set on November 7, during the Singapore Writers Festival...
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Mutual Perceptions of Asia and the EU in a Changing Global Environment
Findings of the perceptions research from Australia and New Zealand
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Strategy Development Workshop on Pandemic Preparedness and Response for Food Supply Security
Within a “whole-of-society” approach to pandemic preparedness, the food sector is recognised as an essential service which needs to be maintained during a pandemic or any public health emergency. The complex supply chain structure of this sector and...
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6th Asia-Europe Editors' Roundtable
The Editors' Roundtable Series, first launched in 1997 in Luxembourg, aims to enrich the exchange of ideas and perspectives among opinion leaders from Asian and European media organisations. The Roundtable endeavours to provide unique access for the Editors...
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culture360.org supports the Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF)
culture360.org is one of the official partners of the 3rd Edition of the Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF) that will take place in Singapore between 5 October and 17 November 2012. Between 15 August and 15 September, the culture360.org...
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film.culture360.org presents the screening and panel discussion of "10 Lessons in Film"
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) through its film website film.culture360.org, and in partnership with the Puttnam School of Film at LASALLE College of the Arts are presenting the free screening and presentation of “10 Lessons in Film”, on 28 and...
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6th ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Advisory Committee Meeting
Composed of key experts in higher education, the ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Advisory Committee serves as an observatory and a guiding body for the initiatives of the Hub. At their 6th Meeting in Groningen on 27 September 2012, organised back-to-back...
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3rd ASEM Rectors' Conference (ARC3)
Watch the ARC3 Video | Download the ARC3 Publication Overview ASEF, the University of Groningen (RUG) and the ASEAN University Network (AUN), co-organised the 3rd ASEM Rectors' Conference (ARC3) on 25-26 September...
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ASEF to attend the upcoming ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) will attend the upcoming Fifth ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting (ASEM CMM) and contribute to the deliberations therein on the sustainable management of heritage cities in Asia and Europe. The meeting will be held in Yogyakarta,...
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The 5th General Conference of Asia-Europe Museum Network (ASEMUS) Seoul, 2012
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) is pleased to invite you and representatives of your museum to the 5th General Conference of ASEMUS that will take place from September 13-15, 2012. The Conference is organised by the National Museum of Korea in partnership...
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14th East Asia-Europe Think-tank Dialogue
The Asia-Europe Foundation together with its partners, the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Regional Program in Singapore, the Institute of Foreign Affairs (Laos) and the Institute of Strategic and Development Studies (The Philippines) are co-organising...
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Mutual Perceptions of Asia and the EU in a Changing Global Environment - The view from Thailand
The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), the Centre for European Studies (CES), and the MA Programme in European Studies (MAEUS) - Chulalongkorn University, will organise a public seminar entitled “Mutual Perceptions of Asia and the EU in a Changing Global...
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The 18th ASEF University (AU18), themed “Conscious Consumers for Environmental Sustainability”, took place from 18 August to 1 September in the Estonian city of Tartu.
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In his presentation, Dr Fraser Cameron, Director of the EU-Asia Centre in Brussels, will discuss to what extent the EU can be considered an actor in Asia. The EU already has several strategic partnerships in Asia, including China, Japan, India and South...
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11th ASEFUAN Annual Academic Conference and General Meeting
ASEFUAN, with the support of the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), held its 11th Annual Conference and General Meeting at the Ateneo de Manila University, Manila, Philippines on 31 July-2 August 2012 with the theme “Conflict Transformation and Peaceful...
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Managing Heritage Cities in Asia and Europe: the Role of Public-Private Partnerships
The management of heritage cities and historic urban landscapes has emerged as a key topic in recent times and points to a major shift in the understanding of ‘cultural heritage’ at the global level. The adoption of the new Recommendation on the Historic...
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The National University of Singapore Sociology Society (NUSSS) and the ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN) in partnership with the National University of Singapore, the European Union Centre in Singapore and the Asia-Europe Foundation are co-organising...
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Mutual Perceptions of Asia and Europe in a Changing Global Environment
ASEF and its partners will launch the publication "Asia in the Eyes of Europe - Images of a Rising Giant" in Beijing, Shanghai and Tokyo
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12th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
The 12th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights, entitled “Human Rights and Information and Communication Technology”, will be held in Seoul, Korea from 27-29 June 2012.
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Asia in the Eyes of Europe - Images of a Rising Giant
ASEF and its partners will launch the publication "Asia in the Eyes of Europe - Images of a Rising Giant" in Paris, Brussels, Berlin,
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Asia-Europe Environment Forum in Rio+20
The Rio+20 Summit took place on the 20-22 of June 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Issues discussed include the global failures to solve environmental, social and economic emergencies. World leaders had previously met 20 years ago and the negotiators today...
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Highlights from the Public, Media and Opinion Leader research into how the EU is perceived in Asia.
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About the Joint Research project: The selected research team will have a balanced representation of Asian and European nationals. They will liaise with ASEF to conduct policy-oriented research to: 1) address priority issues, provide...
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The agenda of lifelong learning was highlighted as a priority at the 3rd Asia-Europe Meeting of Ministers for Education in Copenhagen (May 2011). On the occasion of the Danish EU presidency in 2012, as well as in celebration of the 40 year anniversary...
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The 5th ASEFUAN Dialogue took place at the Clingendael Institute, The Netherlands, on 21 May 2012 at the Hague. It was entitled ”Re-emerging Asian Actors and International Law: Asian and European Perspectives on the International Criminal Court...
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Skills for Social Entrepreneurs
What is Skills for Social Entrepreneurs? Skills for Social Entrepreneurs is a capacity building programme that provides skills and support systems for a new community of social entrepreneurs. The first workshop took place in Yangon, Myanmar (21-23 May)...
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When Strangers Meet: Visions of Asia and Europe in Film
The Asia-Europe film screening programme, organised by ASEF and the National Museum of Singapore, examines how Asians and Europeans have perceived each other in films past and present and touch on bi-regional topics such as migration and culture clashes....
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Connected Histories. Shared Future
Commemorating ASEF’s 15th anniversary, this year we bring you a Travelling Exhibition entitled, Connected Histories. Shared Future. This exhibition hints at a future where Asia and Europe are equal partners, sharing ideas, resources, spaces, creativity,...
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28th ASEF Board of Governors' Meeting
ASEF hosted the 28th ASEF Board of Governors Meeting. The meeting took place in Singapore on 17-18 May 2012. The Board of Governors (BOG) elected the next ASEF Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, who will take the position in the 3rd...
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Asia and Europe: Coming Together or Drifting Apart?
Current reports and views in the international media on Asia-Europe relations are predominantly focussed on the Eurozone’s present debt difficulties and the potential adverse impact on Asia. While some European voices have expressed hope that Asians...
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Recent Developments in the European Union (EU) and Latvia
On the occasion of his visit to Singapore, H.E. Mr Edgars Rinkēvičs, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lativa, gave a public lecture on the topic "Recent Developments in the European Union (EU) and Latvia" at the Asia-Europe Foundation...
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3rd Asia-Europe Strategies for the Earth Summit 2012 workshop
Rio+20 in 2012 will be a defining point in the international dialogue on environment and sustainable development. Taking into account various processes that will lead to ensuring the relevance of the outcomes of this conference the Asia Europe Environment...
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After the Lisbon Treaty: Perceptions of the EU in Asia
Researchers from 10 countries across Asia met to discuss the findings of the "perceptions" research
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Linking the Arts to Environment and Sustainable Development Issues
In 2010, ASEF commissioned research to investigate good practices connecting the arts to initiatives tackling environmental sustainability issues in a number of Asian countries. Titled Linking the Arts to Environment and Sustainable Development Issues, ...
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Briefing - discussion on the Institutional Framework for Sustainable Development
The Third Intersessional Meeting of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD or Rio+20) is one of the last steps in preparation of the Rio+20 Conference. The Conference will take place in Brazil on 20-22 June 2012 to mark the 20th anniversary...
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The European Union in a Globalized World - Strategic Prospects
At a time of great changes in the world, the economic and financial crisis has put Europe at the forefront, giving sometimes the impression of a European decline. The EU has reacted on the basis of its founding principles: responsibility, solidarity,...
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Social determinants of migrants’ health across Asia and Europe
The ASEF Public Health Network will organise a series of research exchange workshops from 2012 to 2013. The first workshop in 2012 was on 8 – 9 March in Barcelona, co-organised with Casa Asia. This workshop provided an avenue for exchanging research...
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Health and Migration: perspectives from Asia and Europe
Several social determinants create regional and cross-border impact on migrants’ health in Asia and Europe.This Public Talk was an interactive forum to share and know more about such perceptions. Asian and European speakers shared their insights into...
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Asia & Europe: are we prepared for future pandemics?
The ASEF Public Health Network organised a Public Briefing to share the ASEF-ASAP (Accurate Scenarios, Active Preparedness) scenarios for pandemic preparedness. The event was held on Thursday 2 February 2012 at Brussels, Belgium. This briefing was the...
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ASEF Public Health Network: 3rd Advisory Group Meeting
The Advisory Group Meeting for ASEF Public Health Network was held on 1February 2012 in Brussels, Belgium. Members of the Group provided technical and strategic inputs to the Network’s activities for 2012. Future partnership possibilities were also...
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Asia-Europe Short Films Contest
On the occasion of the 15 Anniversary Asia-Europe Foundation invited young film professionals, students and enthusiasts to take part in the Asia-Europe Short Film Contest expressing their views on Asia-Europe connections. Short, up to...
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YOU on Asia and Europe What does the relationship between Asia and Europe mean to you?Can you say it in just one word? Then, share it with us!Step 1: Record one word with your video, photo or mobile phone camera. Step 2: Get a word...
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Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET) Project Implementation and Evaluation
The "Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET) Project Implementation and Evaluation" consists of the following: Evaluation of the shortlisted AEC Projects developed from the last conference in Ireland ASEF will shortlist six AEC project groups from...
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Scenario planning approach to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response
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Improving Regional Security Architectures through an Asia-Europe Strategic Partnership
Regional cooperative mechanisms for peace and security has become a key priority for the 21st century, as witnessed by the establishment of new – and strengthening of existing – fora and institutions. The question, however, remains as to whether regional...
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The briefing examines the current challenges facing the global economic system and asks whether deeper financial integration between and within Asia and Europe can help to find a way out of the crisis
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11th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
The 11th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights, entitled “National and Regional Human Rights Mechanisms”, will be held in Prague, The Czech Republic from 23 - 25 November 2011.
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ASEFUAN organised EU-Asia Young Professionals Summit
On November 9, 2011, the Asia-Europe Foundation University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN) in partnership with Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) co-organised the inaugural EU-Asia Young Professionals Summit. The event was an evening debate that focused...
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10th Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET) Conference
The Asia-Europe Classroom Network Conference serves as a platform to gather secondary and high school educators in Asia and Europe to work on a common project (AEC Project) involving the schools, educators and students....
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Creative Encounters - First edition (2011-2012)
Under the programme: Creative Encounters – Cultural Partnerships between Asia and Europe, the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) is partnering with Arts Network Asia (ANA), an Asia-wide network of artists and arts organisations, to support artistic collaborations...
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Strategies for the Earth Summit 2012
Rio+20 in 2012 will be a defining point in the international dialogue on environment and sustainable development. Taking into account various processes that will lead to ensuring the relevance of the outcomes of this conference the Asia Europe Environment...
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Too Many Foreigners? Crises and their impact on migration flows
Overview When a crisis hits a country, should it shut the door to migrants? Migration is an important and sensitive topic today. Professor Antonio Marquina, leader of the ASEF-supported ASEM Education Hub Thematic Network on Human Security, will kick...
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2nd Experts’ Meeting on Cultural Policy
The 2nd Experts’ Meeting on Cultural Policy gathered 23 policymakers, researchers and cultural policy experts from Asia, Europe and Australia to explore areas of mutual interest and common relevance for intra-Asia and Asia-Europe dialogue in...
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Connect2Culture Dossier Launched at Arts Summit
The 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture in Melbourne (Australia) is expected to bring together over 600 people from 80 countries - from policy makers working in national arts councils and ministries of culture, to researchers, artists and community leaders.
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culture360.org at 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture
culture360.org was presented to world cultural leaders and delegates taking part in the World Summit on Arts and Culture in Melbourne, Australia (2 - 6 October 2011) as part of the activities supported by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). The Summit...
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Researchers of the ASiE project meet for the final research workshop to present their final data
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Learning from the crisis: How can Asia and Europe respond to future financial and economic crises?
The Global Financial Crisis of the late 2000s has resulted in a global recession and market fluctuations equalled only by the Great Depression of the 1930s and market stagnation of the 1970s. The effects of the crisis have been widespread and prolonged,...
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10th Asia-Europe Young Volunteers’ Exchange: Health on Stage
21 young volunteers from 14 ASEM countries are participating at the 10th Asia-Europe Young Volunteers Exchange programme: Health on Stage. They are working closely with the local communities in southern India to promote public health dialogue through...
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ASEFUAN holds 10th Academic Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Amsterdam
The 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN) took place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on 05 August 2010. It was preceded by a 2-day academic conference on 3-4 August 2011, entitled "Securing Public Health...
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Experts' Meeting on Cultural Policy
The meeting will bring together policy experts, relevant government representatives and researchers from Asia, Europe and Australia for a sharing of experiences and to introduce WorldCPAsia, the new initiative on cultural policies of Asia.
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ASEMUS: Preparatory Meeting 2011
The ASEMUS Preparatory Meeting will convene six directors of member museums to Singapore to lay out the framework for the Mapping of Asian Collections Project.
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The EU as a Global Power - Still a Work in Progress?
The European Union (EU) has faced major challenges of late. The lasting impacts of the global financial crisis, compounded by the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis, have contributed to a slow economic recovery for many of the 27 member states.
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ASEF University (AU) is an annual 2-week residency programme that aims to promote cross-cultural exchanges among youth from Asia and Europe.
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ASEF scenarios to deal with future pandemics
The ASEF Public Health Network organised the ASEF-ASAP (Accurate Scenarios - Active Preparedness) scenarios on Monday 13 June in Bangkok.
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After the series of scenario development workshops in 2010, the ASEF Public Health Network introduced a new set of workshops this year.
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2nd Asia-Europe Education Workshop
Knowledge is crucial for our societies and economies. As universities play a key role in knowledge creation and innovation, they are bound to contribute significantly to knowledge transfer. The 2nd Asia-Europe Education Workshop focused on the university's...
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6th Asia-Europe Journalists' Seminar
There were significantly diverging notions of impact, responsibilities, and historical contexts that underpinned the climate change debate between Europe and Asia in the lead-up to the 15th Conference of the Parties (or COP 15) in Copenhagen. However,...
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The Asia Europe Roundtable series on Conflict Management has covered the whole conflict cycle – from conflict prevention, conflict resolution, peace-keeping and peace-making, to post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation.
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Public Talk: Serving Artists Serves the Public
At the forefront of the current debate in the arts and policy scene in Singapore and internationally is the topic of the role of arts in society. Connecting artists and audiences is important, as is finding ways to encourage a vibrant and creative society....
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Asia-Europe Festivals Exchange Programme: Atelier For Young Festival Managers
Held for the first time in Asia, the Atelier for Young Festival Managers programme brought 34 festival managers from all over the world to Singapore during the Singapore Arts Festival. Through presentations, group discussions and workshops, the programme...
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26th ASEF Board of Governors Meeting
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania hosted the 26th ASEF Board of Governors Meeting. The meeting took place in Vilnius, Lithuania on 12-13 May 2011.
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Demographic Changes in Asia and Europe: Challenges for the Youth
In today’s age of unparalleled connectivity and mobility, the youth benefit from vast opportunities to discover, to experience and to be involved in the global village. At the same time, young people are also most affected by the challenges and problems...
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3rd Asia-Europe Meeting of Ministers for Education (ASEMME3)
he 3rd edition of the Asia-Europe Meeting of Ministers for Education (ASEMME3) was successfully held in Copenhagen, Denmark on 9-10 May 2011.
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Seminar: Russia in the Next Decade and Cooperation with Asia
Asia-Europe Foundation hosted the seminar, “Russia in the Next Decade and Cooperation with Asia” by Dr Igor Yurgens on 28 April 2011. Dr Yurgens, 58, is Chairman of the Institute of Contemporary Development, Russia’s leading think-tank today. He...
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The ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN) AISBL, in partnership with the Institute for Globalization and International Regulation (IGIR) of the Maastricht University (UM) are gearing up to host and provide space for exchanges on the following issues:
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The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) invites researchers in the field of infectious diseases to submit research proposals for the ASEF Public Health Network’s research project on ‘Regional Integration and Infectious Diseases in Asia and Europe.
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Good Policing: Models, Instruments and Practices
The workshop on ‘Improving the Role of the Police in Asia and Europe’ brought specialists together to examine the existing police oversight mechanisms in Asia and Europe and to analyse the intersections between external oversight, internal disciplinary...
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The "Asia in the Eyes of Europe" research project examines European public, media, and opinion leaders' perceptions of Asia. The project evolved from the on-going ASEF initiative, "The EU through the Eyes of Asia," which looks at the perceptions...
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Human Frames: Forum and Film Screenings
Overview Human Frames is a series of 10 film programmes examining the human condition. Over 70 short films by 20 Asian and European independent film makers will be screened. Lead curator Silke Schmickl and co-curator Stéphane Gérard from French independent...
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culture360.org Presented At The Arco International Art Fair In Madrid
The ARCO International Contemporary Art Fair in Madrid included a series of Expert Forums on different topics. ASEF's Cultural Exchange Director Ms Sabina Santarossa and culture360.org’s Project Coordinator Ms Valentina Riccardi were invited to participate...
