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'War, sanctions and western disunity' As Russia's invasion of Ukraine is in its fourth year and efforts to pause the conflict have both intensified and become more complex, David O'Sullivan, the EU's Sanctions Envoy since January 2023, discusses the use of sanctions by the EU and others on Russia. Since the invasion in 2022, sixteen packages of sanctions have sought to prevent Russia from accessing dual-use and advanced technologies for the manufacturing of cutting-edge weapons, and to degrade Russia's ability to finance its war of aggression. Mr O'Sullivan discusses the evolution and efficacy of these measures and how the changed posture of the US vis-à-vis the conflict in recent months has affected EU sanctions policy. About the Speaker: David O'Sullivan spent most of his career, before formally retiring in 2019, in a series of senior roles at the European Commission, including Secretary-General of the European Commission; Chief Operating Officer of the European External Action Service; Director General for Trade; and Chief of Staff to Commission President, Romano Prodi. He also served as Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to the United States from November 2014 until February 2019, which included more than half of the first term of US president Donald Trump. Prior to taking up his role as EU Sanctions Envoy, David was Director General of the IIEA.

Following Russia's illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine almost two years ago, the EU, together with partners from the G7+ coalition, has adopted several packages of unprecedented sanctions against Russia. The main objective of these sanctions is threefold: 1) to provide Ukraine with a key military advantage by depleting Russia from accessing dual-use and advanced technology to manufacture cutting-edge weapons, 2) to degrade Russia's ability to finance its war of aggression, and,  3) to cripple the Russian industrial complex in the medium-to-long-term. In this context, the EU Sanctions Envoy was appointed in January 2023 to reach out to third countries and maximise the impact of EU sanctions against Russia by ensuring that sanctions are implemented fully and effectively. In his address to the IIEA, David O'Sullivan reflects on the objectives of these sanctions and his role as EU Sanctions Envoy so far. About the Speaker: David O'Sullivan took up his role as EU Sanctions Envoy in January 2023. Prior to this, he was Director General of the IIEA. Before working at the IIEA, he joined the Brussels office of the law firm of Steptoe and Johnson LLP as a Senior Counsellor (2019-2022). David O'Sullivan served as Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to the United States from November 2014 until February 2019. Prior to his appointment as Ambassador, he was the Chief Operating Officer of the EU's diplomatic service, the European External Action Service (EEAS). He previously held a number of senior positions within the European Commission, including Director General for Trade (2005-2010); Secretary-General of the European Commission (2000-2005); and Chief of Staff to Commission President, Romano Prodi (1999-2000). Before joining the Commission, he started his career with the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs (1977-1979).

World Bank and European Union Delegation's Visit Saint Lucia's Ongoing DVRP Activities and; The Government of Saint Lucia has made amendments to the Anti-terrorism act bringing  the country closer to full compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Taskforce.

It has been a full year since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. To mark the date, European Union Delegation to Aotearoa New Zealand has organised a gathering at the Wellington Waterfront to watch the sun rise and let some sunflowers into the water. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Morning Report from the Te Papa Promenade.  

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On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, Heather Conley, the senior vice president for Europe, Eurasia and the Arctic and the director of the Europe Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discusses key takeaways from the 10th annual EU Defence Washington Forum hosted by the European Union Delegation to the United States and CSIS, improving EU-US security, forging consensus on countering Russia and China, addressing hybrid threats especially in the electromagnetic spectrum engineered to counter US and allied warfighting advantages with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian.

