DEMOCRATIZATION, RELIGION, AND THE PURSUIT OF PEACE IN

The Truman Institute & The Africa Centre for Peace and Democracy

Proposed Conference Schedule Venue: Abba Eben Hall, The Truman Institute, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mt. Scopus & Leonardo Hotel, Jerusalem 07/05/2017 - 9/05/2017

Sunday May 7th - Day 1: Gathering and Gala Dinner

12:00 Arrival in Jerusalem at the Leonardo Hotel, and conference registration

18:00 Gala Dinner at the Hotel Welcome Speech: Professor Nissim Otmazgin, Executive Director Truman Institute - Hebrew University The Rev. Gabriel Odima, President & Director of Political Affairs - Africa Centre for Peace & Democracy Closing Remarks: The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of & Opposition Leader

Democratization, Religion and the Pursuit of Peace in Africa May 7th – May 10th 2017 Conference Schedule Monday, May 8th - Day 2: Conference Opening

10:00 Key Note Address: The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya & Opposition Leader - Kenya 11:30 - 12:00 Coffee Break

12:00 Democratization Presentations Professor David Schultz, Hamline University – USA - Reflections on the Prospects for Democracy in Africa and on the Impediments to that Happening. Professor Peter Anyang Nyongo, University of Nairobi and Senator in the Parliament of Kenya - Kenya Dr. Yonatan N. Gez, Truman Institute, Hebrew University of Jerusalem – Israel - Religious Butinage: A Response to Politico-Religious Fundamentalism?

13:30 Democratization - Panel Discussion Chair: Professor David Schultz, Hamline University - USA Co-Chair: Dr. Yonatan N. Gez, Truman Institute, Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Israel

14:00 Lunch Break

15:00 Religion Presentations Cardinal Jean- Louis Tauran, President of Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue – The Vatican Archbishop Charles Gabriel Palmer-Buckle, The Catholic Archbishop of Accra – Ghana Archbishop of : His Grace The Most Rt. Rev. Jacob Erasto Chimeledya Dr. Arye Oded, The Truman Institute, Hebrew University of Jerusalem – Israel - The expansion of the Shia- in Africa and The Role of Iran and

16:30-17:00 Coffee Break 17:00 Religious Leaders’ Discussion Panel Chair: Archbishop of : His Grace: The Most Rt. Rev. Martin Blaise Nyaboho. Co- Chair: Retired Bishop of Bukedi: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Nicodemus Engwalas Okille

19:00 Cocktail Reception, Truman Lobby

Democratization, Religion and the Pursuit of Peace in Africa May 7th – May 10th 2017 Conference Schedule Tuesday May 9th - Day 3: Development and Peacebuilding

09:30 Development, Peace and Elections in Africa – Academic Presentations Michel Ben Arous – France - Forced migrations, Marrano networks, and West African hospitality in times of Inquisition (NOTE: Presentation will be in French, with titles in English) Professor Paul Max Porter, University of Minnesota – USA Professor Michal Anne Moskow, Metro State University – USA – Educating for Peace Moderator: Marlous van Waijenburg, PhD Candidate in Economic History, Northwestern University

11:30 – 12:00 Coffee Break

12:00 Development, Peace and Elections in Africa – Panel Discussion Chair: Hon. Vanaani MC Henery Mike Kanjonokere. The Leader of opposition - Namibia. Co- Chair: Hon. Buchanan Gabriel Smith: Member of Pan African Parliament from Liberia

13:30 Lunch Break

14:30 Parliamentary Forum on Israel/Africa Relations: Chair: Professor Peter Anyang Nyongo, Member of Senate, Kenya Co- Chair: Hon. Dr. Phenyo Butale, Head of Parliamentary Opposition, The Republic of Botswana.

16:30 Closing Ceremony: Ambassador Yoram Elron, Deputy Director General Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel Hon. Helena Gloria Muando, Member of Parliament of Mozambique The Most Rt. Rev. Jacob Erasto Chilemedya, Archbishop of Tanzania.

19:00 Dinner in the City

Wednesday May 10th – Departure and outgoing flights.

All the best and safe travels!

Democratization, Religion and the Pursuit of Peace in Africa May 7th – May 10th 2017 Conference Schedule