KAS International

Volume 2 | August 2013 KAS International

News from the Department of European and International Cooperation

TABLE OF CONTENTS In 2013 the KAS is working under the n Page 2 motto "Perspectives Editorial for Young People," n Page 3 reflecting the fact Focus that we are address- n Page 5 ing issues of values, POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT, RULE OF LAW Democracy and Development governance and the DIALOGUE CLIMATE AND Tunisian President n Page 8 future that affect The deputy chairman ENERGY POLICY Moncef Marzouki intro- European Policy young people. In of the KAS and presi- KAS Chairman Dr. duced in Carthage n Page 10 this edition we have dent of the German Hans-Gert Pöttering Tunisia's proposal to Political Dialogue highlighted reports Bundestag, Prof. Nor- MEP opened the 1st establish an interna- n Page 14 on events focused bert Lammert, in Slo- World Youth Sustain tional constitutional KAS-Panorama on this target group vakia, where he hailed ability Summit organ- court. n Page 16 with the logo of this the historical unique- ised by youthinkgreen Political Dialogue series. ness of the European in Berlin. n Page 18 process of unification. Economic and Social Governance n Page 20 Environment, Climate and Energy Policy n Page 22 Rule of Law n Page 24 Non-Governmental Media n Page 26 Organisations in Russia Dialogue on Values and Religion n Page 27 In recent months the Konrad-Adenauer- News from the Department Stiftung organised a series of events that of European and assessed the development of civil society in International Cooperation Russia. n Page 28 Newly Published A delegation of members of the German Bun- destag joined Bernhard Kaster MP, chairman of Christian Hirte MP; Hardy Herbert; Valeriy Bogomolov, the German-Russian parliamentary group, on auditor at the Accounts a trip to Moscow for political discussions from Chamber of the Russian Fed- April 8 to 11. The legislators stressed that eration; Olav Gutting MP; Bernhard Kaster MP; Dr. Lars the Russian state could only benefit from an Peter Schmidt, until May the active and pluralistic civil society. "To achieve head of the KAS Moscow successful governance, the state depends on sations are coming under increasing pressure office, and Dr. Mario Voigt, member of the state parlia- the articula tion of civil society interests by non- from the Kremlin as a result of the new law on ment of Thuringia governmental organisations," the leader of the non-governmental organisations. Russian pros- delegation, Christian Hirte MP, said at a confer- ecutors have searched hundreds of institutions ence the KAS organised with the Civil Society Development Foundation. Civil society organi- > Continued on page 3 2 | KAS International 2/2013

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DEAR READER,

The role of civil society these days is greater than ever. Countless organisa- Edited and published by tions work for specific interests and in this way take part in the political Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. Department of European and market of ideas. In the best case they pool and represent the interests of International Cooperation different sections of the population and successfully demand accountability Klingelhöferstraße 23 from governments. They advise decision-makers and carry out projects on D-10907 Berlin their own. Next to the political parties, they are the most important plat- Editor in Chief form for civil engagement. Since people have a say, it increases their sense Dr. Gerhard Wahlers of responsibility and their motivation to work for necessary change within society. Editorial team n Dr. Stefan Friedrich (Overall coordination) In some more difficult situations, civil society is subject to harassment and control by the state, n Silke David which undermines its watchdog function. Tough questions and public pressure annoy many govern- n Isabel Peter

ments. The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and many of its partner organisations have recently experi- n Dr. Céline-Agathe Caro enced this first-hand: new restrictive legislation, office raids and the confiscation of material, forced (European Policy) closures and trials with threatened jail terms for its staff. This development is extremely alarming n Dr. Stefan Friedrich (Dialogue on Values and because it can have a chilling effect on civil society engagement – in other countries as well. A rule- Religion) of-law state that defines itself through deprivation and arbitrary behaviour is promoting preventa- n Sebastian Barnet Fuchs tive obedience, thus knowingly and voluntarily destroying civic engagement. (Democracy and Development) n Peter Girke (Rule of Law) But for all its strengths, the legitimacy of civil society does need to be critically analysed from time n David Gregosz to time. It can never replace a well functioning party system where every citizen is accorded a (Economic and Social voice. It never has to secure a majority and as such represents individual interests that are not nec- Governance) n Dr. Christian Hübner essarily capable of mustering a majority. Just like other lobbying organisations, civil society has its (Environment, Climate and own agenda that runs counter to other legitimate societal demands. Especially in developing coun- Energy Policy) tries a host of so-called Quangos – quasi-NGOs – exists, which essentially serve the interests of the n Dr. Patrick Keller (Political Dialogue) state, and as a result subvert the watchdog function of civil society. In contrast, many people whose n Martina Kaiser interests urgently need representing lack the means to organise themselves – and even if it is only (Media) to dispatch a representative to the capital for consultations. Frequently it is disadvantaged groups, Email contact: such as the poor rural population or ethnic minorities, who are particularly hard hit. [email protected]

So one should take heed for whom civil society speaks in each case – and for whom it does not. But Translation Thomas Marzahl civil society is in the end a crucial pillar of freedom and economic development. A state that closes

itself off from the organised interests of its citizens can easily succumb to abuse of power, and the Design and Layout resolution of grievances can be postponed indefinitely. To prevent this from occurring, we, along SWITSCH with our partner organisations, advocate for the strengthening of civil society worldwide. KommunikationsDesign, Cologne

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Christian Hirte MP at a conference the KAS organised with the Centre for Civil Society Development

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Non-governmental oraganisations in Russia

Continued since the middle of March. The KAS office in Saint who was in Moscow for talks at the end of May – from Page 1  Petersburg also had its premises raided and all of its called engagement by civil society an essential part computers were confiscated. After the German Foreign of good and democratic governance. Criticism has Ministry protested, the Russian authorities dropped also been heard from within the Russian government the investigation into the foundation. Some partners on the most recent developments regarding civil soci- of political foundations however fear for their future. ety. With its actions the Russian state is not only At the end of May, the Justice Ministry forced the elec- undermining the country's democratic development tion monitoring organisation Golos to stop its activi- but is also increasingly unsettling its partners abroad. ties for six months after it was informed it had not properly registered as a "foreign agent." Several other The goal of the KAS measures is to promote change organisations were also subject to investigations. and to underscore that successful policies depend in the medium- and long-term on the active participa- Philipp Mißfelder, the foreign policy spokesman for the tion of responsible citizens. CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag –

The Growing Importance of Non-Governmental Organisations in China

Non-governmental organisations are playing an who came from across China and abroad, and provided increasingly important role, even in the People's a variety of ideas on how to improve the impact of their Republic of China. Chinese citizens are becoming work. The discussions showed that many Chinese NGOs more involved in issues concerning the environment face similar challenges, especially when it comes to the and climate change as well as social welfare. But general legal and political framework. the lack of a legal framework, insufficient funding and poor management often limit social impact and reduce the quality of the work.

On May 10 and 11, 2013, the KAS office in Shanghai held a workshop in Hangzhou in cooperation with the education and culture department of the German Consulate General. The event aimed at improving both the capabilities and the international network of Chinese NGOs.

The mix of lectures, debates and a training workshop made for a lively exchange between the participants, Experts and representatives of civil society organisations from China and other foreign countries 4 | KAS International 2/2013 Call to Promote an Active Civil Society in South Africa

On April 26 the KAS and the Frederik van Zyl Slabbert Institute for Politi- cal Leadership at the University of Stellenbosch jointly hosted the Fred- n FOCUS erik van Zyl Slabbert Honorary Lecture, an event commemorating the eponymous South African politician who fought hard for democratic values and died in 2010. Some 300 guests, including many students, took part in the event, which focused this year on the promotion of an Strengthening Civil active civil society.

Society in the Eastern The keynote address was given Partnership by Dr. Maria Ramos, the CEO of the ABSA banking group, former director-general of the South African In the spring of 2013 an EU consultancy project began Finance Ministry and wife of the on strengthening civil society in the countries of the chairman of the South African Eastern Partnership. The primary goal of the project planning commission, Minister is to support non-state actors in their call for reform Trevor Manuel. of and public accountability from the governments in transforming Eastern Europe. The KAS, along with In her speech, Ramos highlighted the importance of an active civil soci- seven local non-governmental organisations, is the ety for the still young South African democracy. The state, she said, was leading manager of the project that is beeing coordi- unable to cope on its own with the challenges the country was facing. nated from Kiev. It foresees measures in all countries Only with the help of civil society and the business community it would participating in the EU-Eastern Partnership programme be potentially possible to solve South Africa's problems, which range from (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and poverty to unemployment to crime. Ramos made an especially urgent Ukraine). In June, an informational roundtable was appeal to the younger generation to get involved, take responsibility and held in Yerevan for potential future EU membership actively participate in shaping the future. With this call, Maria Ramos candidates, while in Tblisi two training workshops was entirely in keeping with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the FVSZ gave advice to multipliers on applying for EU acces- Institute, which offers a variety of education and training programmes to sion. The project team also met in Kakheti, Georgia. promote young leaders.