The twenty artists from the EU and New York City participating in UN/MUTE-10002 introduced themselves during the lottery that aired on Friday, February 12, 2021. Moacir replays the audio of those introductions here. Follow along as the project develops at http://unmute.nycThe teams are:Team /web: Olesja Katšanovskaja–Münd (Estonia) and Mo Kong (NYC)Team /ram: Gabrielė Gervickaitė (Lithuania) and Yi Hsuan Lai (NYC)Team /profile: Barbara Maria Neu (Austria) and Kris Grey (NYC)Team /mouse: Aaron Bezzina (Malta) and Kyle Hittmeier (NYC)Team /branch: Alex Mirutziu (Romania) and Sydney Shavers (NYC)Team /key: Sophie Guisset (Wallonia-Brussels, Belgium) and Will Calhoun (NYC)Team /thumbnail: Eren Aksu (Germany) and Sheila Maldonado (NYC)Team /bug: Sanne De Wilde (Flanders, Belgium) and H. Lan Thao Lam (NYC)Team /stream: Marie Lukáčová (Czech Republic) and Emily Shanahan (NYC)Team /cloud: FOQL (Poland) and Emmanuel Massillon (NYC)UN/MUTE-10002 is a project by EUNIC NY and Undercurrent, realized with financial support from EUNIC — European Union National Institutes for Culture — Europe’s network of national cultural institutes and organisations, with 36 members from all EU member states. This project was initiated by the Lithuanian Culture Institute and the Consulate General of Estonia in New York and is co-organized by Austrian Cultural Forum New York, Wallonia-Brussels International in New York, Czech Center New York, Delegation of Flanders to the USA, Goethe-Institut New York, Arts Council Malta in New York, Polish Cultural Institute New York, Romanian Cultural Institute, the Hope Recycling Station, the Jindřich Chalupecký Society, and supported by the European Union Delegation to the United Nations.Podcast by Adriana Furlong and Moacir P. de Sá Pereira.Ⓒ 2021 CC BY-SA-NC, Undercurrent and 1984 PRODUKTS.Subscribe, rate, and review Undercurrent, our podcast, on iTunes, Spotify, or PocketCasts.

About the lecture: There are opportunities and challenges in Angola and Mozambique to reform the electoral processes. What role can the local stakeholders and USG play to pave the way for a more transparent electoral process? About the coordinator and moderator: Prof. Hashem Mekki, MA, has taught Arabic Language, Culture & Middle East Media at IWP since 2012. He is the owner of Bridge Language Solutions, providing an array of language translation, interpretation and teaching services to the Washington DC metropolitan area, and the founder of Kele Global, a nonprofit organization that promotes education, health, and economic empowerment in the Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan. He also teaches Arabic language to federal employees & professionals at the National Nuclear Security Administration at the Department of Energy. Mr. Mekki volunteers with the IWP Center for Human Rights and International Affairs by providing Arabic translations & strategic cultural perspectives on North Africa and Middle East. He holds Bachelors degrees in both Political Science and International Studies from the City College of New York, and a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies and International Politics from IWP. About the panelist: Martina Perino is the Program Manager for the Great Lakes and Southern Africa at the International Republican Institute. Originally from Mozambique and Italy, she has 10 years of democracy and governance experience in Mozambique, DR Congo, Zambia, and Kosovo. In Zambia, she was the Governance and Social sectors Program Manager at the European Union Delegation. There Ms. Perino designed and managed the electoral support project, an Access to Justice project and worked closely with local CSOs and other donors for human rights issues and local governance. In 2017 she joined USAID/Kosovo as the Democracy and Governance Strategic Planning Specialist where, among other tasks, she designed several projects including a local governance and conflict mitigation project, PVE project, media strengthening project, political party and legislative strengthening. Ms. Perino has been an election observer in Mozambique, DR Congo, Zambia, Kosovo, and Albania. Ms. Perino holds a degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and a Master's in International Development. Florindo Chivucute is the founder and Executive Director of Friends of Angola (FoA), and Radio Angola (an online radio station), activist, blogger and digital media specialist. Florindo earned his Master's degree in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University and has over 5 years of experience working in non-profit organizations, international development, international relations, peacebuilding, and education while being active in the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) in the United States. Since founding Friends of Angola in April 2014, he has led the design and implementation of four projects in Angola: Radio Angola (an online radio station hosted by Florindo); Strengthening Nonviolent Civic Engagement Among the Youth; Strengthening Democracy in Angola Through Community Journalism; Zuela Application – a pro-democracy and social networking smartphone app focused on fostering good governance, eradicating corruption, monitoring elections and human right violations and more. All projects were envisioned as part of a larger theory of change (ToC) to strengthen the capacity of civil society, empower women and youth while promoting nonviolent civic engagement by using new and existing technologies in Angola and the South-Western African Region. These projects were funded by The National Endowment for Democracy (NED).

