Columbia University Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz moderated the opening
session of Columbia's World Leaders Forum (WLF) Monday, September
12, 2005, featuring Tarja Halonen, President of the Republic
of Finland. Stiglitz says that the US should look to Finland
this week as a model when aid to reduce global poverty is discussed
in the halls of the United Nations.
Stiglitz analyzes the disagreement in the UN this week on global
poverty goals.
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Stiglitz describes how the US could learn from Finland's President
Tarja Halonen on her country's pledge to reduce global poverty.
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Journalists seeking to attend any of the remaining WLF Head of State
Week events are invited to register by return
e-mail or by calling
+1-212-532-3005. Even if you believe you that you ultimately might
not be able to attend, we would prefer to have you registered in
advance. Due to security concerns, all registrants will have to provide
a social security number (passport is also acceptable for those without
a SS#) IN ADVANCE so that this information can be forwarded to the
Secret Service which is providing security for the visiting Heads
of State.
Coming Soon: Video comments by Columbia Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs
and Visiting Professor Hadi Soesastro following appearance of Indonesian
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at Columbia's World Leaders Forum.
Upcoming Events
Mikheil Saakashvili, President of the Republic of Georgia
Wednesday, September 14, 2005, 4:00 p.m. - Low Library
Taking Power Peacefully: Reflections on the Post-Communist Revolutions
of 2000-2004
Between 2000-2004 massive popular opposition movements bloodlessly
toppled corrupt regimes across the former communist bloc. Composed
of leading statesman from each of these countries, this symposium
will examine a variety of issues: the dangers facing non-violent
movements when confronting violent regimes; how the ideas and tactics
of non-violent protest travel from country to country; the challenges
of ensuring that democratic revolutions remain democratic; and whether
the example of Georgia provide a new model for large-scale, peaceful
protest against dictatorships around the world. Co-hosted by the
Harriman Institute.
Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda
Thursday, September 15, 2005, 10 a.m. - Low
Library
The Millennium Development Goals from Rwanda's Perspective
At the heart of Rwanda's development efforts is the last and perhaps
the most important of all eight Millennium Development Goals -- a
global partnership for development. President Paul Kagame credits
partnerships -- at the local, national, and global levels -- for
moving Rwanda forward on the path to a brighter future for all its
citizens.
Aleksander Kwasniewski, President of Poland
Thursday, September 15, 2005, 5:00 p.m. - Low Library
Poland in a Changing World
Polish President Kwasniewski will address the geopolitical challenges
his country is facing as a result of joining NATO and the European
Union -- particularly in regard to the war against terrorism, Poland's
eastern policy, and the war in Iraq.
Pervez Musharraf, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Friday, September 16, 2005, 12:45 p.m. - Low Library
Pakistan: Meeting the Challenge of Peace and Development
Hugo Chavez, President of Venezuela
Friday, September 16, 2005, 4:00 p.m. - Low Library
Venezuela
The event will feature a talk by President Hugo Ch·vez of
Venezuela with an introduction by President Lee C. Bollinger. Dean
Lisa Anderson will moderate the question and answer session.
Jalal Talabani, President of Iraq
Saturday, September 17, 2005, 11:00 a.m. - Low Library
Iraq
The event will feature a talk by President Jalal Talabani of Iraq
followed by a question and answer session moderated by President
Lee C. Bollinger.
Ahmad Tejan Kabbah, President of Sierra Leone
Monday, September 19, 2005, 11:00 a.m. - Low Library
The Millennium Development Goals
All Heads of State events will be held from September 12-19, 2005
at Columbia's Morningside Heights campus, located on 116th Street
between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue in New York City. All speeches
and seminars will be held in the Rotunda of Low Library, which is
located up the steps behind the Alma Mater Statue, on the North side
of the pathway through the campus on 116th Street. Upon arrival,
please look out for a special press registration table where there
will be someone to assist you.
While it is unlikely we will be able to arrange any interviews with
the visiting Heads of State, we are arranging interviews with a number
of Columbia Professors with expertise in the countries and issues
that will be discussed. Should you wish to pursue this option, or
have any other questions or requests that will help to improve your
coverage, please let us know and we would be pleased to help in any
way.
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