Issam M. Fares | Former Deputy Prime Minister of Lebanon

A panel discussion on 'The Road to Democracy: The Arab Region, Latin America and Eastern Europe'

14 May 2012

The American University of Beirut (AUB) and the Global Development Network (GDN) cordially invite you to a panel discussion on
“The Road to Democracy: The Arab Region, Latin America and Eastern Europe”

Friday, 18th of May 2012: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm College Hall, Auditorium B1, American University of Beirut Campus

The panel will examine the prospects for democratic transition in the Arab region in light of the lessons to be learnt from the recent uprisings with a focus on Tunisia and Egypt, and against the experience of democratic transformation in Latin America and Eastern Europe

Agenda
Opening Remarks: Prof. Samir Makdisi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, American University of Beirut

Welcome Remarks: Dr. Ahmad Dallal, Provost, American University of Beirut
Dr. Geraldo della Paolera, President Global Development Network

Moderator: Prof. Samir Makdisi, Professor Emeritus of Economics, American University of Beirut

Panelists: Prof. Boris Vujcic, Deputy Governor, Croatia National Bank and GDN Board of Director
Prof. Torcuata Di Tella, Ambassador of Argentina to Italy

Dr Noha El-Milkawy, Regional Representative for the Middle East and North Africa, the Ford Foundation
Prof. Moez Labidi, Professor of Economics, University of Monastir, Tunisia

Discussant: Mr. Rami Khoury, Director, Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, American University of Beirut