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Lively - and sometimes controversial - events with Dr Mahathir Mohamad and President Nasheed of the Maldives have attracted large audiences to the RCS in recent weeks. Coming up, don't miss an exploration of the Caribbean-EU EPA with the key players who shaped the deal, as Africa and Pacific states look to enter similar agreements. Please note also that FW de Klerk's speech in early May is almost fully booked - be sure to contact us soon to avoid disappointment! Public Affairs Team |
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Mahathir Mohamad slams failed banks"When you don't have money, you behave like a poor person. You don't go out and borrow and spend." Speaking at the RCS on the eve of the G20, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad called for the the closure of banks that caused the global financial crisis and lambasted the West for pumping billions of dollars into these "failed institutions". The former Prime Minister of Malaysia criticised bankers for "rewarding themselves with fat bonuses rather than being punished for their inefficiencies". "If they must dole out money, give it to the people who suffered actual losses due to the banks' failure, but not to the bankers", he said. Unafraid to criticise governments and bankers alike, Mahathir's lively analysis of the financial crisis drew laughter and applause from the gathered audience. |
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New Maldives President heralds democracy"Democracy, I believe, is the best antidote to extremism." After 30 years of authoritarian rule, the newly elected President of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, was keen to emphasise the merits of his country's burgeoning democracy when he spoke at the RCS on 8 April. "It is our firm belief that the way to a tolerant and liberal Maldives - indeed the way to counter the narratives of extremists that seek to destroy our way of life - is not through the bullet or the bomb but through the ballot box," he said. Fiercely optimistic, yet refusing to shy away from addressing the problems which remain to be tackled, Nasheed cited Islamic fundamentalism, an increasing heroin epidemic and gang violence as just some of the challenges still to be met. |
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Wednesday 22 April, 1pm - 5pmThe Caribbean-EU EPA: A Model Agreement?This conference will assess the nature of the Caribbean-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and the 6 year diplomatic negotiation process behind the final agreement. Speakers will explore its implications for other ACP members in Africa and the Pacific, currently negotiating similar deals with the EU. Refreshments at this event are kindly sponsored by JN Money Transfer. Click here for more...To book: 020 7766 9202 / claire.anholt@thercs.org |
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Tuesday 12th May, 6.15pmSouth Africa: The Way ForwardF.W. de KlerkWith the emergence of ANC splinter group, the Congress of the People, a realignment of forces is taking place in South African politics. F.W. de Klerk, the State President who oversaw the dismantling of apartheid in South Africa, will outline his vision for the country's future. Click here for more and to book...This event is almost full. Book early to avoid disappointment! |
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Thursday 11 June, 6.15pmSpotlight on Indigenous PeoplesOnly four members of the UN voted against the Declaration on Indigenous Rights in 2007. Three of these - Australia, Canada and New Zealand - are members of the Commonwealth. In Commonwealth countries as far afield as Bangladesh and Botswana, diverse indigenous groups still face marginalisation and discrimination. To book: 020 7766 9202. |
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business breakfast anybody? |
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Wednesday 22 April, 8.15am - 10amBusiness Breakfast with T&T Web Design"How high does your website rank in search engines?"Do you know how many words Google actually reads on each page of your site? Can tweaking your text shoot you to the top of the rankings? Can you afford not to know the answers to the above questions? Click here for more... |
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All feedback welcomeIf you have any problems booking online, please call 020 7766 9202 or email claire.anholt@thercs.org. Please let us know if you have found the information in this Public Affairs Round-Up helpful/ interesting. Is there anything else you would like to see included? All feedback is welcome via email at joanna.bennett@thercs.org or by calling 020 7766 9230. If you would prefer not to receive this communication again, please reply to this email with the word unsubscribe in the title.
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