Al Urdun Al Jadid Research Center

Conference

Conference:The 10^th Anniversary of the Launching of the Democratic Process in Jordan - Assessment and Outlook 1989-1999

Amman 6.-8. September, 1999

FIRST DAY: Monday, September 6^th, 1999
Opening Session 10.00-11.00h
Opening Lecture on the 10th Anniversary of Lauching the Democratic Process
H.E. Taher Masri, Senate, Former Prime Minister

Public Opinion on the Development of Democracy
Results of Research: surveys 1993-1999
Hani Hourani

Discussion
Coffee Break 11.00 -11.30

Focus 1: Society, Education and Democratic Culture
Session One: 11.30 - 13.30
Chairperson: H.E. Prof. Ameen Mahmoud, Chairman of Amman Ahlia University

Jordanian Society and Democratic Culture
Dr. Ibrahim Othman, Head of Dept. of Sociology, University of Jordan
Dr. Riccardo Bocco, Prof. Of Political Sociology, Geneve
Until recently Director of CERMOC Amman

Concepts in the Family and their Impact on Future Citizens

Discussion
Lunch Break 13.30- 15.00 

Session Two: 15.00 - 18.00
Educational Practice and Democratic Transformation
Chairperson: H.E. Dr. Fawzi Gharaibeh, Former Minister of Education
( to be confirmed)

Primary and Secondary Education:
Dr. Fathi Jarwan, Principle of Jubilee School

Discussion
Coffee Break:16.15-16.45

Higher Education
Dr. Ahmad al- Khatib, Yarmouk University
Mr.J - C Auge, Researcher
Discussion

SECOND DAY: Tuesday, September 7^th, 1999

Focus 2: Interrelation Between Economy and Democracy

Session One: 9.30 -11.00
Relationship between Economic Development and Democracy
Chairperson: H.E. Rajai al-Mu'asher  (to be confirmed)

Theoretical approach, Third-World Experience and the Jordanian Case
Mr.Oliver Wils, Political Scientist
Economic Development and Democracy
Dr. Mohammad Smadi, Secretary General, Amman Chamber of Industry

Discussion
Coffee Break 11.00-11.30

Session Two 11.30-13.00

Chairperson: Mr. Wasif Azer, Director general,Dr.

Accountability & Transparency as Democratic Mechanisms Leading to Economic Development
Ibrahim Badran, Political Scientist
Mrs. Pamela Dougherty, Researcher

Socio-Economic Conditions in Jordan & Their Impact on Political Participation

Discussion

Lunch Break 13.00 - 15.00

Focus 3: Institutionalising the State of Law

Session Three: 15.00-18.00

Chairperson: H.E. Omar Nabulsi, Lawyer, Former Minister

The Spirit of the Constitution, the National Charter, and Legislation since 1998

Lawyer Asma Khader, Law for Human Rights Group ( Mizan)

Separation of Powers - Relationship between the Executive, Legislative and Judicative.

Dr. Mohammad Ghzawi, Jordanian University

Discussion

Coffee Break 16.15-16.45

Independence of Judges

Mr. Fahed Abu al- Athem, Former Judge, H igher Court of Justice

Judicial supervision on the constitution of the laws ( Constitutional Court)

Dr. Ameen Adayleh, Mutah University

Discussion

THIRD DAY: Wednesday, September 8^th, 1999

Focus 4: Strengthening Civil Society & Encouraging Citizen’s Participation

Session One: 9.30 - 11.30

Introduction: Summary of Recommendations for Laws and Amendments proposed at the workshops for each of the topics below:

Chairperson: H.E. Abdul al Latif Arabiyat

Developing Civil Society:

Social Organizations

Mrs. Intisar Jardaneh, Researcher

Political Parties

Dr. Nizam Barakat, Prof of Political Science

Professional Associations & Workers’ Unions

Dr. Arafat al- Ashab

Mr. Hani Hourani & Mr. Akram Abu Zeina

Discussion

Coffee Break 11.30 - 12.00

Session Two:

Chairperson: H.E. Dr. Khaled al Karaki , Former Minister

Freedom of Expression & the Media

TV & Radio

Mr. Ibrahim Shahzada, Jordan T.v

Press & Publications

Ramzi Khoury, Editor- in- Chief The Arab Daily

Discussion

Representation & Elections

Mr. Mazen Saket, Politician & Writer

Discussion

Lunch Break 14.00- 15.30

Focus 5 : Towards a New Agenda - Developing New Approaches

for Citizens’ Participation

SessionTwo: 15.30-16.30

General Recommendations

Coffee break 16.30-17.00

Round Table:

Towards a New Agenda - Recommendations & Outlook

Chairperson: H.E. Laila Sharaf, Senate, Former Minister of Information

1. How do we reach a consensus on the democracy we want for Jordan?
2. Developing New Approaches for Citizens’ Participation (in all areas of life )

Participants: Representatives of Public & Private Institutions, Women, Youth

General Discussion

Closing Remarks

Reception 19.00

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