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The EAI co-hosted a workshop with National Endowment for Democracy (NED) on August 18-19. Under the title of “Translating Research into Policy: Successful Experiences, Relevant Issues,” cases of democratic developments in Asia, Middle East, South America and Africa were presented and discussed. This workshop provided a chance for the scholars from various regions to share their experiences and insights on the issue.
09:30~09:45 Opening Remarks
Sook Jong Lee, President of the East Asia Institute Marc F. Plattner, Director of the International Forum for Democratic Studies
09:45~11:00 South Korea Case Study
Presenter Sook Jong Lee, President of the East Asia Institute
Commentator Partha Mukhopadhyay, Senior Research Fellow of the Centre for Policy Studies 11:00~12:15 Lebanon Case Study Presenter Sami Atallah, Director of Lebanese Center for Policy Studies Commentator E. Gyimah-Boadi, Executive Director of Ghana Center for Democratic Development 12:15~13:30 Lunch 13:30~14:45 Ghana Case Study Presenter E. Gyimah-Boadi, Executive Director of Ghana Center for Democratic Development Commentator Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, Executive Director of Romanian Academic Society 14:45~16:00 Romanian Case Study Presenter Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, Executive Director of Romanian Academic Society Commentator Orazio J. Bellettini, Executive Director of the Grupo Foundation for the Advance of Reforms and Opportunities (FARO) 16:00~16:15 Coffee Break 16:15~17:30 Open Discussion
09:30~10:45 India Case Study Presenter Partha Mukhopadhyay, Senior Research Fellow of the Centre for Policy Studies Commentator Sami Atallah, Director of Lebanese Center for Policy Studies 10:45~12:00 Ecuador Case Study Presenter Orazio J. Bellettini, Executive Director of the Grupo Foundation for the Advance of Reforms and Opportunities (FARO) Commentator Diego Abente-Brun, Deputy Director of the International Forum for Democratic Studies 12:00~13:15 Lunch 13:15~15:15 Concluding Session Chair Sook Jong Lee, President of the East Asia Institute Speaker Larry Diamond, Director of the Center for Democracy, Development, and Rule of Law |