Legacy of the Khmer Rule of Law and Rouge Tribunal Equal Rights

The Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee The KAS held a partner networking workshop on social engage- (CHRAC) and the Rule of Law Programme Asia organ- ment and political participation in Muslim communities ised a workshop on the lessons learned from the Khmer Rouge tribunal with a view towards future From April 8 to 9, 2013, reforms of the country's legal and justice systems. experts from Bangladesh, Among the issues experts addressed was the role gov- Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, ernment and civil society can play in implementing the Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, tribunal's push for reforms. In addition, a study from Pakistan, Tanzania and Thai- the Faculty of Law at Singapore Management Universi- land came together in Singa- ty was presented during the workshop. Titled "Post- pore for the second work- Conflict Cambodia, Transitional Justice & the Rule of shop on "Rule of Law and Law – Lessons for ASEAN," the study had been com- Equality." The workshop dis- missioned by the KAS Rule of Law Programme Asia. cussed the importance of Participants and organisers of the Singapore equal rights for women in workshop Marc Spitzkatz, taking part in social and political life, as well as how to understand head of the Rule of Law Programme Islamic law, its influence and its implementation – in each national Asia, and other legal system. A Malaysian lawyer spoke about his volunteer work participants in with a citizens' initiative for a new constitution, which seeks to pro- the debate during the workshop vide for more equality and equal rights - also between the various ethnic groups - in Malaysia. KAS International 2/2013 | 5

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Cindy Solís Rodríguez, party delegate of the Conference in Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires: Partido Unidad "Land - The Basis for Development" Social Cristiana of Costa Rica "We Young People Must Get Organised"

The regional programme on the Promotion of Parties and The second part of the forum took place in Buenos Aires Democracy in Latin America held an international forum at and addressed issues ranging from lead contamination in the end of June titled "Land – The Basis for Development." Uruguay to rain forest protection in Brazil, infrastructure More than 30 young politicians from Germany, Argentina, projects and illegal development in Argentina, or energy Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama and management in Costa Rica. The young leaders could see Uruguay debated the responsible use of land. for themselves the problems with poverty and other issues in Argentine villas, or slums. The chairman of the The first part of the conference was held in the Brazilian CDU parliamentary group in the state parliament of Meck- city of Rio de Janeiro. Thanks to the support of the KAS lenburg-West Pomerania, Vincent Kokert, attended the office in Brazil, the guests found out how the rain forest event and was impressed with the knowledge and com- can best be protected and reforested. They toured a mitment of the young politicians. river restoration project and discussed urban planning issues in big cities around Central and South America.

The Bassari

An ethnic minority promoting peace and development From left to right: José Antonio Bassari students from Senegal had an interesting Rivera, former Bolivian Constitu- learning experience at a seminar called "Rooted in tional Court jus- one's own culture – open to the world," which tice; Annette Prosperity and Social brought together 80 Bassari pupils and students. Schwarzbauer, Together they developed strategies for sustainable head of the KAS Harmony – Two Sides of office in Guatema- development and conflict prevention in regions with the Same Coin la and Honduras; ethnic minorities. Juan Carlos Zapa- ta, executive director of FUNDE- Guatemala suffers from an extremely high crime and SA; Dr. Jesús murder rate, and social unrest has increasingly been Casal, Catholic University Andrés breaking out over investment projects in the energy Bello, Venezuela, and raw materials sector – and their potential impact and Dr. Claudio on the Guatemalan people. Lack of security in turn Nash, head of the Centre for Human scares off investors and entrepreneurs, which the Rights at the Fa- country so urgently needs for economic development. culty of Law, Uni- The FUNDESA foundation, which is backed by Guate- versity of Chile malan companies, the Rule of Law Programme and the KAS programme in Guatemala, invited politicians as well as representatives of the business sector, non- governmental organisations, and the media to a roundtable discussion with experts from Bolivia, Chile and Venezuela. The aim was to provide a variety of examples from different countries on how economic prosperity and social harmony depend on each other. 6 | KAS International 2/2013

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German and Czech experts as well as party representa- Democracy requires civic education tives discussed civic education.

Can a democracy survive in the long term without trast, the German civic education system can look politically educated citizens? The significance of civic back on a long tradition. This – in connection with a education for a democratic system was frequently constitutionally established, strong democracy – has undervalued in post-socialist countries. A four-day proven to be a successful model, a model that can workshop at the end of June in Cadenabbia focused counteract undemocratic and extremist tendencies on this issue. The participants were experts from Czech within society, even during times of crisis. and German civic education institutions as well as representatives from political parties and their civic The participants drew up several proposals on how the education institutes. civic education system could further evolve. A docu- Demokracie je stálým úsilím o politickou výchovu a výchovu občanstva vůbec. ment titled, "Is it worthwhile to understandTomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1925politics?" T POLITICE? T According to a public opinion poll, a quarter of the was published. And the conclusion they drew was that Ě

Czech people do not particularly care whether a a democracy needs democrats for long-term stability. VYPLATÍ SE ROZUM JKA (EDS.) | Ě VYPLATÍ SE EJMAT democratic government or an authoritarian regime The state must therefore work on creating the neces- Ř ROZUMĚT POLITICE?

Občanské vzdělávání Klíč ke svobodě a prosperitě občanů EJKALINA OND| Ř Ondřej Kalina | Ondřej Matějka | (EDS.)

runs their country. The roots of this development sary conditions for civic education to flourish. OND come in part from insufficient civic education. In con-

Decentralisation in Time for more rights Myanmar Seminar on women's rights in the DRC In April the regional KAS programme Political Dia- logue Asia and the National Enlightenment Institute There are very few countries in the organised a conference on decentralisation and world where women are worse off regional development in Mawlamyine, the capital of than in the Democratic Republic of Mon state in Myanmar. Designed to address specific the Congo. The KAS, in coopera- concerns of local parliamentarians and government tion with UNAF, held a seminar on officials, this conference was the first-ever joint women's rights on July 8 and 9, meeting of representatives from the two regional 2013 in the capital Kinshasa. At parliaments of the adjacent Mon and Karen States the beginning of the event, a num- Participants in in South Myanmar near the border with Thailand. ber of situations were described in which women are the seminar on women's rights at a disadvantage. The main issue is their extremely listening to the limited participation in nearly all political and social panel discussion decisions. During the course of the seminar experts were called upon and debates took place to solicit proposals on how to encourage more women to take part in decision-making. Representatives from the Ministry for Equality, legislators, academics as well as members of political parties and associations took part. The seminar concluded with the drawing up of a list of proposals and demands, which was handed over to representatives of the Congolese government and parliament. The parliamentary speakers of Mon State (in black) and Karen State (clad in red) KAS International 2/2013 | 7

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+ + + IN BRIEF + + + Women's rights in the southern Youth and reconciliation Mediterranean after the Arab in South Africa world upheaval

The KAS office in South Africa is using the 2013 motto "Perspectives for Young People" as an occa- The turmoil across the Arab world has generally sion to hold a number of information seminars on meant a more ambivalent outcome for women the status of reconciliation in South Africa. The in regards to their general situation and social seminars presented the results of the South African standing. On the one hand, women have played Reconciliation Barometer (SARB), which focused on an active role in the upheaval and revolutions in the issue of "Young People and Reconciliation" in the Arab world; on the other hand, many now 2012. The conclusion of the study was that the tend to see women as the "losers" of the revolu- legacy of apartheid still negatively impacts the liv- tion. From June 21 to 23, the KAS and the ISIS ing conditions of young South Africans. Despite Centre for Women and Development in Fez held Former ambassador and socio-economic obstacles, most young people are an international conference on "Women's Rights minister for families, Moushi- still extraordinarily optimistic about their future. ra El Khattab, says a yawn- in the Southern Mediterranean After the Arab ing gap exists between the World Upheaval." Delegates from more than 20 Egyptian constitution and countries – politicians, former ambassadors and reality. Protecting land rights of the indigenous female ministers, academics, activists and politically interested citizens – took part in the conference. Among the factors Indigenous groups in Malaysia, known as Orang that should be taken into account when evaluating a democracy are equality Asli, make up approximately 11 percent of the total and justice in families, protection from sexual harassment in public or in the population and frequently live in the hilly and workplace, and more equal rights in the distribution of public resources and mountainous regions as well as forested areas. employment. These expanses are increasingly being used for agricultural purposes or for construction projects. The human rights organisation Pusat KOMAS has for many years undertaken an education programme for representatives of the indigenous com- FESTIVE EVENT ON THE EUROPE DAY munity to support them in their demands for land rights. In March 2013, the latest such training took place, attended by representatives of a variety of indigenous peoples. The KAS Uganda held a festive event in Kampala on the occasion of the Day of Europe on May 9, 2013. The dialogue on "Promoting Public Sector Accountability in Uganda – Sharing Best Practic- IV. Forum on Migration and Peace in New York es With Europe," provided leading Ugandans with the opportunity to exchange views with The IV. Forum on Migration and Peace in New EU officials on improving management of public York, organised by the Scalabrini International funds in Uganda. Serious corruption cases have Wilson Muruli Mukasa, Ugan- Migration Network (SIMN) and the KAS, took up repeatedly made headlines in Uganda in the dan Minister for Security, EU the issue of security and integration of migrants. Ambassador Roberto Ridolfi past, hitting, among other places, the office of and Raphael Magezi, Vice At the forum, high-level political representatives the prime minister. The conference underscored Chairman of the Parliamen- from Latin America and the United States, the the need for Uganda to improve its anti-corrup- tary Committee for Local United Nations, the Catholic Church as well as Governments tion strategy in order to secure the appropriate NGOs and think tanks presented projects and pro- use of public funds. This is not just about posals on how to optimize integration policy for improving relations with donor countries and regaining lost trust – this is migrants. Olaf Jacob, a desk officer with the Latin most of all in the country's best interest and is necessary for its develop- America Team, spoke about lessons learned in ment. Germany and Europe. 8 | KAS International 2/2013