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4th Networking Conference For Asian And European Young Volunteers (NAEYV)
The 4th NAEYV promoted the visibility and values of the voluntary service as one of the main non-formal education tools in Asia and Europe. The specific objectives of the conference were to: Share the research outcomes of the 9th Asia-Europe Young...
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ASEF Public Health Network: 2nd Advisory Group Meeting
This meeting convened eight Advisory Group Members from international and regional organisations, non-profits, and the private sector in Asia and Europe. During the Meeting, members discussed the future direction for the ASEF Public Health Network and...
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"What Does It Mean to Relate?" "What Does It Mean to Relate?" is alecture by curator and programmer Catarina Saraiva (Portugal), who explores the relationship between programmers, curators, and artists. How do they relate and see themselves, and...
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The 6th Pointe to Point Dance Forum Follow-up Project: "The Diary Of Alice"
"The Diary Of Alice" is a project which resulted from the artists’ interactions during their Pointe to Point residency in 2009. It was selected as one of the follow-up projects to be given financial support by the ASEF. The project questions the...
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Public Talk: Is The Global Economy Still In Crisis?
As the global economy continues its recovery, there remains a need for effective global policy to address downside risks. Jacques Attali has written extensively on this, and his recent books include "A Brief History Of The Future" and "After The Crisis."...
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Towards and Beyond Rio+20: Sustainable Development Delivery at the Regional Level
The Asia-Europe Strategies for Earth Summit 2012 is an initiative of the Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENVforum), a partnership between the Asia-Europe Foundation, the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, the Swedish...
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Scenarios for Sustainable Development Governance: National Mechanisms that Work
The Asia-Europe Strategies for Earth Summit 2012 is an initiative of the Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENVforum), a partnership between the Asia-Europe Foundation, the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, the Swedish...
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In this third edition of the Monsoon artist residency programme, whichtook place at the STUK Arts Centre in Leuven, eight dancers and choreographershad been split up into four Asian-European pairs for a virtual blind date prior to the start of the residency....
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Vietnam Forum On Lifelong Learning: Building A Learning Society
Lifelong learning provides a solid framework for the sustainable development of human resource, which generates economic growth and social welfare, and enables individuals to pursue stimulating learning opportunities at all stages of their lives. The...
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ASEF Publication Launch: "Mapping Cultural Diversity - Good Practices From Around The Globe"
The ASEF, together with the German Commission for UNESCO, launched the publication "Mapping Cultural Diversity -- Good Practices From Around The Globe" at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris in November 2010. The launch took place alongside the meeting...
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34th Asia-Europe Lecture Tour: Human Rights In Criminal Justice Systems
The Criminal Justice System has to carefully balance different and sometimes conflicting interests: first, the legitimate interest of the State to fight crime and maintain internal security; second, the interest of the victims of crime; and third, the...
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9th Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET) Conference
The 9th Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET) Conference was organised from 12 to 16 November 2010 in Gurgaon, NCR of Delhi, in collaboration with St. Mark's Senior Secondary Public School, Meera Bagh, and supported by the Ministry of Human Resource...
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Ignite! Festival Of Contemporary Dance
The Ignite! Festival helped to encourage a dialogue on contemporary dance between artists and practitioners from Asia and Europe through performances, master classes, and seminars. More than 40 dance practitioners and practitioners from different ASEM...
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This course was designed to develop its participants' understanding and competence in the areas of non-formal education, youth work, and environmental human rights in Asia and Europe. Twenty-nine participants were selected to attend the course, out...
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2nd ASEM Rectors' Conference (ARC2)
Total number of participants: 73 high-level representatives from 51 selected universities in 28 ASEM countries and 10 higher education associations and institutions (out of 73 participants, 44 are Rectors, Presidents and Vice Chancellors of universities).
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M.A.P. Mobile Artistic Platform: Mobile Artists' Residency
M.A.P. was a multi-disciplinary travelling residency where participating artists worked and travelled on an experimental journey to different locations in South India from October to November 2010. Together, they explored issues relating to sustainable...
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East Meets West Film Forum And Festival
The East meets West Film Forum And Festival presented an opportunity for young Mongolian filmmakers to network internationally, learn more about their craft, enhance their skills and collaborate with other Asian and European film makers on joint productions...
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5th Asia-Europe Editors' Roundtable
In the lead-up to the 8th ASEM Summit, ASEF organised the 5th Asia-Europe Editors' Roundtable as an opportunity for 17 eminent editors and senior journalists from Asia and Europe to participate in a focused discussion on rethinking necessary international...
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4th Connecting Civil Societies of Asia and Europe
Overview The global and regional environment in which the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) operates has changed significantly since its inception in 1996. Financial crises, terrorism, climate change, and pandemics have emerged as global threats that compound...
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Participants of the previous two scenario-building workshops regrouped for this final three-day workshop to firm up future scenarios for multi-sector preparedness until 2040.
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culture360.org Presented At The 4th ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting In Poznan, Poland
The culture360.org portal was presented to the participants at the 4th ASEM Culture Ministers Meeting, in Poznan, Poland, 2010. The Meeting focused on the theme “Heritage and the Challenges of the Present.” The ministers welcomed culture360.org...
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Asia-Europe Museum Networks (ASEMUS): 10th General Conference And 10th Anniversary
The General Conference, which marked the 10th Anniversary of the ASEMUS, presented an opportunity for ASEMUS members to reflect on the network's development in the last decade. Participants addressed a strategic plan to enlarge the ASEMUS network to...
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The two-day Expert Roundtable brought together academic and civil society experts from Asia and Europe to openly discuss the multi-faceted aspects of cultural heritage and the various challenges experienced. The main objective of the discussion was...
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The ENVForum 2010 Conference took a multi-sectoral approach to the sustainable management of natural resources. It incorporated green economy, biodiversity and ecosystem services, and environmental governance perspectives to investigate current paths...
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The "Asia in the Eyes of Europe" research project examines European public, media, and opinion leaders' perceptions of Asia. The project evolved from the on-going ASEF initiative, "The EU through the Eyes of Asia," which looks at the perceptions of the...
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9th Asia-Europe Young Volunteers Exchange (AEYVE)
The ninth edition of the Young Volunteers Exchange focused on the impact of the International Voluntary Services on personal and community development. The exchange brought together 17 participants with experience in the voluntary services from 15 ASEM...
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The AEYULD was implemented in 2008 in Madrid, Spain, as a platform for exchanging ideas and good practices to develop new ways of managing cities. It aimed to create a sustainable bi-regional network of young leaders, mainly residing in cities of ASEM...
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Expert Meeting In Bandung, Indonesia: New Media, Civil Society And Environmental Sustainability
The Expert Meeting on New Media, Civil Society and Environmental Sustainability took place in conjunction with the Nu-Substance Festival of Open Culture, Technology and Urban Ecology. It brought together seven new media professionals from Asia and...
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33rd Asia-Europe Lecture Tour: The Regionalisation Of The World. What Does It Mean For Asia?
While the Westphalian world order of states faces challenges brought about by globalisation, unilateral globalisation has also revealed deficiencies that have resulted in conflicts between states and regions. Instead, regionalisation has emerged as...
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Expert Meeting And Research Platform In Shanghai, China: New Media Workers Across Asia And Europe
The expert meeting on New Media Workers across Asia and Europe brought together 13 new media professionals from 10 ASEM countries for a dialogue on the status of the new media sector in both regions. The meeting was organised as part of a larger on-going...
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10th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
The 10th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights, entitled “Human Rights and Gender Equality”, was held in Manila, the Philippines, 7-9 July 2010, hosted by the by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Human Rights Center of the...
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culture360.org: First Strategic Partnership Meeting
Sixteen experts met in Singapore to contribute to a strategic planning exercise for ASEF’s culture portal, culture360.org. The meeting explored how the website could effectively respond to the needs of civil societies and governments, as well as...
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This instalment of ASEF University promoted discussion on how barriers to quality healthcare could be reduced, and how awareness on public health issues could be increased. It was an opportunity for top university students from Asia and Europe to discuss...
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Exhibition: "A Passage to Asia: 25 Centuries of Exchanges between Asia and Europe"
Supported by the ASEF, “A Passage to Asia: 25 Centuries of Exchange between Asia and Europe” showcased the treasures of 20 different countries to highlight 2,500 years of exchanges between Asia and Europe.The exhibition presented an exceptional...
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Based on the outputs from the 1st scenario-building workshop, 25 high-level participants from Asia and Europe, representing a wide range of sectors, worked intensively to build up the scenarios’ logic and initiate the formulation of scenario storylines....
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Creative Producers Initiative Network (Asia-Europe): Satellite Meeting
The ASEF supported a Satellite Meeting in collaboration with the 10th edition of the Indonesian Dance Festival. The meeting sought to create an alliance that would encourage "creative producing" for independent dance/theatre stakeholders in Asia and...
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Dialogue On Trade And Sustainable Development
The topic of this year's dialogue was "Trade Between Asia And Europe: Conflict And Convergence.” High-profile scholars and practitioners of the international trade law based in the Brussels/Geneva area, as well as a member of the WTO Appellate Body,...
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Overview The Asia-Europe Roundtable (AER) series which was launched in 2001, is an important forum for Asia-Europe dialogue on international relations, and since 2003, on conflict management. The series aims to examine the nature of Asia and Europe,...
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ASEF Network For Public Health: Expert Meeting: Regional Integration and Infectious Diseases
As the two main regional organisations of the Network’s Advisory Group, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat and the European Commission have confirmed their willingness to share each other’s experiences and explore areas...
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ASEM Workshop: Enhancing ASEM Visibility Through Cultural Activities
The ASEM Workshop investigated the role of culture in enhancing the perception of the ASEM process. Workshop participants discussed the different perspectives and ideas from ASEM governments and civil society on how cultural activities could play a...
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Thirteen years after the launch of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) and with the recent addition of Russia and Australia, the informal dialogue process now involves 45 countries that represent more than half the world’s GDP and two regional institutions,...
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EUforAsia Stakeholders Roundtable: How Should The EU Package Itself To Asia?
While Europe and Asia are linked through the strength of existing economic, political, social, and cultural partnerships, the understanding of the EU in Asia remains remarkably low. To help address this weakness, the co-organisers of the Europe-Asia...
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8th ASEF Journalists' Colloquium: Youth, Media and Interfaith: Sharing Knowledge, Building Trust
Held in conjunction with the 6th ASEM Interfaith Dialogue held in Spain, the 8th ASEF Journalists' Colloquium gathered young journalists and young religious leaders from Asia and Europe to re-examine the role of the media in reporting on religion. The...
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Research Project: Raiding The Archives
What previously unknown aspects of the histories of Southeast Asia can be excavated from the audio-visual archives of the region? Where else are the fragments of the region’s histories hiding? The 6th edition of the Bangkok Experimental Film Festival,...
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1st Asia-Europe Education Workshop: The Impact Of The Financial Crisis On Higher Education
Organised by the ASEM Education Hub, this workshop brought together 20 distinguished researchers and practitioners in the field of higher education, finance, and economics from both continents. Participants discussed the actual impact of the financial...
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Recent H1N1 virus has made the world realise that pandemics are not a myth of the distant past, but they can become a concrete, actual threat to business continuity, well-being, and survival worldwide. Dealing with pandemics is always an enormous challenge....
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Rapporteurs' Meeting 10th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
In preparation of the upcoming 10th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights, to be held on 7-9 July 2010 in Manila, the Philippines, two identified main rapporteurs will be meeting in Singapore together with the partners of the seminar series to discuss...
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11th Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENVForum) Steering Committee Meeting
The ENVforum Steering Committee gathered to plan ahead for the ENVforum 2010 Conference that was held in Munich, Germany (14-17 September). Members discussed possible workshops for the event, as well as shared ideas for ENVforum activities in 2011 and...
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Asia-Europe Democratisation And Justice Series
The third Advisory Group meeting was held to discuss the direction of the Asia-Europe Democratisation and Justice Series, as well as partnership possibilities for future activities. In addition, the meeting focused on creating a new structural design...
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The 6th Pointe to Point Dance Forum Follow-up Project: Breaking Point(e)
The ASEF provides funding to Pointe to Point alumni artists for specific follow-up projects, so as to: - Facilitate the future development of dance research and collaboration - Deepen connections among the Asia-Europe Dance Forum participants - Assist...
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Political financing regulation is a body of principles, rules, and procedures through which parties attempt to limit the undue influence of money in politics. In most countries state bodies such as governmental departments, national electoral commissions,...
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International Conventions for Women’s Rights
The Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) is the international human rights treaty that is exclusively devoted to gender equality. It was adopted on 18 December 1979 by the UN General Assembly, and is often...
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The 6th Pointe to Point Dance Forum Follow-up Project: Exotica
The ASEF provides funding to Pointe to Point alumni artists for specific follow-up projects, so as to: - Facilitate the future development of dance research and collaboration - Deepen connections among the Asia-Europe Dance Forum participants - Assist...
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The Final Bow presented an evening of film screenings, dance, and live music performances by the Bow Project artists from five countries, accompanied by a new work (Final Bow) created during their three-week residency in Thailand.
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Public Talk: Does The EU Need A New Asia Strategy?
The EU’s external relations with Asia are still underlined by the 2001 European Commission Communication: "Europe And Asia: A Strategic Framework For Enhanced Partnership.” This communication was released just before the events of September 11....
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EU Through The Eyes Of Asia: 2nd Methodology Workshop
ASEF, together with its partners, organised the second in a series of three Methodology Workshops as part of the research project, "The EU through the Eyes of Asia." The workshop took place in the lead-up to the European Union Studies Association Asia-Pacific's...
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ASEF is leading a major research project, “Asia in the Eyes of Europe,” to answer this question. The two-year research project was carried out in eight EU member states and looks at the media, public, and opinion leader perceptions of Asia across...
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The Asia-Europe Cultural Partnership Initiatives: Film
The Asia-Europe Cultural Partnership Initiative: Film (AECPI: Film) was introduced to respond to the increasing growth and needs of the independent film sector. It provided funding for Asia-Europe collaborations between individuals and organisations,...
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ENVforum Track II Series: Outlook From Copenhagen: Next Steps For Asia And Europe
This policy dialogue gave an overview of some of the key questions for Asia and Europe currently discussed at the COP15, also covering the issue of REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation). The ASEAN Environmental Education...
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4th ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Advisory Committee Meeting
At the fourth edition of the AEH Advisory Committee Meeting, 20 experts in higher education representing leading academic networks and institutions in Asia and Europe gathered to review the AEH's activities in 2009 and to outline a strategy and work...
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Deforestation in the tropics is believed to account for almost 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In Southeast Asia, Malaysia and Indonesia are among the countries with the highest rate of deforestation. Europe, on the other hand, is keen to reach...
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ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Thematic Network: Studies Of Regionalism In The ASEM Context
At its conference this year, the AEH's Thematic Network on Studies of Regionalism brought together 62 scholars, academics, policy researchers, and students from universities, research centres, and think-tanks from ASEM countries to examine different...
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In its second year, the Connect2Culture Environment Programme brought together cultural experts from Asia and Europe for two conferences that took place alongside the 15th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change...
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32nd Asia-Europe Lecture Tour: How The EU Is Perceived In Asia
Asia and Europe have become increasingly interconnected over the last few decades; this is due largely to their economic, political, cultural, and historical ties to one another. Due to the deepening relationship between the two regions, it seems natural...
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1st ASEFUAN Dialogue On Climate Change
The ASEFUAN Dialogue was attended by 70 young experts representing the 43 ASEM process members states. Participants were given the opportunity to exchange views and ideas in a series of discussions, panels, and workshops. THE ISSUE - What model of...
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Participants at this inaugural meeting consolidated and approved the frameworks for the Network and its partners, as well as agreed on the implementation schedules of the Network's activities for 2010. The partners present during the meeting...
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The Model ASEM 2009 was held for international high school students with a strong interest in the political, economic, and social relations between Asia and Europe. The theme of the conference was "Europe And Asia: Where Will They Meet?" with a focus...
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16th Talks On The Hill: The Common Denominator: Are There Universal Values For Interfaith Dialogue?
With the global movement of people and information, multi-cultural societies across Asia and Europe are facing threats to social cohesion from the rise of exclusivist or even violent extremist ideologies. Of particular concern are those allegedly based...
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31st Asia-Europe Lecture Tour: The Establishment Of An Ombudsman Institution
After Sweden in 1809 and Finland in 1919, Denmark in 1955 became the third country in the world to acquire an ombudsman. And it was from Denmark that the ombudsman institution gained a footing all over the world. From that point onwards, the institution...
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The third instalment of the Young Volunteers Conference addressed three issues: - The impact of voluntary service - Its recognition at the national and regional level - The creation and implementation of specific policies and institutional programmes...
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ASEM Lifelong Learning Conference: Increasing Opportunities And Removing Obstacles
At the 2nd ASEM Education Ministers' Meeting held in Hanoi in May 2009, delegates from ASEM countries acknowledged that lifelong learning provides a stable framework for sustainable human resource development and suggested that in order to strengthen...
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ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Thematic Network On Human Security: Annual Conference
This two-day conference was attended by representatives of universities and research centres. Participants discussed migration as a consequence of population growth, poverty, and socio-political causes, including forced migration induced by the economic...
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ASEM Education And Research Hub For Lifelong Learning
The Core Competences Workshop was held to encourage the discussion of the nature and operation of human competences from a perspective of a learning society. Core competences required for individual learners -- such as analytic, dialogic, cultural,...
