3rd NGO Forum
and Knowledge Fair
Values and Ethics in Development
National and International Views
May 10-11, 2009
MÖvenpick Hotel Cairo – Media City, 6th of October Governorate
Nile and Octagonal Ballrooms
Goal:
To promote a shared vision of a civil society committed to values and ethnics
Objectives:
- To build consensus on approaches and strategies for the application of ethics and values in civil society programs and operations
- To explore the role of government and donors in enhancing ethics and values in development and identify concrete strategies and recommendations
The agenda of the 3rd NGO Forum includes plenary debates and breakaway sessions based on three main thematic streams:
Stream 1:
"Funding Agencies" in Support of Ethics-based Civil Society
This stream aims to identify the best approaches that can strengthen resource management and increase transparency such that foreign and private sector contributions to CS can yield greater and more measurable results for those who need it most.
Topics under this stream include:
- The growth of CSOs and changing attitudes within the international donor community and private sector regarding the role of CSOs in development
- Reconciling international and local priorities
- Future Trends of international development
Case Studies: (Egyptian – Arab – International)
The case studies will reflect the national, regional and international CSOs' effective initiatives to promote ethics and values in developmental sectors of:
- SMEs and microfinance
- Human Rights
- Education
Stream 2:
"The Role of Government in Establishing an Enabling Environment for Civil Society and Ethical Practices "
This stream seeks to discuss the role of governments in fostering an enabling environment for civil society based on ethics and values
Topics include several case studies
- The role of government agencies in promoting and facilitating ethics and values among all development actors, including CSOs
- Policies and legal structures that contribute to the development of an enabling environment for government-CS cooperation
Stream 3:
“Toward Adoption of a Code of Ethics for Egyptian CSOs”
Within this stream, practitioners from all sectors will explore the role of ethical behavior, transparency and accountability in enhancing the credibility of CS based on empowerment and active citizenship.
Topics includes
- The purpose of a universally accepted Codes of Ethics and Conduct for CSOs
- Relevance , Challenges and Opportunities for Development of Action Plan for Adoption and Promotion of an Egyptian Code of Ethics and Conduct
Forum Knowledge Fair
Come to learn and share your experience!
The Forum will be a multi-dimensional experience and will provide opportunities for a number of relevant exhibition stands. Exhibitors will be able to profile their activities, services and products in the development space.
The Knowledge Fair will be held in the Octagonal Hall of Moevenpick Hotel, where a free table will be provided for each exhibitor based on the first come, the first served rule as space is limited.
The Forum Knowledge Fair is a great opportunity for us to explore what we have in common and what we can learn from each other. Exhibits include: books and publications (flyers, brochures, newsletters, magazines), researches, manuals, Training kits, posters, CDs, etc.
Participants
The Forum's program of plenary sessions, breakaway sessions and case studies will provide opportunities for NGOs, government agencies, corporate organizations, and international agencies to pool their knowledge and resources in a collective effort to build a strong framework for sharing knowledge for development. Participant organizations include:
- Egyptian, Arab and international NGOs
- Government bodies from Egypt and abroad
- International Organizations
- National and international companies with Social Responsibility
- Media and Journalists
- Academia
Program
| First Day: May 10, 2009 |
| 9:00-10:00 |
Registration |
| 10:00-11:00 |
Forum opening
HE Ms. Moshira Khattab, Minister of State for Family and Population
HE Mr. Ferry de Kerckhove, ambassador of Canada to Egypt
Dr. Zeinab Mahmoud, PDP Director |
| 11:00-1:00 |
Workshop A: Changing Attitudes Regarding the Role of CSOs in Development
- History and Evolution of Egyptian CSOs and the Role of funding bodies on the Road to Development
- Dr. Hoda Badran, Chairman of Alliance of Arab Women
- Changing Attitudes toward the Role of Civil Society in Development
- Future Trends In International Development
- David Matty, Senior Development Officer – Egypt. Europe, Middle East and Maghreb Directorate (EMM), CIDA
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| 1:00-1:30 |
Coffee Break |
| 1:30-3:30 |
Workshop B: Reconciling International and Local Development Priorities
- Successful Models for the Introduction of New Priorities
- NCCM Representative
- Erma Manoncourt, UNICEF Representative, Egypt (confirmed by Manal)
- Challenges and Opportunities for Partners to Support the Development of Civil Society
- Mervat Tallawy, Former UN Undersecretary General; ESCWA Executive Secretary
- Dr. Max Giger, Executive Director, Egyptian Swiss Development Fund
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| 3:30-5:00 |
CSO Values And Ethics
Presentation of case studies from Egyptian and foreign CSOs reflecting their understanding of the role of values and ethics in development work
Presentation of case studies from Egyptian and foreign CSOs reflecting their understanding of the role of values and ethics in development work. - Parallel Sessions
Hall A: Microfinance Session
- Dr. Ayman Mahmoud, Executive Director of Mobadara,, Canadian International Development Agency CIDA
- Carol Serviere, Country Director, PlanNet Finance, Egypt
Hall B: Human Rights Session
- Abdel Baset Ben Hassan, Ford Foundation
- Mr. Hafez Abu Seada, Secretary General of the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights
- Dr. Bahei El-Din Hassan, Director of Cairo Center for Human Rights Studies
Hall C: Education Session
- Mr. Amin Fahim, Development Expert
- Seham Negm, Chairwoman of Woman and Society
- Vodafone Egypt Foundation
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| Second Day: May 11, 2009 |
| 10:00-1:00 |
The Role Of Government In Establishing An Enabling Environment For Civil Society And Ethical Practice
Four presentations of examples from Egypt and abroad (Canada, India and Jordan)
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| 1:00-1:30 |
Coffee Break |
| 1:30-3:30 |
Closing Session: Toward Adoption Of A Code Of Ethics For Egyptian Csos : chaired by
- HE., Minister of Social Solidarity, Dr. Ali EL-Meslhi
- HE. Amabssador of Canada, Mr. Ferry de Kerckhove
- The purpose of a universally accepted Code of Ethics and Conduct for CSOs
- World Association for Non Governmental Associations (WANGO)
- The evolution of an Egyptian Code
- Participatory Development Program of CIDA
- Discussion: Relevance, Challenges and Opportunities for Development of an Egyptian Code of Ethics and Conduct.
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Speakers
- Abdel Baset Ben Hassan, Program Officer, Ford Foundation
- Amin Fahim, Development Expert- Egypt
- Ayman Mahmoud, Executive Director of Mobadara, CIDA
- Carol Serviere, Country Director, PlanNet Finance, Egypt
- David Mattey, Senior Development Officer – Egypt. Europe
- Middle East and Maghreb Directorate (EMM), Canadian International Development Agency
- Erma Manoncourt, UNICEF Representative, Egypt
- Frederick Swarts, Assistant Secretary General for Administration and Finance, World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO)- USA
- Hafez Abu Seada, Secretary General of the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights
- Hoda Badran, Chairwoman of Alliance of Arab Women
- Mervat Tallawy, Former UN Undersecretary General; ESCWA Executive Secretary
- Seham Negm, Chairwoman of the "Woman and Society" Association and Secretary General of Arab Network for illiteracy
- Taj Hamad, Secretary General of the World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO), USA
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