Agenda of the V ECPD International Conference - The European ...

Government of
Montenegro
Fourth ECPD International Conference
NATIONAL AND INTER-ETHNIC RECONCILIATION,
RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE AND HUMAN SECURITY
IN THE BALKANS
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Miločer (hotel “Maestral”), Montenegro
October 30 – 31, 2008
A G E N D A
09:00 – 09:45 Registration of the Participants
10:00 – 10:45 Opening Ceremony
Chairman’s Opening Address
H.E. Prof. Dr. Takehiro TOGO
President of the ECPD Academic Council
Introductory Speech
H.E. Milo ĐUKANOVIĆ
Prime Minister of the Government of Montenegro
Greeting Addresses
H.E. Dr. Yasushi AKASHI
Former UN Undersecretary General and Special
Representative for Former Yugoslavia
Prof. Dr. Don Wallace
Professor, President ILI, Georgetown, University, USA
Dr. Christine Samandari-Hakim
Baha’ie Association of Women for Development, Peace and Unity, Paris
H.E. Prof. Dr. Albert Maes
Ambassador EU, Professor, University of Namur, Belgium
Sir James Mancham (message on his behalf)
Founding President of the Republic of Seychelles; President, Global Peace
Council
10:45 - 11:00 Coffee Break
Universal Peace Federation
Japan Foundation
Tokyo Club
Foundation

Government of
Montenegro
11:45 – 13:15 FIRST PLENARY SESSION: ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
AND THE WAYS TOWARD IMPROVEMENT
Moderators: H.E. Prof. Takehiro Togo / Academician Vladimir Stipetić
Registered
Speakers:
Dynamic Economic and Social Development: Crucial Condition for
Reconciliation and Development of the Human Security in the Balkans
Prof. Dr. Tihomir Jovanovski
Role of the European Union in Promotion of the Human Security in the Balkans
H.E. Prof. Dr. Albert Maes
Similarity and Differences of Economic Policies of the Balkan Countries:
Is Economic Policy Based on the Principle of Laissez-Faire Sustainability
Prof. Dr. Tihomir Domazet
Economic and Cultural Integration in the Service of Peace
and Security in the Balkans
Prof. Dr. Esmeralda Uruçi
South-Eastern Europe: Emigration and Remittances from Abroad
Prof. Dr. Radmila Jovančević
Reconciliation Through Economic Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Prof. Dr. Vern Redekop/ H. E. Prof. Dr. Vjekoslav Domljan
Assessment of the Situations in the Balkans
Dr. Marta Balan
Love and Tolerance as a Principle
Mitropolit Amfilohije Radović
Democracy Through Social and Economic Development
H.E. Prof. Dr. Baldocci Pasquale
Improvement of Economic and other Cooperation in the Balkan Countries.
How to Achieve it
Academician Vladimir Stipetić
Challenge of Goodness for Central, South and all of Europe
Prof. Dr. Slobodan Lang
13:15 – 15:00 Lunch
Universal Peace Federation
Japan Foundation
Tokyo Club
Foundation

Government of
Montenegro
15:00 - 17:45 SECOND PLENARY SESSION: RECONCILIATION, TOLERANCE
AND “FREEDOM FROM FEAR”
Moderators: H.E. Yasushi Akashi / Prof. Dr. Milo Paskal
Registered
Speakers:
Dialogue, Respect and Universality
Bishop Joanikije Mićović
Recognition of Kosovo, South Ossetia, Abhasia: Impact on Destiny of International Law
Prof. Dr. Yury Baturin
Euroatlantic Integration – the Future of Western Balkans
Academician Paskal Milo
Human Rights and Reconciliation in the Western Balkans
Prof. Dr. Sonja Tomović - Šundić
Albanian – Serbian Relations in Condition of Kosovo Independency
Prof. Dr. Ramadan Marmullaku
Does Peace exist at all
Prof. Dr. Pavle Bubanja
Experience of Slovenia in the Field of Human Security
H.E. Matjaž Kovačič
Overcoming Prejudices: a Prerequisite for Peace
Dr. Cristine Samandari-Hakim
The Role of Religion in Reconciliation and Peace Building
Dr. Peter Zöhrer
Religious, National and Political Reconciliation in Montenegro
Dr. Todor Baković
The Balkans’ “Virus of Disintegration” and “Political Tribalism” in Ukraine
Prof. Dr. Valentin Yakushik
Environment as a Factor for Peace
Prof. Dr. Lyon Arthur Dahl
Ethnic Conflicts: Conflict Resolution and Lessons from the Cyprus Case
Prof. Dr. Andreas Theophanous
Discussion
Mr. Azem Vllasi
Prof. Dr.Yuri Baturin
Prof. Dr. Časlav Ocić
Prof. Dr. Valentin Yakushik
17:45 –18:10 Coffee Break
Universal Peace Federation
Japan Foundation
Tokyo Club
Foundation