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8th Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET) Conference
The 8th edition of the AEC-NET Conference was held on the theme "The Impact of Climate Change and Sustainable Development Within the School Community." It brought together 77 educators from 55 schools to initiate and participate in collaborative information...
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Climate change and biodiversity are interlinked. Biodiversity is threatened by irresponsible human activities and will be increasingly affected by the impact of climate change as some ecosystems and species are not able to adapt to the rising temperatures...
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ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Thematic Network On Intellectual Property Management
This meeting was held to implement Phase II of the IPNet project. It consisted of an online training stint from August to September 2009 and a two-day workshop in Alicante, Spain. Participants also made a site visit to the European Commission's Office...
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Public Talk: EU-ASEAN Co-operation In Eco-Tourism
With a steadily growing economic partnership, EU and ASEAN entered into negotiations for a FTA in 2007, and Eco-tourism has been identified as one of the key areas for deeper cooperation. As one of the ASEAN countries looking to developing sustainable...
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Lingua Comica Reloaded: Exhibition And Workshops
The Lingua Comica Reloaded exhibition was held during the Bucheon International Comics Festival 2009 at the Korea Manhwa Museum. The exhibition showcased the activities and artworks of the Lingua Comica programme, and featured a workshop with local...
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7th ASEF Journalists' Colloquium: Keeping The Faith: Reporting On Religion
The fact is religion matters. Whether our societies are experiencing religious revival or decline, religious developments regularly make the news. In recent years, the media has been criticised for demonstrating a perceived tendency towards negativism...
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Asia-Europe Training Course On Global Education In Local Youth Work: "Glocal" Appetiser
This training course was held in September 2009, within the framework of the 10th University on Youth and Development. Its purpose was to help youth organisations identify and implement global education methodologies in their current activities, thus...
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EU Through The Eyes Of Asia: Phase IV Interim Methodology Workshop
This “The EU through the Eyes of Asia" project examines perceptions of Asians towards the EU. To date, the study has been carried out in nine research locations -- China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and...
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8th Asia-Europe Young Volunteers Exchange: Intercultural Approaches To Environmental Sustainability
This exchange was created for active volunteers, staff, and Board members (aged 18-30) of voluntary service organisations involved in international projects. It gave participants a chance to familiarise themselves with environmental issues and share...
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ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN)
This conference explored state-of-the-art social media in Asia and Europe and emerging trends of social media use amongst young generations in Asia and Europe.The event helped participants to build networks and share experiences with leading Finnish...
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Meeting: Developing A Best Practices Handbook For Policing
At the workshop on “Improving the Role of the Police in Asia and Europe,” participants discussed safeguards and oversight bodies as well as the relationship between the police and community. One of the main recommendations at this workshop was the...
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ASEM Education Hub Thematic Network On Peace And Conflict Studies: Annual Conference
This year's conference gathered 60 scholars and experts from universities and research centres to discuss key issues on peace and conflict studies through a series of lectures and panel discussions. Participants examined concepts of conflict resolution...
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Asia-Europe Workshop Series (AEWS) 2010: Selection Committee Meeting
The AEWS aims to foster dialogue and collaboration between Asia and Europe by supporting academic institutions to organise workshops focusing on issues affecting the two regions. Each year, a call for proposals is announced on the AEWS web site (aews.asef.org)...
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The Asia-Europe Cultural Partnership Initiative: Performing Arts
The Asia-Europe Cultural Partnership Initiative was a scheme by the ASEF to encourage connections in the performing arts between Asia and Europe. From 1 February to 31 December 2010, the ASEF offered support ranging from 5,000EUR to 15,000EUR to organisations...
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International Convention Of Asian Scholars
Held in conjunction with the sixth edition of the International Convention of Asia Scholars, the Panel Dialogue aimed to generate ideas for the ASEF's project to measure perceptions of Asia in the European Union, titled "Asia in the Eyes of Europe." The...
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The 7th Asia-Europe Art Camp: Moved, Mutated And Disturbed Identities
The 7th Asia-Europe Art Camp was a year-long programme run in two phases; it brought together 18 Asian and European visual artists who were selected through an open call for applications. In the first phase, the artistsmet in Luxembourg for a two-week...
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Connect2Culture: Art, Culture and Climate Change Follow-up Projects
In 2009, the Connect2Culture programme supported collaborative multi-disciplinary projects on art and environment between Asia and Europe which followed up on the ideas and recommendations resulting from the ASEM Dialogue on Arts, Culture and Climate...
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For the 15th instalment of ASEF University, participants attended lectures and workshops on the theme "Migration And Multi-Cultural Societies: Opportunities And Challenges." CONTEXT There are now about 192 million people living outside their place...
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ASEM Education And Research Hub For Lifelong Learning: Conference For Teachers And Trainers
This conference, themed "Teachers And Trainers In Lifelong Learning: Professional Development In Asia And Europe," consisted of discussions and workshops on the following topics: - Future competences of persons working in lifelong learning - Pathways...
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Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENVforum) 7th Roundtable
The Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENVforum) 7th Roundtable aimed to facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogue from both Asia and Europe and to provide useful inputs to relevant policy processes in the domain of biodiversity and ecosystem services. It intended...
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ASEF Network For Public Health: Partners' Meeting
Representatives of six key organisations, identified as core partners for the Network through a consultation process, attended the first Partners’ Meeting. This served as an opportunity to present ASEF’s initial work in public health and to discuss...
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The ESiA Network Public Panel was held to launch the ESiA network’s flagship project "The EU Through The Eyes Of Asia" in Malaysia. The project examines the perceptions of Asians towards the EU with feedback drawn from public opinion surveys, media...
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EU Through The Eyes Of Asia 1st Methodology Workshop
ASEF, together with its partners, organised the first in a series of three Methodology Workshops as part of the research project, "The EU through the Eyes of Asia." The Asia-wide research project is a major academic collaboration to measure media,...
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ASEM Education And Research Hub For Lifelong Learning
This meeting was held to plan activities that would match the network's adopted recommendations. For the meeting, the network gathered experts from eight countries -- China, Denmark, Finland, France, Latvia, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand -- to discuss...
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Thirty-five practitioners and experts from Asia and Europe gathered in Letterkenny and Derry, Ireland, for a dialogue on the different types of minority conflicts, focusing in particular on “frozen conflicts” -- cases where the cessation of open...
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10th Human Rights Steering Committee Meeting
The Steering Committee, which is composed of representatives from the organisers as well as the governments of China, Indonesia and the European Commission, met in Singapore to set-up and design the main architecture for the 10th event in the series,...
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ASEM Initiative For The Rapid Containment Of Pandemic Influenza: Launching Ceremony
The Launching Ceremony was opened with remarks by key speakers from ASEF and the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Vietnam respectively, The event was followed by the symbolic handover of an inventory list, presented to the Vietnamese Foreign...
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5th Asia-Europe Journalists’ Seminar: Moving Towards A Post-Crisis World
The current global financial and economic crisis is the worst since the Great Depression, with wide ranging political and social implications. Beyond ongoing national responses, there is recognition that enhanced international co-operation is urgently...
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This lecture consisted of two presentations titled "The Euro After 10 Years: Achievements, Challenges, And Implications For Asia" and "Regional Co-Operation In East Asia: Evolution And Challenges." The presentations were conducted by Klaus Regling,...
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Asia-Europe Training For Youth Leaders
This training course was designed to develop the competences of 30 youth trainers, leaders, and workers in developing Asia-Europe youth projects with a human rights education component. COURSE - Experiential learning - Taking into account participants'...
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2nd ASEM Conference Of Ministers Responsible For Education
The second edition of the ASEM Conference gathered ministers and high-level officials responsible for education from 35 countries in Asia and Europe. The ASEF was one of the few international organisations represented at the conference, with a delegation...
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Asia-Europe Emerging Photographers' Forum: Creative Economies
The theme of the 2009 Asia-Europe Emerging Photographers' Forum was "Creative Economies," and it brought together 23 photographers and eight facilitators from Asia and Europe to explore the importance of photography in light of the current global financial...
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Competing Crises: An Asia-Europe Response To The Economic Crisis And Its Impact On Climate Change
The public panel aimed to propose and assess innovative responses and ideas to position Climate Change at the forefront of the global political agenda during the global recession. The idea of using the current economic crisis and the financial stimulus...
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Lingua Comica Reloaded: Collaborations
In 2006, the ASEF launched Lingua Comica, an exchange programme for artists working with comics and graphic novels. Since then, three editions of Lingua Comica have been organised: in Singapore (2006), London (2007), and Kyoto (2008). Over 60 artists...
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The introduction of the euro in January 1999 changed Europe and the international monetary system. The first decade of the euro has been a huge success. But challenges have been mounting at the same time. Klaus Regling, one of the key figures in implementing...
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Religion is and will continue to be a powerful element in the tensions and polarisation between and within societies with differing cultural and religious values. Tensions where religion is invoked, either in its own right or as a proxy for political...
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ESiA Interim Advisory Group Meeting And Public Seminar
The Interim Advisory Group Meeting was held to address the following discussion points: - ESiA Phase III wrap up, Beginning of Phase IV and a future revisit - Book Launch series- ESiA Young Academic Workshop series - Brussels briefing - Publications...
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9th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
The 9th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights, entitled “Human Rights in Criminal Justice Systems”, was held in Strasbourg, France, 18th-20th February, 2009.
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Asia-Europe Training For Trainers
In this programme, participants explored the role of middle- and long-term voluntary service in today's society. They exchanged ideas on youth empowerment and examined case studies on the relationship between voluntary service, youth empowerment, and...
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29th Asia-Europe Lecture Tour: Transition To Sustainability Through Cooperation
The Regional Environment Centre (REC) is an international organisation that assists with global environmental and sustainable living initiatives and solutions. It has gained experience by implementing more than 4,000 projects (valued at 138 million...
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The European Commission and Vietnamese authorities jointly organised an ASEM seminar on the theme "Preserving And Promoting The Diversity Of Cultural Expressions." Over 100 officials, decision-makers, and representatives of civil society active in the...
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7th Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET) Conference
The 7th Asia-Europe Classroom Network Conference, with the theme “Achievements, Visibility and Sustainability of the Asia-Europe Classroom Network” was organised in collaboration with the Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO from 12 to 16 December...
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13th Talks On The Hill: Ethnicity, Race And Politics
The majority of countries in Asia and Europe are ethnically heterogeneous, in the sense that minorities constitute more than five per-cent of the total population. Even in countries with relative ethnic homogeneity, the last 20 years of rapid globalisation...
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With the adoption of the United Nations Framework for Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC, 1992) and the Kyoto Protocol (1997), climate change has been internationally recognised as an anthropogenic (man-made) problem with significant long-term economic,...
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Workshop: Improving The Role Of The Police
As part of the Asia-Europe Democratisation and Justice Series of workshops, this event was held to deepen discussions on safeguards and oversight bodies, as well as the relationship between the police and the community. Participants from oversight institutions...
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Fighting Corruption In Asia-Pacific: Strategies For Business, Government, And Civil Society
This conference provided an opportunity to address the supply of corruption, from the perspectives of the public sector, the private sector, and civil society. Participants consisted of experts from the region, and through a combination of plenary sessions...
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ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Thematic Network On Lifelong Learning
The AEH Thematic Network on Lifelong Learning held its Advisory Board Meeting, where Vice-Rectors, deans, and heads of departments of the Hub member universities, Advisory Board members, and research co-ordinators met to discuss how the relationship...
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ASEM Education Hub (AEH) Thematic Network On Peace And Conflict Studies
The AEH organised its Annual Conference on the theme "Locals, Outsiders, And Conflict." The conference gathered about 60 participants from Asian and European universities and research centres. Its purpose was to provide a platform for participants to...
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11th Asia-Europe Young Leaders Symposium: 1st Asia-Europe Young Urban Leaders Dialogue
The 1st Asia-Europe Young Urban Leaders Dialogue brought together 44 motivated young urban leaders and forward-looking professionals from ASEM member countries. The main outcomes of the Dialogue were the Madrid Declaration -- a document in which participants...
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Lingua Comica 3: Asia-Europe Dialogue Through Comics
Lingua Comica 3 brought together 14 emerging comics artists from ASEM countries. They were paired in Asian-European teams, where they collaborated for two months via the internet and met for eight days of intensive work in Kyoto, Japan. Through the...
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27th and 28th Asia-Europe Lecture Tour: Perspectives On Freedom Of Expression
The 8th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights held in September 2008 in Siem Reap, Cambodia centred on the theme “Freedom of Expression.” Countries in Asia and Europe are converging around the principle of freedom of expression, recognising not...
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26th Asia-Europe Lecture Tour: Stories From Borders And Stories Of Borders
In the 26th Asia-Europe Lecture Tour series, academic and human rights activist Sriprapha Petcharamesree shared true-life stories from Asia and Europe, and reflected on the concepts of borders and frontiers both from legal and political perspectives....
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Workshop On Protecting The Whistleblowers: Asian And European Perspectives
For action against corruption to be successful, the involvement of the community and non-governmental actors is crucial. Debates in parliaments over legal protection for whistleblowers are growing across Asia and Europe. Persecution of whistleblowers...
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1st ASEM Rectors' Conference (ARC1)
The 1st ASEM Rectors’ Conference (ASEM RC) themed “Between Tradition and Reform: Universities in Asia and Europe” held in Berlin, Germany from 27 to 29 October 2008 brought together ninety-eight (98) Asian and European leaders of higher education...
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4th Asia-Europe Editors' Roundtable
This meeting brought together27 editors and senior journalists from leading print and broadcast media to exchange perspectives on current issues relevant to both Asia and Europe. It consisted of two discussion sessions on the role and impact of Asian...
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3rd Connecting Civil Societies Of Asia And Europe
The 3rd instalment of the Connecting Civil Society’s conference aimed to prepare a report on an economic and social agenda for the future of ASEM based on expert analyses and multi-stakeholder consultation. The conference brought together over 50...
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The AEH Thematic Network On Human Security organised its Annual Conference on the theme "Global Warming And Climate Change," to introduce Asian and European perspectives on pressing issues related to world global development and security. Experts and...
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Asia-Europe Training For Young Volunteers: Volunteering As A Tool For Mutual Understanding
This training programme helped to groom young "multipliers" to work on issues related to mutual understanding between volunteers in Asia and Europe. Participants not only gained training expertise, but were also encouraged to exchange best practices...
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Dialogue on Arts, Culture & Climate Change
Participants at the dialogue investigated the role of culture and the arts in helping Asia and Europe deal with climate change issues. The focus was on raising awareness about climate change and sustainable living in cultural and arts communities in...
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6th Asia-Europe Roundtable: Evaluation Meeting
This meeting brought together 10 experts to discuss and evaluate the Asia-Europe Roundtable (AER) series in terms of effectiveness and efficiency. The evaluation was outsourced to an external consultant and the findings—along with suggestions for...
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The third edition of Model ASEM was held in Beijing, China, and was attended by 135 students and recent graduates from 38 ASEM member states. The event was organised by the ASEF in support of the 7th ASEM Summit and shared the same theme: "Vision And...
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Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENVforum) ENVforum 6th Roundtable
The Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENVforum) 6th Roundtable was held from 18 – 19 September in Dublin, Ireland. The roundtable which addresses about 40 specially-invited participants from the countries of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) focused on the...
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The 5th Asia-Europe Music Camp mixed music, sounds, and cultures by presenting the very first Cracking Bamboo International Percussion Festival. Cracking Bamboo was attended by up to 40 young musicians, composers, students, and musicologists from Asia...
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12th Talks On The Hill: Co-Ordinating An Asia-Europe Response To Troubled States
Asia and Europe have on occasion taken divergent approaches towards governments that have been labelled uncooperative or "recalcitrant" by the international community. These troubled states are often characterised by authoritarian leaderships, with...
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Mini Summit on New Media Art Policy & Practice
The Mini Summit on New Media Art Policy and Practice, held in partnership with International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA 2008), gathered 54 artists, researchers, and policy makers from 26 countries in [location] to develop an overview of the key...
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The 6th Asia-Europe Art Camp focused on gaming and the nature of our contemporary ludic culture. It also examined the psychology of gaming and theories of gaming: as tools for social development and awareness, real-life situation simulations, artificial...
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ASEF Youth Partnerships 2008: 19th International Youth Forum
The 19th International Youth Forum was held to focus on current global issues that aggravate the living circumstances of human beings, and to examine how Asian and European youth -- as leaders of the future -- could contribute and participate in the...
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Symposium: "The New Asian Hemisphere"
In his book "The New Asian Hemisphere," academic Kishore Mahbubani argued that Asia is returning to the position that it occupied on the world stage before the rise of the West, and called for a new global partnership. His controversial book has attracted...
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This training course was a follow-up to an earlier course for trainers held in December 2007, titled "Asia-Europe Training For Trainers On Intercultural Learning." The aim of this course was to empower youth trainers with the knowledge and skills that...
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ASEM Youth Dialogue: 2nd Asia-Europe Youth Interfaith Dialogue
Following the success of the 1st Asia-Europe Youth Interfaith Dialogue held in Spain in 2006, the ASEF held the 2nd Asia-Europe Youth Interfaith Dialogue to discuss the further development of closer interfaith youth co-operation between Asia and Europe. The...
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The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and Maruah Singapore organised the lecture "An ASEAN Human Rights body: A Milestone in the 60 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?" by Prof. Dr. Vitit Muntarbhorn on 11 June 2008.
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For the 6th ASEF Journalists’ Colloquium, 14 editors, columnists, and journalists from media organisations in Asia and Europe attended the informal, closed-door meeting. The two-day Colloquium was held in three sessions. The first session kicked...
