I (George) am forwarding this for Wanda. REMINDER.... August 30 - 6:00 am PT/ 7:00 am MT/ 8:00 am CT/ 9:00 am ET USA Time Join the Peace and Governance Theme of the ICA Global Conference on Human Development for our first virtual presentation Special Program on Peace Building in the Middle East - Turkey and Iraq The First presenter will be my longtime colleague Christina Bache Fidan. Christina will lead a dialogue on the volatile dynamics in the Middle East, focused on Turkey's internal challenges and its relationship with Iraq, particularly northern Iraq. Christina is a doctoral candidate whose gift and passion as a peacemaker finds her working with refugees in neighborhoods in Turkey; has developed a professional woman's organization to expand services to refugees; and maintains her work in international relations. August 30 - 6:00 am PT/ 7:00 am MT/ 8:00 am CT/ 9:00 am ET USA Time More information on Christina Bache Fidan at end of email along with photo. We will use two technologies: 1. Adobe Connect for the visual: http://top.adobeconnect.com/peace-building-turkey/ 2. Go-To-Meeting for the audio: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/join/335229006 Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended. Or, call in using your telephone. Dial +1 (773) 897-3015 Access Code: 335-229-006 Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting Meeting ID: 335-229-006 Register for this session here in Groupsite. Please contact Catherine Tornbom if you have any questions: catherine@interfuseassociates.com Interfuse Associates Cell/Text: 520.289.7117 Website: interfuseassociates.com About the ICAI Nepal Conference Christina Bache Fidan: PhD Candidate, Department of Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick One of the latest Conferences Christina helped to host: The Center for International and European Studies (CIES) at Kadir Has University: 1st International Neighbourhood Symposium on “Understanding the Common Neighbourhood – The Black Sea Region in Focus” held on the island of Heybeliada near Istanbul, Turkey from Tuesday, 28 June – Sunday, 3 July 2011. The International Neighbourhood Symposium promoted further understanding and cooperation in the Black Sea region and beyond by providing a forum for study, dialogue and networking in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment. Biography From 2006-2010, Christina worked with the Istanbul Policy Center located at Sabanci University in Istanbul, Turkey. She previously worked with the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Department of Commerce, both in Washington, DC. Christina is now a Research Fellow at the Center for International and European Studies at Kadir Has University in Istanbul. PhD Thesis Title and Abstract Turkish Private Sector Development in Northern Iraq Christina's aim is to describe the influence of Turkey's Private Sector in Northern Iraq. To what extent can the Turkish private sector not only contribute to an easing of relations between Turkey and the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG), but also contribute to an increase in stability and facilitate reconstruction in the KRG governed region despite an on-going war in Iraq? In-depth interviews and semi-structured observations will be conducted. Education PhD Candidate, Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick, 2009-2012 M.A. International Peace and Conflict Resolution, American University, 2004 B.A. International Studies, American University, 2003 Research Interests Conflict Management; Security Studies; U.S. Foreign Policy; Turkish Foreign Policy; Migration; Development Personal Affiliations Rapporteur, Wilton Park Conference, "Turkey's Policies for Engagement in the Contemporary World," 2011, Istanbul Selected Member, American Council on Germany and the Draeger Foundation, "Study Group on Demographic Trends, Migration, and Social Cohesion in Europe," 2009 and 2010, Berlin, Washington, DC, Brussels, Paris Selected Member, The Hollings Center, “The Future of Turkey-U.S. Relations: Prospects for Cooperation in the Middle East,” 2010, Istanbul Selected Member, The Hollings Center, "The Future of U.S.-Egypt Relations: a Next-Generation Dialogue," 2009, Istanbul Selected Member, Transfuse Association, "Study Group on Promoting Dialogue, Cooperation and Integration within Southeastern Europe," 2009, Istanbul Wanda Holcombe 14900 Yellowleaf Tr. Austin, TX 78728 Mobile 512/619-3469 wanda60@earthlink.net