About the lecture: Mozambique is facing Islamic insurgency partly due to social, political, and economic factors. Instead of addressing these underlying issues of the conflict, the Mozambique government has exacerbated it by the heavy-handed security response. Has the government mishandled or miscalculated the threats posed by these Islamic insurgents groups in northern Mozambique? What role can the US policy play in aiding Mozambique so that this doesn't spill over to other regions? About the moderator: Professor Hashem Mekki, MA, has taught Arabic Language, Culture & Middle East Media at IWP since 2012. He is the owner of Bridge Language Solutions, providing an array of language translation, interpretation and teaching services to the Washington DC metropolitan area, and the founder of Kele Global, a nonprofit organization that promotes education, health, and economic empowerment in Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan. Mr. Mekki volunteers with the IWP Center for Human Rights and International Affairs by providing Arabic translations & strategic cultural perspectives on North Africa and the Middle East. Mr. Mekki previously worked with the Center for Strategic and International Studies and served on the board of Voices of Sudan, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C. About the panelist: Martina Perino is the Program Manager for the Great Lakes and Southern Africa at the International Republican Institute. Originally from Mozambique and Italy, she has 10 years of democracy and governance experience in Mozambique, DR Congo, Zambia, and Kosovo. In Zambia, she was the Governance and Social sectors Program Manager at the European Union Delegation. There Ms. Perino designed and managed the electoral support project, an Access to Justice project and worked closely with local CSOs and other donors or human rights issues and local governance. In 2017 she joined USAID/Kosovo as the Democracy and Governance Strategic Planning Specialist where, among other tasks, she designed several projects including a local governance and conflict mitigation project, PVE project, media strengthening project, political party and legislative strengthening. Ms. Perino has been an election observer in Mozambique, DR Congo, Zambia, Kosovo, and Albania. Ms. Perino holds a degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and a Master's in International Development. Dr. Gregory Alonso Pirio possesses extensive experience in conducting research on political, social and religious issues. He earned an M.A. in African Studies and a Ph.D. in African History from the University of California-Los Angeles and has published a number of academic articles dealing with Pan-Africanism and the Communist International. His dissertation focused on the political economy of Angola and Mozambique. As a consultant to The Strategic Trade Advisory Corporation, Dr. Pirio produced studies of the civil wars in West Africa and its impact on the politics and economy of the region. He recently completed a major study of radical Islamic groups in East Africa and the Horn of Africa for the U.S. military and is held in high regard as a Subject Matter Expert on African affairs. Dr. Pirio has occupied senior positions at the International Broadcasting Bureau/Voice of America. He was Chief of both the English-to-Africa and Portuguese-to-Africa Services for the VOA. In this capacity, he managed the coverage of international news and current affairs with a special emphasis on Africa, the Middle East, and South-Central Asia, and has traveled extensively to cover events and plan programming priorities. This experience afforded him the opportunity to develop an in-depth knowledge of events in diverse geographic regions and enabled him to know personally many political actors especially on the African continent. Dr. Pirio has also spearheaded innovative media projects in diverse countries such as Afghanistan, Angola, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe.

The European Union Delegation to South Sudan calls on signatories of the revitalized peace deal to reach a compromise on the issue of states and their boundaries; young Boma State citizens criticize the state governor over the suspension of their youth leader; and on World Radio Day, some South Sudanese journalists continue to face challenges in gaining access to information from the government and opposition groups in the country.

