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SUMMARY:8th South Asia Conference: The Role of Media in Promoting Regional Understanding in South Asia
DESCRIPTION:Concept Note\n\nMedia plays a very important role in generating public awareness and shaping public opinion. It is regarded as the fourth estate and an important pillar of democracy. With the mushrooming of media around the world– print\, audio-visual and social– its role has become even more significant. The manner in which reports are filed and news is disseminated have their impact on public opinion. In an interconnected world\, the role of media in influencing foreign policy of states can hardly be ignored.In South Asia\, a region where inter-state relations are held hostage to zero-sum politics\, media has a big responsibility in creating an environment of trust and understanding Since the states of the region are socially\, historically\, culturally and economically interconnected\, the role of media assumes even more significance. However\, unfortunately\, the media in different states of South Asia are yet to show necessary maturity and wisdom in enabling an environment of mutual trust and confidence. The discourses in media are often mired in narrowly conceived nationalist templates which far from bridging differences escalate them causing irreparable harm to regional understanding. While tension and conflict among states and communities find more news space\, shared history and culture are conveniently ignored. All this results in media adding to interstate conflicts and increasing the political temperature rather than acting as an agent of change and reconciliation. With the proliferation of audio-visual media in the region and the competition among channels for better TRP ratings\, there is often a temptation to sensationalise issues through select reporting. \nThis is not to say that there is a complete absence of responsible media in the region. Joint media initiatives like the one between the Jang group of Pakistan and the Times group in India to launch Aman ki Asha (Hope for Peace) did try to create an environment of trust to contribute to India-Pakistan peace process. Similarly\, the Statesman from India and Prathom Alo from Bangladesh also tried to replicate this exerciseto promote India-Bangladesh relationship. Groups like South Asia Free Media Association (SAFMA) have also tried to bring together scholars\, retired bureaucrats\, politicians and media person together in South Asia to promote people to people contact. \nMedia cannot be looked at as a monolithic entity. There are several layers to it. Moreover\, the media is facing several restrictions. There is the issue of media censorship and media freedom. There is also the issue of media ownership— by political parties\, interest groups and business houses. With their vested interests the owners sometimes dictate the line a media group would take at the expense of neutrality. The influence of certain institutions on media begs close scrutiny in view of their impact on foreign and security policies of some states. The differences in approach between vernacular and English media and their influence on society and politics is also another area which has not received much critical attention. The social media is assuming importance in most of these countries with the penetration of internet and wider use of mobile phones especially among the youth who constitute a critical mass in South Asia. \nWhether it was the case of showing doctored images about fictitious attack on Rohingyas as attack on Muslims in North East; the picture of Shivaji and Ambedkar\, which led to violence in Pune in India; or the derogatory message against the Prophet\, maliciously circulated in the social media attributing the act to a Buddhist\, which led to violence in Ramu in Bangladesh — the social media is playing a disproportionate role in spawning insecurity and violence in the multicultural setting in South Asia. \nGiven the increasingly significant role played by the media\, the 8th South Asian Dialogue being organized by the IDSA seeks to explore the following. \n\nWhat role media is playing in shaping public opinion in different countries?\nHow does media influence foreign and security policies of states? Is there any difference between the vernacular and English language media in this regard?\nWhat are the forces influencing media and its approach to regional issues?\nHow does media ownership impact reporting by different media houses?\nDoes media play a role in promoting jingoistic nationalism in the region? How does it interfere with the process of regional unity and integration?\nCan media play a role in promoting regional understanding and contribute to regional peace and amity?\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme Schedule\n\n\nDAY ONE: October 28\, 2014\n09:30-10:00 hours: Registration\n10:00-10:30 hours: Inaugural Session\nWelcome Address by Brigadier Rumel Dahiya (Retd.)