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Speech on Europe at Andrássy University in Budapest

Dr. Hans-Gert Pöttering honoured with cross of merit for his efforts on behalf of Hungary

On April 29, 2013, Dr. Hans-Gert Pöttering, the former ship with Hungary and the variety of outstanding efforts he president of the European Parliament and chairman has made to deepen German-Hungarian relations, as well of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, gave a speech at as for his "support for the government" work during the Hun- Andrássy University titled "The European Perspective garian EU presidency. The festive occasion took place on April – Values, Policy and Economy," attended by more 30, 2013, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán bestowing the than 150 people. Taking part in the event were a award in Munkácsy Hall in the Hungarian Parliament. number of renowned political and business represen tatives, along with administrators, academics as well as partners and friends of the foundation. + + + in brief + + + In his speech, Dr. Pöttering underscored the importance of Europe and of the fundaments of European Germany and Britain thinking, based upon the three pillars that are values, in dialogue politics and economics, and called on Hungarians to At the sidelines of the summit of G7 always remain aware of their integration in Europe. finance ministers in London, German He repeatedly stressed that the European community Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble met resembled a family and that, despite differing views, for an informal exchange of views with it was essential to establish a dialogue. legislators of the British Conservative Par- Finance Minister Wolfgang ty, in an event organised by the KAS Lon- Schäuble and the head of the KAS office in Britain, During his stay in Budapest, Pöttering was honoured don office. Among the issues raised were Hans-Hartwig Blomeier with the Order of Merit, Grand Cross, for his friend- questions about the current financial crisis, ongoing developments in the EU and the eurozone, bilateral relations between Britain and Germany as well Croatia as views on the upcoming German federal elections.

The challenges of Against youth unemployment: EU membership Young Europeans want their say! If you were the minister for labour and social affairs, what would At a seminar in Zagreb on July 1, participants dis- you tackle first to effectively deal with youth unemployment? What cussed and celebrated Croatia's accession to the do you expect from the European Union? The KAS office in Italy put European Union. Gunther Krichbaum MP, the chair- these questions to young women and men from all over Europe. man of the HDZ party, Tomislav Karamarko, Ger- A video documents their answers. man Ambassador Hans Peter Annen as well as further partners, fellows and graduates of the HDZ Cooperation project between Athens and Ankara Political Academy, attended the event, organised by Workshop on clandestine migration the Foundation of the Croatian Statehood Founda A large part of unauthorised or clandestine immigration to the EU tion and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. now takes place via Turkey and Greece. Crisis-hit Greece in particular is having an ever harder time dealing with this situation. Against this background the KAS Athens and Ankara offices – as well as the Greek think tank ELIAMEP – put on a workshop in April on questions regarding unauthorised immigration and asylum. Academics, political decision makers and experts from Greek, Turkish and German organisations who focus on the concerns and conditions of immigrants and asylum seekers met in Athens for the first time. KAS International 2/2013 | 9

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Students in Rome on their way to the next stage in the European treasure A treasure hunt through hunt European history

On March 7, the "ambassadors of Europe," a group of The students used riddles and clues to find the well-hid- students with whom the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung's den European founding fathers. For example, a life-size office in Rome has been working closely on European cardboard cutout of Konrad Adenauer had been placed policy issues for some time, met with the chairwoman in the KAS office. To get to the finish line, the young of the German Bundestag's Committee on Cultural people took a quiz in the Goethe Institute and looked up and Media Affairs, Monika Grütters MP, to discuss what a quote in history books at the Luigi Sturzo Institute. brings us together in Europe. During the hunt the students found out from the Euro- Their conclusion was that Europe is everywhere: from pean ambassadors how the process of European unifica- the Colosseum to the Vatican, from the Pincian Gar- tion got its start, and what role the founding fathers' dens to Capitoline Hill! This led to the idea of sending vision of Europe had played. At the awards ceremony Roman students out onto the streets of Rome for Maria Romana de Gasperi, the daughter of Alcide de a "European Treasure Hunt" on May 9, the Day of Gasperi, told them: "Europe lies in your hands!" Europe, to see their native town with European eyes.

Experts see light at the end of the tunnel

Dialogue on the Greek process of renewal

"The currency with which we pay is trust" - Frank Priess, the deputy head of the Department of Euro- pean and International Cooperation, used this quote from Chancellor Angela Merkel to sum up the goal of Building bridges in Europe the KAS workshop on Greece, Conference in Bratislava on literature, values and namely to establish trust. The European identity gathering, which took place for the second time from May 22 to 24, Political, historical and literary perspectives on Europe provided experts from Germany stood at the centre of an international conference in the and Greece the opportunity for in- Slovak capital Bratislava, attended by scholars, journalists, depth discussions. writers and politicians from over 10 countries. The gather ing, "Building Bridges in Europe," which takes place in On the one hand, it offered the alternating locations around Eastern and Central Europe Kyriakos Mitsota- chance to move beyond a discus- every two years, this time focused on the European knowl kis, a member of sion of the existing issues in a purely economic per- edge-based society, the culture of remembrance, as well parliament for the Nea Dimokratia spective, while on the other hand participants could as questions of values and common identity. The scholarly party and now further delve into the problems with academics, poli- aspect of the conference was complemented with readings Greek minister for ticians and journalists on location in Greece. At the by Dr. Andreas Apelt, Irena Brežná, Ilma Rakusa and administrative reform, discusses end of June, the Greek minister for development, Susanne Schädlich. The unique conference series this year current political Kostas Hatzidakis, travelled at the invitation of the concluded with a speech by KAS honorary chairman and developments KAS to Berlin, where he spoke during the European former state premier, Professor Bernhard Vogel, who spoke during talks with German experts. Forum series on his country's potential for growth. about the future of Europe. 10 | KAS International 2/2013 Participants in the "School of the European Politician"

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School of the European Politician in Kiev

In cooperation with the Ukrainian youth organisation and to highlight the importance of close ties between Young National Ruch the KAS office in Ukraine put a party's leadership and its base. All three also made on a seminar in Kiev from April 5 to 7, 2013 called themselves available to the 30 participants to answer the "School of the European Politician." For the open questions. They were particularly interested in how the ing event, three guests from Germany travelled to German guests viewed Ukraine's European perspec- Ukraine at the invitation of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stif- tives. tung in order to provide the young politicians with a first-hand lesson of their own work within the CDU. A multi-day interactive seminar followed the opening In their contributions, Bertil Wenger, Frank Niebuhr event and included a parliamentary debate and the and Dirk Reitze referred to the example of the CDU to simulated founding of a party. explain how a political party is structured in Germany

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Parties in the political system: Comparing Germany and Costa Rica In cooperation with the Instituto de Formación y Several members Estudios en Democracia (the Institute for Educa- of political parties tion and the Study of Democracy), the KAS office took part in the KASYP workshop in Costa Rica organised a seminar on the "Institu- tional Strengthening of Parties within the Political System." The goal of the event was to carry out a Konrad Adenauer comparative analysis of the role of political parties School for Young Politicians - as well as how the institutions are anchored in the Youth and Politics German and Costa Rican political systems. KAS expert Dr. Peter Fischer-Bollin from Germany took part in the event. Political scientist Dr. Rotsay From May 27 to 29, the Konrad Adenauer School for Young Rosales from Costa Rica rounded out the discus- Politicians organised a workshop in Singapore on youth in poli- sants on the podium. tics. 34 young and active members of political parties from India, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the "Mexico should be more active on the interna- Philippines, South Korea and Thailand informed themselves tional stage" about successful youth association projects and drew up a On June 24, 2013, the renowned Centro de In- variety of proposals on how to more effectively represent the vestigación y Docencia Económicas (Centre for interests of young people both towards the state and within Research and Teaching of Social Sciences, CIDE) society, and how to interest young people in politics and their in Mexico City presented the results of the latest involvement in parties. The participants were given a variety of survey "Mexico, Latin America and the World 2012- ideas on how to become more politically active. The lively 2013," which is published in part in co-operation exchange of views at the event showed how the workshop with the KAS office in Mexico. The survey reviews could serve as a forum for dialogue across political, religious on the one hand public attitudes towards foreign and geographic borders, and contributed to the intercultural policy issues among the population as a whole, and understanding between politicians of the future from any num- on the other hand it compares public perceptions ber of countries, parties and creeds. of the country's elite leaders. KAS International 2/2013 | 11

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Participants in the forum in Guatemala EU-Central America Association Germany-Mongolia Agreement Conference

Opportunities and To celebrate the 40th anniver- Challenges sary of diplomatic relations between Germany and Mon- In the middle of the ratification process of the EU- golia, a conference took place Central American Association Agreement, the Central on May 9, 2013 in the Mongo- American Political Science Institute (INCEP), along lian Foreign Ministry in Ulaan- with the European Union and the Konrad-Adenauer- baatar. Prof. Udo Barkmann of Johannes Rey Stiftung, organised a forum on the challenges and the Institute for International Studies at (head of the KAS office in Mongolia); opportunities provided by the agreement. Stella the Mongolian Academy of Sciences organ- Ralph Thiele Zervoudaki, the EU's ambassador in Guatemala, spoke ised the event in cooperation with the KAS, (CEO StratByrd strongly in favour of the agreement and its rapid rati- the German embassy and the Institute of Consulting; PMG); Dr. B. Mandakhbi- fication. Member of Parliament Emmanuel Seider also Strategic Studies at the Mongolian National leg (AA Mongolia); underscored the opportunities the accord would pro- Security Council. In addition to the then Ambassador + + + in brief + + + vide to Guatemala. Norayda Ponce of CONGCOOP, the German ambassador, Peter Schaller, and Dr. Peter Schaller; M. Batchimeg (MP) association of NGOs and cooperatives, expressed con- the former Mongolian president Ochirbat and Prof. Udo Bark- cern that small-scale producers would end up at a Punsalmaa a number of scholars and mann competitive disadvantage. But there were far more experts from politics and science accepted positive appraisals of the deal, and shortly thereafter, the invitation. Guatemala also ratified the accord.