In this episode host Patrick Ryan talked with Tomas Baert, Head of Trade and Agriculture of the European Union Delegation to the United States based in Washington, DC. They talked about US-EU trade, Brexit, multilateral relations and issues of the day. If you want to know insights about Brexit -- the separation of the UK and the EU -- you won't get elsewhere take a listen to this interesting Podcast that will bring you up to date on the hot topics in European Union developments. Check out these important references: Delegation of the EU to the US https://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/united-states-america_en EU-US Trade https://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/countries/united-states/ Biography Tomas Baert is the head of the Trade and Agriculture section at the Delegation of the European Union to the United States. Between 2016 and 2018, Tomas was the Head of Unit for Trade Strategy at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade (DG Trade). He led the team responsible for the development and implementation of the 2015 Trade for All strategy and the 2017 Communication on A balanced and progressive trade policy to harness globalisation. In this capacity, he also coordinated DG Trade's work on questions relating to the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, including the preparatory discussions on the future EU-UK trade relationship. Prior to becoming a Head of Unit, from 2014 to 2016, Tomas was an assistant to Director-General for Trade Jean-Luc Demarty, advising on a number of trade priorities such as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations in the run-up to the tenth Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Tomas holds an MSc from the London School of Economics (LSE) and an MA from the Catholic University of Leuven (KUL), Belgium. He spent a term at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland and completed the Mastering Trade Policy program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

H.E. Mr. Ranieri Sabatucci, is the Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to the African Union. In his 30 years with the European Institutions, he has covered thematic areas ranging from trade and development to Political and Peace and Security, having worked out of Brussels, Dar-Es Salaam and Pretoria.The interview revolved around the relationship between the European Union and the African Union. How does the EU's position compare to that of China? Further, we will ask what the future of the African Union entails. This and more during our interview with the Ambassador.

H.E. Mr. Ranieri Sabatucci, is the Ambassador and Head of the European Union Delegation to the African Union. In his 30 years with the European Institutions, he has covered thematic areas ranging from trade and development to Political and Peace and Security, having worked out of Brussels, Dar-Es Salaam and Pretoria.The interview revolved around the relationship between the European Union and the African Union. How does the EU's position compare to that of China? Further, we will ask what the future of the African Union entails. This and more during our interview with the Ambassador.

A conversation with Katrin Sieg and Anna von der Goltz reflecting on the BMW Center's 2018-19 lecture series, looking back at a century of women's struggle since the end of the First World War. Here's a link to another podcast you might enjoy, from our friends at the European Union Delegation to the US: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eu-now/id1270929213 The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. The podcast also highlights the Center's work and events program, giving listeners access to the rich array of discussions and lectures hosted by the Center each semester. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cyclinder:  https://soundcloud.com/samkyzivat https://soundcloud.com/breakmaster-cylinder Production by Simon Close  Interviews by Sarah Lawton and Alistair Somerville Design by Sarah Diebboll Communications by Charlie Fritz and Laura Rodriguez https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you would like a transcript of this episode, more information about the Center's events, or have any feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@gmail.com

We sat down with Ambassador Fatima Kyari Mohammed for an interview during her visit for the Africa Development Conference. Ambassador Mohammed is the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations. Before her appointment, she was Senior Special Advisor to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and worked with the organization for over a decade. Prior to joining ECOWAS, she was the Executive Director at West Africa Conflict and Security Consulting. She has also previously worked as a Programme Manager for regional cooperation in West Africa at the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS and as Regional Project Manager for security policy projects in West Africa with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. Fatima holds a Master of Arts in Peace, Security, Development and Conflict Transformation from the University of Innsbruck, Austria and a Master of Arts in Sustainable Economic Development from the UN University of Peace in Costa Rica. She also holds an MBA in Business Communication from the European University in Switzerland and a BA in Environmental Design from the Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria.