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Over the past two decades, initiatives to implement sustainable development have been undertaken all over the world. However, incorporating the environment into the larger framework of development remains a major challenge, and this incorporation is...
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Asia-Europe Youth Network for Sustainable Development (AEYNSD)
The AEYNSD held its 1st Steering Committee Meeting to tackle in detail the network's five-year strategic plan. Through the meeting, it finalised its organisational structure and several network and operational policies, which would help the network...
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Asia Soft Launch Of The Culture360 Web Portal
The second soft launch of the culture360 portal was held as an event under the Asian Performing Arts Forum, organised by the Korean Arts Management Service (KAMS). Itfeatured a panel discussion on the "Cultural Mapping Issue Of Asian Performing Art,"...
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Europe Soft Launch Of The Culture360 Web Portal
The Europe soft launch of the culture360 portal was held as an event under the Spring Plenary Meeting by the International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts (IETM). The launch featured a panel discussion held with IETM and Bunker, the local organiser...
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Presentation Of The Culture360 Web Portal
A new web portal -- culture360 -- was presented at the ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting. culture360 is the only multidisciplinary arts and cultural online tool focused specifically on Asia and Europe. It is a platform for information, collaboration,...
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European Studies In Asia Network
ASEF, in partnership with the NUS European Studies Programme, launched the publication, "The EU Through The Eyes Of Asia: Media, Public And Elite Perceptions In China, Japan, Korea, Singapore And Thailand." The publication presents the findings of...
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Asia-Europe Workshop Series (AEWS) 2008/2009: Selection Committee Meeting
The AEWS aims to foster dialogue and collaboration between Asia and Europe by supporting academic institutions to organise workshops focusing on issues affecting the two regions. Each year, a call for proposals is announced on the AEWS web site (aews.asef.org)...
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24th Asia-Europe Lecture Tour: An Assessment of EU Policy Towards Asia
The 24th Asia-Europe Lecture Tour series was delivered by Fraser Cameron, a former European Commission advisor and well-known policy analyst, author, and commentator on EU affairs. KEY ISSUES Dr Cameron outlined the EU’s collective approach towards...
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The 5th Asia-Europe Art Camp saw 22 emerging artists from 19 countries in Asia and Europe gathering in Bangkok to explore the possibility of connecting new media art practices to the relational aesthetic concept. Two artistic advisers, Noraset Vaisayakul...
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23rd Asia-Europe Lecture Tour: Transitional Justice And Human Rights
The 23rd Asia-Europe Lecture Tour was delivered by Kassie Neou, President of the Peace and Development Institute in Cambodia. The lecture focused on approaches of transitional justice in Cambodia and the present status of such a process. The talk addressed...
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Organised by ASEF, the Lecture Tour featured prominent Hong Kong academic Dr. Kenneth Chan, who presented the findings of a study carried out on the perceptions of the EU in China. The research examined the media, public, and opinion leader perceptions...
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This conference was held to encourage better co-operation among young volunteers and volunteer organisations under the framework of Asia-Europe co-operation. Thirty participants between 18 and 30 years old from ASEM member countries participated in...
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The Impact Of Ageing: A Common Challenge For Europe And Asia
The Asia Research Institute and the ASEF jointly launched the book "The Impact of Ageing - A Common Challenge for Europe and Asia" by Gabriele Sinigoj and Gavin Jones at the ASEF premises. In a rare European-Asian interdisciplinary collaboration, world-renowned...
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The 6th Asia-Europe Film Meeting provided opportunities for emerging producers to create a solid international network and gain expertise on how to present their projects in the international marketplace. About 20 film producers from 15 ASEM countries...
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ASEM Education Hub Thematic Network On Intellectual Property Management: Inaugural Conference
This conference brought together 21 experts in higher education co-operation, representing leading academic networks and institutions in Asia and Europe, to focus on the following tasks: - Review the ASEM Education Hub activities in 2007 and outline...
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Dialogue Of Cultures And Civilisations: Ancient Civilisations, New Beginnings
This conference was held to commemorate the ASEF's 10th anniversary, and it was an occasion to address key areas of concern, such as racism and xenophobia, the relationship between religion and the state, the impact of the media, and the relationship...
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Independent Creative Art Spaces Leadership Training: Independent Cultural Centres
In the past two decades, arts and cultural centres have sprung up all over Asia and Europe. These places are created and managed by people who come from different backgrounds and, in many cases, have not received formal arts management training. However,...
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Democratisation And Justice Series: Advisory Group Meeting
This first meeting of the Asia-Europe Democratisation And Justice series involved experts from non-government organisations, think tanks, the academe, and regional institutions, as well as former policy makers. Participants explored how best to promote...
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European Studies In Asia Network: "EU Through The Eyes Of Asia" Phase III
At this workshop, European studies academics representing Vietnam National University, Universitas Indonesia (UI), and Ateneo de Manila University convened to train for the implementation of a new phase of the “EU Through The Eyes Of Asiaâ€...
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Asia-Europe Training For Trainers 2007: Exploring Dimensions Of Understanding And Participation
For this training programme, 26 participants and six trainers gathered to explore the necessary skills required to implement voluntary service projects and stimulate active participation, especially among youths. The participants represented 23 ASEM...
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Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENVforum): 5th Roundtable
The 5th instalment of the ENVforum's roundtable meeting gathered 36 participants and observers from ASEM member countries to discuss environmental management in urban environments. The forum also featured a scenario-building workshop led by moderators...
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21st Asia-Europe Lecture Tour: Access To Justice And Public Empowerment
This instalment of the Asia-Europe Lecture Tour series addressed the issue of citizens' access to justice as a prerequisite for the proper functioning of a democratic society. Participants were given an insight to the Central European experience of...
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Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2007
The Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2007 brought together a group of 20 emerging photographers and photography curators from 18 ASEM countries for “Future Image” from 18th-24th November, 2007 in Cork and Dublin, Ireland. Here, they learned...
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The 5th edition of Pointe to Point, Asia-Europe Dance Forum in Beijing & Guizhou Province, China from 13th-24th November, 2007, explored the relationships between tradition and contemporary, dance in urban and rural contexts, as well as the interaction...
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The dialogue was attended by 43 youth leaders from 23 ASEM member countries, all of whom were actively involved in local sustainable development initiatives. Participants discussed sustainable consumption and production in relation to climate change,...
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ASEM Education Hub Thematic Network On Human Security: Inaugural Conference
The three-day conference revolved on the theme "Energy Security: Visions From Asia And Europe", which gathered 21 representatives from 18 universities and research institutes from 15 ASEM member countries. Participants exchanged views on the policy...
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ASEM Education Hub Thematic Network on Regionalism Studies (RASEM): Inaugural Conference
This conference consisted of an international colloquium on regionalism, regionalisation, development, and transition in the EU and in Asia, as well as a business meeting to discuss the network's structure and future directions. The key objectives...
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2nd Conference For Young Political Leaders
This conference brought together 73 representatives from 29 ASEM member countries, to facilitate interaction and dialogue among the next generation of leaders from Asia and Europe. Participants exchanged views on the following themes: - Migration -...
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2nd Asia-Europe Comics Project
The 2nd Asia-Europe Comics Project, LINGUA COMICA, was held in London from 20th-24th October, 2007. ASEF joined hands with COMICA (the London International Comics Festival) to bring together 14 emerging graphic novelists from 14 ASEM countrie. The participants...
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This meeting was convened to discuss the importance of history in promoting reconciliation between communities in Asia and Europe, with a particular focus on the role of history education. It brought together 12 participants from diverse backgrounds,...
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8th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
The 8th Informal Seminar on Human Rights, entitled “Freedom of Expression”, was held in Siem Reap, Cambodia from 26t-28th September, 2007. Countries in Asia and Europe are converging around the principle of freedom of expression, recognising not only...
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Ethics and Values in a Digital Age
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Ethics and Values in a Digital Age
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ASEMUS 2007: Virtual Collection Of Masterpieces
The Virtual Collection of Masterpieces (VCM) is a web-based selection of images and accompanying information on Asian masterpieces from Asian and European museums. With around 1,000 masterpieces contributed by over 50 leading museums in Asia and Europe,...
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6th Asia-Europe Young Volunteers Exchange
Established in 2001, The Asia-Europe Young Volunteers Exchange aims to foster mutual understanding, co-operation, and exchange between voluntary service organisations in Asia and Europe, in order to promote increased knowledge transfer between the two...
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Asia-Europe Colloquy on University Co-operation Series
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ASEM Education Hub Thematic Network On Peace And Conflict Studies
For its meeting, the Network's Advisory Board gathered a select group of academic experts and resource persons to outline a roadmap for the Network's projects and activities. Participants were asked to develop a strategy towards a growing partnership...
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14th ASEF University: Commemorative Edition
For this instalment of the ASEF University, the ASEF organised a week-long series of projects in celebration of the ASEF's 10th anniversary. Among the event highlights was the academic conference "Achieving Human Security: Inter-regional Co-operation...
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ASEF Youth Connections 2007: Young People For Development Annual Training Programme 2007
The fifth instalment of the Annual Training Programme was attended by 60 young leaders who represented local communities and youth social and non-governmental organisations in ASEM member countries, as well as ASEM government officers involved in youth-related...
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ASEF Youth Partnerships 2007: Asia-Europe Youth Volunteer Team-Building Partnerships (AEVTP)
The AEVTP project consisted of international youth work camps and research on the following themes: - HIV/AIDS - The environment - Human rights - Conflict resolution The project was carried out in four stages: - An orientation meeting in Paris,...
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The 5th ASEF Journalists' Colloquium brought together 13 senior editors, columnists, and correspondents from Asia and Europe to discuss their perspectives on the complexities surrounding inter-religious differences and commonalities, and their socio-political...
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The ASEF Youth Partnerships Seminar on Vocational Training Related to Restoration of the Cultural Heritage and the Environment was held in Madrid, Spain form 14th-15th June, 2007. It was organised in the framework of ASEF Youth Partnerships 2007 and Madrid...
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The ASEF Youth Partnerships seminar gathered 46 experts involved in work with youth, cultural heritage, and environmental preservation from 25 ASEM member countries. The partners at the seminar expressed interest in incorporating the experience of...
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I'mPULSE Clandestino, 4th Asia-Europe Music Camp
ASEF presented I'mPULSE Clandestino, the 4th Asia-Europe Music Camp from 2nd-10th June, 2007 on the sidelines of the Clandestino Festival in Gothenburg, Sweden. I'mPULSE is a programme of ASEF designed to provide a platform for young people to exchange...
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4th Asia-Europe Journalists' Seminar
This instalment of the Asia-Europe Journalists' Seminar was one of the ASEF's 10th anniversary events. The seminar brought together 25 foreign desk editors, correspondents, and reporters from 21 Asian and European countries. Among the journalists invited...
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Asia-Europe Training For Trainers On Intercultural Learning
This training session brought together 28 representatives of youth organisations in 22 ASEM countries to develop skills and exchange best practices on intercultural learning. Participants attended workshops on the following topics: - Culture and cultural...
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5th Asia-Europe Roundtable: Sustaining The Peace Through Post-Conflict Reconstruction
In the resolution of conflicts, peace negotiations and agreements are necessary for lasting peace. However, co-ordinated and participatory post-conflict reconstruction efforts are required to ensure that the peace process does not revert to conflict. The...
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Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENVforum): Global Climate Change Policy After 2012
The Asia-Europe Environment Forum Panel, “Global Climate Change Policy after 2012 - ASEM's Contribution”, was held on 23rd April, 2007 in the European Environment Agency (EEA), Copenhagen, Denmark and was a side-event to the ASEM Environment Ministerial...
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This lecture highlighted the stony path from the Nuremberg Trial 60 years ago -- when some of those primarily responsible for the war and war crimes in Germany had to answer for their actions -- to the establishment of the International Criminal Court...
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Asia-Europe Workshop Series (AEWS) 2007/2008: Selection Committee Meeting
At this meeting, six workshops were selected for AEWS 2007/2008: - Transboundary Environmental Management In Asia And Europe (Kyoto, Japan, 5-7 December 2007) - Now You See Them, Now You Don’t: Defining Irregular Migrants In Europe And Asia...
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Database On Education Exchange Programmes (DEEP) 2007: Website Launch
DEEP was formally launched on 13 April 2007 in Singapore as one of the events commemorating the ASEF's 10th Anniversary. About 60 guests attended the launch, including representatives of Singapore's higher education institutions and students from local...
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European Studies In Asia Network: EU Through The Eyes Of Asia (ESiA) Phase 2
Phase 2 of the ESiA project was carried out in two parts. First, the ASEF organised a one-day preparatory meeting to plan ESiA's upcoming workshop in Manila, Philippines. Following which, the organisers held a three-day methodology workshop to train...
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This was the inaugural lecture of the ASEF's Democratisation And Justice Series; the lecture topic was timely because it coincided with the drafting of the ASEAN Charter. Speaker Kevin Boyle discussed the link between human rights protection and other...
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In this lecture, speaker IIze Brands Kehris discussed how migration for both humanitarian and economic reasons was accelerating the pace of demographic change in various countries. She also provided an analysis of policies tailored towards illegal and...
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6th Asia-Europe Young Parliamentarians Meeting
This meeting saw over 50 young parliamentarians from more than 25 ASEM countries and the European Parliament gathering in The Hague to exchange views on the theme, “Towards An Asia-Europe Partnership." Participants discussed the shifting paradigms...
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The 19th and 20th instalments of the Lecture Tour series featured two high-profile speakers who travelled and delivered their presentations in tandem in Asian and European cities. Bernhard Zepter provided the European perspective, and his lecture explained...
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The Talks on the Hill meeting series adopts a closed-door, intensive brainstorming meeting format, run on a set of ground rules aimed at encouraging open and frank discussion. More important, this series brings together participants from different professional...
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1st Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights and the Rule of Law
The 1st Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights and the Rule of Law, entitled ‘Administration of Justice,’ was conducted in Lund, Sweden from 11th-13th December, 1997. It was organized in conjunction with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (Sweden) and...
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ASEM Education Hub (AEH): 1st Advisory Committee Meeting
This meeting was held for the AEH's Advisory Committee to develop a roadmap for the Hub's activities. The AEH is a multidimensional platform for co-operation among universities, higher education institutions, and academic networks in the ASEM countries....
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Asia-Europe Training For Trainers: Developing Skills And Competencies For Intercultural Dialogue
This project brought together about 30 young activists and volunteers, coming from various youth organisations in ASEM countries, who were interested in becoming trainers and facilitators for non-formal education activities. The objective of the project...
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Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENVforum): 4th Roundtable
The ENVforum's fourth roundtable meeting involved 36 specially invited participants from ASEM member countries, and marked the beginning of the second phase of development of the ENVforum, which aims to contribute to the current global policy dialogue...
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Pointe to Point, 4th Asia-Europe Dance Forum
From 24th November to 2nd December, 2006, 20 dancers, four choreographers and visual artists from Asia and Europe participated in Pointe to Point’s 4th Asia-Europe Dance Forum in Warsaw, Poland. Over this period, the choreographers’ experience during...
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1st Asia-Europe Youth Interfaith Dialogue
This youth dialogue involved 44 youth representatives from religious organisations and networks in 26 ASEM countries, as well as experts in inter-religious dialogue. Participants exchanged views and personal experiences based on their respective religious...
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8th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
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5th Asia-Europe Film Development Plan Meeting: Film Students In Production
Aimed at addressing critical issues in the development and promotion of independent cinema in both regions, this meeting gathered 20 students from 17 ASEM member countries -- it was the first time the meeting had focused on film students. Through the...
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5th Asia-Europe Young Volunteers Exchange (AEYVE): Job Shadowing
This two-week job shadowing programme provided an opportunity for 15 youth workers and representatives of volunteer organisations to acquire organisational skills for transnational projects through a short work-stint in a related organisation. Participants...
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6th Asia-Europe Classroom Network (AEC-NET) Conference
The 6th Asia-Europe Classroom Network Conference, with the theme “Building an Asia-Europe Online Network for Secondary and High Schools” was co-organised with the Gymnasium of Livadia, supported by the Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary...
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Reflection on European Integration
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The 16th instalment of the Asia-Europe Lecture Tour series was held on the theme "Knowledge Regions And Innovation In An Era Of Globalisation: Challenges And Opportunities For Europe And Asia." Speaker Miguel Santos Neves talked about the emergence...
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Asia-Europe Colloquy on University Co-operation Series
The Asia-Europe Colloquy on University Co-operation Series, “e-Learning in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities” took place from 24th-28th September, 2006 in Seoul, Korea.
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The 17th instalment of the Asia-Europe Lecture Tour featured speaker Martin Holland, who spoke on the media's coverage of the EU as well as public and elite opinions towards the EU across five Asian countries. THE ISSUES - Is there a communication...
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3rd Asia-Europe Editors' Roundtable
"The meeting had provided for the frank exchange of opinions (that) will make our eyes a little more open, and eventually help us journalists contribute more for the development of mankind." - Mr. Yoshinori Imai, Executive Editor, NHK Japan. Organised...
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This conference gathered 60 representatives from NGOs, the business sector, the academe, media, youth organisations, and research institutes to review the state of Asia-Europe relations with a focus on civil society partnerships and business links. It...
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ASEM 6 Arts And Cultural Programme: Borderless Me!
The works of over 100 Asian and European artists were featured in Borderless Me!, a series of creative multimedia installations showcased at the Helsinki Fair Centre. Borderless Me! reflected the rich diversity of ASEM cultures and employed new technologies...