SECOND GERMAN-GEORGIAN Germany and Slovakia – STRATEGIC FORUM 20 Years of Partnership

In May the second German-Geor- To celebrate the 20th anni- gian Strategic Forum took place in versary of the opening of the Tbilisi, Georgia. The representa- Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung's tives of parliament, government, office in Slovakia, friends and Think Tank and NGO sector from partners of the foundation both countries participated in the came to Bratislava for a sym- Forum. The Forum has been initi- posium with high-ranking ated by KAS in cooperation with officials. The main speaker The Georgian Atlantic Council of Georgia aiming was the deputy chairman of Bundestagspräsident Defence Minister at strengthening bilateral relations between Georgia and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stif- Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert Ikrakli Alasania (2nd from the Germany through further improving and partnership. The tung and president of the right) opening the Forum contributes to increasing mutual understanding German Bundestag, Norbert Lammert, who paid tribute to German-Georgian and facilitating a better coordination of security policies. the historical uniqueness of the European process of unifi- Strategic Forum The current forum was focused on foreign and security cation against the background of the continent's "history policy issues, among them integration of Georgia into of war." Euro-Atlantic structures, military cooperation in the framework of ISAF mission in Afghanistan and Geor- Young people's interest to come to terms with Slovakia's gian-Russian relations. Participants discussed domestic past also became evident during a discussion the presi- policy reforms and potential contribution of Germany to dent of the German parliament held with some 25 partici- the process. As a result of the Forum joint policy recom- pants, all of whom are involved mendations will be elaborated and disseminated among with civil society partner relevant stakeholders for further consideration. organisations of the KAS. 12 | KAS International 2/2013

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th 6 Security Dialogue in Ankara From left to right: Dr. Edip Baser (Yeditepe Universi- ty, Istanbul), The annual German-Turkish security policy dialogue lic panel discussion addressed how the Arab Spring Ercan Citlioglu was held in Ankara on April 29 and 30, 2013, with a had impacted the Near and Middle East, and espe- (Bahçeşehir Univer- sity, Istanbul), number of high-level German and Turkish representa- cially how the civil war in Syria was affecting neigh- Frank Priess (Depu- tives. Current events and developments in the Near bouring states. A discussion on potential regional ty Head, Dept. of and Middle East as well as their effects both regional- hegemonies focused in particular on rising powers European and Intl. Cooperation, KAS), ly and globally stood at the centre of discussion. The such as Israel, Iran and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Colin Dürkop event was co-organised with the Institute for Strate- (Head of the KAS gic Studies at Bahçeşehir University (BAUSAM). Unanimous support was expressed for a peaceful office in Turkey), Eberhard Pohl (Ger- Renowned scholars, politicians and current and for- solution to the situation in Syria, in which the Euro- man Ambassador in mer military officials as well as representatives of pean Union and Turkey could play a mediating and Ankara) and Dr. international institutions met to share their views on stabilising role. Hans-Dieter Heu- mann (President of security policy. Several closed-door events and a pub- the Federal Acade- my for Security Policy)

Talks About Chinese KAS Fellows China's Fifth Generation of Leaders Meeting with high-level German Bundestag delegation

The Chinese National As part of a political trip by a high-level delegation of Congress installed the the German Bundestag (and led by the chairman of new Chinese govern- the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, Volker Kauder ment in March under MP), Chinese KAS alumni debated current political President Xi Jinping developments in China following the change in leader- and Prime Minister Li ship. In the sessions, participants explored a variety Keqiang. Given the of courses of action for future Sino-German coopera new political reality, tion on education, the economy and security. Given the deputy secretary the background of territorial disputes between China general of the KAS, Dr. and Japan, the Chinese participants underscored the Dr. Gerhard Wahlers joined Du Gerhard Wahlers, importance of intensifying multilateral cooperation in Xiaohui at the Chinese Foreign joined renowned Chi- order to ensure secure and sustainable development Ministry to analyse the future of Sino-German relations. nese experts, such as of the entire region. the head of the Euro- pean Affairs department at the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Du Xiaohui, to analyse the future of Sino-German relations. The intensive series of talks addressed the process of economic and social policy reform in the People's Repub- lic of China. The good evaluation the KAS received Volker Kauder from the University of Pennsylvania – which named it MP joined Chinese KAS alumni to one of the best think tanks in Western Europe – clear- discuss potential ly had not gone unnoticed among representatives of courses of action the Chinese Foreign Ministry. for future Sino- German cooperation. KAS International 2/2013 | 13

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Roland Jahn spoke at the conference about the relationship between poli- Perspectives of the culture of tics and the culture of remembrance. remembrance in Europe

On April 25, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, in coopera- Jahn's speech ranged from his personal experience with tion with Andrássy University Budapest (AUB) organ- the second dictatorship on German territory to the conse- ised a conference on the "Perspectives of the Culture quences of a life without freedom to the lessons that can of Remembrance in Europe." Frank Spengler, the head be learned today from that period. Key points he raised of the KAS office in Hungary, and Dr. Hendrik Hansen, included the conflicting relationship between freedom and the chair of the Political Science faculty at Andrássy security, as well as how individuals adjust to life in a dicta- University in Budapest, opened the event. torship, or how they resist it.

The keynote speaker at the conference, which was The main focus of the conference was National Socialism attended by some 80 guests and many renowned and communism in Germany and Hungary. Some of the experts, was Roland Jahn, the Federal Commissioner other topics that were addressed included the relationship for the Records of the State Security Service of the between politics and the culture of remembrance, and the former East Germany. importance of opening files as part of the process of remembrance.

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Changes of political leadership and security 25th Anniversary of the Candlelight Demonstration challenges in Asia and the Pacific in Bratislava The Candlelight Demonstration on March 25, 1988, was a precursor to the Velvet Revolution of 1989, and European and Asian Perspectives as such made a decisive contribution to the collapse of 40 years of totalitarian rule in Czechoslovakia and to a new democratic beginning. In tribute to the 25th The year 2012 saw comprehen- anniversary of the Candlelight Demonstration, the sive changes occur within the KAS organised in cooperation with its partners in the already very complex security city a variety of events in Bratislava, ranging from architecture in Northeast Asia. film screenings and lectures to discussions with wit- nesses to history and an exhibition. The changes of political leadership in the US, China, Japan, Museum of history of Polish Jews opened in Warsaw Russia and South Korea spurred The Museum of Jewish History in Warsaw held its the Research Institute for inaugural event on April 19, 2013, as part of events National Security Affairs commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw (RINSA) and the KAS office in South Korea to hold a gathering of Ghetto uprising. High-ranking officials, led by Presi- experts in Seoul on April 11, 2013 to exchange views on how current dent Bronislaw Komorowski and Prime Minister security challenges are perceived in Europe and Asia. The conference Donald Tusk, took part in the event. The Association spotlighted the strategic implications of the changes in power. to Promote the Museum of Jewish History in Poland was represented by its chairman and former deputy All participants stressed that in order to measure up to the region's secretary-general of the KAS, Josef Thesing, and its complex security challenges, closer cooperation was needed, first of treasurer, former ambassador Dr. Helmut Frick. To all between the United States and China, but also between all regional this day, the KAS continues to pay close attention to powers. the development of the museum, in particular by providing support to the "Virtual Shtetl" project. 14 | KAS International 2/2013

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20 29 EUROPE AND 21 NORTH AMERICA 28 22 23 34 The Schengen Treaty 15 24 as a challenge for Croatian 16 25 64 security policy 30 17 26 Conference 27 32 Zagreb, September 11-13, 2013 34 72 36 31 24 XIII. International 35 conference of churches – 38 33 19 37 44 LATIN AMERICA 39 65 the status of the family in the 18 40 42 43 European Union 63 2 Electoral law reforms and 14 Cracow, Poland, 41 70 new civic education initiatives 58 81 September 13-14, 2013 73 Conference 66 39 Macedonian-Bulgarian 57 61 67 60 Antigua, September 4-5, 2013 journalism seminar 59 62 1 Battling the drug trade – on questions about European 71 How it affects Mexico's policy 68 international relations Workshop International conference Ohrid, Macedonia, Mexico City, September 13-15, 2013 69 September 17-18, 2013 19 III. Alcide De Gasperi – 75 4 National Congress of local Konrad Adenauer Lecture: politicians and young people's The European political union representatives Lecture 45 74 76 Conference Rome, September 26, 2013 77 Panama City, October 2013 41 Thessaloniki International 8 I. German-Latin American Symposium in World Affairs 48 conference of young entre- Symposium 47 preneurs in the energy sector Thessaloniki, 46 Conference October 12-13, 2013 78 Lima, October 10-11, 2013 79 50 4 I. International congress on banking law 52 Congress 49 80 Panama City, October 23-25, 2013 51