Within the context of modernity and globalisation, this research project investigates the processes by which governance arises in territories subjected to illicit forms of social order that contest state sovereignty and authority. Within the context of modernity and globalisation, this research project investigates the processes by which governance arises in territories subjected to illicit forms of social order that contest state sovereignty and authority. Drawing from recursive theoretical and empirical research rooted in the ‘abductive' method of Pragmatism, the analysis has three principal objectives: First, it offers a different conceptual approach by moving away from negative categorisation of the phenomena, e.g. failed states, ungoverned spaces, limited statehood etc., towards a positive conceptualisation, i.e. illicit orders. By casting off the legal-rational, sovereign-territorial lens, the pursuant conceptual reconfiguration of territory, authority, and institutions recognises and more directly conveys the existence of local social organisation apart from the modern state via the agency of social groups acting in violation of domestic and/or international legal norms, rules, and institutions. Second, it seeks to explain the constitution of ‘illicit orders' by offering a sociologically-cognisant analytical framework capable of elucidating the ‘micro' processes inherent to governance in territories where state institutions remain nominal and ineffective. Based on insights from theoretically-informed empirical fieldwork in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, I maintain that inter-subjective relations of authority can be produced when a given actor asserts predominance in three co-constitutive domains; namely, organised violence, socioeconomic security, and social legitimacy. Resultant authority then gives rise to the ‘structuration' of norms, rules, and institutions, which also recursively reinforces the institutionalisation of authority – a process inherent to the constitution of social order in these circumscribed territories. Third, it provides an understanding of how inherently local ‘illicit orders' at once form part of a diffuse mosaic of social, political, and economic structures that collectively constitute ‘global society', while simultaneously existing in dramatic juxtaposition to the ‘international order' of states within it. Dr Christopher Lilyblad is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at the Changing Character of War Centre. He returns to academic life after spending working at European Union Delegation in Cape Verde (2014-16), the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency – LuxDev (2016-2017), and Luxembourg's national NGO platform, the Cercle de Coopération (2017-2018). In October 2017, Dr Lilyblad was elected as Councillor in his native municipality of Betzdorf, Luxembourg.

Within the context of modernity and globalisation, this research project investigates the processes by which governance arises in territories subjected to illicit forms of social order that contest state sovereignty and authority. Within the context of modernity and globalisation, this research project investigates the processes by which governance arises in territories subjected to illicit forms of social order that contest state sovereignty and authority. Drawing from recursive theoretical and empirical research rooted in the ‘abductive’ method of Pragmatism, the analysis has three principal objectives: First, it offers a different conceptual approach by moving away from negative categorisation of the phenomena, e.g. failed states, ungoverned spaces, limited statehood etc., towards a positive conceptualisation, i.e. illicit orders. By casting off the legal-rational, sovereign-territorial lens, the pursuant conceptual reconfiguration of territory, authority, and institutions recognises and more directly conveys the existence of local social organisation apart from the modern state via the agency of social groups acting in violation of domestic and/or international legal norms, rules, and institutions. Second, it seeks to explain the constitution of ‘illicit orders’ by offering a sociologically-cognisant analytical framework capable of elucidating the ‘micro’ processes inherent to governance in territories where state institutions remain nominal and ineffective. Based on insights from theoretically-informed empirical fieldwork in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, I maintain that inter-subjective relations of authority can be produced when a given actor asserts predominance in three co-constitutive domains; namely, organised violence, socioeconomic security, and social legitimacy. Resultant authority then gives rise to the ‘structuration’ of norms, rules, and institutions, which also recursively reinforces the institutionalisation of authority – a process inherent to the constitution of social order in these circumscribed territories. Third, it provides an understanding of how inherently local ‘illicit orders’ at once form part of a diffuse mosaic of social, political, and economic structures that collectively constitute ‘global society’, while simultaneously existing in dramatic juxtaposition to the ‘international order’ of states within it. Dr Christopher Lilyblad is currently a Visiting Research Fellow at the Changing Character of War Centre. He returns to academic life after spending working at European Union Delegation in Cape Verde (2014-16), the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency – LuxDev (2016-2017), and Luxembourg’s national NGO platform, the Cercle de Coopération (2017-2018). In October 2017, Dr Lilyblad was elected as Councillor in his native municipality of Betzdorf, Luxembourg.

Special Remarks: David O'Sullivan, Ambassador and Head of European Union Delegation to the United States The Global Report on Food Crises provides food security and nutrition analyses from countries that are chronically vulnerable to food crises and have large populations facing acute food insecurity. The Report draws attention to rising levels of food insecurity and malnutrition, particularly associated with conflict and the impact of extreme climate events. The 2018 Report provides the latest estimates of severe hunger in the world. Conflict and insecurity continued to be the primary drivers of food insecurity in 18 countries, where almost 74 million food-insecure people remain in need of urgent assistance.

