Conference on Afghanistan- Saturday 9th April 2011

The NCF is holding a conference on Afghanistan on Saturday 9th April 2011 from 9:30am - 4:00pm.

If you would like to attend this, please email Joanna Lewis at ncfmepp@aol.com.

Details of the conference are below:


The Next Century Foundation working in cooperation with Innovation Arts have convened a conference on Afghanistan:

Emerging from Crisis
A spotlight on the difficulties facing the people of Afghanistan


9:30 am: Registration and coffee

10:00 am: Opening remarks

Policy working groups in cooperation with Innovation Arts.

Working discussion groups 10:30am – 4:00pm (working lunch 1:00pm).

1. Traditional Governance Issues

2. Corruption and the Judiciary

3. The Ongoing Battle Against the Illegal Narcotics Trade

4. Afghan Civil Society: Woman, Education, Human Rights and Press Freedom

5. The Future of Security Policy and International Involvement in Afghanistan

6. Transition: Prospects for the Transfer of Power

7. Afghanistan and her Neighbours

An informal, creative atmosphere will allow you as participants, the main actors in the session, to work together as peers. Discussion leaders will encourage participation and share their experiences. The discussion in the groups will be used as the basis on which to formulate the proceedings of the day.