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Exchange between the Workshop on Muslim KAS and the American Jewish Engagement in Political Committee (AJC) Affairs and Civil Society

In May the KAS-AJC exchange took place for the 33rd time. From June 19 to 21, an international workshop was held Twelve young leaders from the government, parliament, party, in Casablanca focusing on the engagement of Muslims in the business community and civil society joined the trip to the political affairs and civil society around the world. United States. In addition to political discussions on transatlantic cooperation and the civil rights movement that took place in The project received a significant honour in that KAS Washington, a visit was also paid to the Holocaust Museum. Chairman Dr. Hans-Gert Pöttering MEP took part in the The museum, located in the heart of the American capital, makes workshop. The overarching theme of the event was an appeal for vigilance and responsibility. "Social Commitment and Political Participation in Muslim The last part of the visit saw participants Communities." The exchange of views aimed to under- connect one on one with the Jewish com- line the relationship and compatibility between Islam and munity in Miami. Now in its 33rd year, the the democratic state under the rule of law so as to better exchange, which brings not just young leverage each side to promote the other. German decision-makers to the US but also members of the Jewish-American The participants from Africa, the Middle East and Asia The German delegation with community to Germany, is seen as presented and discussed concrete examples of social Carol Kahn Strauss, head of the extraordinary and enriching. engagement by Muslims. Leo Baeck Institute

+ + + in brief + + + South Asian Responsibility for a Stable Afghanistan The Indian parliament and democratic transformation From April 9 to 11, the KAS, in cooperation with the Centre for Public Affairs and the India International On May 14 and 15, the annual regional con- Centre, organised a seminar in New Delhi titled "The ference Political South Asia Forum, hosted Indian Parliament and Democratic Transformation." Top by the regional programme SAARC (South experts from the fields of politics, academia and the Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) media attended the event, which covered responsibility, of the KAS, in cooperation with the Centre effectiveness and administration of the Indian parlia- for South Asian Studies, took place in Kath- ment. mandu, Nepal. The theme of this year's Delegates from across South forum was "Afghanistan in SAARC: Towards German-American security issues Asia debated Afghanistan's role Deeper Engagement – South Asia's Respon- In March and April, the KAS organised a number of in the region as part of the SAARC regional project. sibility for a Stable Afghanistan." events on several aspects of German-American relations. Guests included Ernst-Reinhard Beck MP, the Participants from across South Asia explored the country's political, chairman of the aviation and aerospace parliamentary economic and social progress since 2001, how it views its role in group, Klaus-Peter Willsch MP, as well as Dr. Karl- South Asia and within SAARC, what relations SAARC countries enjoy Heinz Kamp, Director of the Research Division of NATO with Afghanistan and what their intentions are. Contributions during Defence College. The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung was the conference did not limit themselves to the views from individual able to use these events to contribute in a variety of countries – the conference also helped highlight existing synergies ways to better American domestic and foreign policy, between the many perspectives of security, foreign, economic and while at the same time promoting better transatlantic development policy in regard to Afghanistan. cooperation. KAS International 2/2013 | 17

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German President Joachim Gauck (on the right) spoke about "Responsibility is synonymous reconciliation and the culture of with freedom" remembrance in Germany. 2nd German President Joachim Gauck visits Colombia from the left: Dr. Hubert Gehring, On the occasion of a visit German President Joachim In addition to reconciliation and the culture of remem- who heads the KAS office in Gauck, the three German political foundations working brance, President Gauck also explored the need to hold Colombia in Colombia, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, the Hanns- people accountable for their actions while also recognis- Seidel-Stiftung and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, held a ing and honouring the rights of victims, and to compen- lecture series in cooperation with the German Embassy sate victims and others who have been affected. in Bogotá. The president's speech at Los Andes Univer- sity covered the issue "Reconciliation and the Culture of The goal is to re-integrate all individuals who have taken Remembrance in Germany." Gauck spoke about experi- part in or been caught up in a conflict back into society. ences and examples from the German past on this issue that could prove helpful to Colombia.

(Fighting) Terrorism in West Africa

The focus of the annual security conference by the Prof. Eiiti Sato regional programme Political Dialogue in West Africa, + + + in brief + + + (University of Bra- which took place from April 25 to 27 in Niamey, Niger, sília), legislators Sebastião Bala was "(Fighting) Terrorism in West Africa." Among the Rocha and Gonza- issues addressed by members of the military, legislators ga Patriota (elect- and security experts from Africa and Europe was the dif- ed to the National Congress), Ambas- XX. Brazil-Europe Forum ference between international and transnational terror- sador Ana Paula in Brasília ism, the functional link between organised crime and Zacarias (Delega- terrorism as well as how tion of the EU in Brazil) and Felix Brazilian politicians and university professors as well as structural deficits have Dane, head of the European politicians, diplomats and scholars all met at helped strengthen terrorism KAS office in Brazil the 20th Brazil-Europe forum at the beginning of June. in West Africa. The confer- The event, which this year had the slogan "Brazil and ence concluded with recom- the European Union Looking Ahead," featured in-depth mendations for action from exchanges between representatives of both partner the participants that were regions – with a total audience of more than 220 peo- addressed to national gov- ple. The goal was to provide information on the process ernments and parliaments as The secretary general of Niger's of European integration and relations with Brazil, with well as to supra-regional defence ministry, General Djibo Tahirou, spoke about terrorism in participants discussing the position of the EU in the organisations. Anti-terrorism West Africa. world, the EU's strategic partnership with Brazil, ties measures should not priori between the European Union and the MERCOSUR bloc tise military campaigns but instead they should include as well as Brazil's and the EU's development policies on a combination of economic, political and diplomatic the African continent. measures backed by the systematic sharing of information between the affected countries. 18 | KAS International 2/2013

n Economic and Social Governance

State secretary Dr. Ralf Brauksiepe MP (centre) met Prominent Guest Explains the German economic policy decision-makers Economic System such as Muham- mad Oheo Sina- poy, an MP with The parliamentary state secretary of the German Min- Indonesians are generally interested in a sustainable the GOLKAR Party ister for Labour and Social Affairs, Dr. Ralf Brauksiepe and socially just economy that promotes prosperity. (left), and Dr. Anies Baswedan, MP, spoke about the model of the social market econo This is why the KAS office in Indonesia has discussed president of Para- my in Jakarta on April 4, at the invitation of the KAS the basic tenets of the social market economy with madina University office in Indonesia and the regional Social and Eco- Indonesian professors and members of economic (on the right). nomic Governance programme (SOPAS). At the cen- faculties as well as business journalists since 2009. tre stood the importance of social market economy in assisting Germany in overcoming the international Paramadina University, a renowned private university, and European economic and financial crisis. has cooperated with German economists to put more than 170 participants from 29 Indonesian provinces The top decision-makers from politics and business through one-week training programmes. In addition, then concluded that the basic principles of the social five participants were invited to come to Germany market economy could – despite different overall con- for a 10-day study tour in June. ditions – also serve as a guideline to help a rising country like Indonesia overcome current socio-economic challenges.

Sino-German Responsibility in International Financial Policy

The central focus of a conference series with Hartmut the participants asked so Koschyk MP, the parliamentary state secretary at the many questions, and also German Finance Ministry, was a lecture organised in made reference to the cooperation with the German Studies Centre of Beijing Bao'ao Forum for Asia (from University. Over 60 Chinese students and a number of April 6 to 8, 2013 in Hainan), high-ranking scholars and business people accepted which was taking place con- the invitation of the KAS. currently, showed the explo- sive nature of the issue. In his speech "The Responsibility of the People's On the podium: Republic of China and the Federal Republic of Germa- Koschyk said cooperation between the EU and China Hartmut Koschyk MP ny in International Financial Policy," the state secre- was essential, especially in the prevention of crises. tary used the European debt crisis to underscore the Discussions later focused on the future of the Chinese tremendous responsibility of the global markets to rennimbi as a reserve currency, the role of banking create a stable investment playing field. He empha- supervision and socially balanced economic develop- sised that economic and financial regulations on their ment (prosperity for all). Afterwards, the students own were no longer sufficient – instead, what the from Beijing University interviewed the state secre- entire business community needed was to uphold a tary. This provided the opportunity to delve deeper canon of ethical principles. The theme of the confer- into the issues at hand. ence could not have been more apropos. The fact that KAS International 2/2013 | 19

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Participants in the IV. Conference on the Social Market Economy in Latin American Experts Discuss the Social Buenos Aires Market Economy

At the end of May, 35 Latin American experts from This also applies to the sustainable use of income politics and academia gathered in response to an taxes that still provide a large part of government invitation by the KAS to debate opportunities and revenue in most countries. successes for the social market economy on the continent. The main theme of this fourth confer- A further point of discussion was the significance ence was the role and relevance institutions play laying down the country's economic system in in the development of economic processes. the constitution.

