Symposium on "Strengthening Democracy in South Asia"
A South Asian Symposium on Strengthening Democratic Practices
in South Asia was held at the Convention Centre Islamabad from 27-29 May 2008. It was a unique
experience as it brought together political scientists from the region and
provided them an opportunity to learn from each others experience. It was a
collaborated effort of the United Nations Democracy Fund and the Citizens'
Commission for Human Development (CCHD). The three day event deliberated 23 papers on
different issues of democracy, held two disccuion forums on "Socio-political
movements in South Asia" and "The role of religion in South Asian politics" and
showed two documentaries as Journey of Democracy produced by Hina Baig and
Dinner with the President by Sabina Sarwar.
A number of
parliamentarinas, scholors, journalists, NGO representatives, students and
donors attended the three day event. The Symposum was closed by the Prime
Minister of Pakistan, Sayed Yousaf Raza Gillani, appreciating the theme and
efforts of the presenters and CCHD and considered it a valuable attempt to harness public
opinion.
Abstracts of Papers
Pictures of South Asian Symposium
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