Sep 9, 2009

Sponsor: NED

Seoul Democracy Forum

September 9-11, 2009

Co-sponsored by the Korea Democracy Foundation, United States Embassy in Seoul, Center for International Private Enterprise, and National Endowment for Democracy.

The current global financial crisis has commanded global attention from all sectors of society. The world has been consumed with finding a solution. Despite this scrutiny, the role of democracy in restoring global economic health has not been discussed much. In times of crisis, democracy and its values have at times been overlooked for ‘better and efficient’ results. The world knows from experience, however, that without democratic good governance, broad-based economic growth is hampered. This Forum is a timely forum for Asians to discuss democratization and economic recovery. This Forum also presents an opportunity for Korea to share its democratization experiences with Asian countries seeking to nurture their own development. Korean leaders who promoted democratization in their communities and regions and the nation will engage participants in discussions. We hope their shared experiences will promote understanding about democracy’s role in Asia today.

For the full agenda or more information visit the Seoul Democracy Forum Web site.

Read the Welcome Statement from NED President Carl Gershman.