Unprecedented economic growth in recent years Conference participants agreed how important the has created the right preconditions for economic concept of a social market economy could be for development. Comparative analysis shows that Latin America. A task for the future will be to teach those countries which have created functioning concepts and content to political decision-makers institutions are the ones with the highest rate of and relevant institutions. success in fighting poverty and overcoming economic obstacles.

Mexico Day in Berlin: A Strategic Alliance of Two Partners From left to right: Frank Priess (deputy head of KAS Dept. of In April, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in conjunction upon existing partnerships between German and Mexican European and with the Baden-Württemberg State Federation of business federations, Héctor López, the economy minis- International Industry (LVI), the National Federation of German ter of Guanajuato state, spoke about the importance of Cooperation); Prof. Dr. Stefan Jost Industry, the Mexican Federation of Employers COPAR- German-Mexican cooperation, and highlighted in partic- (head of the KAS MEX and Federation of Entrepreneurs USEM organised ular how much trust Mexico had towards German com- office in Mexico); the Mexico Day. panies. In his appeal, he stressed how much Mexican Luis de la Peña (USEM/COPAR- companies appreciate the long-term approach by Ger- MEX); Jochen At the centre of the event was the goal of establishing man partners, which helps foster transparent and trust- Elsässer and Sena- a network of employer federations in Latin America so worthy cooperation that combines social responsibility tor Wolfgang Wolf (both with the LVI) as to strengthen an innovative as well as environmen- with competitiveness and professionalism. tally and socially responsible business community and to promote Prof. Stefan Jost, the head of the KAS office in Mexico sustainable economic structures. City, said that this kind of close cooperation should never A central point of discussion was be taken for granted. Both countries share awareness for how to reconcile the economy, the the ethical and cultural community of values, which is environment and social justice as essential for successful cooperation. The goal of the Mexi- guidelines for global economic poli- co Day therefore was to provide a fresh impetus to cy and as the ethical basis for sus- potential common dialogue and to put the cooperation tainable entrepreneurship. Based into practice on the basis of joint values. 20 | KAS International 2/2013

n Environment, climate and energy policy

Dr. Norbert Röttgen, the 9 th Euro-Mediterranean meeting former German minister for the environment, Perspectives of an energy partnership nature conservation and reactor safety On June 17 and 18, the KAS and the environmental Röttgen said the energy partnership between Morocco organisation Association Ribat Al Fath pour le Dével- and Germany was extraordinarily important for the oppement Durable held the 9th Euro-Mediterranean future of both countries. He said his vision of an even meeting, titled "Morocco and the European Union: better energy partnership had to especially give voice Perspectives of an energy partnership." to the public opinion of Moroccans. Summing up, Röttgen said that because of its landscape and natural Participants in the meeting included former and cur- resources, Morocco was one of the best locations, if rent Moroccan ministers, the former German minister not the best, to invest in renewable energy sources. for the environment, nature conservation and reactor safety, Norbert Röttgen, as well as the German While Amina Benkhadra, the former Moroccan energy ambassador to Morocco, Michael Witter. and environment minister, described the energy partnership between Germany and Morocco as exemplary, Röttgen, who gave the first address, spoke about the Hicham Menjour, the Energy and Environment Minis- transformation of the energy system – the Ener- try's chief of cabinet, said development of renewable giewende – and how the German people had whole- energy sources was one of the top priorities of the heartedly approved of it. He pointed out that Germany Moroccan government. had for years planned to stop using nuclear energy. After the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, how On the following day, a further very informative dis- ever, the federal government decided to shutter all cussion among experts took place, in which top nuclear power plants at the latest by the year 2022. Moroccan officials participated.

South Caucasian Energy Forum on Energy Efficiency

The Energy Forum – which the KAS initiated – took The major focus of the forum place in cooperation with the Regional Environmental was the topic of energy effi- Centre for the Caucasus (REC Caucasus). Taking part ciency. Aside from questions in the forum were government representatives from about the legal framework, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, along with members participants also debated of civil society and think tanks. institutional problems and requirements as well as how to move closer to the The energy forum was founded as a platform for dis- EU's own energy policy. First Southern cussion for national and regional initiatives, focusing Caucasian energy forum – working on energy policy projects such as the promotion of Recommendations for action on the aforementioned together for energy renewables or the sustainable use of energy. The topics that the working groups made were turned efficiency forum also serves as the body that makes recommen- over to the ministries concerned and to other rele- dations for national policy makers to further develop vant offices. national guidelines and legislation. KAS International 2/2013 | 21

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Dr. Hans-Gert Pöttering MEP heartily welcomed 160 young people from 31 countries as "ambassadors Youthinkgreen – Young people reflect for the climate." on the environment

The chairman of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Dr. Engagement for climate policy is more necessary than ever. Hans-Gert Pöttering MEP opened the 1st world youth The dramatic effects of climate change are already visible sustainability summit in Berlin called "youthinkgreen – today, said Pöttering. "Maybe your work is the cornerstone young people reflect on the environment." Summit for a new understanding of climate policy," Pöttering said. participants wanted to do more than discuss their This was all the more urgent given the failed negotiations different ways of life – they wanted to draw up pro- on a new global climate protection treaty. Youthinkgreen, posals for action for a more sustainable everyday which was founded in mid-2008, has since then been train- life and a future that is worth living. ing young people to be ambassadors for the climate and activists for sustainable development. Chancellor Angela Pöttering, who sponsored the 10-day summit, called Merkel and Christiana Figueres, the executive secretary of on the young attendees not to become discouraged as the UN's Framework Convention on Climate Change served they find their way. as co-sponsors.

Climate Talks Are Not Deadlocked Business people learned about In April 2013 the regional programme Political Dialogue Asia measures of of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Singapore organised a panel sustainable discussion, "Resolving Deadlock in Climate Change Negotia- growth tions" in Bonn. The meeting with high-profile experts was part of the EU projects EU-Asia Dialogue and its cluster Climate Change Diplomacy. Speakers included Natalia Derodofa, tech- nical officer with the ASEAN Secretariat; Martin Kaspar, the European Commission's programme manager on climate change, Roman Mestres Brugada, the deputy head of the Applied social and environmental market department of horizontal affairs at the EU's External Action economy Service, Dr. Gary William Theseira, deputy state secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment at the Eco-Efficiency Within UNFCCC Secretariat, and Dr. Dechen Tseriing, deputy regional director of the UN Environment Programme Asia and the Companies Pacific. The Business Association for Development (Asociacíon Empre-

The discussion made clear that negotiations are not dead- sarial para el Desarollo, AED) is carrying out a KAS-supported locked but that a variety of challenges still need to be solved. programme to attain climate neutrality in Costa Rica. The par- Current developments and successes, such as the Green Cli- ticipating companies are to get pointers on how to operate in mate Fund or the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Plat- a more environmentally sound fashion, and receive the "Blue form for Enhanced Action, were debated. A further focus was Environmental Flag," a seal of environmental sustainability. on involving non-state actors and the importance of bilateral To achieve this honour, the companies have to measure just cooperation to complement the multilateral approach. Lastly, how bad their environmental impact is, reduce it and also the potential for closer cooperation between the EU and ASE- carry out activities to compensate for their actions. The KAS AN was analysed. is using a number of programmes to convince companies to utilise a social and environmental market economy model. 22 | KAS International 2/2013

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The reality for demobilised guer- rilla fighters who Colombia: need to rejoin society is difficult. Perspectives for the peace process Discussions with (from left) Chris- tian Steiner (Head Where is the peace process leading and what are the are right. According to Ambos and García, the political of RSP LA), Kai means – including legal ones – that are needed to participation of the guerrillas is as important as is the Ambos (University of Göttingen), Lara meet the needs of Colombia? These questions were necessary acceptance of only selective criminal prose- Barretto and Rami- on the agenda in March not only for Colombian deci- cution. The logic behind coming to terms with the past ro García during a sion-makers but also the two members of the KAS requires a society to accept compromises, in particular break at the conference study group on international penal law, Kai Ambos after such a long conflict and its millions of victims, (of Germany) and Ramiro García Falconi (of Ecuador). thousands of perpetrators and mutually dependent The KAS Rule of Law Programme Latin America, in responsibilities. The international legal framework and cooperation with the Colombian Cooperative Universi- clear rulings by international courts also helped by ty, hosted this series of events in the conflict-scarred providing the necessary political room for manoeuvre. region of Nariño, to which it invited various institu- However, it became clear that the challenges to the tions, civil society organisations, victims and demobi- realisation of long-term peace remain huge, given the lised fighters. terrible situation in terms of security (multiple armed stakeholders besides the FARC, drug trade, illegal The discussions confirmed that the priorities of the mines) and supply to meet the needs of the millions peace talks that started in November 2012 between of refugees. the Colombian government and the FARC guerrillas