\, DDG\, IDSA [Read the address] \nKeynote address by Shri Prakash Javadekar\, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (Independent Charge) MOS(IC) for Environment\, Forest and Climate Change and MOS for Parliamentary Affairs  [Watch Video] \nVote of Thanks \n10:30-11:00 hrs Tea /Coffee \n11:00–13:00 hrs – Session I: The Role of Media in Shaping Public Discourse in South Asia\nModerator: Professor S D Muni \nSpeakers: \n\nAshok K. Behuria & Smruti Pattanaik – Media in South Asia: A Panoramic View\nRasul Bakhsh Rais – The Media and Foreign Policy Discourses in Pakistan\nSyed Badrul Ahsan – Impact of Media Ownership on Reporting\nAmrullah Saleh – Media in Post 9/11 Afghanistan\nSiddharth Varadarajan – Can Media Play a Role in Promoting Regional Understanding\nKunda Dixit – Media in the Age of Intolerance and Terrorism\n\n13:00 – 14:00 hrs Lunch \n14:00-15:30 hours – Session II: State of Media in South Asia: Country Perspectives\nModerator: Mr Prem Shankar Jha \nSpeakers: \n\nSaleem K. Safi– State of Pakistani Media: Does it Play its Due Role?\nDilrukshi Handunetti– Promotion of Jingoism in the Region by the Media: The Case of Sri Lanka\nIbrahim Waheed– Maldivian Media: Ownership and Orientation\nKaberi Gayen – Does Media Ownership Really Matter?\nTenzing Lamsang– The Role of the Bhutanese Media in Bhutan’s Democratic Evolution and Governance.\n\n15:30-15:45 hours Tea/Coffee \n15:45-17:30 hrs – Session III State of Media in South Asia: Country Perspectives (contd.)\nModerator: Mr Vinod Sharma \nSpeakers: \n\nMyo Lwin – The State of Media in Myanmar\nDanish Kharokhel – Role of Afghan Media in Promoting Regional Understanding\nAhmed Zahir Mohamed– The State of Media: A Maldivian Perspective\nShruti Pandalai – Truth vs Hype: Media\, Hyper-nationalism and Impact on Perceptions in India-South Asia Relations\n\nDAY TWO: October 29\, 2014 \n10:00-11:30 hrs – Session IV: Influence of Media on Foreign and Security Policies of States\nModerator: Commodore C. Uday Bhaskar (Retd.) \nSpeakers: \n\nLakshman F.B. Gunasekara– News Media Re-Presentation and Agenda-Setting in Public Discourse on Foreign Relations: The Case of Sri Lankan Popular Attitudes Towards India\nKhin Maung Soe– The Role of Media in Shaping Foreign Policy Discourse in Myanmar\nDawa Penjor– The Role of Bhutanese Media in Amalgamating South Asia: Media’s Quest For a Happy South Asia Society\nDeepak Adhikari– The Role of Media in Shaping Foreign Policy Discourse in Nepal\n\n11:45-13:30 hrs – Session V: Can Media Play a Role in Promoting Regional Understanding? (Panel Discussion)\nModerator: Dr Chandan Mitra\, Hon’ble Member of Parliament \nPanelists: \n\nS D Muni\nSiddhartha Varadarajan\nNitin Gokhale\nSaleem K. Safi\nDilrukshi Handunetti\nAmrullah Saleh\nSuhasini Haider\nSyed Badrul Ahsan\nIbrahim Waheed\nKunda Dixit\nMyo Lwin\nDawa Penjor\n\n13:30–13:35 hrs Vote of Thanks \n13:35 – 14:30 hrs Lunch \n\n\n\n\nConference Booklet\nRapporteurs Report
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CATEGORIES:Previous South Asia conference,South Asia Conference,CONFERENCES
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SUMMARY:India-Africa Partnership: Future Directions
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Silver Oaks Hall\, India Habitat Centre\, New Delhi \nThe 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi from 26th to 29th October 2015\, with all 54 heads of African nations having been invited for the Summit. This is the most significant diplomatic outreach by the Government of India underlining the importance of Africa in India’s growth trajectory. A closer India-Africa partnership is important for the security and development of both India and Africa. In the coming years\, Africa will play an increasing role in shaping global norms and institutions. The India-Africa connectivity\, therefore\, presents immense opportunities for exploring strategies for mutual cooperation and growth. \nTo facilitate engagement on the various dimensions of the India-Africa relationship\, the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)\, in collaboration with Research in Information System for Developing Countries (RIS)\, Brookings India\, and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is hosting a day-long conference on the theme “India-Africa Partnership: Future Directions”\, on 20th October 2015 to deliberate on the geo-strategic\, economic and development aspects of this relationship. \nConcept Note\nThe First India-Africa Forum Summit\, held in New Delhi in 2008\, marked the beginning of a robust and contemporary partnership. The second Summit\, held in Addis Ababa in May 2011\, emphasized the renewed focus of India to strengthen and enhance its partnership with countries in the African continent. It brought out two important documents\, the Addis Ababa Declaration and the Africa-India Framework for Enhanced Cooperation. Both agreements offer direction to further Indo-African relations in the coming years\, and provide a framework for the establishment of a long-term and mutually beneficial partnership encompassing diverse fields. The forthcoming Third India Africa Forum Summit\, 26-29 October 2015\, at