Defending Press Freedom in the 21st Century
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
The discussion focused on the important role independent media play in democratic and economic development worldwide, with an emphasis on the innovative media platforms that are democratizing how people voice their opinions and access information – and how these must be protected.
World Press Freedom Day 2011
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Hosted by the United States for the first time in 2011, this event focused on media freedom in the digital age.
Youth Activism and Protest in the North and South Caucasus
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Three eminent panelists discussed how do young people view their role in society in Azerbaijan and the North Caucasus, if the religious radicalization that has occurred in the North Caucasus predominantly a youth phenomenon, how young people in the Caucasus learn civic values, how they participate in politics and what they expect from the future?
Corruption in Angola: An Impediment to Democracy
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
In his presentation, journalist and activist Mr. Rafael Marques de Morais examined the ways in which institutionalized corruption affects the rule of law, democratization, and the functionality of the Angolan state, while describing the role that the U.S. government, American businesses, and think tanks can play in holding the government accountable.
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