http://www.dsg.ae/ en-us ℗ & © 2009 Dubai School of Government Dubai School of Government :: Multimedia Dubai School of Government The Dubai School of Government provides an open forum for ideas on important public policy issues facing the Arab world. DSG provides podcasts from a variety of policy forums, public lectures, conferences and seminars. DSG provides podcasts from a variety of policy forums, public lectures, conferences and seminars. To subscribe to podcasts from the Dubai School of Government, copy and paste the following URL into iTunes (go to "Advanced" menu and click on "Subscribe to Podcast") or your aggregator of choice: http://www.dsg.ae/Podcast.xml Dubai School of Government info@dsg.ae Dahlia Khalifa Doing Business 2011 World Bank Senior Strategy Advisor Dahlia Khalifa presented an overview of the World Bank’s 2011 “Doing Business” report. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/World%20Bank%20Doing%20Business%20Dahlia%20Khalifa/Dahlia_Khalifa.mp3 November 28, 2010 50:22 Development, Economics Finance, Governance Public Sector Management G. Shabbir Cheema Governance for Human Development: Issues and Emerging Trends in Asia In "Governance for Human Development : Issues and Emerging Trends in Asia," Dr. G. Shabbir Cheema discussed the theory and practice of governance for human development in Asia. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Cheema/DS400267_1_2.mp3 November 11, 2010 01:13:11 Development, Governance Public Sector Management, Harvard University Jim Krane The UAE Electricity Dilemma and Abu Dhabi’s Ventures in Alternative Energy DSG Nonresident Fellow Jim Krane analyzed the political and strategic benefits of Abu Dhabi’s alternative energy initiatives at a Wednesday evening policy forum. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Jim%20Krane%2010%2011%2010/DS400266.mp3 November 10, 2010 01:07:41 Energy, Environment Ethan Chorin Articulating a "Dubai Model" of Development: The Case of Djibouti If there is a “Dubai Model,” it is to be found outside the UAE in the deep commercial partnerships the Emirate has developed with several African states, most notably Djibouti. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Ethan%20Chorin/DS400259.mp3 October 27, 2010 01:10:16 Dubai Model, Development Tim Niblock China’s Growing Role in the Gulf: Changing the Balance in the Gulf’s External Relationships? In this Monday policy forum, Professor Tim Niblock of the University of Exeter traced the development of China’s economic, political and social ties with the GCC countries. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Tim%20Niblock/DS400257.mp3 October 18, 2010 01:32:21 Comparative Middle East Politics, International Politics Jumana Odeh, Karen Linehan Mroz Children in the West Bank: Effecting Tomorrow’s Future Today Umana Odeh of the Palestinian Happy Children Centre and Karen Linehan Mroz of the Middle East Children’s Institute spoke on “Children in the West Bank: Effecting Tomorrow’s Future Today.” http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Odeh%20and%20Mroz/DS400256.mp3 October 13, 2010 01:57:35 Development, Education, Social Change, Youth Anne Eleanor Roosevelt The Evolving Role of CSR in the Private Sector Good citizenship is not just about corporate philanthropy or volunteerism, but also the means by which companies truly engage with and contribute towards the development of the communities within which they operate, according to Anne Eleanor Roosevelt, Vice-President, Global Corporate Citizenship, Boeing. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Anne%20Roosevelt/DS400255.mp3 October 12, 2010 01:01:10 Organizational Development, Social Change Adam Shapiro, Huwaida Arraf Gaza and the Peace Process This event highlighted a group of international civilian activists who took measures on their own to try and force an end to the siege of Gaza. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Adam%20Shapiro%20Huwaida%20Arraf/DS400254.WMA October 06, 2010 01:32:19 Comparative Middle East Politics, International Politics, Social Change Khadija Moalla HIV/AIDS and Women’s Rights: A Public Policy Perspective Tackling HIV/AIDS in the Arab region is a challenge that governments, health and religious institutions must face, and the rights of those affected by the disease must be protected, according to Dr. Khadija Moalla, Regional Coordinator for the HIV/AIDS Regional Programme in the Arab States (HARPAS) for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Khadija%20Moalla/DS400253.WMA October 05, 2010 01:11:48 Gender, Healthcare, Social Change Khalid Al Yahya Khalid Al Yahya on Governance and its heightened importance amid the crisis Assistant Professor Khalid Al Yahya appeared on the Al Bousla ("The Compass") program of CNBC Arabia television, where he commented on the importance of Governance during the crisis period. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Khalid%20Al%20Yahya/DVD_Title_01_01%20small.flv June 24, 2010 13;28 Governance Public Sector Management, Media Coverage Marc Grossman The Future of Diplomacy Designed for policy makers who represent the UAE on the international stage, but are not themselves professional diplomats, "The Future of Diplomacy" explored elements such as public diplomacy, "soft power," and the interconnectedness of an increasingly globalized world. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Marc%20Grossman/DS400240.WMA May 26, 2010 01:38:59 Harvard University, International Politics, Academic Programs Adnan Yousif Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Arab and Islamic Banks In this lecture, Chairman of the Union of Arab Banks Adnan Yousif provided perspective on the causes and global imbalances (particularly in capital flows) which led to the financial crisis, the negative impact of structured debt instruments, and the overall impact of the crisis on the Arab and Islamic banking sectors. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Adnan_Yousif.mp3 May 18, 2010 01:09:32 Economic Finance James Zogby The Second Oliver Wyman / Zogby International Poll of GCC Business Confidence Pollster and Arab-American Institute President James Zogby revealed results of the second Oliver Wyman / Zogby Barometer Poll of GCC business confidence. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/JamesZogby2010/James_Zogby_mono.mp3 May 11, 2010 56:23 Economic Finance, Governance Public Sector Management, Public Event, VIP Visit Lord Charles Falconer Discussion of the Upcoming British Elections In this policy forum, Lord Charles Falconer explained how an “utterly unusual” British election might reshape the UK governing system by ushering in an era of coalition politics. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Lord_Falconer.mp3 May 04, 2010 48:47 International Politics, VIP Visit Husam Zomlot Fayyadism and Palestine: Can Good Governance End the Occupation? Former PLO representative to the UK Husam Zomlot spoke on Sunday evening on whether the governance initiatives spearheaded by Prime Minister Salam Fayyad are a viable path toward Palestinian statehood. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Husam_Zomlot_Fayyadism.mp3 April 11, 2010 01:11:58 Comparative Middle East Politics, Governance Public Sector Management, International Politics Gita Steiner-Khamsi Policy Cycles and the Diffusion of Global Reforms in Education Professor Gita Steiner-Khamsi of Columbia University described the "life cycle" of policy reforms and how education reforms have been diffused globally in this evening discussion. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/DS400203.WMA April 05, 2010 01:11:55 Education, Governance Public Sector Management Steffen Hertog The Political Economy of Institutional Reform in Saudi Arabia Steffen Hertog of Science Po, Paris, analyzed the interplay of elite conflicts, oil resources and institutional reform efforts in Saudi Arabia at a Wednesday evening policy forum. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Steffen_Hertog.WMA March 31, 2010 01:29:52 Governance Public Sector Management, Organizational Development Sheikh Hussein Al Banawi Leadership in Motion: An Epic Journey Sheikh Hussein Al Banawi, Chairman and CEO of Banawi Industrial Group, outlined the differences between the “authoritative” and “nurturing” leadership styles in this policy forum. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Hussein%20Al%20Banawi/MP3%20files/Sequence%201-Sheikh%20Hussein%20Al-banawi%20Lecture-MP3.mp3 March 18, 2010 58:32 Governance Public Sector Management, Organizational Development Ian Haslam, Jane Truscott, Peggy Blackwell, Jill Clark Teachers and Teaching in the UAE - Lecture DSG concluded its three-part Education Policy Series, hosted in conjunction with The National, with a discussion on "Teachers and Teaching in the UAE." The session explored challenges to building a quality teaching workforce, teachers’ satisfaction levels with the education and training they receive, and how teacher training is transforming education in the UAE. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Education%20Policy%20Series/MP3%20files/Teachers_and_Teaching_in_the_UAE_Lecture.mp3 February 7, 2010 53:06 Education Ian Haslam, Jane Truscott, Peggy Blackwell, Jill Clark Teachers and Teaching in the UAE - Q and A DSG concluded its three-part Education Policy Series, hosted in conjunction with The National, with a discussion on "Teachers and Teaching in the UAE." The session explored challenges to building a quality teaching workforce, teachers’ satisfaction levels with the education and training they receive, and how teacher training is transforming education in the UAE. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Education%20Policy%20Series/MP3%20files/Teachers_and_Teaching_in_the_UAE_Q_A.mp3 February 7, 2010 40:11 Education Per Westerberg International Relations and the Development of Democracy HE Mr. Per Westerberg, Speaker of the Swedish Parliament (Rikstag) shared his views on the importance of public policy and the role of democracy in shaping international relations, and addressed the issue of building stable and responsive systems of governance in the Arab world. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Swedish_Parliament_Per_Westerberg.mp3 February 23, 2010 44:05 Governance Public Sector Management, International Politics, Political Reform Mona Al Bahr The Body and Social Theory Dr. Mona Al Bahr, Senior Executive Manager for Social Programmes at the Emirates Foundation, spoke on "The Body and Social Theory" at this Gender Research Seminar. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/DS400194.WMA February 4, 2010 58:55 Gender Hassan Fattah, Natasha Ridge, Abdulla Al-Karam, Samia Al Farra, Robin Campbell, Fatma Abdulla Regulating Private Schooling in the UAE The School kicked off a three-part Education Policy Forum Series on Monday with a panel discussion on "Regulating Private Schooling in the UAE." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Education%20Policy%20Series%20Final.mp3 January 18, 2010 01:26:59 Dubai Model, Education Sylvia Ann Hewlett Hidden Treasure: Female Talent in Emerging Markets Economist and author Sylvia Ann Hewlett outlined preliminary results of a study on factors influencing women in the workforce in Brazil, Russia, India, China and the UAE. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Sylvia%20Ann%20Hewlett/Sylvia%20Ann.mp3 January 11, 2010 01:01:36 Gender, Labor Demographics Shamshad Akhtar The Middle East After the Crisis Shamshad Akhtar, World Bank Vice President (Middle East and North Africa), outlined key hurdles to the region’s post-crisis development at a Wednesday evening policy forum at the School. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Shamshad_Akhtar.mp3 December 24, 2009 01:08:52 Development, Economics Finance Karim Pakravan Global Financial Architecture and the Future of the Dollar in the Post-Crisis World Professor Karim Pakravan, Associate Professor of Finance at DePaul University, explained the interdependence of macroeconomic conditions that led to the current global financial crisis, and shared his insights on the pillars of the post-crisis global financial architecture. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Karim_Pakravan.mp3 December 20, 2009 01:02:44 Economics Finance Mohamed Tabishat Prospects of Liberal Arts Education in the UAE Mohamed Tabishat, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Sociology at United Arab Emirates University, spoke on the concept of liberal arts education, whether it is a universal or culture-bound concept, and whether the constitutive elements of liberal arts education match the traditions of the local UAE community at a seminar organized by DSG’s Gender and Public Policy Research Program. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Mohamed%20Tabishat/DS400180.WMA November 23, 2009 53:38 Education, Gender Alia Serkal Gender Research Seminar: Alia Al Serkal This lecture tackled the issue of "Emotional Labor" in the service profession and how it impacts the physical and mental health of its employees. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Alia_Serkal_Lecture.mp3 November 11, 2009 52:46 Gender Paul Dyer, Johannes Linn, Tarik Yousef, Nader Kabbani, Rami Khouri, Mary Kawar, Ahmed Younis Generation in Waiting Book Launch - Introduction On November 9, the School hosted a book launch for Generation in Waiting: The Unfulfilled Promise of Young People in the Middle East (Brookings Press, 2009). http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Generation%20in%20Waiting%20Launch/MP3%20files/Generation_in_Waiting_Dr_Tareq.mp3 November 09, 2009 26:53 Labor Demographics, Middle East Youth Initiative, Youth Paul Dyer, Johannes Linn, Tarik Yousef, Nader Kabbani, Rami Khouri, Mary Kawar, Ahmed Younis Generation in Waiting Book Launch - Lecture On November 9, the School hosted a book launch for Generation in Waiting: The Unfulfilled Promise of Young People in the Middle East (Brookings Press, 2009). http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Generation%20in%20Waiting%20Launch/MP3%20files/Generation_in_Waiting_Panelists.mp3 November 09, 2009 33:58 Labor Demographics, Middle East Youth Initiative, Youth Paul Dyer, Johannes Linn, Tarik Yousef, Nader Kabbani, Rami Khouri, Mary Kawar, Ahmed Younis Generation in Waiting Book Launch - Q and A On November 9, the School hosted a book launch for Generation in Waiting: The Unfulfilled Promise of Young People in the Middle East (Brookings Press, 2009). http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Generation%20in%20Waiting%20Launch/MP3%20files/Generation_in_Waiting_Q_A.mp3 November 09, 2009 22:15 Labor Demographics, Middle East Youth Initiative, Youth James Zogby The 2009 Oliver Wyman / Zogby International Poll of GCC Business Confidence - Introduction Pollster and founder of the Arab American Institute James Zogby revealed findings from a recent poll of leading GCC executives on business confidence in the region. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Jim%20Zogby/MP3%20files/James_Zogby_Introduction.mp3 November 05, 2009 06:42 Economics Finance, Labor Demographics James Zogby The 2009 Oliver Wyman / Zogby International Poll of GCC Business Confidence - Lecture Pollster and founder of the Arab American Institute James Zogby revealed findings from a recent poll of leading GCC executives on business confidence in the region. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Jim%20Zogby/MP3%20files/James_Zogby_Lecture.mp3 November 05, 2009 15:33 Economics Finance, Labor Demographics James Zogby The 2009 Oliver Wyman / Zogby International Poll of GCC Business Confidence - Q and A Pollster and founder of the Arab American Institute James Zogby revealed findings from a recent poll of leading GCC executives on business confidence in the region. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Jim%20Zogby/MP3%20files/James_Zogby_Q_A.mp3 November 05, 2009 27:36 Economics Finance, Labor Demographics Abdulkhaleq Abdulla Repercussions of the Global Financial Crisis for the UAE (Arabic) - Lecture Dr. Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, Professor of Political Science at the United Arab Emirates University, spoke in Arabic on "Repercussions of the Global Financial Crisis for the UAE." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Abdulkhaleq%20Abdulla/MP3%20files/Abdulla_Lecture.mp3 October 22, 2009 37:37 Development, Dubai Model, Economics Finance, Political Reform Abdulkhaleq Abdulla Repercussions of the Global Financial Crisis for the UAE (Arabic) - Q and A Dr. Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, Professor of Political Science at the United Arab Emirates University, spoke in Arabic on "Repercussions of the Global Financial Crisis for the UAE." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Abdulkhaleq%20Abdulla/MP3%20files/Abdulla_Q_A.mp3 October 22, 2009 32:58 Development, Dubai Model, Economics Finance, Political Reform Emile Nakhleh A Necessary Engagement: Reinventing America's Relations with the Muslim World - Lecture A new and more vigorous public diplomacy towards the Muslim world is needed if the US is to repair the damage done to relations with the Islamic world during the Bush administration, according to Dr. Emile Nakhleh, a former advisor to the US government on political Islam. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Emile%20Nakhleh/MP3%20files/Nakhleh_Lecture.mp3 October 20, 2009 41:15 Comparative Middle East Politics, International Politics Emile Nakhleh A Necessary Engagement: Reinventing America's Relations with the Muslim World - Q and A A new and more vigorous public diplomacy towards the Muslim world is needed if the US is to repair the damage done to relations with the Islamic world during the Bush administration, according to Dr. Emile Nakhleh, a former advisor to the US government on political Islam. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Emile%20Nakhleh/MP3%20files/Nakhleh_Q_A.mp3 October 20, 2009 31:43 Comparative Middle East Politics, International Politics Julia Bucknall World Development Report 2010: Development and Climate Change World Bank Lead Natural Resources Specialist Julia Bucknall presented findings from the Bank’s World Development Report 2010: Development and Climate Change at a DSG Policy Forum. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/DS400171.WMA October 12, 2009 53:14 Energy, Environment Han de Jong, Didier Duret The World After the Crisis Han de Jong, Chief Economist of ABN-AMRO, and Didier Duret, Chief Investment Officer of ABN AMRO Private Banking Global Strategy and Research, presented an upbeat post-financial crisis forecast for the world economy in a discussion at the Dubai School of Government. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/DS400172.WMA October 12, 2009 01:38:16 Economics Finance Naif Al-Mutawa The 99: How the Private Sector Can Succeed in Public Diplomacy - Q and A Naif Al-Mutawa, creator of THE 99, the world’s first superheroes based on Islamic culture, recounted his experiences as an entrepreneur and cultural ambassador at this DSG policy forum. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Naif%20Al%20Mutawa/MP3%20files/Naif%20Al-Mutawa_Q_A.mp3 October 11, 2009 26:26 Media, Social Change, Youth Naif Al-Mutawa The 99: How the Private Sector Can Succeed in Public Diplomacy - Lecture Naif Al-Mutawa, creator of THE 99, the world’s first superheroes based on Islamic culture, recounted his experiences as an entrepreneur and cultural ambassador at this DSG policy forum. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Naif%20Al%20Mutawa/MP3%20files/Naif%20Al-Mutawa_Lecture.mp3 October 11, 2009 40:21 Media, Social Change, Youth Lucinda Low Transparency in International Business and Government - Q and A In this policy forum, attorney Lucinda Low reviewed the development of international anti-corruption standards and practices over the past decade, explaining multinational companies have been spurred to implement programs to prevent and detect violations of law in their business activities—or enhance existing programs—and now answer to an ever-widening set of enforcement authorities. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Lucinda%20Low/MP3%20Files/Lucinda_A_Low_Q_A.mp3 October 05, 2009 26:37 Governance Public Sector Management, Organizational Development, Political Reform Lucinda Low Transparency in International Business and Government - Lecture In this policy forum, attorney Lucinda Low reviewed the development of international anti-corruption standards and practices over the past decade, explaining multinational companies have been spurred to implement programs to prevent and detect violations of law in their business activities—or enhance existing programs—and now answer to an ever-widening set of enforcement authorities. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Lucinda%20Low/MP3%20Files/Lucinda_A_Low_Lecture.mp3 October 05, 2009 38:06 Governance Public Sector Management, Organizational Development, Political Reform Lucinda Low Transparency in International Business and Government - Introduction In this policy forum, attorney Lucinda Low reviewed the development of international anti-corruption standards and practices over the past decade, explaining multinational companies have been spurred to implement programs to prevent and detect violations of law in their business activities—or enhance existing programs—and now answer to an ever-widening set of enforcement authorities. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Lucinda%20Low/MP3%20Files/Lucinda_A_Low_Introduction.mp3 October 05, 2009 09:00 Governance Public Sector Management, Organizational Development, Political Reform Basit Zafar How do College Students Form Expectations? In "How do College Students Form Expectations," economist Basit Zafar from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York explores the process of expectations formation, and specifically how college students form and change their subjective expectations about major-specific outcomes. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/DS400170.WMA October 4, 2009 01:06:29 Economics Finance, Education Victor Pineda Victor Pineda on the UAE Disability Act of 2006 In "Institutional Development and the UAE Disability Act of 2006," Visiting Scholar Victor Pineda presented an overview of his ongoing research into the role of the UAE Disability Act of 2006 in improving the lives of persons with disabilities in the UAE. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/DS400168.WMA September 30, 2009 55:08 Urban Planning, Social Change Chetan Dave The Effects of Monetary Policy on Bank Lending in the US Dr. Chetan Dave of the University of Texas as Dallas presented the findings of "The Bank Lending Channel: a FAVAR Analysis," co-authored with Scott J. Dressler and Lei Zhang, in a DSG Research Seminar on July 20. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Chetan%20Dave/ChetanDaveDS400165.WMA July 20, 2009 56:11 Economics Finance Tommy Weir The CEO Shift - A Solution to Help Organizations Succeed through the Crisis Dr. Tommy Weir, Managing Director of Leadership Solutions at Kenexa, presents the findings from his book titled "The CEO Shift." In it he describes five critical shifts that CEOs need to make to succeed – market shift, speed shift, growth shift, talent shift and leaders shift. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Tommy_Weir.mp3 June 23, 2009 01:00:00 Public Event, Multimedia, Economics Finance Larry Cooley Rebuilding and Reforming Public Administration in Iraq Larry Cooley discusses the current state of public administration in Iraq against a backdrop of Iraq's recent history and future challenges. He provides a first-person description of both missed opportunities and successful efforts to promote government effectiveness and reform, and uses the Iraq case to illuminate current views on public management, capacity building and policy reform in the Middle East and in post-conflict settings. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Larry_Cooley.mp3 June 17, 2009 01:09:44 Public Event, Multimedia, Development, Governance Public Sector Management, Political Reform HE Amat Al Alim Alsoswa Gender Research Seminar: Her Excellency Amat Al Alim Alsoswa DSG welcomed Her Excellency Amat Al Alim Alsoswa, Assistant Secretary General, Assistant Administrator and Director of the Regional Bureau of Arab States of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for a talk entitled "The Effect of the Economic Crisis on Gender Equality in the Arab World." http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Amat_Al_Alim.mp3 June 11, 2009 01:22:59 Public Event, Multimedia, Economics Finance, Gender HE Sheikh Khalid Bin Zayed, Dame Sue Street, HE Sheikh Mohammed Al-Thani Public Policy in the Current Downturn: Constrains and Opportunities - Panel 2 In partnership with Deloitte, DSG organized a half-day regional conference entitled "Public Policy in the Current Downturn: Constrains and Opportunities." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Delloite_Forum_2009_Panel_2.mp3 June 11, 2009 01:11:16 Economics Finance, Governance Public Sector Management, Organization Development Public Policy in the Current Downturn: Constrains and Opportunities - Q and A In partnership with Deloitte, DSG organized a half-day regional conference entitled "Public Policy in the Current Downturn: Constrains and Opportunities." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Delloite_Forum_2009_Panel_1_Q_A.mp3 June 11, 2009 32:20 Economics Finance, Governance Public Sector Management, Organization Development Nabil Alyousuf, Tarik Yousef, HE Maher Al-Mujtahed, HE Zuhair Mudhafar, Julian Hawkins Public Policy in the Current Downturn: Constrains and Opportunities - Introduction and Panel 1 In partnership with Deloitte, DSG organized a half-day regional conference entitled "Public Policy in the Current Downturn: Constrains and Opportunities." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Delloite_Forum_2009_Panel_1_Panel.mp3 June 11, 2009 41:48 Economics Finance, Governance Public Sector Management, Organization Development John L. Esposito, Dalia Mogahed John L. Esposito and Dalia Mogahed on "Who Speaks for Islam" John L. Esposito and Dalia Mogahed present the findings from their latest book titled "Who Speaks for Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think," revealing Muslim views on extremism and violence, the role of women in society, democracy, and attitudes towards the West. They also discuss the implications of this data on US foreign policy and Muslim-West relations. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/John_Esposito.mp3 June 09, 2009 01:29:20 Public Event, Multimedia, International Politics, Media Mehmet Serkan Tosun Centralization and Decentralization in the Middle East and North Africa Mehmet Serkan Tosun, Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Nevada, Reno presented the findings of "Centralization, Decentralization, and Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa," a World Bank Policy Research Working Paper that broadly examines the intergovernmental structures in the Middle East and North Africa region. Tosun addressed the reasons behind why this region has one of the most centralized government structures in the world and argued that external conflicts constitute a major roadblock to decentralization in the region. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Mehmet_Serkan_Tosun.mp3 June 02, 2009 01:03:44 Public Event, Multimedia, Economics/Finance, Development George Ritzer How Can Today’s Globalized Temples of Consumption Avoid Becoming Tomorrow’s Global Dinosaurs? George Ritzer, Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland, spoke at DSG as part of its "Distinguished Speakers" series. According to Ritzer, the consumerism that characterizes the US economy and has spread through globalization throughout the world has already slowed and is likely to diminish further. Prof. Ritzer predicted that many "cathedrals of consumption," such as giant shopping malls, luxury cruise ships, hotel casinos and theme parks are likely to become extinct soon, with the current economic crisis highlighting their unsustainable nature. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/George_Ritzer.mp3 May 26, 2009 01:21:53 Public Event, Multimedia, Economics/Finance, Dubai Model, Urban Planning Mohamed Aljishi Trading with Sanctioned States: A Case Study of the UAE’s Commercial Relationship with Iran during US Sanctions Dubai Initiative Research Fellow Bryan Early detailed the results of his ongoing research from over 100 cases of US-imposed sanctions from 1950 to 2000. He detailed how the US sanctions against Iran have affected the UAE’s commercial relationship with Iran, evaluating how the UAE has balanced its strategic partnership with the U.S., while at the same time becoming Iran’s chief entrepôt for international trade and investment. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Bryan Early.mp3 May 24, 2009 29:30 Comparative Middle East Politics, International Politics, Economics/Finance Mohamed Aljishi The New Role of HR: Theory and Practice In "The New Role of HR: Theory and Practice," Mohamed Aljishi, HR Consultant of the VP of Human Resources in Saudi ARAMCO, discussed the challenges and opportunities facing HR professionals in the Gulf region. Khalid Al-Yahya of the Dubai School of Government delivered opening remarks on "The Neglected HR Issues in the Current Policy Debate on the Role of HR in Organizational Development and Success." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Mohammad Aljishi.mp3 May 21, 2009 01:34:26 Organizational Development, Governance/Public Sector Management Francois Feuillet Protecting the Environment and Reducing Organizational Costs In "A Win-Win Solution: Protecting the Environment and Reducing Organizational Costs," Francois Feuillet, General Manager of Lexmark Middle East, described ways to strengthen the relationship between environmental responsibility and organizational cost effectiveness. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Francois Feuillet.mp3 May 13, 2009 56:33 Environment,Public Event Jeffrey Williamson Vanishing Third World Emigrants? Harvard University Professor and leading economist Jeffrey G. Williamson presented an overview of his most recent work on Third World emigration to an audience of academics, students and policy makers at DSG on May 6. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Jeffrey Williamson.mp3 May 06, 2009 01:17:00 Economics Finance,Labor Demographics, Public Event Bob Graham From 9/11 to Barack Obama: US Relations with the Muslim World During a lecture to students, faculty and the general public, former US Senator and presidential candidate Bob Graham stressed the importance of civic participation and gave his thoughts on the future of the relationship between the United States and the Muslim world. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Bob Graham/MP3/From 9-11 to Obama, US Relation with The Muslim World by Sen.mp3 May 05, 2009 01:35:17 VIP Visit,International Politics, Public Event, Multimedia Arif Naqvi The Economic Outlook for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA): Taking Stock in Light of the Global Downturn DSG welcomed Abraaj Capital CEO Arif Naqvi for an April 27 Policy Forum on "The Economic Outlook for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA): Taking Stock in Light of the Global Downturn." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Arif Naqvi.mp3 April 27, 2009 01:01:00 Economics Finance, Public Event, Multimedia Larisa V. Shavinina Why Leadership Talents are Even More Important During an Economic Downturn According to Professor Larisa V. Shavinina of the University of Québec en Outaouais (UQO), superior leadership is comprised of seven essential talents—creative abilities and exceptional innovation, great excellence, practical intuition, applied wisdom, managerial talent, entrepreneurial giftedness, and courage. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Larisa Shavinina.mp3 April 23, 2009 58:25 Organizational Development, Public Event, Multimedia Stephen J. Ramos Dubai as a Port City Dubai Initiative Fellow Stephen Ramos presented "Dubai as a Port City" at a DSG Research Seminar on April 14. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Stephen Ramos.mp3 April 14, 2009 35:14 Urban Planning, Public Event, Multimedia Joseph Camelleri, Michalis Michael, Luca Anceschi Turkey's Role in Europe and the Middle East DSG welcomed Professor Joseph Camelleri, Dr. Michalis Michael, and Dr. Luca Anceschi of Australia's Latrobe University for a discussion on "Turkey's Role in Europe and the Middle East." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Turkey Lecture.mp3 April 14, 2009 53:38 Public Event, Multimedia, International Politics, Comparative Middle East Politics Joseph Camelleri, Michalis Michael, Luca Anceschi Key Societal Issues and Microsoft's Technology Vision In today's world, technology has a greater role to play in education and empowerment, the two key factors that increase the community's access to information and eventually contribute to poverty alleviation, according to Anoop Gupta, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Unlimited Potential Group. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Anoop Gupta.mp3 April 13, 2009 01:27:09 Public Event, Multimedia, Development, Knowledge Management and ICT Kjetil Selvik Private Industrial Entrepreneurs in the Islamic Republic of Iran University of Oslo Assistant Professor and Gulf Research Center Visiting Scholar Kjetil Selvik spoke Wednesday on "Private Industrial Entrepreneurs in the Islamic Republic of Iran." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Kjetil Selvik.mp3 April 08, 2009 38:00 Public Event, Multimedia, Development, Economics Finance Steve Smith Universities and Globalization: Higher Education's Role in Combating the Economic Downturn Professor Steve Smith, Vice Chancellor of the University of Exeter, spoke at a March 31 DSG Policy Forum on "Universities and Globalization: Higher Education�s Role in Combating the Economic Downturn." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/SteveSmith.mp3 March 31, 2009 01:12:52 Public Event, Multimedia, Education Nada Hashmi Social Entrepreneurship: Is it for the Middle East? Nada Hashmi, Fellow at the Legatum-MIT Center spoke at a Gender and Public Policy Research Seminar on "Social Entrepreneurship: Is it for the Middle East?" http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Nada Hashmi/Nada Hashmi.mp3 March 30, 2009 01:08:29 Public Event, Multimedia, Gender, Social Change Allan Goodman The 21st Century Silk Road: Academic Mobility in a Globalized World Dr. Allan Goodman, President and CEO of the Institute of International Education (IIE), spoke at DSG on "The 21st Century Silk Road: Academic Mobility in a Globalized World." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Alan Goodman/Alan Goodman.mp3 March 29, 2009 01:06:20 Public Event, Multimedia, Education Saleem Ali, Christophe Tourenq Water Security: Challenges for Asia and Beyond In partnership with the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University, the Dubai School of Government hosted Dr. Saleem H. Ali for a lecture on "Water Security: Challenges for Asia and Beyond." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Water.mp3 March 23, 2009 01:27:38 Public Event, Multimedia, Environment Suad Joseph Making Muslims: Representations of Islam and Muslims in the Wall Street Journal Commentaries During this lecture, Dr. Suad Joseph of the Middle East/South Asia Studies Program at the University of California, Davis, shared her insights about the US media and its representation of Muslims. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Suad Joseph/mp3 files/Making Muslims- Representations of Islam and Muslims in the Wall Street Journal Commentaries by 2.mp3 March 23, 2009 22:39 Public Event, Multimedia, Media Suad Joseph Making Muslims: Representations of Islam and Muslims in the Wall Street Journal Commentaries During this lecture, Dr. Suad Joseph of the Middle East/South Asia Studies Program at the University of California, Davis, shared her insights about the US media and its representation of Muslims. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Suad Joseph/mp3 files/Making Muslims- Representations of Islam and Muslims in the Wall Street Journal Commentaries by s.mp3 March 23, 2009 01:02:20 Public Event, Multimedia, Media Ali Faramawy The Role of Technology in an Uncertain Economy Microsoft Area Vice President for the Middle East and Africa Ali Faramawy outlined how innovation and technology can play a pivotal role in driving economic recovery. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Faramawy.mp3 March 17, 2009 01:13:30 Public Event, Multimedia, External Partnership, Development, Knowledge Management Rasmus Bertelsen Contextual Factors and the Soft Power of American- and French-Origin Universities in the Middle East Dr. Rasmus Bertelsen, Research Fellow at the Dubai Initiative, outlined the results of his research into whether the American University of Beirut (AUB), the Universit Saint-Joseph (USJ) in Beirut and the American University in Cairo (AUC) exercise soft power in the interface between their Western societies of origin and their Middle Eastern host societies. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Bertelsen.mp3 March 12, 2009 01:04:49 Public Event, Multimedia, International Politics, Education Peter Moore The War Economy of Iraq Dr. Peter Moore presented an overview of research conducted for a project analyzing the domestic and political economy effects of the war in Iraq. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Moore.mp3 March 12, 2009 53:16 Public Event, Multimedia, Comparative Middle East Politics, Economics Finance Richard Murphy Arab-Israeli Peace Making: A Fresh Start with Obama? Ambassador Richard Murphy provided perspective on past and current Arab-Israeli peacemaking efforts at a March 5 lecture at the School entitled "Arab-Israeli Peace Making: A Fresh Start with Obama?" http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Richard Murphy/MP3 files/Arab-Israeli Peace Making A Fresh Start with Obama by Richard Murphy - Lecture.mp3 March 5, 2009 33:19 Public Event, Multimedia, International Politics Richard Murphy Arab-Israeli Peace Making: A Fresh Start with Obama? Ambassador Richard Murphy provided perspective on past and current Arab-Israeli peacemaking efforts at a March 5 lecture at the School entitled "Arab-Israeli Peace Making: A Fresh Start with Obama?" http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Richard Murphy/MP3 files/Arab-Israeli Peace Making A Fresh Start with Obama by Richard Murphy.mp3 March 5, 2009 36:09 Public Event, Multimedia, International Politics Justin Dargin Prospects for Energy Integration in the GCC Dubai Initiative Research Fellow Justin Dargin outlined the current state of the GCC energy sector, detailing the supply and demand factors which have prompted a crisis of electric power generation in the region. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Justin Dargin.mp3 March 3, 2009 55:26 Public Event, Energy Josh Lerner The New Face of Private Equity? Sovereign Wealth Funds and Private Investing Professor Josh Lerner of the Harvard Business School spoke on "The New Face of Private Equity? Sovereign Wealth Funds and Private Investing" at DSG on March 3. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Josh Lerner/MP3 files/The New Face of Private Equity Sovereign Wealth Funds and Private Investing by Josh Lerner - Lecture.mp3 March 3, 2009 46:15 Public Event, Multimedia, Harvard University, Economics Finance Josh Lerner The New Face of Private Equity? Sovereign Wealth Funds and Private Investing Professor Josh Lerner of the Harvard Business School spoke on "The New Face of Private Equity? Sovereign Wealth Funds and Private Investing" at DSG on March 3. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Josh Lerner/MP3 files/The New Face of Private Equity Sovereign Wealth Funds and Private Investing by Josh Lerner - QA.mp3 March 3, 2009 16:29 Public Event, Multimedia, Harvard University, Economics Finance Jim Krane Dubai钒s Rise and the Legacy of Its Emergence DSG Visiting Fellow Jim Krane presented an overview on March 1 of his forthcoming book "Dubai: The Story of the World's Fastest City," to be published in September. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Jim Krane.mp3 March 1, 2009 32:21 Public Event, Multimedia, Harvard University, Economics Finance Mohamad M. Al-Ississ The Positive Cross-Border Financial Impact of Violent Events Dubai Initiative Research Fellow Mohammad Al Ississ presented the results of his research on The Positive Cross-Border Financial Impact of Violent Events� at the School on Thursday, February 26. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Alississ.mp3 February 26, 2009 57:32 Public Event, Multimedia, International Politics, Economics Finance Adel Iskanda New Media Configurations in or from the Arab World In collaboration with the Embassy of Canada, DSG welcomed Dr. Adel Iskandar of Georgetown University to the School for a January 28 lecture and discussion on "Al-Jazeera and Beyond: New Media Configurations in/from the Arab World." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Al-Jazeera and Beyond/MP3/Al-Jazeera and Beyond - Lecture.mp3 January 28, 2009 00:00 Public Event, Multimedia, International Politics, Economics Finance Adel Iskanda New Media Configurations in or from the Arab World In collaboration with the Embassy of Canada, DSG welcomed Dr. Adel Iskandar of Georgetown University to the School for a January 28 lecture and discussion on "Al-Jazeera and Beyond: New Media Configurations in/from the Arab World." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Al-Jazeera and Beyond/MP3/Al-Jazeerz and Beyond - Q-A.mp3 January 28, 2009 00:00 Public Event, Multimedia, International Politics, Economics Finance Rami Khouri Change and the Arab World Middle Eastern societies are going through a crucial transition phase, and their success will depend largely on their ability to capitalize on current opportunities, according to Rami G. Khouri, Senior Fellow at the Dubai School of Government and Director of the Issam Fares Institute of Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Rami Khouri/MP3/The New Middle East that Awaits Barack Obama - Lecture.mp3 January 26, 2009 58:22 Public Event, Multimedia, Comparative Middle East Politics, Political Reform Rami Khouri Change and the Arab World Middle Eastern societies are going through a crucial transition phase, and their success will depend largely on their ability to capitalize on current opportunities, according to Rami G. Khouri, Senior Fellow at the Dubai School of Government and Director of the Issam Fares Institute of Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Rami Khouri/MP3/The New Middle East that Awaits Barack Obama - Q-A.mp3 January 26, 2009 24:08 Public Event, Multimedia, Comparative Middle East Politics, Political Reform Jonathan Murray Technology, Society and the Next Transformation Addressing Master of Public Administration (MPA) students at the Dubai School of Government (DSG), Jonathan Murray, Worldwide Technology Officer for Public Sector, Microsoft Corp., highlighted the key drivers of technology growth, its adaption and its impact on society. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Microsoft-Jonathan Murray/Microsoft-Jonathan Murray.mp3 January 20, 2009 01:40:23 External Partnerships, Public Event, Multimedia, Knowledge Management Mike Helal Research Seminar Series: Mike Helal Visiting Researcher Mike Helal presented analysis of Dubai's scores in the 2007 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS) test. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Mike_Helal/Mike_Helal.mp3 January 15, 2009 01:22:36 Middle East Youth Initiative, Education Rohini Pande Powerful Women: Can Exposure Reduce Bias? Dr. Rohini Pande presented a talk in the School's Gender and Public Policy Research Seminar Series entitled "Powerful Women: Can Exposure Reduce Bias?" http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Rohini_Pande/Rohini_Pande.mp3 January 14, 2009 49:48 Gender, Political Reform William Overholt William Overholt Speaks on Global Financial Crisis DSG welcomed the Harvard Kennedy School's Dr. William Overholt to a packed audience for a lecture on "The Global Financial Crisis: The Real Causes and the Political Obstacles to Real Solutions." http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Overholt/Overholt.mp3 December 29, 2008 01:28:30 Harvard University, Economics Finance Nabil Kamel Research Seminar Series: Nabil Kamel DSG's Public Management Research Initiative welcomed Dr. Nabil Kamel, Assistant Professor in the School of Planning, College of Design, Arizona State University, to the School to present �Problems of Urban Design and Policy in 21st Century Cities,� another lecture in the School�s Research Seminar series. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/NabilKamel/NabilKamel.wma November 27, 2008 01:10:24 Governance Public Sector Management, Urban Planning Nadeem Ilahi Research Seminar Series: Nadeem Ilahi Dr. Nadeem Ilahi, Senior Economist at the Middle East and Central Asia Department of the IMF, was featured at a DSG Research Seminar. http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Nadeem Illahi/Nadeem Illahi.mp3 October 20, 2008 36:10 Economics Finance, Labor Demographics Christine Assaad Gender Equality in the United Arab Emirates: A Driver for Increased Competitiveness? DSG Research Associate Christine Assaad presents an overview of her recently-published policy brief, "Gender Equality in the United Arab Emirates: A Driver for Increased Competitiveness?" http://dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Christine Assaad/080923_Christine Assaad.mp3 September 23, 2008 01:10:29 Development, Gender Parag Khanna The Emirates in the Geopolitical Marketplace Parag Khanna describes how the UAE has taken advantage of its geographic position and unique leadership to establish itself as a capital for Arab civilization, navigating with confidence among the various centers of power throughout the world. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Parag Khanna/Audio/Parag_Khanna_lecture.mp3 June 29, 2008 00:00 International Politics, Dubai Model Yousef, Nabil Ali Alyousuf, Abdulkhaleq Abdullah The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy: Introduction Walt and Mearsheimer described the "special relationship" between the United States and Israel, identified the main groups that work to further that relationship, and described the ways in which these groups work to influence US policy toward the Middle East. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Walt and Mearsheimer/MP3/introduction.mp3 June 29, 2008 10:36 Media Coverage, VIP Visit, International Politics Stephen Walt The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy: Stephen Walt Walt and Mearsheimer described the "special relationship" between the United States and Israel, identified the main groups that work to further that relationship, and described the ways in which these groups work to influence US policy toward the Middle East. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Walt and Mearsheimer/MP3/Stephen_Walt.mp3 June 29, 2008 17:54 Media Coverage, VIP Visit, International Politics John Mearsheimer The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy: John Mearsheimer Walt and Mearsheimer described the "special relationship" between the United States and Israel, identified the main groups that work to further that relationship, and described the ways in which these groups work to influence US policy toward the Middle East. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Walt and Mearsheimer/MP3/John_Mearsheimer.mp3 June 29, 2008 17:30 Media Coverage, VIP Visit, International Politics Stephen Walt and John Mearsheimer The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy: Q and A Walt and Mearsheimer described the "special relationship" between the United States and Israel, identified the main groups that work to further that relationship, and described the ways in which these groups work to influence US policy toward the Middle East. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Walt and Mearsheimer/MP3/Q_and_A.mp3 June 29, 2008 37:25 Media Coverage, VIP Visit, International Politics Monica Gallant Five Case Studies of Emirati Women in Dubai: Their Personal Experiences and Insights Dr. Gallant provided an overview of the research of her doctoral dissertation, in which she attempted to answer two questions: What social discourses help to shape women�s sense of selves? And, how do women challenge or resist discourses? The ultimate intent of the research was to better prepare young Emirati women for the challenges of working life. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/MonicaGallant/Monica.mp3 June 09, 2008 01:24:22 Gender Amr Hamzawy Challenges of Political Participation in the Arab World Amr Hamzawy outlines a typology of Arab political systems and describes challenges unique to each. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Amr Hamzawy/DSG_3amrHamzawy.mp3 May 28, 2008 46:53 Political Reform Rima Sabban Women in Dubai: Reality as a Shadow of Numerical Representation UAE sociologist Dr. Rima Sabban presented "Women in Dubai: Reality as a Shadow of Numerical Representation." Based on a study prepared for the Dubai Municipality as a critical reading of the Dubai 2005 census data from a woman�s perspective, the presentation portrayed the journey of women and their situation in both the private (household) and public spheres. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Rima Sabban/Rima_Sabban.mp3 May 21, 2008 01:16:43 Gender Dilip Nair Public Sector Excellence-Singapore's Journey Singaporean Consul-General HE Mr. Dilip Nair describes how the public sector has led Singapore's journey "from third world to first world." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/DleepNair/DleepNair.mp3 May 14, 2008 01:27:35 Governance Public Sector Management, Urban Planning Raghida Dergham Media, the US Elections and the Conflict in the Middle East Raghida Dergham analyzes the role of the US media and gives opinions on the foreign policy credentials of the US presidential candidates, particularly regarding policy vis--vis Iran. She addresses the role of Iran in the region, and the conflicts in Lebanon, Iraq and Palestine. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/R.Dergham/r.dergham.mp3 May 13, 2008 25:12 International Politics Marie Lillo Political Participation of Women in the UAE Marie Lillo of the Gulf Research Center highlighted the results of her research into women's participation in the Federal National Council elections of 2006. Ms. Lillo explored constraints on the further involvement of women in the political life of the UAE, describing both social and economic reasons. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Marie_Lillo/Marie_Lillo.WMA April 21, 2008 01:00:45 Gender Nima Abu-Wardeh, HE Ahmed Bin Byat State of the Region Forum: Introduction Scenario assessment and strategic planning were the order of the day on April 14, as over 140 top policy makers, executives and thought leaders from the UAE and neighboring Gulf countries gathered at the annual State of the Region Forum for a dialogue with leading experts. The Dubai School of Government organized the Forum, in association with BusinessWeek Events and DNM Strategies. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/sor/MP3/SOR_introduction.mp3 April 14, 2008 00:00 Media Coverage, International Politics, Economics Finance, Political Reform Chris Power, Edward Djerejian, Vali Nasr, Surin Pitsuwan, David Wyss State of the Region Forum: Chris Power, Edward Djerejian, Vali Nasr, Surin Pitsuwan, David Wyss Scenario assessment and strategic planning were the order of the day on April 14, as over 140 top policy makers, executives and thought leaders from the UAE and neighboring Gulf countries gathered at the annual State of the Region Forum for a dialogue with leading experts. The Dubai School of Government organized the Forum, in association with BusinessWeek Events and DNM Strategies. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/sor/MP3/SOR_panel_01 .mp3 April 14, 2008 01:22:39 Media Coverage, International Politics, Economics Finance, Political Reform Kate Dourian, Ramzi Hafez, Tarik Yousef State of the Region Forum: Kate Dourian, Ramzi Hafez, Tarik Yousef Scenario assessment and strategic planning were the order of the day on April 14, as over 140 top policy makers, executives and thought leaders from the UAE and neighboring Gulf countries gathered at the annual State of the Region Forum for a dialogue with leading experts. The Dubai School of Government organized the Forum, in association with BusinessWeek Events and DNM Strategies. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/sor/MP3/SOR_panel_02 .mp3 April 14, 2008 53:08 Media Coverage, International Politics, Economics Finance, Political Reform Shaun McCarthy, Rami Khouri, Joseph Fuller, Frank Anderson, Ronnie Chan State of the Region Forum: Shaun McCarthy, Rami Khouri, Joseph Fuller, Frank Anderson, Ronnie Chan Scenario assessment and strategic planning were the order of the day on April 14, as over 140 top policy makers, executives and thought leaders from the UAE and neighboring Gulf countries gathered at the annual State of the Region Forum for a dialogue with leading experts. The Dubai School of Government organized the Forum, in association with BusinessWeek Events and DNM Strategies. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/sor/MP3/SOR-panel 03.mp3 April 14, 2008 01:03:09 Media Coverage, International Politics, Economics Finance, Political Reform Shaun McCarthy, Rami Khouri, Joseph Fuller, Frank Anderson, Ronnie Chan State of the Region Forum: Shaun McCarthy, Rami Khouri, Joseph Fuller, Frank Anderson, Ronnie Chan Scenario assessment and strategic planning were the order of the day on April 14, as over 140 top policy makers, executives and thought leaders from the UAE and neighboring Gulf countries gathered at the annual State of the Region Forum for a dialogue with leading experts. The Dubai School of Government organized the Forum, in association with BusinessWeek Events and DNM Strategies. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/sor/MP3/SOR-panel 03.mp3 April 14, 2008 01:03:09 Media Coverage, International Politics, Economics Finance, Political Reform Craig Barrett The Digital Path to National Competitiveness In this lecture, Intel Chairman Craig Barrett outlines the importance of appropriate technology and education policies to boost national competitiveness. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Craig_Barrett/CraigBarrett-smaller.mp3 April 10, 2008 20:36 VIP Visit, Education Ragui Assaad Women in the Egyptian Labor Market: An Analysis of Developments from 1988 to 2006 In this presentation, Dr. Assaad reviews developments in women's situation in the Egyptian labor market, with a focus on their participation in wage and salary employment. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Raqui Assaad/Audio_Raqui Assaad.mp3 March 27, 2008 01:14:55 Gender, LaborDemographics HE Dr. Anwar Gargash Dubai: Interconnecting Asia: HE Anwar Gargash The "Inter-Asian Connections" conference closed on Saturday, February 23 with a public plenary panel session on the subject of "Dubai: Interconnecting Asia." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/ssrc/qerqash/1.mp3 February 23, 2008 00:00 External Partnerships, Development, Dubai Model Dr. Abdulkhaleq Abdullah Dubai: Interconnecting Asia: Abdulkhaleq Abdullah The "Inter-Asian Connections" conference closed on Saturday, February 23 with a public plenary panel session on the subject of "Dubai: Interconnecting Asia." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/ssrc/abdulkhaleq/2.mp3 February 23, 2008 12:09 External Partnerships, Development, Dubai Model Mr. Nasser Shaali Dubai: Interconnecting Asia: Nasser Shaali The "Inter-Asian Connections" conference closed on Saturday, February 23 with a public plenary panel session on the subject of "Dubai: Interconnecting Asia." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/ssrc/naser/3.mp3 February 23, 2008 06:16 External Partnerships, Development, Dubai Model HE Ms. Najla Al-Awadhi Dubai: Interconnecting Asia: Najla Al-Awadhi The "Inter-Asian Connections" conference closed on Saturday, February 23 with a public plenary panel session on the subject of "Dubai: Interconnecting Asia." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/ssrc/najla/4.mp3 February 23, 2008 08:50 External Partnerships, Development, Dubai Model Q and A Dubai: Interconnecting Asia: Q and A The "Inter-Asian Connections" conference closed on Saturday, February 23 with a public plenary panel session on the subject of "Dubai: Interconnecting Asia." http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/ssrc/QA/5.mp3 February 23, 2008 12:39 External Partnerships, Development, Dubai Model Francis Fukuyama Challenges to Democracy in the 21st Century In this presentation, Dr. Fukuyama examines the global trend toward democracy that emerged in the last two decades of the 20th century, factors driving it, and the challenges posed by globalization, poverty and technology. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Frances_fukuyama/Audio/audio 03.mp3 February 21, 2008 34:08 VIP Visit, International Politics, Political Reform Tarik Yousef, Nabil Alyousuf Georgetown Forum on Current Gulf Strategic and Economic Issues--Introduction The Dubai School of Government and the Mohammed bin Rashid Foundation (MBRF) jointly hosted the Georgetown Forum on Current Gulf Strategic and Economic Issues. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Georgetown/Audio/part 01 - Introduction.mp3 February 17, 2008 08:25 International Politics, External Partnerships, Comparative Middle East Politics Michael Hudson Georgetown Forum on Current Gulf Strategic and Economic Issues: Michael Hudson The Dubai School of Government and the Mohammed bin Rashid Foundation (MBRF) jointly hosted the Georgetown Forum on Current Gulf Strategic and Economic Issues. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Georgetown/Audio/Part 02 - Dr. Michael Hudson.mp3 February 17, 2008 23:32 International Politics, External Partnerships, Comparative Middle East Politics Abdulkhaleq Abdullah Georgetown Forum on Current Gulf Strategic and Economic Issues: Abdulkhaleq Abdullah The Dubai School of Government and the Mohammed bin Rashid Foundation (MBRF) jointly hosted the Georgetown Forum on Current Gulf Strategic and Economic Issues. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Georgetown/Audio/part 03 - Dr. Abdul Khaleq Abdallah.mp3 February 17, 2008 18:35 International Politics, External Partnerships, Comparative Middle East Politics Jean-Francois Seznec Georgetown Forum on Current Gulf Strategic and Economic Issues: Jean-Francois Seznec The Dubai School of Government and the Mohammed bin Rashid Foundation (MBRF) jointly hosted the Georgetown Forum on Current Gulf Strategic and Economic Issues. http://www.dsg.ae/Portals/0/Multimedia/Georgetown/Audio/Part 04 - Dr. Jean Francois Seznec.mp3 February 17, 2008 17:30 International Politics, External Partnerships, Comparative Middle East Politics