European Institute for Asian Studies

Review of Governance in Asia
A European Alliance for Asian Studies Conference
14h00 to 18h00, 21 February, European Parliament, Brussels

Glyn Ford MEP The European Institute for Asian Studies, in collaboration with the European Alliance for Asian Studies, and the sponsorship of Mr. Glyn Ford, MEP is organising its annual Asia Update conference entitled 'Governance in Asia' to take place in the European Parliament, Brussels on Tuesday February 21, 2006. The conference will bring together academic specialists associated with the Member Institutes of the Asia Alliance with a select group of MEPs, officials from the EU institutions and Asian representatives.

This meeting will seek to provide information and analysis on the perceptions of governance which exist in Asia. In particular, it is intended that the meeting will cover a review of the recent evidence on the transformation towards market-based democratic governance as is proceeding in Asia; an analysis of the notion of 'good governance' held in a several Asian where current developments are strongly at variance with the values which the EU projects, with its focus on rule of law, democratic governance and human rights protection; and the increasing projection of India and China as regional leaders within Asia and its implications for the EU. We kindly invite you to attend this meeting and look forward to your participation.

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Conference Programme

Opening Ceremony and Welcome Remarks:
Prof. Wim Stokhof, Director, International Institute for Asian Studies, Leiden
Mr. Glyn Ford, Member of the European Parliament, Brussels

Session 1: Concepts of ‘Good Governance’ in Asia – Overview and Perceptions from China & the DPRK
Chair: Dr. Guenter Schucher, Director, Institute of Asian Affairs, Hamburg

Presentations:
The Bertelsmann Transformation Index 2006: ‘Political Management in International Comparison’ - Download as (pdf) or (Flash)
Dr. Hauke Hartmann Project Manager, International Relations Program, Bertelsmann Foundation, Berlin Speaking Points (pdf)

One Without the Other? Transformation towards Democracy and Market Economy in Asia and Oceania. - Download as (pdf) or (Flash)
Dr. Aurel Croissant Assistant Professor, Department of National Security Affairs, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey Speaking Points (pdf)

A Notion of ‘Good Governance’ in the DPRK?: Dr. Geir Helgesen Senior Researcher, Nordic Institute of Asian Studies Speaking Points (pdf)

Challenges to Governance and Democratisation in China: Dr. Jørgen Delman Director, Nordic Institute of Asian Studies

Comments: Mr. Glyn Ford Member of the European Parliament, Brussels
Dr. Sebastian Bersick Senior Research Fellow, European Institute for Asian Studies

Session 2: The Responsibilities of China and India in Shaping Asian Governance
Chair: Prof Elisabeth Croll Vice-Principal, School of Oriental and African Studies, London

Presentations:
China’s harmonious emergence?: Prof. Taciana Fisac Director, Centro de Estudios de Asia Oriental, Madrid

India’s search for global responsibility: Dr. Christophe Jaffrelot Director, CERI Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches Internationales

Lessons from China and India’s Transformation paths: Dr. Willem van der Geest Director, European Institute for Asian Studies - Download as (pdf) (Flash)

Comments: Margot Schüller, Deputy Director, Institute of Asian Affairs, Hamburg

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