Transition process Possibilities of in Myanmar Administrative Litigation within ASEAN During a workshop organised in cooperation with Sydney Over 40 participants, including Law School in May, more civil servants, legal scholars than 80 participants, includ- and representatives of NGOs, ing members of parliament, met in Cambodia to discuss politicians, journalists and various possibilities for the members of NGOs discussed further development of Cam- the constitutional framework bodian administrative litigation for Myanmar and the path it has taken since 2011 mechanisms, using the com- towards opening up. parative examples of the ombudsman systems in Thai- The importance of this issue for Myanmar was clearly land and the Philippines as underlined by the participation of Aung San Suu Kyi well as the German system Prof. Siracha (in the middle in the picture), the Nobel Prize winner used to manage administrative complaints. Chareonpanij, Thailand's Ombuds- and chair of the National League for Democracy. The man, and Conchita former Commander-in-Chief U Tin Oo also took on A well- functioning administrative process is an Carpio Morales, an active role. Myanmar is currently in the middle of important element for the implementation of the Ombudswoman of the Philippines, with a transition process, and it still seems possible to rule of law. Marc Spitzkatz, change the 2008 constitution before the elections Head of the KAS set for 2015. Rule of Law Pro- gramme Asia, during the workshop KAS International 2/2013 | 23

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Opening speech of President Monzef Marzouki at the "Securing Democracy Worldwide" – Presidential Palace in Carthage Initiative to Establish an International Constitutional Court

Rising democracies around the world and countries in the KAS, that supports the Tunisian approach in the transition such as Tunisia are not protected against framework of its recently established regional Rule of attempts to undermine the principles of democracy Law programme Middle East and Northern Africa, under- and rule of law in their changing landscape of political lined the importance of the President's initiative, who power. Countering developments like these lies at the described the establishment of such a global democratic core of the Tunisian initiative entitled 'Establishment instance as a 'dream that however may have a chance of an international Constitutional Court as an instru- to come true'. In his speech, the German constitutional ment to avoid the undermining of democratic institu- law expert Christian Tomuschat referred to the chances tions' that Tunisian interim President Monzef Marzouki and options to shaping the long way to implementation. officially presented in front of more than 200 Tunisian and international guests from politics, academia and the diplomatic corps on may 3rd, 2013 at the Presi- dential palace in Carthage. With this first conference, Morocco: Democracy and Constitutional Jurisdiction Southeastern Europe The new constitution of 2011 has led to fundamental Bulgaria's pardon changes of Morocco's political system. Among others, the policy constitutional council was replaced by a constitutional court and given new responsibilities (article 129 to 134).

In July, the Rule of Law programme Southeastern The KAS office in Rabat organised in cooperation with the Europe, in cooperation with the Bulgarian parole Law faculty of the university Mohammed V, an expert con- board, organised in Sofia a conference to start the ference on "Democracy and Constitutional Jurisdiction: the process of reforming the parole system. The event New Constitutional Court" in Morocco in April. Prof. Rudolf was opened by Bulgaria's Vice-President Margarita Mellinghoff talked at length of the structure and responsi- Popova, who is currently reviewing the current sys- bilities of the German Constitutional Court, of judicial tem of right of pardon, which she herself dispenses. review and constitutional complaints. The participants Various aspects of the pardon and early release sys- underlined the advantages of the German model, also in Bulgarian Vice- President Margarita tem were analysed, a process that will influence the respect to the Moroccan constitutional jurisdiction. Dr. Popova headed the development of a new concept for pardon rights in Mohammed Amine Benabdallah, member of the Moroccan conference on the Bulgarian pardon Bulgaria. To this end, the experiences of different Constitutional Council, saw a worthy role-model in the Con- system. European countries were used. Of par- stitutional Court's structure and responsibilities but advo- ticular importance was the example of cated a system that would spe- Germany: the essential features of the cifically fit the Moroccan German pardon system were presented, context. along with the related rulings of the

Constitutional Court and the reforms in Prof. Rudolf Mellinghoff, president the criminal law and criminal procedural of the Federal Finance Court and law. former judge at the German Consti- tutional Court (on the left), and Dr. Mohamed Achargui, president of Morocco's Constitutional Council 24 | KAS International 2/2013

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Young journalists from the JONA Journalism in Brussels from the programme and the ifp Journalism viewpoint of young journalists Academy in Munich discussed the meaning of the EU and its presence in At a workshop in Brussels titled "The EU and the one conversations to explore career prospects in the the media with Media," 20 young journalists from the JONA pro- Brussels media circus. The workshop was also an journalists and press spokespeo- gramme and the ifp Journalism Academy got an idea opportunity to look into career possibilities linked to ple. of how Brussels works for journalists. On May 30 and journalism and the EU. 31, 2013, long-time correspondents from a variety of media as well as press spokespeople answered a lot A special highlight for the JONA fellows was a meeting of questions from the journalists in training. with Dr. Hans-Gert Pöttering MEP, who stressed the importance of critical reporting. However, "we must The participants used research exercises and practical not forget the achievements and successes of Europe- tips on creative reporting on the EU, which allowed an integration, all justifiable criticism aside," Pöttering them to further their practical skills and hold one-on- said.

Professionalisation of the media in Uzbekistan Business, values and the media Training workshops for young television journalists The global economy continues to grow and thereby such faces enormous challenges. It needs to react to climate change, the lack of In May 2013, the KAS in Uzbeki- natural resources and the growing need for stan along with the National Asso energy, which is particularly evident in emerg- ciation for Electronic Media (NAES- ing nations. Participants MI) carried out a series of work- talked in a panel discus- shops for young Uzbek television sion held by the Konrad- journalists, which was attended by Adenauer-Stiftung at the René Falkner, the managing direc- Deutsche Welle Global tor of the private Sachsen Fern- Media Forum on June 17, sehen regional TV station. The 2013, in Bonn about the event saw a spirited exchange on René Falkner Anmol Soni (TERI) correlation between a the importance of local television in Germany and Uzbekistan, (3rd from the left) explained India's country's energy policy the potential for further professionalisation of journalistic energy policy. and its economic model, activities and on questions about the economic viability of as well as how environ- local TV stations. mental and economic needs can be brought in line with each other. The event, titled "Energy The visit by the KAS expert coincided with the inauguration of Policy and Economic Growth – Conflict or Con- a nation-wide online training centre for private TV stations. vergence?" featured experts from India, Nige- The state-of-the-art facility will enable workshops and online ria and Germany analysing their and the EU's events to take place simultaneously throughout the country. energy policy and discussing the role of the In addition, foreign analysts can join live via satellite, which media in the global process of development. will help strengthen and facilitate future cooperation. KAS International 2/2013 | 25

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2013 E-lection Bridge Africa Conference in Windhoek, Namibia

The message counts

This year's E-lection Bridge Africa conference, organ- cise the government, missing the opportunity to use ised by the Media Programme sub-Sahara Africa at the election programmes and messages to draw atten- beginning of April in Windhoek, took place in the tion to their own skills. At the same time, smart- shadow of four major electoral campaigns. The plat- phones and internet access have multiplied in recent form for political communication, founded three years years in Africa as well, so that voters can be ago, addressed lessons learned from polls in Ghana reached in a targeted and inexpensive manner. and Kenya but also focused on the presidential campaign in the United States. In addition, the general The E-lection Bridge brand will further expand in the manager of the CDU, Dr. Klaus Schüler, gave an exclu- coming months, e.g. with a summer academy which sive look ahead to the election campaign in Germany. focuses on up-and-coming talents among African campaign specialists, and which is to eventually Schüler explained to the some 30 conference partici- expand to become the first professional training pants from around the region why it was crucial for institute for political communication in sub-Saharan the leading candidates to have suitable election mes- Africa. sages. Opposition parties in Africa frequently just criti-

Political ethics and cyber-activism in Panama Giving the media more latitude "We're citizens,

Issue III June 2013 This is the focus of the third U g a

not customers." n d a M e i R v w 2 0 1 3 edition of the Uganda Media STRUGGLING FOR MEDIA SPACE THROUGH THE DECADES Monitoring elec- Review, which was presented tions differently: Young people find Between April and July, the organisation Iustitia et Pax and the in Kampala on July 12, 2013. out how to use KAS in Panama organised a series of conferences linked to the The Uganda Media Development Twitter in a politi- establishment of a youth network with the mission to monitor Foundation (UMDF) publishes the In search of a shield law to protect sources Covering the dictator cally useful and Using the arts to speak the unspeakable Uganda’s resistance press 1 responsible man- the elections in Panama and verify that the "Pacto Ético" was Uganda Media Review every year ner. respected. This pact is an initiative of the Catholic Church and with support from the KAS. The has been signed by all parties except the journal contains articles from well-established party Cambio Democrático currently in writers on media-related issues in Uganda. government. Under the slogan "We're citizens, not customers" (and thus not to Some of the longer articles in the latest edi- be bribed), young people were trained in tion focus on an analysis of key chapters in issues such as political ethics, parties, Ugandan media history, for example journal- political participation of citizens and the ism under the late dictator Idi Amin. The jour- political use of social media such as nal also attemps to point out new directions Facebook and Twitter. The goal is to for journalism in the East African nation. establish a network of young cyber- Freedom of the press remains a challenge in activists to spread the word on irregular- Uganda – and freedom of the press was dis- ities during the electoral campaign and cussed profoundly following the presentation the election itself. of the journal. 26 | KAS International 2/2013

