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Citizenship Education and Democracy in Times of Change
21-24 November 2012
Córdoba, Spain
Fact Sheet
Forum 6
Co-operation projects between Europe and North Africa
Section
Indications of content
Title of project /
organisation
Location (City /
Country)
Leading Change Across the Mediterranean
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Main topics / key
words (select 5 max.)
Civil society; dialogue and workshop programme; young leaders;
networking
4
Brief description of
topic or project (max.
300 words)
Networking and promotion of young leaders of Arab transformation
countries and Europe;
curriculum development;
training of community leaders;
further developing strategic understanding of the political and socioeconomic challenges that the transformation countries are facing
5
Objectives
Strengthening conflict resolution and democratic decision-making
competences; enhancing communication and media skills
6
Effect on relevant
developments in
citizenship education
and human rights
education concerning
changing processes in
democracy and citizen
participation.
Elaboration of political strategies in the region;
Strengthening of interpersonal skills;
establishment and strengthening of network structures
7
Target Groups
Young leaders (civil society, political parties, media, private sector,
academia)
8
Methods / Format
Workshops and trainings
9
Results / Evaluation /
Materials
Development of workshops aimed to fulfil before mentioned objectives
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Munich/Germany; Cairo/Egypt; Tunis/Tunisia
10
Sustainable impact of
topic or project (local,
regional)
Generation of ideas and strategic thinking;
Development of political and socio-economic strategies – dissemination
and policy advice;
Development and strengthening of community networks;
Enhancement of interpersonal, media and political skills
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Contact information of
presenting persons
(first name, surname,
postal address, name
of organisation, e-mail
address, phone)
Nelly Corbel
John D. Gerhart Center for Philantrophy and Civic Engagement
American Universtity of Cairo (AUC)
Email: ncorbel@aucegypt.edu
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