People’s Development Conference
The Alternative to the World Economic Forum
Saturday September 9th 2000
Commencing 9am ( Registration from 8am )
Victoria University of Technology Conference Centre
12th Floor, 300 Flinders Street, Melbourne
The World Economic Forum is where global corporate elites plan the shape of the world as they believe it should be, without input from the community. It influences international bodies like the World Trade Organisation which make crucial decisions about the global economy and constrain the power of national governments accountable to citizens.
The Conference an opportunity to collaborate to develop an alternative model of international cooperation for the good of all through input from participants with genuine links to the community. It will consist of addresses by keynote speakers; thematic workshops facilitated by people with experience or knowledge of the relevant area and a final session at which participants in workshops report back to the Conference.
Keynote Speakers
Dr Patricia Ranald: Convenor; Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network and Principle Policy Officer; Public Interest Advisory Centre
John Maitland: National Secretary; Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union
Bob Phelps: Gene Ethics Network
Walden Bello: Author and Journalist
Prof. Jane Kelsey
Programme
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8:00am
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8:45
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Registration |
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8:45
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9:00
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Open conference |
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9:00
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10:00
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John Maitland, Bob Phelps, Pat Ranald |
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10:00
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10:30
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Tea break |
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10:30
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11:15
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Keynote speakers - Walden Bello, Jane Kelsey |
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11:15
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12:30pm
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Introduction to workshops |
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12:30
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1:30
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Lunch |
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1:30
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3:30
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Workshops |
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3:30
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4:00
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Tea break |
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4:00
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4:30
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International Guest Speakers |
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4:30
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6:00
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Plenary |
Workshops will address themes including labour and trade union rights, the environment, gene ethics and genetically modified food, democratic rights, education, social security and health.
To book, offer assistance in facilitating workshops or get more information, contact Public First on 9 662 9688 or 0419 537 595 or at publicfirst@hotmail.com
Registration Fee: $15 Waged $8 Unwaged Tea and Coffee Provided
Please send Registration Forms/ Fees to Public First, PO Box 2288, Fitzroy, 3065
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