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TransformUN – Round Table, The Centre, Brussels
Transform UN
Round Table
The Centre, Brussels
6th December 2004
Agenda
The proposed agenda focuses on core issues of the questions of UN reform from a European perspective and will explain the comparison between the EU and the UN model of governance.
10.30-10.45: “A possible framework for the UN Reform” by Francesco Grillo and Claire O’Brien [Vision]
· Introduction to the TransformUN project
· Conclusion TransformUN from London seminar
10.45-11.20: Brainstorming session - “Designing a process to reform the UN”
Moderator: Dr. Nikki Sloccum
· Scope of reform - model of governance
· Obstacles and objectives of reform - the core issues
· Participation of civil society - How to involve public opinion?
11.20 -11.30: Conclusion of brainstorming – “TransformUN project development” by Francesco Grillo and Mathew Heim
11.30-11.50: “EU perspective to the UN reform” by Willy Kempel, European Commission
11.50-12.00: “The reform process and the EU convention” by Marco Incerti, CEPS
12.00-12.50: Brainstorming session - “What lessons the UN could learn from Europe”
Moderator: Nicholas Whyte, International Crisis Group (ICG)
· Lessons from the ICG and the Convention
· Conclusion of the High Level Panel's Report
· Governance mechanisms at international level
12.50-13.00: Conclusion and sum-up by Francesco Grillo and Mathew Heim
13.00: Informal discussion over sandwich lunch
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