Government of
Montenegro
Universal Peace Federation
Japan Foundation
Tokyo Club Foundation
Fourth ECPD International Conference
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Miločer (hotel “Maestral”), Montenegro October 30 – 31, 2008
A G E N D A Thursday, October 30, 2008
09:00 – 09:45 Registration of the Participants
10:00 – 10:45 Opening Ceremony
Chairman’s Opening Address
H.E. Prof. Dr. Takehiro TOGO President of the ECPD Academic Council
Introductory Speech
H.E. Milo ĐUKANOVIĆ Prime Minister of the Government of Montenegro
Greeting Addresses
H.E. Dr. Yasushi AKASHI Former UN Undersecretary General and Special Representative for Former Yugoslavia
Prof. Dr. Don Wallace Professor, President ILI, Georgetown, University, USA Dr. Christine Samandari-Hakim Baha’ie Association of Women for Development, Peace and Unity, Paris H.E. Prof. Dr. Albert Maes
Ambassador EU, Professor, University of Namur, Belgium
Sir James Mancham (message on his behalf)
Founding President of the Republic of Seychelles; President, Global Peace Council
10:45 - 11:00 Coffee Break
Government of
Montenegro
Universal Peace Federation
Japan Foundation
Tokyo Club Foundation
11:45 – 13:15 FIRST PLENARY SESSION: ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND THE WAYS TOWARD IMPROVEMENT
Moderators: H.E. Prof. Takehiro Togo / Academician Vladimir Stipetić
Registered
Speakers:
Dynamic Economic and Social Development: Crucial Condition for Reconciliation and Development of the Human Security in the Balkans Prof. Dr. Tihomir Jovanovski
Role of the European Union in Promotion of the Human Security in the Balkans H.E. Prof. Dr. Albert Maes
Similarity and Differences of Economic Policies of the Balkan Countries: Is Economic Policy Based on the Principle of Laissez-Faire Sustainability? Prof. Dr. Tihomir Domazet
Economic and Cultural Integration in the Service of Peace and Security in the Balkans Prof. Dr. Esmeralda Uruçi
South-Eastern Europe: Emigration and Remittances from Abroad Prof. Dr. Radmila Jovančević
Reconciliation Through Economic Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina Prof. Dr. Vern Redekop/ H. E. Prof. Dr. Vjekoslav Domljan Assessment of the Situations in the Balkans Dr. Marta Balan Love and Tolerance as a Principle Mitropolit Amfilohije Radović Democracy Through Social and Economic Development H.E. Prof. Dr. Baldocci Pasquale
Improvement of Economic and other Cooperation in the Balkan Countries. How to Achieve it? Academician Vladimir Stipetić
Challenge of Goodness for Central, South and all of Europe Prof. Dr. Slobodan Lang
13:15 – 15:00 Lunch
Government of
Montenegro
Universal Peace Federation
Japan Foundation
Tokyo Club Foundation
15:00 - 17:45 SECOND PLENARY SESSION: RECONCILIATION, TOLERANCE AND “FREEDOM FROM FEAR”
Moderators: H.E. Yasushi Akashi / Prof. Dr. Milo Paskal
Registered Speakers: Dialogue, Respect and Universality Bishop Joanikije Mićović
Recognition of Kosovo, South Ossetia, Abhasia: Impact on Destiny of International Law Prof. Dr. Yury Baturin
Euroatlantic Integration – the Future of Western Balkans Academician Paskal Milo
Human Rights and Reconciliation in the Western Balkans Prof. Dr. Sonja Tomović - Šundić
Albanian – Serbian Relations in Condition of Kosovo Independency Prof. Dr. Ramadan Marmullaku
Does Peace exist at all? Prof. Dr. Pavle Bubanja
Experience of Slovenia in the Field of Human Security H.E. Matjaž Kovačič
Overcoming Prejudices: a Prerequisite for Peace Dr. Cristine Samandari-Hakim