Government of
Montenegro
18:10 - 20:00 THIRD PLENARY SESSION: RECONCILIATION
AND HUMAN SECURITY- RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL ASPECTS
Moderators: Dr. Christine Samandari-Hakim / H.E. Matjaž Kovačič
Registered
Speakers:
Challenges and Spirituality in the 21st Century
Academician Vladeta Jerotić
Inter-Religious Relations and the Balkans' Prosperity.
H. E. Prof. Dr. Darko Tanasković
Minorities: Compliance with Territory, Social and Economic Development, Full
Equality with Rights and Duties.
H.E. Prof. Dr. Baldocci Pasquale
Women’s Network in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Experiences of Good Practices.
Prof. Dr. Melita Richter
Ethics and Morals-What does a Good Life Mean
Prof. Dr. Vern Redekop
Role of the ECPD Prizren Center in Promotion of Health - Improvement
and Human Security in the Balkans
Prof. Dr. Jeffrey Levett
Search for the Political Gnosis - the importance of the structural knowledge in the
process of the transition of the societies and civilizations
Dr. Sasha Papovic
Factors that can Improve Transborder Cooperation for the National Minorities
– a Theoretical Approach
Dr. Aleksandro Burra
The Place of Roma in the European Society – a Project Presentation
Dr. Armand Clesse
Institutional Organisation of Reconciliation
Prof. Dr. Svetozar Livada
Discussion
Prof. Dr. Don Wallace
Prof. Dr. Alfonso Ojeda
Dr. Armand Clesse
Mr. Bojan Starec
Prof. Dr. Rajko Đjurić
20:30 Dinner
Universal Peace Federation
Japan Foundation
Tokyo Club
Foundation

Government of
Montenegro
Friday, October 31, 2008
09:30-10:30 THIRD PLENARY SESSION CONTINUED: RECONCILIATION
AND HUMAN SECURITY- RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL ASPECTS
Moderators: Dr. Christine Samandari-Hakim / H.E. Matjaž Kovačič
Registered
Speakers: Mediation Process – „Conditio Sine Qua Non“ – Strategy of Reconciliation
Prof. Dr. Yves-Rastimir Nedeljković
Ethic of Remembrance and Reconciliation
Prof. Dr. Rajko Đurić
System Solutions of National Minority Rights
Dr. Nada Debeljački
10:30 – 11:45 FOURTH PLENARY SESSION: ASSESSMENT OF THE SITUATION
IN THE BALKANS
Moderators:
Registered
Speakers:
H.E. Prof. Dr. Takehiro Togo / H.E. Prof. Dr. Albert Maes
The Balkans between War and Peace
Prof. Dr. Georges Skorov
Ethnical versus Political Nation
Prof. Dr. Marina Martynova
Discussion
Dr. Avdul Kurpejović
Mufti Muhamed Jusufspahić
Prof. Dr. Anika Skovran
Mr. Azem Vllasi
Dr. Kennedy Ahorsu
12:00-13:30 FITH PLENARY SESSION – PREPARATION OF THE FIFTH ECPD
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Moderator: H.E. Prof. Dr. Takehiro Togo
• Discussion on the next declaratory conference, including preparation
of declaration.
• Elaboration and acceptance of concluding statements and remarks.
Closing Remarks
Universal Peace Federation
Japan Foundation
Tokyo Club
Foundation