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Asia-Europe Forum For Young Photographers 2006: Manila Urban Youth
The event saw the participation of 21 promising young photojournalists and four resource persons from ASEM member countries. It featured presentations by tutors, a practical two-day assignment for the participants, reviews of the assignment, and a final...
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The Asia-Europe Comics Project: Asia-Europe Comics Meeting
This meeting-workshop brought together 12 artists from Asia and Europe to produce an Asia-Europe comics publication. Following the event, the artists worked together via a project website to produce a finished publication. Comics are a powerful medium...
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ASEF Youth Connections 2006: 17th International Youth Forum
The 17th instalment of the International Youth Forum was held on the theme “A World Without Borders: United Nations Millennium Development Goals And Youth Participation.†It gathered 74 participants from 22 ASEM countries to discuss the...
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This lecture addressed the reasons behind Asian and European state actors’ development of common soft power capabilities, the concepts and interests that guide the projection of European and Asian soft power, and the consequences of this approach...
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The 13th instalment of the ASEF University summer school programme brought together 39 university students from 30 ASEM countries, who were selected for their academic excellence and leadership potential. Participants attended lectures and workshops...
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Thirteen journalists from twelve ASEM member countries attended the colloquium, which aimed to: - Focus on the media's role in promoting interfaith understanding and co-operation within and among societies - Examine interpretations of key concepts,...
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The 9th ASEF Talks on the Hill, �Pressing Freedoms: Managing Creative Liberties in a Multi-Faith and Multi-Cultural Context, took place in the Kykkos Monastery, Cyprus from 29th June to 1st July, 2006.
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ASEF Youth Connections 2006: Networking Asian And European Young Volunteers
This networking event brought together 29 individuals from 19 ASEM member countries. The participants, aged between 18 and 30, represented 27 voluntary service organisations in Asia and Europe that were involved in the field of youth work. The conference...
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Delivered by journalist Richard Werly, this lecture focused on the challenges that lay ahead for the next United Nations Secretary-General. Based on his observations and discussions with various sources, Werly asserted that one of the most important...
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5th Asia-Europe Roundtable: Preparatory Meeting
Eleven experts from ASEM countries met to discuss the question: “How do regional communities in Europe and East Asia help to build/rebuild democracy in post-conflict countries?†This had been suggested as a possible topic for the 5th Asia-Europe...
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ASEF Lecture: The Aceh Monitoring Mission Experience
For this lecture, speaker Pieter Feith provided a first-hand account of the experience of leading the Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM) following the 2005 peace agreement between the Aceh separatist group Free Aceh Movement and the Indonesian government....
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4th Asia-Europe Art Camp: Hearing Helsinki
This intensive eight-day camp brought together 20 young artists in their final year of study from 19 ASEM member countries. The camp's objective was to expose participants to new ways of approaching sound art while providing them with the tools, contacts,...
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At this lecture, speaker David Celdran used a comparative study of the media experience in selected Southeast Asian countries to show how deregulated media environments and unbridled commercialisation of the press threatened to trivialise public discourse...
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I'mPULSE, 3rd Asia-Europe Music Camp
Fifteen months after its launch in February 2005, l'mPULSE successfully carried out the third music camp series from 12th-22nd May, 2006 in Beijing, China as a part of the programming for the Dashanzi International Art Festival. ASEF's efforts to promote...
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The 8th Talks on the Hill, entitled “Re-righting Intellectual Property: Economic and Social policy challenges in Asia and Europe” took place at ASEF, Singapore from 7th-9th May, 2006. Bringing together 13-15 experts on the subhject from Asia and...
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Asia-Europe Environment Forum: 3rd Steering Committee Meeting
ASEF's flagship environment programme received fresh support for a second phase during its third Steering Committee Meeting. The meeting reiterated the Forum's mission to provide policy recommendations on sustainable development issues, with more direct...
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This meeting marked the beginning of a new phase in the development of the Culture360 portal, which was planned for launch at the 3rd ASEM Culture Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur in 2007. The focus of this meeting, which gathered ministry and national...
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European Studies in Asia Network (ESiA): Website Launch
In April, the ASEF unveiled a new website (esia.asef.org) as part of its ESiA platform. At its launch, the website featured essential information for students, faculty, and researchers of European studies. Sections included: - What's New On the Shelves...
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The Multi-Faceted Curator: A Workshop On Curatorial Practices In Asia And Europe
“I was informed of curatorial practices more from the West. The topics discussed at the workshop allowed me to articulate my position as a curator in Asia.†- Riel Hilario, the Philippines. “I am very happy I have been participating,...
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At this lecture, speaker Teo Siew Yean identified factors that have impacted gender wage differentials in Asia and Europe. Further, her lecture addressed a pertinent question: Should the focus of policy to narrow the gender wage gap be on enforcing...
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7th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
In a spirit of openness and tolerance, 100 officials and civil society representatives from 36 ASEM countries convened in Budapest, Hungary from 22nd-25th February, 2006 for the 7th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights, “Human Rights and Ethnic, Linguistic...
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ASEM 6 Arts And Cultural Programme: The Year Of Asian Cultures
This year-long event in Finland attracted 135,000 spectators and resulted in a series of 20 radio programmes on Asian subjects with an estimated 2 million listeners. Consisting of exhibitions, performances, lectures, and film screenings, The Year...
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ASEMUS 2006: ASEMUS Public Forum
Fourteen museum curators from eight ASEM member countries gathered to discuss the curatorial contents and organisational concerns of the ASEMUS Travelling Exhibition (Travex) project. The exhibition was scheduled to be opened at the Shanghai History...
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The ASEF Youth Connections network was launched in 2005 to strengthen youth-to-youth contacts and dialogue in ASEM member countries. By year-end, the network had facilitated two projects in Shanghai, China: 1.Sharing Analysis On Regional Economies:...
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Regional Integration Series: Forum On 10 Years Of ASEM
This conference, titled "10 Years Of Achievements And Future Challenges," was attended by 70 experts and government officials from ASEM countries. Participants reviewed a draft research report by the Japan Centre for International Exchange and the Helsinki...
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ASEMUS 2005: ASEMUS Public Forum
This ASEMUS public forum was not only the first such event in the Philippines, but it also marked the official handover of the ASEMUS Chairmanship from Steven Engelsman, Director of the National Museum of Ethnology (Leiden, Netherlands), to Corazon...
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“UNEP is pleased with how the forum has helped to raise awareness and progress of environmental and sustainable development work among stakeholders in Asia and Europe.†- Dr Klaus Toepfer, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme...
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9th Asia-Europe Young Leaders Symposium: Inaugural Conference For Young Political Leaders
This conference brought together 92 youth representatives from 34 countries and international organisations for the following objectives: - Compile an inventory of initiatives to expand Asia-Europe youth co-operation in priority areas - Brainstorm...
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Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2005
The Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers was held in Paris, France from 19th-24th November, 2005. After two years’ emphasis on photojournalism, this forum focused on young photographers with an experience and interest in organising photography-related...
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This meeting brought together 15 high-level individuals from Asia and Europe to address the issue of racism and xenophobia in the two regions, with the objective of coming up with policy recommendations on improving the situation. Participants were...
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I'mPULSE GOL, 2nd Asia-Europe Music Camp
In 'I'mPulse GOL: A Gathering of Voices from Asia and Europe', traditional singers from both regions converged in Limerick, Ireland from 9th-17th November, 2005. I'mPULSE is a programme of ASEF's Cultural Exchange sector, designed to provide a platform...
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The impact of the EU Enlargement on Trade and Investment Relations with ASEAN
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4th ASEM Youth Dialogue (AYD) On Cultures And Civilisations
This fourth instalment of the dialogue brought together 70 youths from 33 ASEM member countries to hold discussions on the theme "Education For Tolerance: The Role Of Youth And Civil Society Organisations In Promoting Active Citizenship." Launched...
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A Gender Agenda: Asia-Europe Dialogue 3
Sixty participants from ASEM member countries gathered at this conference, which focused on the economic empowerment of women as a critical process for changing perspectives and the promotion of information sharing between the regions. For this conference,...
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Workshop on Visual Literacy, Focus on Photography Editors from Europe and Asia
From 7th-8th October, 2005, the Workshop on Visual Literacy `Focus on Photography Editors from Europe and Asia' was held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The World Press Photo Foundation, which has been ASEF's partner for the Asia-Europe Forum for Young...
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Res Artis 05 Berlin: Sharing Cultures And Social Change In Asia And Europe
More than 150 people from 42 countries attended this meeting; the audience were mostly representatives from arts or cultural organisations or spaces that support artist-in-residence programmes. Individuals from foundations and cultural agencies were...
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This lecture was delivered by Ishida Hidetaka of the University of Tokyo. Through comparative studies of media such as optics, photography, film, and TV, Hidetaka showed how modernisation of media technology from the West has been a historical vector...
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5th Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) International Teachers' Conference
The 5th Asia-Europe Classroom (ACE) International Teacher's Conference took place from 25 - 29 September 2005 in Beijing, China. This conference was co-organised with the Beijing Jingshan School, with the support of the Chinese Ministry of...
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Asia-Europe Emerging Economic Leaders Forum
Formerly known as the Asia-Europe Young Entrepreneurs Forum, this conference brought together 84 participants from 24 ASEM member countries for discussions, and a notable outcome was that initial steps were taken to create an ASEAN+3 association for...
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Pointe to Point, 3rd Asia-Europe Dance Forum
The 3rd Asia-Europe Dance Forum, `Pointe to Point', was held from 6th-13th September, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan. The Thinking behind the programme branding Pointe to Point is to emphasise the significance of dance as a medium of communication that reflects...
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4th Annual General Meeting Of The ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN)
This meeting brought together over 50 ASEFUAN alumni to renew their ties and plan for future collaborations. Participants discussed the following: - The launch of the Asia-Europe Society and ASEFUAN Entrepreneurs - The continued development of Asia-Europe...
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In this lecture, speaker lIaria Bottigliero used examples from both Asia and Europe to outline how a lack of basic justice or redress for victims of major crimes ultimately undermines the rule of law, human security, and the full enjoyment of human...
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The 3rd Asia-Europe Art Camp gathered 20 new media/art management students from 4th-12th August, 2005 in Bandung, Indonesia for a dialogue on artists' initiatives and its relation with new media arts practices. Related aspects on new integration patterns...
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3rd ASEF Journalists' Colloquium: Building Interfaith Harmony Through The Media
Thirteen senior editors, columnists, correspondents, and reporters from a dozen Asian and European countries attended this colloquium, with the following objectives in mind: - To discuss their experiences in reporting on interfaith diversity in the...
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There has been an increased tendency in recent years for local ethnic or religious communities to play out or react to conflicts in other parts of the world and "import" then into their local communities. An example is the increased tensions between...
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The Europa-Forum Neumarkt - “Das Europe der 25” convened in Neumarkt, Austria from 15th-17th April, 2005. At the meeting of European federalists in Austria, the focus was on the constitutional crisis of the EU after the referenda in France and the...
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The 12th instalment of the ASEF University marked the first time its programme had focused on the environment. Held over two weeks, the programme brought together 32 participants, who attended lectures given by academics and practitioners on such topics...
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This workshop was held to identify specific issues and concrete follow-ups for international co-operation projects. Twenty-five people participated in the workshop, and this included researchers, academics, and officials from the Council of Europe,...
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ASEF Lecture: The Western Roots Of Islamic Radicalisation
Over 120 people -- comprising researchers, diplomats, policymakers, students, and professionals -- attended this lecture, which was delivered by renowned Islamic scholar Olivier Roy. Roy began with the premise that the link between the Middle East...
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At this event, several questions were discussed by civil society representatives: - What are the creative initiatives from civil societies in favour of cultural diversity? - To what extent are they relevant to promote cultural diversity in a concrete...
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Seminar on Film Industries' Models in Asia and Europe
The Seminar on Film Industries' Models in Asia and Europe was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 2nd-3rd June, 2005. The seminar was hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, Malaysia (MOCAH); the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia...
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ASEM Education Hub Thematic Network On Environmental Studies
This meeting was attended by department heads of Environment Studies Departments from 12 established universities in Asia and Europe. The participants expressed their commitment to establish a joint Asia-Europe Master's programme on Environmental Management,...
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3rd Asia-Europe Journalists' Seminar: The Future Of ASEM
Held on the occasion of the 7th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting, this seminar brought together 27 journalists from various ASEM/ASEF countries. The programme consisted of seven interactive sessions focusing on global issues relevant to Asia and Europe....
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ASEM Education Hub (AEH) For Lifelong Learning Studies
This meeting was held to establish the AEH's Lifelong Learning Studies network, and it brought together 41 participants representing 24 higher education, training, and human resource development institutions in 16 ASEM partner countries to exchange...
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"It was a great experience for me. The audience in Barcelona was very enthusiastic about the festival. I had a useful Q&A during the screening of the film 'The Rainmaker'. This Q&A and the discussion of the DVD, gave me a glimpse of how the audience,...
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Delivered by Djuanda Widjaya, this lecture provided an analysis of the tsunami relief efforts in Aceh, from the perspective of the local Acehnese community, the Indonesian government, and the international actors that were involved. In the discussion...
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The Asia-Europe Workshop Series 2005/2006: Selection Committee Meeting
This annual workshop series encourages academic researchers to submit proposals for workshops focusing on issues affecting Asia and Europe. Applicants are encouraged to focus on contemporary topics that look at both regions from a comparative perspective....
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This two-day conference brought together 48 participants from 21 ASEM countries; participants consisted of representatives from civil society, including research institutes/think tanks, the academia, and NGOs, as well as government and inter-governmental...
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2nd EU-Japan-Asia Journalists Conference
The 2nd EU-Japan-Asia Journalists Conference was held in Nagoya, Japan, from 17th-20th April, 2005 and co-organised by ASEF and the Delegation of the European Commission in Japan. This conference followed the successful formula from the previous year...
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EU-Japan-Asia Journalists Conference
The second EU-Japan-Asia Journalists Conference followed the successful formula of the previous year, where ASEF's involvement brought forth the expansion of the annual EU-Japan Journalists' Conference to include journalists from other parts of Asia...
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The Asia-Europe Digital Film Workshop, a side event of the 18th Singapore International Film Festival, took place in co-operation with Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore from 11th-15th April, 2005. The workshop gathered six young and experienced digital filmmakers...
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ASEF Cultural Grants 2005: Asia-Europe Digital Film Workshop
The workshop, a side event of the 18th Singapore International Film Festival, gathered six digital filmmakers to supervise a digital film made by film students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore. The filmmakers received the ASEF's Cultural Grants...
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Asia-Europe Programme For Emerging Public Sector Leaders: Leadership Through Uncertainty
This meeting brought together 34 young diplomats and emerging public sector leaders from 21 countries, including the following new ASEM member countries: - Cambodia - Hungary - Laos - Latvia - Myanmar - Poland - Slovak Republic The three-day...
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Eleven women filmmakers from Asia and Europe took part in Creteil's International Women's Film Festival. They were: - Yau Ching (Hong Kong, China) - Guo Xiaolu (China) - Nia di Nata (Indonesia) - Nan Achnas (Indonesia) - Sachi Hamano (Japan) -...
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The Talks On The Hill series brings together prominent activists, journalists, academics, and policy makers to explore issues in a trans-disciplinary spirit. For this dialogue, 13 high-level individuals spent two days in intensive, closed-door discussions...
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The ASEMUS curatorial meeting was held from 4th-6th March, 2005 in Centro Científico e Cultural de Macau in Lisbon as part of the Travelling Exhibition "Self and Other: Portraits from Asia and Europe" preparatory meetings. Selected as ASEMUS 8 pilot...
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7th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
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Culture360: Cultural Partnership Mapping
Having commissioned three research papers -- on the state of arts/cultural resources in Asia and Europe, and on technical concerns in the implementation of information portals -- the ASEF organised this meeting to gather cultural professionals, policy...
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Inspired by acclaimed international Thai artist, Inson Wongsam, the international symposium Public Art In (ter) vention was held from 17th - 20th February, 2005 in Lamphun and Chiang Mai, Thailand and was the culmination of a year long community art project...
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Asia-Europe Colloquy on University Co-operation Series
The inaugural Asia-Europe Colloquy on Universities of Tomorrow from 16th-19th February, 2005 in Luxembourg gathered 92 high-level representatives of universities, international education networks and institutes of higher learning from 28 ASEM countries.
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Asia-Europe Colloquy on University Co-operation Series
The inaugural Asia-Europe Colloquy on Universities of Tomorrow from 16th-19th February, 2005 in Luxembourg gathered 92 high-level representatives of universities, international education networks and institutes of higher learning from 28 ASEM countries.
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11th ASEF University: Liberty, Security, And The New Global Order
This instalment of ASEF University brought together 37 undergraduates from 35 universities in 28 ASEM member countries. Held over two weeks, the programme combined academic content with active student participation. Eminent academics, practitioners,...
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I'mPULSE, 1st Asia-Europe Music Camp
l'mPULSE, the First Asia-Europe Music Camp, was held from 2nd-5th February, 2005 at the premises of the National Arts Centre in Los Banos, Laguna, the Philippines and jointly organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and the Cultural Centre of the...
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Delivered by Plamen Tonchev, this lecture tour series focused on democracy-building in post-conflict situations by looking at four case studies from Cambodia, East Timor, Bosnia, and Cyprus. Rodolfo Severino, former Secretary-General of ASEAN and Research...
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The ASEF awarded Cultural Grants to facilitate the participation of six European cultural professionals in the Asia-Europe Dialogue: - Annemie Vanckere (the Netherlands) - Claire Verlet (France) - Lois Keidan (UK) - Mark Depuiter (Portugal) - Sigrid...