Welcome note Dr. Tarek Mitri, Director of Issam Fares Institute, American University of Beirut Ms Fran Beytrison, Country Director, Oxfam Opening Speech Mr. Marcello Mori, Head of the Sustainable Development section, European Union Delegation to Lebanon H.E. Mr. Arthur Nazarian, Minister of Energy and Water Q & A Mr. Maroun Mousallem, Director of the Bekaa Water Establishment Mr. Jamal Krayem, Director of the North Lebanon Water Establishment Session 1: The Evolution of Law 221 Mr. Bassam Jaber, Former Director General, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources; Senior Advisor to Lebanon Water Program, Development Alternative Inc. / USAID Water Tariffs and Cost Recovery Mechanisms in Lebanon Dr. Roger Melki, Economist – Water management expert Metering Impact on the Level of non-Revenue Water: Water Balance Case Studies of Lebanese Water Utilities – Challenges and Opportunities Mr. Salah Saliba, Public Sector Engagement Team Leader of the Lebanon Water Program, Development Alternative Inc. / USAID Survey: The Introduction of Water Demand Management Measures in Rural Areas in Lebanon. Mr. Michele Pierpaoli, WaSH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene) Coordinator, GVC (Gruppo di Volontariato Civile) Session 2: Real Cost of Water Services to Consumers, A Detailed Socio-Economic Study Conducted in Chtaura, Bekaa Mr. Jacques Chahine, General Manager, EDESSA Consulting Modernizing the Public Procurement System to Enhance Water Integrity in Lebanon Mr. Bechara Samneh and Ms. Dana Deeb, Technical Head of Central Tender Board, Central Inspection Board Water Governance and Integrity in Lebanon Dr. Nadim Farajalla,Issam Fares Institute Director of Climate Change and Environment, American University of Beirut Roundtable Discussion: Opening by Mr. Ghassan Beidoun, Director General for Exploitation, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources

Welcome note Dr. Tarek Mitri, Director of Issam Fares Institute, American University of Beirut Ms Fran Beytrison, Country Director, Oxfam Opening Speech Mr. Marcello Mori, Head of the Sustainable Development section, European Union Delegation to Lebanon H.E. Mr. Arthur Nazarian, Minister of Energy and Water Q & A Mr. Maroun Mousallem, Director of the Bekaa Water Establishment Mr. Jamal Krayem, Director of the North Lebanon Water Establishment Session 1: The Evolution of Law 221 Mr. Bassam Jaber, Former Director General, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources; Senior Advisor to Lebanon Water Program, Development Alternative Inc. / USAID Water Tariffs and Cost Recovery Mechanisms in Lebanon Dr. Roger Melki, Economist – Water management expert Metering Impact on the Level of non-Revenue Water: Water Balance Case Studies of Lebanese Water Utilities – Challenges and Opportunities Mr. Salah Saliba, Public Sector Engagement Team Leader of the Lebanon Water Program, Development Alternative Inc. / USAID Survey: The Introduction of Water Demand Management Measures in Rural Areas in Lebanon. Mr. Michele Pierpaoli, WaSH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene) Coordinator, GVC (Gruppo di Volontariato Civile) Session 2: Real Cost of Water Services to Consumers, A Detailed Socio-Economic Study Conducted in Chtaura, Bekaa Mr. Jacques Chahine, General Manager, EDESSA Consulting Modernizing the Public Procurement System to Enhance Water Integrity in Lebanon Mr. Bechara Samneh and Ms. Dana Deeb, Technical Head of Central Tender Board, Central Inspection Board Water Governance and Integrity in Lebanon Dr. Nadim Farajalla,Issam Fares Institute Director of Climate Change and Environment, American University of Beirut Roundtable Discussion: Opening by Mr. Ghassan Beidoun, Director General for Exploitation, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources

