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November 7, 2008

Special Plenary Session

World Civic Forum 2009

I. Kyung Hee University‟s Initiatives for Peace at a Glance

II. Main Activities of Education for Peace

III. World Civic Forum (WCF) Initiative

Table of Contents

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1. Establishment of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP)

• Purpose: To examine the role and responsibility of universities to promote global awareness

and peace through education.

• 1965: The inauguration ceremony of the IAUP at Oxford University, UK

• 2005: The 14th IAUP General Assembly in Pattaya, Thailand

• Today: 1032 member universities from 128 countries


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2. Adoption by the United Nations of the International Day and Year of Peace

• The 36th UN General Assembly adopts the International Day and Year of Peace on November 30,

1981

• International Day of Peace: third Tuesday of every September

• International Year of Peace: 1986

• Since 1982: Annual conference to commemorate the UN International Day of Peace


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3. Establishment of the Graduate Institute of Peace Studies (GIP):

Recipient of the 1993 UNESCO Prize for Peace Education

• Purpose: Established in 1984 to educate a new generation of leaders dedicated to fostering

world peace

• Program: Interdisciplinary education on peace studies leading to a Master‟s degree in Public Policy

or Public Administration

• Scholarships of full tuition, room & board

• Instruction in English

• Extracurricular training programs in leadership, Model UN, meditation, martial arts, etc.


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4. Global Initiative 100

• World Leaders endorse KHU‟s peace initiatives

• International epistemic community for peace movement

• 100 world renowned leaders including heads of state, Nobel laureates, scholars, and leaders

of civil society.

- Boutros Boutros-Ghali (Former Secretary-General of the UN)

- Javier Perez de Cuellar (Former Secretary-General of the UN, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, 1988)

- Mikhail S. Gorbachev (Former President of the Soviet Union, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, 1990)

- Helmut Schmidt (Former Chancellor, Federal Republic of Germany)

- Diosdado Macapagal (Former President, the Philippines)

- Desmond Mpilo Tutu (Nobel Peace Prize Winner, 1984)

- Julio Maria Sanguinetti (Former President, Republic of Uruguay)

- Oscar Arias S. (Former President, Costa Rica, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, 1987)

- Oscar Luigi Scalfaro (Former President, Italy)

- R. Venkataraman (Former President, India)

- Robert G. Gilpin (Professor, Princeton University)

I. Kyung Hee University’s Initiatives for Peace at a Glance

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5. The 1999 Seoul International Conference of NGOs

• Theme : The Role of NGOs in the 21th Century

• Slogan : “Inspire, Empower, Act!”

• Dates : October 10-15, 1999 (6 days)

• Venue : Seoul Olympic Park, Olympic Parktel, Kyung Hee University

• Hosts : The U.N. Conference of NGOs, U.N. NGO/Department of Public Information Executive

Committee, Kyung Hee University

• Attendance : Registration of 1,360 NGOs and over 13,000 NGO representatives from 108

countries


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6. The UN Peace Park and the Global NGO Complex

• Background: Being built on 82 acres of Global Campus land, the UN Peace Park and the

Global NGO Complex symbolize the commitment of Kyung Hee University to foster lasting

world peace and cooperation. They are the result of promises made at the 1999 Seoul

International Conference of NGOs.

• Vision: To become a global hub for civil society activities, research and education to

promote the civic values of engagement and the betterment of humanity.

"The Peace Park is a magnificent reaffirmation of the ideals that the University of

Kyung Hee and the people of Korea share with the United Nations. It is a powerful

testament to the feelings of brotherhood shared by all Koreans, no matter where

they live. And at a time when you have been so deeply saddened by the murder in

Iraq of one of your beloved sons, the Inauguration of the Peace Park is a fitting

occasion for us all to reaffirm our belief in the essential goodness of the human

spirit."

Mr. Kofi Annan

Secretary-General of the United Nations


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7. World Peace Trustees Emeriti - Kyung Hee University System

• Former UN Secretary-Generals, Javier Perez de Cuellar and Boutros Boutros-Ghali have joined

the World Peace Trustees Emeriti of Kyung Hee University System in 2006

H.E. Boutros Boutros-Ghali H.E. Javier Perez de Cuellar


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Ⅱ. Main Activities of Education for Peace

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1. Education and Scholarship - MOU with University of Pennsylvania

• Official Agreement : General Agreement for Academic Exchange and Cooperation

signed on 7 October 2005

• Purpose : Mutual collaboration in education, research and global service


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• 2007 Penn-Kyung Hee Summer Program in Global Governance & East Asian Civilization

- Dates : 2 July 2007 - 28 July 2007

- Topic : Global Governance and East Asian Civilization

- Faculty : 15 professors from University of Pennsylvania, Kyung Hee University

as well as Peking University, China, Moscow State University, Russia, and UN DESA

