Events - Foundation Office New York
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Study and Information Program
Cyber-Security: an issue for national and international security
From May 13 – 17, the KAS New York office hosts a dialogue program with security experts from Brazil on the topic of Cyber-Security. In the discussions, delegates will bring in their broad range of expertise from their diplomatic, academic and private sector background.
Study and Information Program
Media as a Guardian of Democratic Values and Multilateral Institutions
KAS New York is facilitating this visit in the context of our dialogue program entitled “Media as a Guardian of Democratic Values and Multilateral Institutions”. Recognizing that the media can be a guardian of democratic values and multilateral institutions we would like to explore how free journalists and bloggers can report in a fact-based manner on democratic processes and the work of the UN. Additionally we will look into ways in which the United Nations can strengthen the rights of freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
Expert talk
Europe Goes to the Polls: What to Expect from the European Parliamentary Election
Breakfast Briefing with Klaus Welle, Secretary-General of the European Parliament on “Europe Goes to the Polls: What to Expect from the European Parliamentary Election” Hosted in partnership with the American Council on Germany
Expert talk
Feedback Session: Study on earmarking in the multilateral development system
The German Development Institute, a leading think tank for development policy, conducted a comprehensive study commissioned by Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development on the topic of earmarking in the multilateral development system. The study not only provides evidence and analysis to inform smart decision-making on earmarked funding for multilateral development banks and the UN Development System, but also explores different instruments of earmarked funding and offers policy recommendations for donors. In partnership with the German Development Institute, KAS New York Office is hosting a meeting to provide feedback and discuss the draft version of the report with one of its authors, Dr. Max-Otto Baumann, before the final version will be released.
Expert conference
Contemporary Challenges to the Independence of Judges and Lawyers
UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, KAS New York, NYC BAR Association
Expert talk
Multilateralism under Scrutiny. Germany's role in development policy role with the United Nations
Dinner with Mr. Martin Jäger, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development
Mit der Agenda 2030 hat sich die Weltgemeinschaft ein ehrgeiziges Programm zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung gesetzt in Zeiten, in denen die Herausforderungen kaum größer sein könnten. Phänomene wie Klimawandel und Migration erfordern auf der einen Seite globale Anstrengungen und multilaterale Lösungen. Auf der anderen Seite ist die politische Bereitschaft zur multilateralen Zusammenarbeit gesunken. Die America First Doktrin, ein selbstbewussteres Auftreten Chinas und weltweite nationalisti-sche/populistische Strömungen stellen Herausforderungen für den bisherigen wertebasierten Multilateralismus dar. Um die von der Agenda 2030 formulierten Zielvorgaben für nachhaltige Gesellschaften effizient und effektiv adressieren zu können, ist die multilaterale wie auch die bilaterale Entwicklungszusammenarbeit von großer Bedeutung. Deutschland nimmt als weltweit zweitgrößter nationaler Geber eine wichtige Gestaltungsrolle ein. In einer Zeit, in der mehr Kohärenz und Synergien benötigt werden, kann Deutschland wertvolle Akzente für die Wirksamkeit von Entwicklungszusammenarbeit setzen. Staatssekretär Martin Jäger, Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung, würde sich freuen, diese Themenfelder mit Ihnen im Rahmen eines Abendessens im kleinen Kreis bei der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung zu diskutieren.
Discussion
Agenda 2030 - KAS Internal Strategy Workshop
18 representatives of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, gathered for an internal Strategy Workshop in the KAS New York Office. The main aim was to discuss how KAS activities inside Germany and through offices all over the world can – and already do - support the implementation of the SDGs and how a more strategic approach can be applied.
Event
Migration and Demography in Sub Saharan Africa
Dr. Stephen Smith, Professor of African and African American Studies at Duke University and Author of The Scramble for Europe speaks at the New York Office of Konrad Adenauer Foundation on January 15th, 2019.
Event
New Year’s Reception with the German Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Christoph Heusgen
KAS New York Offices invites to a reception for alumni and current fellows of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) to commemorate Konrad Adenauer’s 143rd birthday. Ambassador Christoph Heusgen, Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations, is giving a keynote speech on the priorities during the German membership in the UN Security Council.
Workshop
Expert Workshop: Towards a European Voice at the United Nations
For many years, calls have been loud and clear for the European Union to become a more cohesive foreign policy player that "speaks with one voice" and brings to bear the unified political weight of Europe in international affairs.