New Delhi\, provides an opportune moment to map the future trajectory of this relationship. \nThe contemporary world order is in a flux. On one hand\, multi-polarity has meant more complex relations not only among great powers\, but even among developed countries and countries of global south. On the other hand\, a multipolar world has also meant that greater engagement is required to manage the international system which is characterised by power diffused among various actors at various levels. In this context\, the geo-strategic imperatives and geo strategic interests between India and Africa need to be fully analysed and understood. Their partnership and its potential impact on the world order are issues that need deep deliberation. India Africa relations have hinged on the common struggle against colonialism\, apartheid\, poverty\, disease\, illiteracy and hunger. In the contemporary international order\, what are the gamut of issues that will define the contours of this partnership? \nGreater economic engagement has been crucial to boosting ties between Africa and India. India’s trade with Africa amounted to US$71 ­billion in 2014-15. The potentialities\, scope and complementarities for future economic engagement need to be discussed. Sectorial potentials in energy\, pharma\, agriculture and mining need to be further explored for a much more dynamic relationship. In the field of energy and mining\, the dynamics of engagement need to be versatile enough to take into consideration India’s energy security and Africa’s economic development. Similarly\, agriculture is another area of cooperation where wider implications of climate change on food security of Africa must be taken into consideration. \nAgainst this backdrop\, the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses\, the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS)\, the Confederation Indian Industries (CII)\, and Brookings India are jointly organizing conference on India-Africa Partnership: Future Directions on 20 October 2015. The objective of this initiative is to build on existing partnerships between African countries and India\, and to explore new areas of convergence for mutual engagement. \nProgaramme Agenda\n\n\n\n09:30-10:00\nRegistration\n\n\n10:00– 11:00\nInaugural Session\n\n\n\nWelcome Address:Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi\, Director General\, RIS\nChair:Amb. Jayant Prasad\, Director General\, IDSA\nSpecial Remarks : Ms. Sujata Mehta\, Secretary  (M& ER) Ministry of  External Affairs\, Government of India\nKeynote Remarks:  H.E   Dr. Genet Zewide\,  Ambassador of  Federal Democratic Republic Ethiopia to India  and Dean of African Diplomatic Corps\nLaunching of three books: \n\nRIS – India-Africa Partnership Towards Sustainable Development\nIDSA- India and Africa: Common Security Challenges for the Next Decade\nBrookings India – India and Africa: Forging a Strategic Partnership\n\nRemarks: Dr. Subir Gokarn\, Senior Fellow and Director Research\, Brookings India\nVote of Thanks: Ms. Ruchita Beri\, Senior Research Associate and Coordinator Africa\, UN\, LAC Centre\, IDSA\n\n\n11:00– 11:30\nTea/Coffee Break\n\n\n11:30–13:00\nSession I:  Geo-Strategic Linkages and India-Africa Partnership\n\n\n\nChair:      Dr. W P S Sidhu\, Senior Fellow (Foreign Policy)\, Brookings India\nPanelists:  \n\nMs. Ruchita Beri  Senior Research Associate and Coordinator Africa \, UN\, LAC Centre\, IDSA\nGeneral Chander Prakash\, Former Force Commander MONUSCO\nMr. Kiru Naidoo\, Political Analyst based in Durban\, South Africa\nCdr. Abhijit Singh\,  Research Fellow\, IDSA\n\n\n\n\n13:00–14:00\nLunch\n\n\n14:00- 15:30\nSession II:   Trade and Investment\n\n\n\nChair: Dr. Subir Gokarn\, Senior Fellow and Director of Research\,           Brookings India\nPanelists: \n\nProf. Sudip Chaudhuri\, Professor\, IIM-Calcutta\nMr. Sani Musa\, Policy Analyst\, Presidency of Federal Republic of Nigeria\nMr T. C. A. Ranganathan\, former CMD\, EXIM Bank\n\n\nMs. Preeti Sinha\, Senior President and Global Convener\, Yes Bank\nMr. Ambuj Chaturvedi\, ED\, Overseas Infrastructure Alliance (OIA)\n\n\n\n\n15:45–17:15\nSession III:   Sectoral Perspective\n\n\n\nChair:    Dr. Pradeep S Mehta\, Secy. General\, CUTS International\, Jaipur \nPanelists: \n\nDr. Rahul Tongia\, Fellow\, Brookings India\nDr. R.R. Hanchinal\,  Chairperson of Protection of Plant Varieties & Farmers’ Rights Authority of India\nMr. Surinder Makhija\, Advisor\, Jain Irrigation Ltd.\, Delhi\nMr. Manish Chand\, Editor-in-Chief\, India Writes\nProf. Milindo Chakarbarti\, Visiting Professor\, RIS\n\n\n\n\n17:15–17:30\nTea/Coffee Break\n\n\n17:30–18:00\nConcluding Session\n\n\n\nValedictory Address:  Shri Navtej Singh Sarna\, Secretary (West)\, Ministry of External Affairs\, Government of India\nBook Launch :  RIS – India-Africa Partnership in Health Care\nRemarks by:   Amb. Jayant Prasad\, Director General\, IDSA\, New Delhi\nVote of Thanks: Mr. Pranav Kumar\, Head-International Policy and Trade\, CII\n\n\n\nPress Release
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