The Role of Religion in Reconciliation and Peace Building
Dr. Peter Zöhrer
Religious, National and Political Reconciliation in Montenegro Dr. Todor Baković
The Balkans’ “Virus of Disintegration” and “Political Tribalism” in Ukraine Prof. Dr. Valentin Yakushik
Environment as a Factor for Peace
Prof. Dr. Lyon Arthur Dahl
Ethnic Conflicts: Conflict Resolution and Lessons from the Cyprus Case Prof. Dr. Andreas Theophanous
Discussion
Mr. Azem Vllasi
Prof. Dr.Yuri Baturin
Prof. Dr. Časlav Ocić
Prof. Dr. Valentin Yakushik
17:45 –18:10 Coffee Break
Government of
Montenegro
Universal Peace Federation
Japan Foundation
Tokyo Club Foundation
18:10 - 20:00 THIRD PLENARY SESSION: RECONCILIATION AND HUMAN SECURITY- RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL ASPECTS
Moderators: Dr. Christine Samandari-Hakim / H.E. Matjaž Kovačič
Registered
Speakers: Challenges and Spirituality in the 21st Century Academician Vladeta Jerotić
Inter-Religious Relations and the Balkans' Prosperity. H. E. Prof. Dr. Darko Tanasković
Minorities: Compliance with Territory, Social and Economic Development, Full Equality with Rights and Duties. H.E. Prof. Dr. Baldocci Pasquale
Women’s Network in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Experiences of Good Practices. Prof. Dr. Melita Richter
Ethics and Morals-What does a Good Life Mean?
Prof. Dr. Vern Redekop
Role of the ECPD Prizren Center in Promotion of Health - Improvement and Human Security in the Balkans Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Levett
Search for the Political Gnosis - the importance of the structural knowledge in the process of the transition of the societies and civilizations Dr. Sasha Papovic Factors that can Improve Transborder Cooperation for the National Minorities – a Theoretical Approach Dr. Aleksandro Burra
The Place of Roma in the European Society – a Project Presentation Dr. Armand Clesse
Institutional Organisation of Reconciliation Prof. Dr. Svetozar Livada
Discussion
Prof. Dr. Don Wallace
Prof. Dr. Alfonso Ojeda
Dr. Armand Clesse
Mr. Bojan Starec
Prof. Dr. Rajko Đjurić
20:30 Dinner
Government of
Montenegro
Universal Peace Federation
Japan Foundation
Tokyo Club Foundation
Friday, October 31, 2008
09:30-10:30 THIRD PLENARY SESSION CONTINUED: RECONCILIATION AND HUMAN SECURITY- RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL ASPECTS
Moderators: Dr. Christine Samandari-Hakim / H.E. Matjaž Kovačič
Registered
Speakers: Mediation Process – „Conditio Sine Qua Non“ – Strategy of Reconciliation Prof. Dr. Yves-Rastimir Nedeljković
Ethic of Remembrance and Reconciliation Prof. Dr. Rajko Đurić
System Solutions of National Minority Rights Dr. Nada Debeljački
10:30 – 11:45 FOURTH PLENARY SESSION: ASSESSMENT OF THE SITUATION IN THE BALKANS
Moderators: H.E. Prof. Dr. Takehiro Togo / H.E. Prof. Dr. Albert Maes
Registered
Speakers: The Balkans between War and Peace
Prof. Dr. Georges Skorov
Ethnical versus Political Nation Prof. Dr. Marina Martynova
Discussion
Dr. Avdul Kurpejović
Mufti Muhamed Jusufspahić
Prof. Dr. Anika Skovran
Mr. Azem Vllasi
Dr. Kennedy Ahorsu
12:00-13:30 FITH PLENARY SESSION – PREPARATION OF THE FIFTH ECPD
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Moderator: H.E. Prof. Dr. Takehiro Togo
Discussion on the next declaratory conference, including preparation of declaration.
Elaboration and acceptance of concluding statements and remarks.
Closing Remarks