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3rd Asia-Europe Film Development Plan Meeting
"A good group was put together even though the years of experience varied. I liked the mix of commercial-mainstream producers like Elliott Tong and the European producers as resource persons... I got a lot of benefits, especially the networking part."...
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Regional Workshop on Scripwriting for TV Documentaries
Regional Workshop on Scripwriting for TV Documentaries
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8th Asia-Europe Young Leaders Symposium
The 8th Asia-Europe Young Leaders' Symposium, `Shifting Paradigms in Asia-Europe Relations: Translating Common Challenges into Common Opportunities,' was conducted from 29th November to 3rd December, 2004 in the Hague, the Netherlands.
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The 2nd Asia-Europe Dance Forum took the stage from 21st-28th November, 2004 in Berlin, Germany. Why do we need to talk about dance? Why am I asked whether my work is anchored to my cultural traditional roots? Shall we not talk about genre differences...
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In this lecture tour series, speaker Ann-Cathrine Jungar addressed the lack of gender equality in the political sphere from a theoretical as well as a comparative perspective. The tour kicked off in Singapore, where Jungar addressed a crowd of 75...
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ASEF Cultural Grants 2004: Asian Film Festival
“I learned a lot from the other critics about the state of film criticism in their respective countries. I was right in my belief that the state of film criticism in the Philippines is very poor as compared to these other countries, but also learned...
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The Asian Pitching Forum - `Giving Opportunities to Asian-European TV Co-Production' - held in Dublin, Ireland from 4th-6th November, 2004, was co-organised by ASEF, the Asia-Pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD), and the French Ministry...
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"The lecture tours turned out to be one of my most rewarding academic experiences -- I was both a producer and a consumer in the sense that I delivered a speech while also learning a lot from the discussions. Every time I encountered a different audience...
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Asia-Europe Scientists Of Tomorrow Programme (AESOTOPE)
Implemented under the ASEF's Asia-Europe Classroom project, AESOTOPE was an eight-day science enrichment programme held in tandem with the second edition of the Genoa Science Festival in 2004. It gave participating students and teachers a chance to...
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The 2nd Asia-Europe Art Camp, 'Art and New Technology,' was held from 22nd October to 2nd November, 2004 in Tokyo, Japan. This event, co-organised with Arts Initiative Tokyo (AIT), was articulated around a series of presentations and workshops by a team...
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“After many kinds of experiences of international talks, I cannot help but proclaim that you have really found out an excellent method and have experience, guts and the hang of it... [The] discussions were very rewarding and secondary issues were...
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Cultural Exchange Between Europe And Asia Symposium: Past Experiences And New Approaches
This symposium reviewed the experiences and impact of previous Asia-Europe cultural programmes ASEM 2, 3, and 4. Participants also shared examples from different models of cultural exchange related to art, education, and media, and suggested new ideas...
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ASEMUS 2004: Does Museum Matter? An Asia-Europe Museum Conference
This conference focused on specific experiences and practices of fundraising, as shared by four invited experts. The significance of museums in today's society and the value of injecting public and private funds into museum programmes were the salient...
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ASEMUS 2004: Museum Hopping On The Move
This presentation saw ASEMUS detailing its achievements in the last four years and announcing its plans for the future. The event took place during the 20th General Conference and 21st General Assembly of The International Council of Museums (ICOM)...
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Asia-Europe Photography Exhibition based on 2003 and 2004 Fora
Asia-Europe Photography Exhibition based on 2003 and 2004 Fora
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ASEM 5 Arts and Cultural Programme
The Asia-Europe Young Fashion Design Workshop, conducted in Hanoi, Vietnam from 28th'29th September, 2004 was co-organised with the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture and Information and the European Cultural Centres represented by the Goethe Institut, Hanoi,...
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4th Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) International Teachers' Conference
The 4th Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) International Teacher's Conference was co-organised in collaboration with Kreisgymnasium Neustadt from 27 September to 1 October 2004 in Groemitz, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The conference gathered 65 teachers...
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International Meeting Between Autonomous Cultural Centers
This meeting, attended by 40 representatives from Asian and European cultural centres, was held to establish a network for autonomous art centres in Europe and Asia, where artistic and intellectual exchanges and projects could be implemented in a sustainable...
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Asia-Europe Photography Exhibition: "Migrations" And "Urban Environments"
"I think we were all very lucky because it was a mixed but harmonious group. Everybody let everybody in his/her secrets and shared. I can clearly see that Asian photographers try very hard to reach international standards. They have a big chance to do...
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The Asia-Europe Press Forum, held from 19th-21st September, 2004 in Seoul, Korea was hosted by Joong Ang IIbo and is an annual gathering of leading newspaper editors and journalists. Originally named the Asia Press Forum, it was formed in 1996 to promote...
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Seminar On Cultural Diversity And Cultural Exchange In The Framework Of Globalisation
This seminar was attended by more than 70 stakeholders in cultural policy development in Asia and Europe, who gathered to discuss the following issues: - Legal reference marks and society values - Humanistic, social, and economic arguments - Artistic...
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6th ASEM informal Seminar on Human Rights
This 6th seminar focused on migration issues between and within both regions. The objective of the seminar was to highlight the need to integrate the issue of protection of the human rights of migrants into all stages of migration management.
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Asia Europe Conference Of Student Union Leaders (AE-Consult)
This conference was held to bridge differences among the student unions in terms of their mission, objectives, agenda, structure, and membership. It also aimed to help establish new partnerships and friendships among the participating student unions. Eighteen...
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4th European Association Of Southeast Asian Studies (EUROSEAS) Conference
The fourth edition of the EUROSEAS Conference gathered about 500 scholars for discussions; the event consisted of 32 thematic panels and three roundtables spanning a wide range of fields, including: - History - Anthropology - Sociology - Political...
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3rd Annual General Meeting Of The ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN)
This meeting brought together 67 former ASEF University attendees from 20 ASEM member countries for discussions on how to strengthen the alumni network and new projects to promote Asia-Europe relations among youths. ASEFUAN also took the opportunity...
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Asia-Europe Environment Forum: 3rd Roundtable
“This meeting provided me with knowledge about bridging the gap between Asia and Europe with regard to experiences in the implementation of renewable energy technologies. What I observed is that there are potentials for co-operation between Asia...
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12th International Symposium of Electronic Art 2004
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ASEF Cultural Grants 2004: 8th Thai Short Film And Video Festival
The ASEF awarded Cultural Grants to five young filmmakers to support their participation in the 8th Thai Short Film And Video Festival. The filmmakers were: - Christophe Stenner, Germany - Zaida Bergroth, Finland - Iao Lethem, Belgium - Jenn Jonsson,...
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"I had a very interesting time listening to the various experiences across both continents. Much of the research and academic literature available to me is from the USA and the UK so this gave me a much broader view of how television is experienced in...
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Europe-Forum Neumarkt (PR Event), or “Reformaussichten fur die erweiterte EU,” was held from 16th-18th July, 2004 in Neumarkt, Austria. Forchtenstein castle in Neumarkt, a small town in the Styrian Alps, is the seat of the regional Europe-House, the...
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Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2004
Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2004
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The third instalment of the ASEM Youth Dialogue (AYD) focused on sustainable development, one of the priority issues for the ASEM dialogue process. The event was attended by 70 young leaders between 25 and 35 years old, who were nominated by national...
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Asia-Europe Seminar On Cultural Policy
The nature of cultural policies has changed in many countries in recent years. Objectives are being reconsidered, policies have become more hybrid, and operational structures have been reorganised. Economic constraints and pressure to demonstrate the...
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ASEM Symposium On The Iron Silk Road: Overcoming The Land Divide Between Asia And Europe
For several centuries, the Silk Road, a collection of trading routes across the great expanse of Eurasia, not only enabled the trading of goods and commodities between Asia and Europe, but also facilitated the exchange of ideas, cultures, and religions. With...
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Regional Integration Series: 1st Connecting Civil Societies Of Asia And Europe
"Civil society organisations can make a unique contribution to the political, socio-economic and cultural development of Asia and Europe." - Bertrand Fort, conference co-ordinator. This two-day meeting brought together 200 high-level representatives...
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ASEF Cultural Grants 2004: 35th Poetry International Festival
The ASEF awarded Cultural Grants to five Asian poets to support their participation in the 35th International Poetry Festival. The poets were: - Yi Won, South Korea - Yoko Tawada, Japan - Thanh Thao, Vietnam - Alfred Yuson, Philippines - Zhang...
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Asia-Europe Youth Explore 2004
Culture and the Environment: Management of Water Resources in China
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Democratisation And Justice Series
"We have high hopes that a union of peace and prosperity which is modelled after the European Union can be realised in Asia in the not-so-distant future. In Europe, we see the future of East Asia." - Mr. Ban Ki-Moon, then-Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs...
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10th ASEF University: Enlarging The European Union And Asia
The 10th edition of the ASEF University programme brought together 38 scholars from 35 universities in ASEM member countries to discuss the historic enlargement of the EU to include 10 countries in Central Europe and the Mediterranean and the potential...
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`Beyond Words' took place in Dublin, Ireland from 14th-23rd May, 2004, during Asia-Europe's Dance Critic's Week, part of the International Dance Festival. This programme allowed six selected dance critics from Europe and Asia to follow eight days of performances...
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Seminar 1: Fostering Asia-Europe TV Co-productions
The `Fostering Asia-Europe TV Co-Production' Seminar in Bali, Indonesia, from 6th-8th May, 2004 was initiated by The Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AlBD), ASEF and the French Government in order to cope with the limited number of...
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“Again an interesting discussion that focused first around inner-European topics and then turned into a discussion about what inspiration Asia could draw from 'the European Way.' We had a very good discussion on the EU's CFSP and I was impressed...
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Regional Integration Series: New Security Challenges For Asia And Europe
This two-day meeting brought together over 70 eminent scholars, researchers, and policy makers from Asia and Europe in the field of regional security to discuss the prospects of greater Asia-Europe co-operation on security. The result of the conference...
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1st EU-Japan-Asia Journalists Conference
Themed `New Asia and New Europe,' the 1st EU-Japan-Asia Journalists Conference was organised from 6th-9th April in Fukuoka, Japan by ASEF and the Delegation of the European Commission in Japan. Former ASEAN Secretary-General Mr. Rodolfo C. Severino delivered...
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ASEF Cultural Grants 2004: 1st Asian Film Festival In Paris
The ASEF awarded Cultural Grants to three young film directors, thus allowing them to present their films at the inaugural Asian Film Festival in Paris. The film directors were: - Jasmine Ng, Singapore, "Eating Air" - Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Thailand,...
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ASEF Cultural Grants 2004: NatFilm Festival
The NatFilm Festival is one of the biggest international film events in Denmark; it is considered an important platform for domestic distributors, who can promote everything from Hollywood releases to cutting-edge films during the event. Four young...
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Asia-Europe Environment Forum: 2nd Roundtable Discussion
"In my view; for there to be progress in the next round of climate change commitments, I feel that there has to be strong coalition and that coalition is missing right now. At this point in time, the negotiations are waiting for a coalition of countries...
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Travelling Exhibition was selected as one of the Asia-Europe Museum Network's pilot projects, and its curatorial team had been working together since September 2003 to outline the theme, categories, and subject for the exhibition. This event provided...
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Asia-Europe Museum Network (ASEMUS) 2004: Museum Hopping
This corporate and media development event for ASEMUS brought together curators from Asia and Europe, as well as stakeholders from the private sector, diplomatic corps, media, and international organisations. Several museum projects were showcased at...
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This dialogue was co-hosted by ASEF and the United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) to facilitate dialogue with the national delegations of ASEM on the interconnections between biotechnology, sustainable development, and trade....
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ASEF Cultural Grants 2004: MixMax Exhibition
The ASEF provided Cultural Grants to seven Asian and European artists in order to support their participation in the "MixMax" exhibition, held at Artsonje Center in Seoul. The exhibition showcased artists whose work was based on the concept of a "mix,"...
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"The programme was a stimulating experience for me. Intellectual discourses are sometimes easily dominated by a western frame of reference, but I found our exploration was an attempt to go beyond the frame, with a heavy Asian presence. We are living in...
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UNESCO-AHPADA-ASEF Training Workshop
This workshop was organised within the framework of the UNESCO/AHPADA Seal Of Excellence For Handicraft Products in Southeast Asia. The Seal was established in 2001 as a quality control mechanism, as well as an international marketing device. The workshop...
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This lecture tour series was delivered by Peter Ashby, who addressed the relationship between the government and the governed, with a focus on the level of trust between the two. Over 400 people attended the lectures and contributed to the debates and...
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The 9th ASEF University (AU9) programme, `Asia-Europe Economic Partnership: Opportunities and Challenges for Enterprises in a Changing Global Environment', convened from 1st-14th February, 2004 in Manila, the Philippines. It was the first time that the...
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This lecture was delivered by Ambassador Dr. P. Christian Hauswedell, who expressed his enthusiasm for the future of ASEM and its relevance, while underlining the urgent need for an ASEM Secretariat. Hauswedell has worked on political, trade, and defence...
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2nd Asia-Europe Film Development Plan Meeting
This meeting brought together European film distributors and Asian representatives of independent cinema to discuss issues relating to film distribution and suggest recommendations for improvement. THE ISSUES - How to facilitate the distribution of...
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AIBD/ASEF Workshops on Cultural and Educational TV Youth Magazines Programmes
The AIBD/ASEF Workshop on TV Youth Magazines in Brunei from 10th-16th December, 2003 was co-organised with the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (aibd.org.my) and Radio Television Brunei (RTB).
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1st Talks On The Hill: Cultural Tools As A Means Of Forging Human Interaction With Nature
“I am Japanese, but after having spent time with this group with people from all over Europe as well as other countries in Asia, not only do I feel like I have learnt much about Europe, but I also understand Asia better.” -- Prof. Yoshinori Yasuda,...
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Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2003
The Asia-Europe Forum for Young Photographers 2003 was held from 4th-8th December in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The forum provided a unique opportunity for 20 talented student and/or young professional photographers from Europe and Asia, to learn about...
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Workshop on Artists' Initiatives
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This lecture tour series was delivered by A.B. Shamsul, and attended by academics, students, journalists, and members of religious communities. SPEAKER Prof. A.B. Shamsul, Malaysia
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3rd Asia-Europe TV Documentary Series: France And Thailand
In Asia, Thailand's ITV station broadcast two 30-minute episodes from this documentary series, titled "Thais In France" and "Pridi In Paris," through its regular weekly programme. The two episodes aired in December 2003. In Europe, France's TV5 aired...
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4th Asia-Europe TV Documentary Series: Belgium And The Philippines
Produced and aired in Belgium and the Philippines, the 4th Asia-Europe TV Documentary Series showcased the journey of the Belgian team who travelled to Manila and Cebu to draw six interesting profiles of Belgians who had temporarily or permanently settled...
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Asia-Europe Arts Promotion Agencies Network (ASEARTS) Conference
This first ASEARTS conference was held on the theme of international mobility of artists between Asia and Europe. The conference was organised at a time when the European Union was clearly stepping up its support for culture and the arts. The participants...
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ASEM Education Hub (AEH): ASEM Symposium On Educational Exchanges
This symposium brought together representatives from universities and higher education institutions in 25 ASEM member countries to discuss co-operation in higher education. Participants consisted of individuals who were in charge of international co-operation,...
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This was the inaugural lecture tour under the Cultures And Civilisations Dialogue Programme, and it was delivered by Yeo Lay Hwee who addressed audiences in three major European cities. SPEAKER Dr. Yeo Lay Hwee, Singapore Institute of International...
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ASEM Education Hub (AEH): 2nd General Meeting On The ASEM Education Hub
This meeting gathered close to 100 delegates representing more than 65 universities and higher education institutions from 25 ASEM member countries. It was officially opened by Singapore's Minister of State for Education, Ng Eng Hen. Participants reviewed...
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6th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
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Asia-Europe Video Conference: Multiculturalism And Intercultural Understanding
The four-hour Asia-Europe Video Conference involved a link-up between an Asian audience in Singapore and a European audience in Poitiers, France. In Singapore, the event took place in a "smart classroom" within the Nanyang Technological University....
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5th Asia-Europe Young Parliamentarians Meeting
Forty-two young parliamentarians from 14 ASEM countries and the European Parliament gathered to exchange views and perspectives on the meeting's theme, "Promoting Mutual Grown And Development In Asia And Europe Through Srengthened Inter-Parliamentary...
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The Year of Living Digitally was a festival from 17th-19th October, 2003, centred around the impact of digital technology on everyday life and the ways in which this is reflected and explored in different art forms such as web, film, sound, and visual...
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Asia-Europe Training For Trainers
Some 30 work camp leaders from youth organisations across Asia and Europe engaged actively in discussions during this week-long seminar, exchanging ideas and solutions that would prove useful in future youth training programmes. Participants also had...
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AIBD/ASEF Workshops on Cultural and Educational TV Children's Programmes
The Asia-Europe Workshop on Children's TV Programmes held in Muncih, Germany from 9th-11th October, 2003 was co-organised by ASEF and the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development, in close collaboration with Prix Jeunesse Foundation at BayerischerRundfun~Munkh,Germany.
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ASEF Cultural Grants 2003: 8th Pusan International Film Festival
Nine young film directors -- seven from Asia, and two from Europe -- participated in the 8th Pusan International Film Festival with the support of the ASEF's Cultural Grants (Japan Trust Fund). The event offered the filmmakers opportunities to present...
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The objective of this meeting was to analyse the current state of the regional debate in East Asia and identify possible areas for initiatives and contributions from Europe. Participants exchanged views on useful lessons that Asia could draw from the...
