AFLYST – Møde med syrisk minister: Går det stærkt nok med økonomien i lyset af jasmin-revolutionerne….

Time: Wednesday, 9 march at 14.30 – 15.45 hours

Venue: University of Copenhagen, Gothersgade Auditorium 1, Gothersgade 140, 1123 Copenhagen K

Background

Time: Wednesday, 9 march at 14.30 – 15.45 hours

Venue: University of Copenhagen, Gothersgade Auditorium 1, Gothersgade 140, 1123 Copenhagen K

Background

Economically, Syria has done relatively well during the global financial crisis. The last five years have witnessed positive key figures with yearly growth rates between 4% and 5%, and foreign investments increasing considerably during the period.

On the other hand, Syria faces big future challenges with high fertility and youth unemployment rates. In light of the current events in other parts of the region, the pressure for economical and political liberalization seems to be growing. ‘
Are the economic reforms in Syria moving ahead fast enough to satisfy the demands of the Syrian youth?

Abdallah Abdel Razzaq Dardari is the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and deeply involved in the current economic reform process in Syria.

PROGRAMME

14.30-14.35
Welcome

14.35-15.00
Economic Affairs in Syria and in the Region – Abdallah Abdel Razzaq Dardari, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Syria

15.00-15.45
Questions & Answers

Chair: Bertel Heurlin, Professor, KU

The seminar will be held in English.

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Please use the online registration form.

And do so no later than Tuesday, 8 March at 12.00 noon.

Please await confirmation by e-mail from DIIS for participation.

Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS), The Conference Section, Strandgade 56, 1401 Kbn K, tlf. 32 69 87 51, e-mail: [email protected] og web: www.diis.dk