Welcome note Dr. Tarek Mitri, Director of Issam Fares Institute, American University of Beirut Ms Fran Beytrison, Country Director, Oxfam Opening Speech Mr. Marcello Mori, Head of the Sustainable Development section, European Union Delegation to Lebanon H.E. Mr. Arthur Nazarian, Minister of Energy and Water Q & A Mr. Maroun Mousallem, Director of the Bekaa Water Establishment Mr. Jamal Krayem, Director of the North Lebanon Water Establishment Session 1: The Evolution of Law 221 Mr. Bassam Jaber, Former Director General, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources; Senior Advisor to Lebanon Water Program, Development Alternative Inc. / USAID Water Tariffs and Cost Recovery Mechanisms in Lebanon Dr. Roger Melki, Economist – Water management expert Metering Impact on the Level of non-Revenue Water: Water Balance Case Studies of Lebanese Water Utilities – Challenges and Opportunities Mr. Salah Saliba, Public Sector Engagement Team Leader of the Lebanon Water Program, Development Alternative Inc. / USAID Survey: The Introduction of Water Demand Management Measures in Rural Areas in Lebanon. Mr. Michele Pierpaoli, WaSH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene) Coordinator, GVC (Gruppo di Volontariato Civile) Session 2: Real Cost of Water Services to Consumers, A Detailed Socio-Economic Study Conducted in Chtaura, Bekaa Mr. Jacques Chahine, General Manager, EDESSA Consulting Modernizing the Public Procurement System to Enhance Water Integrity in Lebanon Mr. Bechara Samneh and Ms. Dana Deeb, Technical Head of Central Tender Board, Central Inspection Board Water Governance and Integrity in Lebanon Dr. Nadim Farajalla,Issam Fares Institute Director of Climate Change and Environment, American University of Beirut Roundtable Discussion: Opening by Mr. Ghassan Beidoun, Director General for Exploitation, Ministry of Energy and Water Resources

Please RSVP to expedite check-in A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) invite you to a briefing discussing how all levels of governments in the European Union and United States can expand collaboration on renewable electricity market penetration to meet energy, economic, and environmental needs. The briefing will feature an upcoming report by CCS, funded by the European Union Delegation to the United States, which examines high-priority common challenges and opportunities in the renewable energy sector that are prime candidates for new or enhanced forms of transatlantic collaboration at the regional and Member State/U.S. state levels. Attendees will be invited to provide comments and input for the report; join us to discuss how enhanced transatlantic cooperation can help set the stage for new investments and technologies through greater thought leadership, information sharing, technical assistance, and collaboration.

Please RSVP to expedite check-in A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) invite you to a briefing discussing how all levels of governments in the European Union and United States can expand collaboration on renewable electricity market penetration to meet energy, economic, and environmental needs. The briefing will feature an upcoming report by CCS, funded by the European Union Delegation to the United States, which examines high-priority common challenges and opportunities in the renewable energy sector that are prime candidates for new or enhanced forms of transatlantic collaboration at the regional and Member State/U.S. state levels. Attendees will be invited to provide comments and input for the report; join us to discuss how enhanced transatlantic cooperation can help set the stage for new investments and technologies through greater thought leadership, information sharing, technical assistance, and collaboration.

Please RSVP to expedite check-in A live webcast will be streamed at 2:00 PM EST at www.eesi.org/livecast (wireless connection permitting) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) invite you to a briefing discussing how all levels of governments in the European Union and United States can expand collaboration on renewable electricity market penetration to meet energy, economic, and environmental needs. The briefing will feature an upcoming report by CCS, funded by the European Union Delegation to the United States, which examines high-priority common challenges and opportunities in the renewable energy sector that are prime candidates for new or enhanced forms of transatlantic collaboration at the regional and Member State/U.S. state levels. Attendees will be invited to provide comments and input for the report; join us to discuss how enhanced transatlantic cooperation can help set the stage for new investments and technologies through greater thought leadership, information sharing, technical assistance, and collaboration.