SOCIETIES IN TRANSITION

Facing the Facts About Political Participation

Washington, DC

Thursday 14 July through Saturday 16 July 2011

16 Bosch alumni will join other alumni of programs from the most significant trans-Atlantic organizations for a two-day gathering to discuss the changing nature of political participation in the United States, Europe and beyond. As the financial crisis, persistent unemployment, immigration, fiscal policy and health care become increasingly contentious issues on both sides of the Atlantic, the nature of political participation is changing. Citizens are being unified or separated by new forces, they are speaking out in new platforms, and they are influencing the political process through new channels.

This event will provide influential young actors in the public, private and “third” sectors an opportunity to gather as a trans-Atlantic community for frank discussions with an inspiring group of opinion leaders on the most challenging issues facing our democratic societies.

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