The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics – "Political & Economic Inequalities: Bridging the Gap between Civil Society and the Public & Private Sectors" Location: the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin, Germany Dates: June 20th-22nd, 2012  Symposium AgendaThe International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics will provide a forum to examine the factors contributing to economic and political inequality both on a global and a particularized scale, identify trends and propose solutions.

Economic, political and cultural conditions leading to the development of the current situation will be assessed both at the national and supranational level, with a particular focus on the influence of corporations and powerful individuals, and the function of international organizations and the European Union as venues for decision-making beyond nation states.

 Symposium SpeakersThe program will consist of lectures, seminars, debates and panel discussions that will feature leading figures from the media, international politics & diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

 A Selection of Speakers for Symposia include:Alberto J.

Verme Chairman, Europe, Middle East and Africa Banking, Citibank (tbc)The Hon.

Alfred Moisiu 4th President, Republic of Albania (2002-2007)The Hon.

Dr.

Alfredo Palacio Former President, Republic of Ecuador (2005 - 2007)Charles Davis Vice President Strategy & NBO, Delhaize GroupClaus Fischer Head of B2B Business, Austrian MintChristian Reinaudo President of the Agfa HealthCare business group (tbc)Christiane Nickel Head of Section in our Fiscal Policies Division, European Central BankDiwakar Gupta Managing Director & CFO of State Bank of India (tbc)Prof.

Dr.

Elio Borgonovi Professor of Economics, Bocconi University & Founding Member (EURAM), Board Member (EQUIS), Scientific Board Member (EQUAL)Prof.

Fabrizio Onida Professor of Economics, Bocconi UniversityFrancesco Papadia Director General for Market Operations, European Central BankProf.

Franco Bruni Professor of Economics, Bocconi UniversityThe Hon.

Frederik Willem de Klerk Former President, Republic of South Africa (1989-1994)Gerard Korteweg  Senior Adviser in Directorate General Economics, European Central BankThe Hon.

Yasar Yakis Former Foreign Minister of Turkey  Participation CostThe participation cost for the program is 195 euros.

If offered a place in the program, applicants are then required to transfer the participation cost to reserve their position.