This international event is being held as a second round of the same initiative, which was held by AGAAT and JEF Azerbaijan with the support of the European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe in Baku, in April 2004. The organizers decided to return once again to the topic after 2 years so that to evaluate the development in Azerbaijani society in this period. This time the project was also be linked to the “All Different-All Equal” Campaign of the Council of Europe.
Existing conflicts in Caucasus are major obstacles for the development of economy and civil society in the region. The conflicts weaken every kind of cooperation between different Caucasian peoples and states. Without mutual cooperation and understanding the future prosperity of the region would remain a good dream. It is promising that in the region acting some national and international organizations that understanding this reality promote peace building. It is very important for those organizations to understand the nature of the conflicts in the region and work out effective approach. We are also wishing to be part of peace-building process in our region and work out own approach using advanced experience.
Objectives:
• To provide participants with information and knowledge on the European experience of building cooperation and understanding between different European nations
• To have discussion on the positive and negative aspects of the policies carried out in Caucasus in peace building, achieving economic prosperity and strengthening the national identities of the Caucasian people during last 15 years
• To discuss the probable models of the peace building policy in the region of South Caucasus highlighting and applying “European experience”
• To have a discussion on “Common House of Caucasus” cooperation and integration model
• To identify the role of Youth NGO’s for the future regional cooperation in the region of South Caucasus
Participants of the seminar were from the following countries:
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Azerbaijan |
Turkey |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina |
The former Yug. Rep. of Macedonia |
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Cyprus |
Ukraine |
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Georgia |
United Kingdom |
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Germany |
Lithuania |
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Ireland |
Moldova |
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Romania |
Russia |
Additional information on the seminar can be downloaded from links below:
Azerbaijan Youth Euro
Atlantic Organization
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British Embassy.
Baku
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JEF - Azerbaijan
Initiative Group
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13 – 18 March, 2006
Baku, Azerbaijan