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Asia-Europe Environment Forum: 1st Roundtable Discussion
The first roundtable discussion of the Asia-Europe Environment Forum series involved 41 participants from the academe, local authorities, research, private sector, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) representing indigenous people, women, workers,...
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3rd Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) International Teachers' Conference
Conceived in 1998, the Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) serves as an on-line forum for increased intercultural exchanges among high school students in Asia and Europe. The AEC aims to contribute to the improvement of the quality of education using information...
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Asia-Europe Marketplace Of Museums (ASEMUS) 2003: Asia-Europe Meeting
About 30 European and Asian museum professionals took part in this meeting; they formed two working groups to develop the following exhibition proposals: - A travelling exhibition on Asian perceptions of Europe and European perceptions of Asia -...
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Dialogue of Cultures and Civilisations
The aim of this informal forum was to analyse the cultural divide between Asia and Europe, as well as the points of convergence. Adopting the same free-wheeling, brainstorming style used for the 1st Windsor Forum held in October 2002, participants spent...
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The eighth instalment of ASEF University brought together 34 students for a two-week congress to compare and contrast unilateralism versus multilateralism for future international orders. The students were given an insight to the fundamentals of world...
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ASEM Youth Dialogue on the New Security Challenges
The ASEM Youth Dialogue on the New Security Challenges held from 2nd-5th September, 2003 in Cebu, Philippines was entitled `Root Causes of Conflict and the Role of the Youth.' It was co-organised by ASEF and the Ayala Foundation, with support from the...
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Youth activists from non-governmental organisations in Asia and Europe gathered for an eight-week seminar and training course on youth and globalisation, held on the theme "For A World Without Borders." The youth camp focused on the effects of globalisation,...
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The Asia-Europe Creative Art Camp, held in Paris, France from 1st-7th September, 2003 was co-organised with Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts de Paris. 18 art students from Asia and Europe gathered for one week to follow courses and workshops...
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7th Asia-Europe Young Leaders Symposium (AEYLS)
The AEYLS has been held annually since 1997 at different venues in Asia and Europe. It is a forum for young people who have been selected as leaders in their respective fields to discuss trends and issues in order to suggest innovative ways to strengthen...
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ASEF Cultural Grants 2003: Asia-Europe Scriptlab
"What took place was a process similar to scriptwriting workshops where synopses and concepts are open for discussions and suggestions. What really worked in this activity is that participants got to know each other, sharing experiences and views about...
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AIBD/ASEF Seminar on Developing Strategies for Networking, Programme Exchange and Co-production
The Asia-Europe Seminar `Networking, Programme Exchange and Co-Production: Developing Strategies for Educational & Cultural Broadcasting' held in Bangkok, Thailand from 18th-19th August, 2003 was co-organised by the Asia-Pacific Institute for Networking,...
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2nd Asia-Europe Journalists' Seminar
This seminar was organised to coincide with the 5th ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting, and as the sequel to the Asia-EU Journalists' Seminar held in Brussels in May 2003. It brought together a diverse group of Asian and European journalists and enabled...
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Europa-Forum Neumarkt: European Federalists Seminar
This forum brought together 130 people for discussions, including European federalists from current and future EU member states. Notably, participants highlighted that the EU should play a more active role in diffusing tensions between North and South...
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Attended by more than 100 people, this meeting was organised to compare and contrast the historical development, current situation, and prospective future evolution of the principal regional organisations in Europe and East Asia, namely the EU, ASEAN,...
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2003 Asia-Europe High Level Education Forum: Search For Future Direction
This forum was a sequel to the meeting held in Luxembourg in May 2000, titled "New Thinking For A New Millennium: Education For The Knowledge-Based Economy." Ninety participants -- including members of the academia and education policy makers -- attended...
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ASEF, in partnership with 50th International Art Exhibition in Venice, Italy from 14th June to 2nd November, 2003 - La Biennale di Venezia, offered ASEF Cultural Grants to Asian young artists for their participation in the project UTOPIA STATION. This...
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Several young Asians were selected to participate in the project titled "UTOPIA STATION" at the La Biennale di Venezia, under the ASEF Cultural Grants programme. The artists were: - Shimabuku, Japan - Yang Fudong, China - Ma Qingyun, China - Kamin...
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ASEMUS 2003: Asia-Europe Meeting On Asymmetry In Museum Collections
This meeting featured two workshops, which were held to facilitate discussions: - Workshop 1: Scattered Collections Of Asian Minorities - Workshop 2: Documentation And Photo Collections On Lost Cultural Heritage, Monuments, And Sites Participants...
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1st Asia-Europe Journalists Seminar
The inaugural Asia-Europe Journalists Seminar brought together about 20 journalists from Asia and Europe to discuss the philosophies, methods, and challenges involved in European integration. The objective was to enhance the participants' knowledge...
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5th ASEM Informal Seminar on Human Rights Series
The 5th ASEM Informal Seminar on Human Rights Series, gathered a total of 55 representatives composed of civil societies from the corporate sectors, trade unions, legal agencies, NGOs and government officials.
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ASEMUS 2003: International Workshop On Flexible Materials In Asian Collections
This course was targeted at those caring for Asian collections, and the purpose of this course was to establish mechanisms for sharing knowledge and approaches. The course focused on caring for flexible materials, in particular basketry, fibres, textiles,...
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Asia-Europe Training Programme On Preservation Of Traditional Music
Forty experts from 20 ASEM countries exchanged views, knowledge, and experiences during this one-week training programme. Participants also had the opportunity to visit cultural sites such as the Chinese Music Conservatory. This programme was a follow-up...
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2nd Asia-Europe Lecture Tour: Islam And Politics In Asia And Europe: A Comparative Perspective
This public lecture attracted an audience of more then 220 individuals from the ministries and universities. Delivered by Romain Bertrand, the lecture addressed issues related to challenges posed by political Islam, such as attitudes and perceptions...
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ASEF Cultural Grants 2003: 5th Deauville Asian Film Festival
The ASEF supported six filmmakers, who had been selected to participate in the 5th Deauville Asian Film Festival under the Digital Video section, which was held on the theme "The Off and Exp. Factory." This comprised a collection of new, experimental,...
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Rethinking Media Policy In The Internet Age
This conference was attended by 46 participants -- each an expert or observer from the internet industry or watchdog bodies and associations -- from Europe and Asia. Twenty-one speakers touched on topics such as codes of conduct for internet service...
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5th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
The 5th ASEM Informal Seminar on Human Rights, `Human Rights and Economic Relations Work Group II - Foreign Direct Investment,' from 22nd-23rd February, 2003 in Bangkok, Thailand was co-organised with the Centre for European Studies, Chulalongkorn University.
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AIBD/ASEF Asia-Europe Workshop on Digitalisation of Radio Archives
The aim of the Asia-Europe Workshop on Radio Archives, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 16th-20th December, 2002, was thus to sensitise and train decision-makers and professionals in radio stations on the importance of radio archiving and make them...
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Development Strategies Of Local Cultural Industries In Asia And Europe
"The most compelling reason we cannot just stand by and let the cultural industry be ruled by the usual market principles is that if we do, the 'cultural diversity' -- the essence and the beauty of the culture and civilisation -- is very much likely to...
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Asia-Europe TV Documentary Series
The second instalment of the series addressed cross-cultural issues and captured the images of individuals living in a cross-cultural context -- in locations away from their countries of birth. THE ISSUES - What are some of the challenges encountered...
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Asia-Europe TV Documentary Series
This documentary series provided a glimpse of how people raised in one culture were able to adapt to living in another; it was one of the ASEF's ongoing projects to promote greater understanding between Asians and Europeans. The first two episodes of...
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Asia-Europe Workshop On Architectural Heritage
"Architecture is one of the fields where... cultural symbiosis is patent." - Javier Galvan, Director, Instituto Cervantes, Manila. This workshop provided an introduction to the International Congress on Philippine-Spanish Architecture, as well as the...
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ASEF Cultural Grants: Shanghai Biennale 2002
The 4th Shanghai Biennale 2002 featured three young artists, who were selected by its Curatorial Committee: - Yang Fudong, China - Angela Bullock, UK - Jong Yeondoo, Korea Through the ASEF's Cultural Grants programme, each artist received funding...
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The seventh instalment of the ASEF University summer school programme was held on the theme "Regionalism In Asia And Europe And Their Significance For Asia-Europe Relations." A public lecture was incorporated into the AU7 programme and Joan Colom, Vice...
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ASEF Cultural Grants 2002: 43rd Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Six films by promising young film directors were selected for the Asian Vision programme. The films were: - "Blue" by Hiroshi Ando, Japan - "Unknown Pleasures" by Jia Zhangke, China - "Let's Not Oy" by Min Byoung-Hun, Korea - "Seafood" by Zhu Wen,...
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International Seminar on Asian and European Epics
The International Seminar on Asian-European Epics in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 26th-30th October, 2002 gathered more than 30 experts from 16 ASEM countries to present different facets of epics: as influences for history, literary heritage, visual arts...
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Dialogue of Cultures and Civilisations
The New World Order Forum, `How can multi-lateral institutions respond more effectively to crises of global security?' took place in Windsor Castle from 24th-26th October, 2002 in LKondon, the United Kingdom and was the second of a four-part series.
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4th Asia-Europe Young Parliamentarians Meeting
This conference consisted of plenary and working group sessions where key topics were discussed. Statements made at the conference were widely quoted in the Italian and international media. KEY SPEAKERS Mr. Rubens Ricupero, Secretary-General, UN Conference...
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ASEM 4 Arts And Cultural Programme: Asian Comments
Asian Comments -- an outdoor cultural programme spanning three days, and held prior to the 4th ASEM Summit in Copenhagen -- staged over 120 shows and performances at different locations within the central district of Copenhagen. More than 100 artists...
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ASEM Youth Dialogue on Globalisation
The inaugural ASEM Youth Dialogue, entitled `A World Without Borders? Asia-Europe Youth Responses to Globalisation' in Hillerod, Denmark from 19th-22nd September, 2002 created new friendships, a common vision, and a wish to continue the dialogue.
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A Gender Agenda: Asia-Europe Dialogue 2
This dialogue attracted about 60 participants and consisted of two study groups that addressed the following themes: - Women and men as agents of change in political decision making - Women and men as agents of change in economic life The Political...
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2nd Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) International Teachers' Conference
The Asia-Europe Classroom: 2nd International Teachers' Conference in Tampere, Finland from 11 to 14 September 2002 built on the momentum of the previous year's which led to a successful promotion of ICT (information and communication technology)...
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This forum was held to evaluate the changing global environment -- as well as the media's role -- while providing a networking platform for journalists across Europe and Asia. Thirty-one journalists and publishers from leading news agencies participated...
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ASEM 4 Arts and Cultural Programme
`Search: Hamlet,' in Elsinore, Denmark from 16th-24th August, 2002 saw Singaporean director Ong Keng Sen gather 20 European and Asian artists in his search for a new Hamlet character belonging to a modern Asian-European culture. The performance consisted...
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1st Asia-Europe Film Development Plan Meeting: Within The Scope Of Cinemanila 2002
This meeting was attended by 30 young independent film directors, producers, film festivals organisers, distributors, and cinema professionals. It was initiated by Amable "Tikoy" Aguiluz (filmmaker and Festival Director, Cinemanila) to promote a better...
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This public lecture was held as part of the News World Asia Conference. The ASEF hosted a discussion session with a panel of Asian and European journalists to address issues related to cross reporting between the two continents. During the discussion,...
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Thirty-eight senior undergraduates were selected to attend the sixth instalment of ASEF University, where the focus was on different models of regional and bi-regional co-operation and integration, such as the EU and ASEAN. Participants examined the...
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The Asia-Europe Puppet Festival in Bangkok, Thailand from 13th-23rd July, 2002 was a festival that allowed the audience "to know, to learn and to enjoy" as said by then Executive Director Amb. Delfin Colome during the closing speech at the Thailand Cultural...
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This symposium gathered accomplished young leaders in the fields of business, journalism, politics/administration, academia, and arts and culture, to hold discussions on challenges in the Asia-Europe environment in the following areas: - Politics -...
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Asia-Europe Workshop for Young Photographers 2002
The Asia-Europe Workshop for Young Photographers, hosted in Singapore, took place from 2nd-5th June, 2002. Four masters of photography - Keiichi Tahara (Japan), Horst Wackerbarth (Germany) Marie-Laure de Decker (France), Tay Kay Chin (Singapore) conducted...
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World Cup Roundtable on Promoting Mutual Understanding Among Cultures and Peoples
The World Cup Roundtable on Promoting Mutual Understanding Among Cultures and Peoples was held in Seoul, Korea on 1st June, 2002 on the occasion of the 2002 World Cup. ASEF and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO, with the support of the Korean...
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The New Global Security Agenda: Prospects For Asia-Europe Co-operation
This two-day conference addressed the broad issues of transnational crimes, such as the trafficking of people across borders, the drug trade, and money laundering. THE ISSUES - Transnational crimes and conflict - Specific transnational crimes: assessment...
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Asia-Europe Youth Co-operation (AEYC): 3rd Meeting Of The Working Group
This meeting brought together representatives from 12 youth organisations at the international, regional, and national level, to review and discuss future steps and tangible projects for the year. The meeting consolidated the steadily-growing youth...
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Workshop on the Use of Infocomm Technology (ICT) by Youth Organisations in Asia and Europe
The workshop on the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Youth Organisations in Asia and Europe was held from 16th-20th April, 2002 in Shah Alam, Malaysia, under the theme `Bridging the Digital Divide Between Youth in Asia and Europe'....
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The ASEF University Alumni Network (ASEFUAN): Inaugural Meeting
Over 40 individuals who had previously participated in the ASEF University summer school programme gathered at this meeting to officially establish the ASEFUAN. A constitution for ASEFUAN was drafted at the meeting, which formalised the network. In...
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Asia-Europe Museum Network 2002: Marketplace of Museums: Sharing Cultural Heritage
This workshop gathered 60 museum scholars and professionals from 20 ASEM member countries to define the agendas of workshops scheduled for 2003 and 2004. The planned workshops covered the following subjects: - Documentation and photo collections of...
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ASEF Lecture: European Union Foreign Policy And The Challenges Of Globalisation
At this lecture, the EU's Chris Patten addressed a large audience to pledge the European Union's continued strong interest and engagement in the Southeast Asian region. He cited the economic support and advice that Europe was offering to East Asian...
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AIBD/ASEF Workshops on Cultural and Educational TV Documentary Programmes
The 9th Asia-Europe Workshop on Cultural and Educational TV Documentary Programmes was conducted from 1st-13th April, 2002 in Brunei. This workshop was part of the series ASEF had been organising with the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development...
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Globalisation And International Migration: Asian And European Experiences
This conference was held to develop concrete migration proposals to the ASEM Ministers of Home Affairs during their meeting in Lanzarote, Spain. The conference addressed the following topics: - Migration flows - Migration communities - Integration...
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ASEF Cultural Grants 2002: 4th Deauville Asian Film Festival
Six young directors were selected to travel to the 4th Deauville Asian Film Festival, courtesy of the ASEF's Cultural Grants Programme. The film festival has a tradition of showing Asian films to a European audience; it gave the directors increased...
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Meeting Of The ASEF University Alumni Network
Forty-five participants who had previously participated in the ASEF University summer programme attended a reunion in Brussels to consider the establishment of an official alumni network. It was the first occasion that students from the last five instalments...
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Public Lecture: Terrorism And European Response
This lecture was delivered by Graham Watson, who highlighted the EU's concern that "any military action must be based purely on international law, that it must be proportionate, that it must be necessary and that it must be limited to taking out the...
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Roundtable Seminar: Expansion Of The European Union And Implications For EU-Asia Relations
At this seminar, speaker Jan Kavan talked about the ongoing efforts of the Czech Republic to join the European Union, which included implementing market-based economic reforms and getting back on track to following the Czech democratic tradition prior...
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Asia-Europe Workshop on Internet Broadcasting
The Asia-Europe Workshop on Internet Broadcasting took place from 14th-18th January, 2002 in Hanoi, Vietnam. This workshop, the 8th of the series co-organised with Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD), was supported by Vietnam Television...
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The 1st Asia-Europe Dance Forum, entitled ‘Cultures Shaping Bodies: Bodies Moving Cultures,’ was held from 9th-11th January 2002 in Singapore and co-organised with the Goethe Institut Singapore. It was also supported by Alliance Francaise, Singapore...
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The New Global Security Agenda In Asia And Europe And Prospects For Co-operation
This conference took a broad look at security trends in Asia and Europe, the role of the UN, and prospects for co-operation on security issues. About 60 participants representing 25 ASEM member countries attended the conference, where they could assess...
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OVERVEW The Asia-Europe Film Focus was held as part of Cinemanila to enrich its programme with European films and provide a platform for film directors and critics from both Europe and Asia. Among the jurors were: - Max Tessier, Film Critic, France -...
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Asia-Europe Forestry Experts Exchange Programme (2002/2003)
Student Exchanges
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Asia-Europe Forestry Experts Exchange Programme (2002/2003)
Student Exchanges
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Asia-Europe Seminar On Cultural Heritage Training
This seminar, attended by 40 participants from 21 ASEM countries, was adopted from the Action Plan of the 1st Asia-Europe Experts Meeting On Protection And Promotion Of Cultural Heritage, held in Vietnam in January 1999. THE ISSUES - The protection...
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At this lecture, speaker Albrecht Rothacher offered insights into the EU's enlargement towards Eastern Europe, which was one of the highest priority agenda items within the EU at the time. He drew from his experience working at the European Commission,...