Beji Caid Essebsi, president of Nidea Tounes (in the centre) opened the well-regarded conference. n Values and Religion

Religion and the culture of coexistence

Northern Africa and the Middle East, countries that and the Culture of Coexistence around the world: real- have recently been undergoing major political upheav- ity and challenges". Beji Caid Essebsi, the president els, are increasingly being characterised by social, of Nidaa Tounes and former interim prime minister, political and religious bipolarisation. Especially Tunisia, underlined that it is crucial for any coexistence of cul- whose religious and cultural discourse has traditionally tures and religions to accept differences. "We must been marked by openness and tolerance, is currently believe in dignity, justice and tolerance as the highest being confronted with islamist and radical forces, call- and common values that unite rather than divide us," ing into question this particular model. Against this said Essebsi. Attempts, to monopolise truth even in background, the KAS and the Forum for Religious and the social and political sphere by means of religion, do Cultural Dialogue of the political party Nidaa Tounes at all times risk dividing a nation as well as the world, organised an international conference, taking place on explained Essebsi. June 3rd, 2013 in Tunisia's capital, entitled "Religion

Realising Christian Social Teaching Religious Freedom What does Christian social teaching look like in as a Human Right practice? How can Christian values be realised in families, circles of friends and communities? In The KAS office in Rabat and the Centre May and June, the Diocese of Teotihuacán, in co- Marocain des Etudes Juridiques (CMEJ) operation with the KAS office in Mexico, explored cooperated a conference in March 2013 these questions as part titled "Religious Freedom as a Human Prof. Heiner Bielefeldt (in his capaci- of the workshop series Right." ty as Special Rapporteur on Free- dom of Religion or Belief of the UN "Christian Social Teaching Commission on Human Rights), on a Daily Basis." More Prof. Heiner Bielefeldt gave the keynote Prof. Hassan El Habté (legal schol- than 100 people took speech, in which he touched on the fear ar), Dr. Helmut Reifeld (head of the KAS office in Morocco) part in the events, where of freedom and the fear of (the other) they discussed matters religion as the structural explanation for attempts to limit religious with scholars and mem- freedom. He said that only the individual as a human being can bers of the clergy. enjoy the right to freedom of religion, but not religion as such. He Speeches by representatives of the Instituto Mexi- concluded by introducing the Rabat Plan of Action, which bans sup- cano de Doctrina Social Cristiana OSO rounded out port for nationalist, racist or religious hate speech. The following the programme. The fact that there was such lively day, Prof. Mohammed Doukali spoke out against any allegiance participation in all the workshops showed that real- to one's religious upbringing – supporting instead freedom of con- ising Christian social teaching depended on the science and pursuing one's own personal religious beliefs. Prof. Church's close cooperation with an active civil soci- Lahcen Oulhaj, dean of the Faculty of Law at Mohammed V Uni- ety. It was also recognised that stronger support versity-Agdal in Rabat, stressed that Morocco – and for that matter was needed to spur the participation of young peo- all Muslim countries – would only be able to grow and progress if it ple. The fact that so many of them participated in strictly separates religion and state. Theologist Mohammed Amine all four seminars demonstrated their interest, as Smaili on the other hand put forward his belief that divine law did the many ideas they put forward on the per- supersedes individual human rights. A secular order for society, ception and practical implementation of Christian he said, is merely an expression of convenience and egocentrism. social teaching. KAS International 2/2013 | 27

NEWS FROM THE EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION DEPARTMENT n

NAMES AND FACES KAS Planning Committee meets in Cadenabbia

Claudia Crawford Dr. Volker Pilz n Has worked in the KAS n Will start an assignment office in Russia since July in Rio de Janeiro in October n Previously headed the in the regional programme KAS offices in Serbia, Environment, Climate and Kosovo, Montenegro and Energy Security Great Britain n Has until recently been n Contact: the managing director of his [email protected] own wind energy company n Contact: [email protected]

Jakov Devcic The KAS Planning Committee met in Caden- n Will join the KAS office Dr. Lars Peter Schmidt abbia for its annual meeting before the in the Ukraine as a trainee n Will head the KAS office beginning of summer break. Headed up by in October in India from September on Dr. Gerhard Wahlers, the deputy secretary- n Before that, he was a n Has already been in fellow in the KAS Scholar- charge of KAS offices in general of the KAS, participants discussed ship Programme Moscow, Thailand and "setting the course for European and inter- n Contact: Turkey national policy at a time of German parlia- [email protected] n Contact: [email protected] mentary and European elections." Specific issues included the future of development Dr. Georg Eickhoff policy, establishing Europe's course and n Has headed up the Par- Torben Stephan direction, the current instability in the Arab ty Dialogue Programme in n Has headed up the KAS world as well as perspectives for the trans- Montevideo since July Media Programme Asia Atlantic partnership. The results of the gath- n Had led the KAS office since August in Venezuela since 2008 n Was previously chief ering will become a part of the European n Contact: spokesman for the CDU in and International Cooperation department's [email protected] the state of Lower Saxony projects in coming years. n Contact: [email protected] Evelyn Gaiser n Will be in Israel from New blood September as a KAS Michael Winzer trainee from Latin America n Previously worked as a n Took over the KAS project manager in the office in Thailand in July KAS office in Israel n Was previously the n Contact: deputy team leader of [email protected] the financial and project administration department n Contact: [email protected] Paul Linnarz n Beginning in Septem- ber, he will be in charge of the KAS office in Japan Nils Wörmer n Previously was a KAS n Has begun his assign- staff member in the ment abroad in Afghani- sectoral programmes stan in September Media and Democracy n Previously conducted From June 11 to 19, 2013, 12 representatives of for Latin America and Asia field research for the young peoples' organisations of KAS partners n Contact: German Institute for from Chile, Peru and Uruguay came to Berlin and [email protected] International and Security Potsdam. Central to the gathering was an Affairs in Afghanistan exchange of views on the concept, organisation n Contact: and funding of programmes to promote young [email protected] people. Promoting young leaders is a core issue for the KAS in its work in Latin America. SELECTION OF NEW PUBLICATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

16. Cahier de l'Alternance The KAS and the Journalism Academy CESTI Dakar have published the 16th edition in the series "Cahiers de l'Alternance," a chronology of the consolidation of democracy in Senegal. Last year Senegal elected Macky Sall president, following a turbulent and occasionally violent election campaign and after a free and transparent contest.

The European single market – an economic zone with potential With its single market project, the European Union has greatly deepened economic and political integration. The domestic market was also the engine of further steps towards integration, but it has yet to be complet- ed. This study has - on the European Commission's initiative - identified important strategies to further europas Binnenmarkt – Wirtschaftsraum mit Potenzial strengthen the domestic market. The study has also been published in English.

Priorities for the social, political and economic development of young people More than 900,000 young people in Argentina are looking for work. Many of them have left school, discon- tent is growing, and with that the number of drug users. A variety of experts on social affairs along with the Catholic community as well as politicians and business people joined the KAS in compiling the study "Priorities for the social, political and economic development of young people," which lays out potential so- lutions to reintegrate young people.

Handbook for trainers on political communication and marketing

Arab Institute for Human Rights Arab Institute for Human Rights Ce projet est cofinancé par l’Union européenne Ce projet est cofinancé par l’Union européenne «Renforcer les éléments constituants d’une démocratie : Appui aux partis politiques» Successful communication canot be left to chance, but rather has to be well organised and planned. The .Prof. Jemaïel HASSAINYA handbook for trainers in the field of political communication and marketing is committed to these principles االأ�ستــاذ ّجميــل ّح�ساينيــة Guide du Formateur en االت�سال والت�سويق يف امليدان ال�سيا�سي marketing et communication politiques It does not only illustrate basic elements of successful communication in the framework of a political party دليل ِّاملدرب as well as with reference to its reference groups, but by means of concrete examples it presents a 'best practice' step by step analysis.

,Avec la collaboration de Faten BOUCHRARA مب�ساركة فاتن بو�سرارة Ahmed Farhat HAMMOUDI et Olfa MEZIOU اأحمد فرحات ّحمودي واألفة مزيو Février 2013 فيفــري 2013

Perceptions of the German energy transition in emerging nations This study was carried out for the KAS by infratest dimap. Following certain guidelines, a total of 121 tele- phone interviews were carried out in Brazil, China and South Africa between November 5, 2012 and to January 18, 2013. While German politicians and the media tend to focus on the problems, costs and risks, WAHRNEHMUNG DER DEUTSCHEN ENERGIEWENDE IN SCHWELLENLÄNDERN

ERGEBNISSE EINER QUALITATIVEN EXPERTENBEFRAGUNG IN BRASILIEN, emerging nations clearly see the future potential of the energy transition. CHINA UND SÜDAFRIKA WAHRNEHMUNG DER DEUTSCHEN ENERGIEWENDE IN SCHWELLENLÄNDERN ENERGIEWENDE DEUTSCHEN DER WAHRNEHMUNG

Party System in India Prior to the parliamentary election in India, the KAS office in India along with the Centre for Public Affairs (CPA) compiled a book on India's political system and how it has changed in the 21st century, and on the active political parties. Seventeen essays take up the facts on the ground, their affect on society and possible trends for the future.

n All the above publications can be obtained online: www.kas.de/publikationen