- Curriculum : 21 courses in 4 fields

- Students : 526 students from 32 different countries

2. Education and Scholarship : Penn-Kyung Hee Collaborative


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3. Education and Scholarship : Neo-Renaissance Scholarships

Purpose

Promoting an educational paradigm for developing future leaders

- Peace education

- Nurturing civic values

- New partnerships between university and society

Components

Social Responsibility Academic Assistance Contest

Intern

ship

Volunteer

ServiceOutreach

Need based

Assistance

Special

EducationResearch Report

Academic

PaperPractice Literature

Awardees 409 345 25


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4. Exchange and Cooperation - Collaborative programs with the United Nations

• UN Fellowship at Kyung Hee University

• Report: “Building United Nations - University Partnerships: A Model for the Department of

Public Information and Kyung Hee University” by Paul Hoeffel, UN DPI NGO Section Chief, on

sabbatical at KHU (2005.10.1~ 2006.1.14)

Building United Nations - University Partnerships:

A Model for the Department of Public Information

and Kyung Hee University, Seoul

A Proposal

Paul Hoeffel

UN DPI/NGO Section Chief

January 30, 2006


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5. Exchange and Cooperation - UN Depository Library Workshop

Workshop Description

Characteristic First UN Depository Library workshop at the national level

Topic “Access to UN Information and Documents”

Lecturer UN DH Library staff (J. Sato, A. Sindorenko, M. Paniagua)

Participants 40 Librarians and staff from the 9 UN Depository Libraries in Korea

Dates 23-25 May 2006 (3 days)

Host Kyung Hee University Suwon Campus Library

ResultUN Depository Library Training Program model

Foundation work for the establishment of the UN Resource Center


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6. Exchange and Cooperation - Kyung Hee University UN Internship Program

• Purpose: To foster global civil society leaders of the 21st century

• Characteristics of the program: The first university in Korea to send undergraduate students for UN

internships

NAME MAJOR INTERNSHIP REGION PERIOD

Wooyoung Lee English Literature CONGO Geneva, Swiss 2006.9 - 2007.2

Eunjin Jeon International Relations CONGO Geneva, Swiss 2006.9 - 2007.2

Joonhee Choi Asia-Pacific Studies (GIP) UN DESA/DPADM New York, USA 2006.9 - 2007.2

Woojeong Kim Economics UN DPI/Outreach Div. New York, USA 2007.1 - 2007.6

Myoungjin Seo Tourism UN DPI/Outreach Div. New York, USA 2007.3 - 2007.8

Minjeong Ahn Economics UN DESA/DPADM Rome, Italy 2007.1 - 2007.8

Lilian Dorothy

HaneyPeace and Global Governance UN DESA/DPADM New York, USA 2007.9 ~

Junhuk Jang International Management UN DPI/EOS New York, USA 2007.9 ~

Seyoung Yoo International Relations CONGO Geneva, Swiss 2007.9 ~

Jiyeon Kim International Area Studies Forum Asia(INGO) Bangkok 2007.9 ~

Kira Kang International Relations UN Governance Center Seoul,Korea 2007.9 ~

Hyunjin Bae Management UN Governance Center Seoul,Korea 2007.9 ~

Suhyun Um EconomicsKorean National Commission

for UNESCO Seoul,Korea 2007.9 ~


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7. Exchange and Cooperation - Kyung Hee University UN Internship Program

Joonhee Choi UN DESA/DPADM [New York, USA]

Wooyoung LeeCONGO [Geneva, Swiss]

Eunjin JeonCONGO [Geneva, Swiss]

Seoyoung YooCONGO [Geneva, Swiss]


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8. Exchange and Cooperation - University Student UN Web Site Contest

(in progress)

•Purpose: To raise awareness among Korean students about the role and activities of the UN.

To promote Kyung Hee University graduates for careers at the UN.

•Co-Hosts: UN DPI, Kyung Hee University


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9. Social Contribution - Kyung Hee‟s Support and Engagement with the Millennium

Development Goals

Purpose

• To contribute to the MDGs through local Kyung Hee Programs

• To promote awareness about the MDGs through campaigns and public

information

• To promote the MDGs through joint programs with UN DPI, UN DESA

Activities

• Kyung Hee participation in the Global Poverty Reduction Network

• The Establishment of Students for MDG Frontier

• The Fund raising for poverty reduction


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10. Social Contribution - Humanities courses for Poor and Disadvantaged People

Purpose• To help the isolated and disadvantaged population regain confidence and hope

in life through courses on the humanities

• To contribute academic knowledge to society

Program

• Started programs in poor areas in Shillim-dong, Joongae-dong, Dongdaemun and

Suwon

• Mobilize resources from the Government and private sector and expand the activities

nationwide with the cooperation of civil society organizations

• Build partnerships with other universities, UN DESA, UNDP, etc. for global programs

Future Plan• Establish implementation unit/committee

• Collaborate with the College of Liberal Arts on specific programs


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11. Social Contribution - One Fine Day: 365 Ways to Share and Love

Purpose

• To dedicate one day of the year for students, faculty and staff to volunteer

for a social contribution program.

