Programme
Summary
XIV round table devoted to international cooperation continues its traditional work on addressing
current challenges, discussing and highlighting the goals of international regional development
and strategic territorial planning, based on the experience of the near and far abroad, as well as
on the leading Russian experience. This year the discussion will be focused on developing
interregional cooperation amidst overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leading experts from Finland, Great Britain, Belgium, France, Switzerland, African countries
and other countries will present their ideas and best practices in the context of the specific
areas and the main topic of the round table in the social, cultural, environmental, economic
fields. In addition, leading Russian experts will share their experience and results regarding the
main themes of the session. The round table will also provide an opportunity to establish direct
contacts and exchange experience of both foreign experts and the Russian authorities.
The XIV International Round Table is planned to include the beginning of an official dialogue between the biggest network regional organizations, international and Russian ones, on the preparation and signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. This document is going to promote the expansion of direct contacts between regions and organizations, exchange experience, initiate relevant projects, discuss new ideas, develop aspects of cooperation and promote regional development worldwide.
The international round table will draw special attention to the 50th anniversary of the Association of European Border Regions and its fruitful activities.
Organizers: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, St. Petersburg Committee for External Relations, ICSER Leontief Centre
Any registered Forum participant can leave proposals for inclusion in draft Forum recommendations (upper right button Proposal).
Reporters
Spahr Christian, Assembly of European Regions. Secretary General
Kidjaev Viktor, Russian Association of Municipalities. Deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, President of the Russian National Congress of Municipalities, Chairman of the Supreme Council of the Russian Association of Municipalities
Loggen Cees, Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions. President of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions/ Regional Minister of the Province Noord-Holland
Vanraes Jean-Luc, The Assembly of European Regions. Vice President of Cooperation & Strategic Partnerships
Gorohov Andrej, The State Duma of The Federal Assembly of The Russian Federation. Deputy
Historical heritage of the Kaliningrad region: European significance and international cooperation
Diarrah Aguibou S., Center of African Borderland Security and development studies. Ambassador, Executive Director
Border Management in Africa: challenges, lessons learnt and way forward
Nikolov Ana, Institute for International and Cross-border Cooperation (ICBC). Executive Director
Youth aspect of cross-border cooperation in the Balkans
Vagionis Nikolaos, Centre of Planning and Economic Research. Deputy Scientific Director
COVID-19. Interregional Response: An Example of Open Higher Education
Guillermo-Ramirez Martin, Association of European Border Regions (AEBR). Secretary General
Covid-19 and beyond: a new vision of cross-border cooperation
Dejeant-Pons Maguelonne, Council of Europe. Head of Division, Executive Secretary of the European Landscape Convention and European Heritage Days
Climate change and renewable energy: challenges of the modern world
Razvorotneva Svetlana, THE STATE DUMA THE FEDERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. deputy of THE STATE DUMA THE FEDERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Exchange of experience on the formation of a sustainable urban environment as an important part of interregional and municipal interaction. Overcoming Covid-19
Bozhok Olga, the Non-Profit Partnership "Foundation for Assistance to Local Self-Government Reforms". Head of the International Department of the Non-Profit Partnership "Foundation for the Promotion of Local Government Reforms"
Exchange of experience on the formation of a sustainable urban environment as an important part of interregional and municipal interaction. Overcoming Covid-19
Goloulina Ekaterina, Joint-stock company "LRENC - Electric networks ofSaint Petersburg and Leningrad region". Investment Director
Nurgatina Liliya, Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. Deputy of Head of Department of Socially Significant Goods Development
Proposal
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