The report of The Amsterdam Network Effect has been distributed. Please find a pdf-version here.
Also, have a look at the photographs by Sander Foederer.
BACKGROUND
The Network Effect is a new venture led by the British Council Sweden, to create and nurture networks between the next generation of European leaders. A Network Effect event, hosted by one of the British Council offices in Europe will take place approximately every 6 months. The aim of the series is to connect and support the learning of younger leaders from a range of European countries, helping them to address and learn about long term challenges facing their societies, relating to issues of democracy, citizenship, legitimacy and governance. Each specific event will address a sharply focused set of questions.
The inaugural Network Effect was held in Stockholm, Sweden and had 'Media and legitimacy in European democracy' as its theme. 35 young participants took part, drawn from countries ranging from the UK to the Ukraine, and specialising in a wide range of fields from TV reporting to directing theatre.
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The Amsterdam Network Effect
Hosted by the British Council Netherlands in Amsterdam, this meeting took place from 14-16 June 2006. The event explored the latest debates on social diversity and cities, focusing on what can be learnt from community activists, politicians and social entrepreneurs and what the wider implications are for Europe.
Download the theme document
Download the programme
PARTICIPANTS
36 participants were recruited by British Council offices from 20 countries across Europe and were drawn from young decision-makers and opinion-formers (aged 25-35).
CHAIR AND SPEAKERS
Chair: Gerard Lemos CMG, Partner Lemos & Crane, UK
Josie Appleton, UK journalist
Bowen Paulle, Netherlands-based independent researcher and policy advisor
Yakut Eyuboglu, ARI Movement, Turkey
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The Bratislava Network Effect, hosted by the British Council Slovakia, IVO and Demos took place on 18-20 October 2006. The topic for exploration was 'civil society' and the Netherlands was represented by Ron Korver, Political Correspondent for De Telegraaf and Ewoud Poerink, Dutch Centre for Political Participation.
- Article by Ron Korver - Reflections on Young Apeldoorn and The Network Effect
For more information, please contact Joanna de Jong-Keogh.
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