• To expand on the Kyung Hee University – The Beautiful Foundation Partnership

Program

• Promote nationwide volunteerism through mass campaigns

• Raise awareness about global issues through the “One Fine Day” website

and build social responsibilities

• Collect experiences and publish exemplary volunteerism in a booklet entitled

“365 Ways to Share and Love”

• 2006. 10. 28 Opening of the Beautiful Sharing Center

• 2006. 11. 28 “The world we change” SBS TV program feature

• Initiate joint projects with the government, private sector, media, civil society

• Raise awareness on volunteerism through mass media events

• Establish a website “One Fine Day” to allow online contributions

Activities


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1. MOU with UN DESA : GENERAL

- Kyung Hee University · UN DESA Memorandum of Understanding

•Background : The first academic institution in Korea to sign an MOU with the United Nations

•Date : 7 September 2006

•Main agreements :

• Mutual collaboration and advice on research, seminars, publications

• Internship opportunities for Kyung Hee students at UN DESA

• Sabbatical exchange between Kyung Hee professors and UN DESA staff


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MEMBERS from KHU

•Euiyoung Kim (Dean, Office of International Affairs)

•Hyuk Sang Sohn (Chief of staff, Office of the President )

•Ryan Song (Professor, School of Law)

•Jinhee Park (International Program Coordinator)

•Frank Plantan (Co-Director of International Relations Program, Univ. of Pennsylvania)

• 2007. 3. 20-23 Dr. Jay DeVera Visited KHU

• 2007. 6. 22-29 Working Level Meeting between KHU and UN DESA in Vienna

• 2007. 7. 14-20 Dr. Adil Khan Visited KHU

• 2007. 8. 17 Dr. Guido Bertucci Visited KHU

• 2007. 10. 10-13 Dr. Jay DeVera Visited KHU

• 2008. 2.26 - 3.4 Working Level Meeting between KHU and UN DESA in New York

• 2007. MAR ~ 2008. FEB Regular Teleconference between KHU and UN DESA

MEMBERS from UN DESA

• Adil Khan (Chief of SGMB, DPADM)

• Jacinto DeVera (Chief of Policy Analysis and Coordination Unit, SGMB, DPADM)

• Christine Ong (Secretary, DPADM)

2. WORKING LEVEL CONSULTATION


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3. BENCHMARKING - International Conference on Engaging Communities

•Venue : Queensland, Australia

•Date : 6-12 January 2007

•Attendee : Euiyoung Kim (Dean, CIE)

Ryan Song (Professor, School of Law)

Heeae Shin (Coordinator, CIE)


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4. WCF REPORT - KHU Research Report on World Civic Forum 2009


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5. The 7th GLOBAL FORUM - The 7th Global Forum on Reinventing Government

ㆍTopic : Building Trust in Government

ㆍHosts : UN DESA / Government of Austria

ㆍVenue : Vienna, Austria

ㆍDate : 25-29 June 2007

ㆍMain Institution Partners :

UN DESA, UNDP, UNDEF, World Bank,

Harvard Kennedy School,

Kyung Hee University, et al.


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ㆍDate : 17 August 2007

ㆍVenue : Neo-Renaissance Building, Kyung Hee University, Seoul

ㆍDiscussion Agenda

- Membership and Structure of Steering Committee

- General Theme and Sub-themes of the WCF 2009

- Secretariat

- Tentative Agenda and Schedule of Steering Committee

- Next Step

6. The 1st KHU PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

- The 1st Meeting of the Planning Committee of the WCF 2009


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ㆍDate : 12 October 2007

ㆍVenue : Main Building, Kyung Hee University, Seoul

ㆍDiscussion Agenda :

- Presentation by Angelmo Lee (Executive Director, FORUM-ASIA)

on theme of the WCF

- Secretariat and Sub-committee Organization and major milestones

- MOU between UN DESA and KHU

- Next Step

: November Peace Conference

7. The 2nd KHU PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING

- The 2nd Meeting of the Planning Committee of the WCF 2009


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• Date: 9(Fri) - 10(Sat) November 2007