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Asia-Europe Seminar On Cultural Heritage, Man and Tourism
This seminar was attended by 55 participants (anthropologists, social scientists, experts in cultural heritage, public administrators, and organisations such as UNESCO) from 17 ASEM countries. It introduced a sociological and anthropological approach...
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The 3rd instalment of the YPM examined the changing political and social scenes in Asia and Europe, and touched upon the role of governments in ensuring good corporate governance. It also created a substantive and candid dialogue, as the 50 invited...
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Asia-Europe Cultural Highlights, from 1st November to 1st December, 2001 in China was set within the 3rd Shanghai International Arts Festival. Asia-Europe Cultural Highlights comprised Asian programmes, European programmes and Asia-Europe joint-programmes,...
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Asia-Europe Seminar On Music Industry In The New Economy
This seminar gathered 60 participants from 19 ASEM countries to discuss the issues of law, economics, and new technologies related to the music field. The participants were musicians, producers, composers, and representatives of music companies and...
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At this symposium, 103 participating young leaders formed four working groups to discuss the following topics: - Enhancing cultural co-operation, education exchange, and co-existence in multiethnic societies - Co-operation among small and medium size...
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2nd Asia-Europe Young Entrepreneurs Forum (AEYEF)
Organised back-to-back with the 6th Asia-Europe Business Forum (AEBF), the event brought young entrepreneurs from Asia and Europe together for a two-day forum, which enabled them to have an open dialogue and exchange views. The participants learnt...
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This roundtable discussion gathered about 60 participants from 19 ASEM member countries to address the topic of governance in the context of globalisation. THE ISSUES - Gobalisation and multilevel governance - Remaking of global institutions - New...
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Asia-Europe Seminar On Ethnic Cultures Promotion
This seminar, attended by 90 representatives from 17 ASEM countries, was held to recognise the vast diversity of ethnic groups across Asia and Europe. It reasserted and supported the aims of the ASEF in seeking ways to use culture to create links between...
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1st Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) International Teachers' Conference
The 1st Asia-Europe Classroom International Teachers' Conference, conducted with the Ministry of Education, Singapore, was held from 2 to 5 September 2001 in Singapore. It was aimed at encouraging the advancement of education through using...
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For the fifth instalment of ASEF University, 28 undergraduates from 24 ASEM member countries convened for intellectual and cultural interaction at the historic Convento da Arrabida. The group consisted of social and political science students, economics...
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4th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
The 4th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights in Bali, Indonesia from 12th-13th July, 2001 was sponsored by France, the Raoul Wallenberg Institute (Sweden) and the Asia-Europe Foundation with the support of the European Commission Trust Fund.
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Asia-Europe Film Focus At The 5th Shanghai International Film Festival
About 100 films from 22 ASEM member countries were screened during the film festival, in order to raise public awareness on Asia-Europe cinematography and creativity. Festival participants included scholars, government officials, and non-government...
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1st ASEM Roundtable On Globalisation: Globalisation And Regional Responses
Seventy scholars, government officials, and non-government organisations from 20 ASEM countries attended this event. The main topics discussed were: - Globalisation and regional responses - Political and cultural aspects of globalisation - Economic...
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A Gender Agenda: Asia-Europe Dialogue 1
The inaugural Gender Agenda dialogue focused on social, economic, and political implications arising from gender differences. The event drew 65 participants from 20 ASEM member countries, and presentations were made on the following issues: - Challenges...
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Focus On Asia-Europe Documentary Films
The Asia-Europe Documentary Film Festival was held as part of the 14th Singapore International Film Festival, in order to promote documentaries as a credible medium and to provide a platform for future co-operation between Asian and European documentary...
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Roundtable Discussion On European Security
This event featured speaker Jukka Valtasaari, who is a recognised expert on European security matters. He talked about how security issues are seen in Europe, what is being done in the European Union regarding security and defence matters, and what...
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4th ASEF University: Social Changes In Asia And Europe In The Age Of Globalisation
The fourth instalment of the ASEF University programme gathered 35 outstanding undergraduates from 23 ASEM member countries for an intellectually stimulating and culturally enriching fortnight. The students -- most of whom were majoring in social and...
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Asia-Europe Forestry Experts Exchange Programme (2001/2002)
Asia-Europe Forestry Experts Exchange Programme (2001/2002) Student Exchanges
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Asia-Europe Forum: Culture In The Cyber Age
More than 60 participants from 21 ASEM member countries took part in this forum, including professors in communication and experts in information technology and the arts. The forum was held to develop co-operation among the ASEM members and to identify...
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This meeting brought together 50 media professionals from Asia and Europe to promote a better understanding of issues of mutual interest, and strengthen ties between Asian and European media. THE ISSUES - The media's impact on public opinion and foreign...
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ASEM 3 Arts and Cultural Programme
ASEF's 1st European Film Festival took place from 14th-17th October, 2000 in Seoul, Korea, following the success of Asian film festivals in Europe that ASEF has co-sponsored.
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Asia Meets Europe Film Festival
A hundred films were screened at the the Asia Meets Europe Film Festival, which was held as part of the annual Helsinki Film Festival under the theme, "Love & Anarchy." The film categories included Asia-Europe Forum, New Japanese Cinema, and Films from...
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The Role Of The Individual Vis-Ã -vis The Family, Society, And State In Asia And Europe
This symposium brought together academics and intellectuals from ASEM member countries to better understand the different values pertaining to the role of the individual in the family, society, and state. The event consisted of three sessions that...
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The Biennale Of The Dance: The Silk Roads
The Biennale Of The Dance festival -- one of Europe's most prominent festivals -- featured over 30 performances inspired by Europe and Asia's rich cultural heritage. The theme for the dance festival was "The Silk Roads," which accentuated the link...
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ASEMUS 2000: Asia-Europe Conference On Museums
Seventy participants, including museum directors, ethnologists, and archaeologists, from 23 ASEM member countries attended the conference to exchange views on how museums in Asia and Europe had to relate to new conditions created by IT and globalisation....
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1st Asia-Europe Roundtable: Regions In Transition
This inaugural roundtable session was attended by 50 participants from 15 ASEM member countries, who gathered to discuss the following topics: - Regionalism and institution-building - The issue of enlargement, economic growth, and competition - Social...
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In this first instalment of the Asia-Europe Youth Camp, 67 young volunteers from Asia and Europe gathered to gain hands-on experience in issues relating to local deforestation, environmental protection, and national heritage conservation. Held over...
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In the third instalment of ASEF University, 33 participants had a taste of Swedish and Danish culture. In Sweden, they visited a medieval castle, spent a day on Ven island, and visited global mobile telecommunications company Ericsson. They also went...
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ASEF Lecture: Future Relations Between The European Union And Asia
This fourth instalment of the Asia-Europe Lecture series was attended by 150 professionals from the diplomatic corps, academia, think-tanks, business community, and the media. The European Union's Javier Solana delivered the lecture, where he explained...
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The Way Ahead For The Asia-Europe Partnership
Held in conjunction with the Seoul 2000 Summit, this conference gathered 61 ASEM experts -- including policy makers, academics, and businessmen -- to address major issues relevant to the ASEM process. Discussions centred on the following topics: -...
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3rd Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
The 3rd Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights took place from 19th-20th June, 2000 in Paris, France. For two days, 60 participants comprising NGO representatives, officials and academics from 24 ASEM member countries debated on controversial Human Rights...
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Contemporary Asian Women Artists' Exhibition
‘Text & Subtext’ took place in Singapore from 15th June to 30th July, 2000 and comprised an exhibition, a three-day conference and two publications. It was organised by Earl Lu Gallery, LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts in Singapore and supported...
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4th Asia-Europe Young Leaders Symposium
The Knowledge Society: Challenges and Opportunities for Asia Europe Partnership in the 21st Century
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This forum brought together 38 participants from youth organisations in Asia and Europe to discuss areas for closer co-operation. Participants agreed to form a working group on Asia-Europe Youth Co-operation (AEYC) that would serve as a network for...
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New Thinking For A New Millennium: Education For The Knowledge-Based Economy
This meeting brought together 92 participants from 22 ASEM member countries to discuss the implications of the knowledge-based economy on education. The meeting drew upon three particular communities who articulated different concerns: The policy makers,...
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Europe Asia Forum 3: Asia And Europe At The New Millennium
Fifty high-level Asian and European participants from the world of politics, media, academia, and business attended this forum, which was held over two days. Participants had the opportunity to discuss the state of Asia's economy and the impact of the...
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2nd Asia-Europe Young Parliamentarians Meeting
This meeting was attended by 41 young parliamentarians from 20 ASEM member countries and the European Parliament. Richard Higgott, Director of the Centre for Globalisation Studies at Warwick University (UK), gave a presentation on the "Welfare State...
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Asia-Europe Workshop For Copyright Trading For Book Publishers
Seventy participants from 15 ASEM member countries attended the workshop, which gave participants an opportunity to explore ways in which Asian and European publishers and copyright agents could work together to improve the flow of books between the...
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2nd Deauville Asian Film Festival
ASEF supported the 2nd Deauville Asian Film Festival from 17th-19th March, 2000 in France, an event organised by Association pour la Promotion des Films des Pays d'Asie
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Asia-Europe Young Artists' Painting Competition
The Asia-Europe Young Artists' Painting Competition was part of the ASEF's programme to celebrate the 3rd Asia-Europe Summit in Seoul, Korea in October 2000. The painting competition was held on the theme "The New Millennium In My Dreams." It was open...
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Asia-Europe TV Documentary Series
"Building Bridges: The New Europe And The New Asia" aired on Singapore television from January to February 2000. The documentary reflected on the historic links between the two regions and examined how modern-day ties were being forged by the ASEM...
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ASEM Education Hub: Meeting On The Formation Of The Education Hub
This inaugural meeting brought together Academic Centres of Excellence from ASEM member countries to create a network that would enhance the flow of students between Asia and Europe. It was attended by 74 participants, including presidents of universities...
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Symposium: Images of Asia In Europe And Images Of Europe In Asia
At this symposium, distinguished speakers gave presentations on topics such as "Tradition And Modernity In Visual Arts: Asian And European Exchanges" and "Different Models Of Asia-Europe Co-operation In The Field Of Arts And Culture." More than 50 participants,...
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Cities on the Move 6 took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 9th-30th October, 1999. Cities on the Move is a series of multi-media exhibitions designed to stimulate discussion of social changes and universal issues in visual and architectural cultures. The...
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1st Asia-Europe Young Entrepreneurs Forum (AEYEF)
This forum brought together 40 young entrepreneurs from Asia and Europe for an exchange of business ideas. The entrepreneurs were involved in high-tech industries such as telecommunications, multimedia, building automation, and intelligent building....
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The second instalment of ASEF University brought together 34 undergraduates, most of whom were studying social and political science, history, economics, or international law. Through an intensive programme of lectures and discussions, participants...
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A New Round For Multi-Lateral Trade Negotiations: An Asia-Europe Perspective
Sixty-three participants from 20 ASEM member countries attended this event to discuss the following topics: - The political and economic arguments for the WTO millennium round - The emerging agenda - Developing countries' interests in WTO negotiations The...
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2nd Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
The 2nd Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights in Beijing, China from 28th-29th June, 1999 had 66 participants and speakers from 24 member countries. Participants included officials, academics and NGO staff. The seminar was launched with 6 papers, two...
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Asia-Europe Conference: Cultural Industries And Cultural Development
Ninety participants comprising government officials, cultural managers, artists, and cultural industry representatives from from 24 ASEM member countries, the EU, and UNESCO debated on four inter-related themes at the conference: - The development...
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2nd Colloquium for Journalists: A Preview Of The Indonesian Elections
This colloquium was held on the theme "How Can Europe Help Asia Without Provoking A Backlash?" It was attended by over 60 participants from national, regional, and international media organisations in Asia, Europe, Australia, and the US. Speakers at...
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Asia-Europe Classroom Exhibition: Your Way From Home To School
This exhibition was held alongside the ASEM Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Berlin on 29 March 1999. It featured submissions by schools from 22 countries including Brunei, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, Philippines, Singapore, and Sweden. Selected students...
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ASEF Cultural Managers Training Seminar
The 1st ASEF Cultural Managers Training Seminar, entitled `Cultural Insight Asia-Europe,' was conducted in Barcelona, Spain from 25th March to 1st April, 1999. This one-week training seminar was designed for cultural mangers from the 25 ASEM countries...
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ASEM Seminar: The Combination Of Traditional And Modern Medicine For Public Health Care
Seventy experts from ASEM member countries participated in this seminar. Initiated by the Vietnam Government at the first ASEM meeting in Bangkok, the meeting adopted follow-up proposals to strengthen co-operation between Asia and Europe on the exchange...
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Monetary Co-operation: The situation in the Euro Zone
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This roadshow was part of the ASEF's efforts to interpret the birth of the Euro for specialist Asian audiences. Over 470 professionals from the government, banking, finance, media, and academic worlds attended the event. Ng Kee Choe (President of the...
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1st Asia-Europe Experts Meeting: Protection And Promotion Of Cultural Heritage
This meeting involved 62 cultural heritage officials and experts from the ASEF family. Participants adopted an action plan of 12 project proposals in three major areas of protection and promotion of cultural heritage, namely information exchange and...
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Launch Of The Asia-Europe Classroom (AEC) Homepage
The ASEF launched its AEC homepage at the premises of Raffles Girls' Secondary School in Singapore. The launch timings were as follows: Singapore: 1600 hours Central Europe: 0900 hours UK: 0800 hours Finland: 1000 hours The Singapore launch was...
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Colloquium On Human Rights And Human Responsibilities
This colloquium set out to fulfil three main objectives: - To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Declaration on Human Rights, to review the record, and to recommend practical improvements for a more effective enforcement of human rights - To give...
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Labour Relations In Asia And Europe: Exchanging Experiences And Perspectives
This two-day seminar cast its eye on the similarities, differences, and interconnections between labour relations and labour policies in Europe and Asia. Discussions centred on the following themes: - Labour relations and core labour standards - The...
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1st Colloquium For Journalists: How Can Europe Help Asia Without Provoking A Backlash
This colloquium was timed to coincide with the World Economic Forum's East Asia Economic Summit in Singapore, to raise the awareness of Asia-Europe issues amongst the media. The colloquium was organised as a breakfast meeting, at which four distinguished...
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ASEF Meeting Of Publishers: How To Promote Understanding Between Asia And Europe Through Publication
This Meeting of Publishers brought together 43 guests that comprised publishers, national book fair organisers, representatives of book publishers' associations, and representative bodies involved in promoting publishing from Asia and Europe for an...
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1st ASEF University: Asia-Europe And The Challenges Of Globalisation
For the first time, the ASEF organised its ASEF University summer school programme, which brought 31 promising undergraduates to Germany to experience its unique culture, featuring a mix of modernity and antiquity. The students toured cultural and historical...
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Thirty-two participants and speakers gathered at this two-day seminar to hold discussions on the following topics: - Technical and operational aspects of setting up a discussion forum on the internet - Ways to use the internet as a forum of exchange...
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A team of eight distinguished Asian speakers were invited to attend this meeting; they gave presentations on the theme "Asia And Europe: A New Agenda After The Crisis," drawing from their own professional or national perspective. The speakers included...
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The Pan Asian Film Festival titled "The City" screened promising works by young Asian filmmakers that best reflected the event's city theme. Held over 10 days, the festival took place at the ICA Cinema and Lux in London. Personalities in attendance...
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ASEM 2 Arts and Cultural Programme
`The Big Bang: The Art of Percussion' was a full-day event held at the Royal Festival Hall at the South Bank Centre in London, the United Kingdom on 4th April, 1998. The programme comprised workshops and performances by artistes from Europe and the...
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Fifty-three prominent European and Asian representatives from the political, business, academic, and media circles attended this forum and contributed their ideas on how Europe and Asia could benefit from the interdependence that arises from globalisation. Eberhard...
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ASEF 1st Anniversary Asia-Europe Lecture
This lecture, titled "The Tao of Development: Economic Management and Good Governance in Asia," was the second in the Asia-Europe Lecture series. Anand Panyarachun, former Prime Minister of Thailand, delivered the lecture at the Chulalongkorn University...
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The Asia-Europe Cultural Forum brought together cultural leaders from 24 ASEM member countries and the EC to begin the process of establishing networks between European and Asian cultural workers. It sought to undertake an inventory of cultural exchanges...
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Meeting Of Deans Of Business Schools
This meeting was held as part of the European Foundation For Management Develoment (EFMD) meeting. Deans from Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand conducted two workshops to provide information about their schools and the networking situation...
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1st Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights
Access to Justice; Regional and National Particularities in the Administration of Justice; Monitoring the Administration of Justice
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1st ASEF Meeting Of Editors: Building Bridges With Images
Conceived by ASEF to tap the potential of the mass media to improve relations between the peoples of Europe and Asia, this first Meeting Of Editors saw the attendance of 43 participants from 23 countries. Among them were editors of leading newspapers,...
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The colloquium `Satellite TV: A Bridge between Asia and Europe' with Mr. Patrick Imhaus was held in Singapore on 7th April, 1998.
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Recognising the importance of youth exchanges in strengthening links between Europe and Asia, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs followed on then-Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto's proposal at the 1996 ASEM in Bangkok and organised the first AEYLS...
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EU For Asia Policy Forum: Next Steps For Asia And Europe
The seminar gave an update on the status of the UNFCCC negotiations with a focus on Asia-Europe co-operation and raised awareness among decision makers in Europe about the significance of partnerships between Asia and Europe in the area of climate change...
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