AMEC’s international conference scheduled for 27 to 29 August promises insightful discussion, vigorous debate and close interrogation of issues as around twenty foreign and South African speakers come together to deliberate on the uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa, possible futures for the region and the impact of all of this on the African continent.
Academics, politicians and analysts will deliberate and discuss critical issues facing the region and look towards scenarios that could unfold, examining the possibilities for the emergence of real democracy. There will also be discussion on whether the South African experience of transition might be useful for countries in the MENA region.
Preparations are in full-swing at the Afro-Middle East Centre for the conference to take place in Pretoria, South Africa’s capital city.
Attendance to the conference is strictly by pre-registration. Those interested may register online or email conference at amec.org.za (replacing ‘at’ with @).
Speakers who have already confirmed their attendance include:
Garth le Pere – professor of political science at the University of Pretoria;
Yahia Zoubir – professor of international relations and international management and director of research in geopolitics at Euromed Management, Marseille School of Management;
The conference will discuss the uprisings across the MENA region since the end of 2010, explore possible futures for the various countries in the region and examine the impact of the uprisings on the African continent.
Click here to view the conference programme.
Attendance at the conference will be strictly by pre-registration only. To register, click here or email conference at amec.org.za (replacing at with @).