• Venue: Kyung Hee University & Shilla Hotel

• Theme: Transformative Challenges: Vision and Philosophy of World Civic Forum

• Program: Plenary, Round Table, Working Gorup Meeting

• Speakers

- IGO: Juan Carlos Brandt (UN DPI/NGO), Hanifa Mezoui (UN DESA),

Myungsoo Cho (UN Governance Center),

- HEI: Gabriele Mazza (Council of Europe), Bruce Muirhead (Eidos)

- Civil Society: Kumi Naidoo (CIVICUS), Won Soon Park (The Beautiful Foundation),

Renate Bloem (CONGO), Hyekyung Kim (Global Civic Sharing),

Anselmo Lee (FORUM-ASIA)

- Eunjung Kim (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade), Jae Ho Yeom (Korea University),

Frank Plantan (Upenn), Euiyoung Kim, Ryan Song (Kyung Hee University)

8. World Civic Forum Preparatory Conference (2007)


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• Venue: Korean Permanent Mission in New York

• Significance: Formal launching of the initiative

• Participants: 150 Guests including ambassadors, head of CSOs, UN Departments,

Academia and Corporate organizations. Welcoming remarks were delivered by Under-

Secretary-General Sha, Ju Kang, and the President of Kyung Hee University, Dr.

Choue, Inwon

9. Launching Ceremony and Reception, April 10, 2008


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• Date: May 5~8, 2009

• Venue : COEX, Seoul, Korea

• Theme : Building Our Humanitarian Planet

- Civic Values for Global Justice

- Civic Engagement in Public and Global Governance

- Civic Action for Global Agenda including Climate Change

10. Date, Venue and Theme of World Civic Forum 2009


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WCFGlobal

PracticeGlobal

Institution

Global

Forum

11. Components of World Civic Forum


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12. Main Features of World Civic Forum


1. Institutional Partners

- Higher education institutions, INGOs, International Organizations,

business community, and the media

2. Institutional Programs

- Cooperation and collaboration among participants

for development of WCF programs for education, research and practice

3. Youth Participation

- Establishment of World Youth Civic Forum (WYCF)

for future global leaders of civil society

4. Cultural Festival

- Organization of cultural art festival „Planetary Passion‟

5. Global Cyber Service

- All the WCF meeting minutes, reports and other documents will be available

for the global public at the website „wcf.com‟

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13. Governance of World Civic Forum


1. UN & Global University Network

- Continuous operation on the basis of partnership among the UN

and higher education institutions

- Regional networking of higher education institutions around the globe

2. International Board

- Operating body for the WCF

- Higher education institution, international organization, international civil

society organization, business community, the media, and other related areas

of expertise

- Selection of members within 6 months after the WCF 2009.

3. Secretariat

- Location : Kyung Hee University – Seoul Campus

UN Peace Park in Kyung Hee University – Global Campus

- Functions : Support for events, programs, policy and organization, institutions,

Maintenance of the WCF homepage

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14. Keynote Speakers & Institutional Partners


- Inwon Choue (President, Kyung Hee University)- Amy Gutman (President, University of Pennsylvania, USA)- Zukang Sha (Director-General, UN Department of Social and Economic Affairs)- Kumi Naidoo (Former Secretary-General, World Alliance for Civic Participation)- Liberato Bautista (President, Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations)- Ki-Moon Ban (Secretary-General, United Nations)- Myung –Bak Lee (President, Republic of Korea)- Kiyofum Kawaguchi (Chancellor, Ritsumeikan University, Japan)- Viktor Antonovich Sadovnichy (Rector, Lomonosov Moscow State University)- Rachmat Witoelar (President, UN Climate Change Conference in Bali)- Muhammad Yunus (Nobel Prize & Magsaysay Award Recipient, Founder of Grameen Bank)- Mary Robinson (Former President, Ireland; Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights)- Wangari Maathai (2004 Nobel Peace Prize Recipient) - Fernando Cardoso (Former President of Brazil)- Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan- Koichiro Matsuura (Director-General, UNESCO)

► Institutional Partners

- University of Pennsylvania

- Princeton University (Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs)

- UNESCO

- CONGO (Conference of NGOs )

- EROPA (Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration)

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15. Program Outline


Day 1(May 5, 2009)

Day 2(May 6, 2009)

Day 3(May 7, 2009)

Day 4(May 8, 2009)

Opening Ceremony

Side EventsConcurrent

Plenary SessionsBreak Out Groups

Musical Presentation

Break Break Break

Heads of StatePresentation

Keynote Presentations

Break Out GroupsSub-theme

Plenary Groups

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Side Events Side Events Break Out GroupsReports of Sub-theme

Working Groups

KeynotePresentation

Keynote Presentations

Break Break

Transfer to KHUConcurrent

Plenary Sessions

Adoption of Seoul WCF Declaration

and Plan of Action

Cultural Event at Peace Palace

Closing Ceremony

The End