WELCOME LETTER
The Institute of Economics, Society and Peace in the Middle East is honored to invite you to
The International Conference on ECONOMIC STRENGTH AND SOCIAL CAPITAL IN THE MIDDLE EAST
to be held as a hybrid event in Acre, Israel and online, August 24-26, 2021.
The assumption underlying this conference is that economic growth and cooperation, as well as social capital development, affect the political relations between nations and may lead to peace agreements between former combatants, thus decreasing the prospects of regional violent conflicts. This assumption, however, cannot be taken for granted. Although some argue that economic growth and social capital strengthen government institutions, attract foreign investments, enable a stable market economy, and encourage other processes enhancing the prospects of a peaceful approach to foreign relations, others contend that these factors may lead political leaders in countries involved in lengthy conflicts to entrench their former positions, thus decreasing the chances of peace.
The conference is planned to be a central meeting point for local and international research scientists and government representatives from Israel and from around the world and is a unique platform bringing together elite speakers and top individuals from academia, business, military, and government. We anticipate attendees from Israel and abroad with diversified expertise and interests, discussing the complexity of the middle east from different aspects (economy, globalization, demography, ethnicity, religion, gender etc.).
Please join us and meet the top researchers and leaders from Israel and abroad to discuss the economic, demographic, and cultural challenges of the Middle East.
We look forward to welcoming you,
Sincerely,
Nissim Ben David, President of Western Galilee College
Hagit Turjeman, Chair of The Institute of Economics, Society and Peace in the Middle East
WHAT TO EXPECT
The International Conference on ECONOMIC STRENGTH AND SOCIAL CAPITAL IN THE MIDDLE EAST
is planned as a hybrid event on August 24-26, 2021 and will combine an in-person gatherings in Acre, Israel with Zoom lectures and panels.
In addition, the conference will live-stream its keynotes and sessions to a worldwide virtual audience.
Over three days, researchers, politicians, and key decision-makers will come together to enjoy fruitful discussions on conflicts, social and economic resilience, and peacebuilding processes in the Middle East.
Beyond the immense networking opportunities, the event will include a variety of panels with experts who will share their best practices and discuss the latest topics on different aspects of strength and weaknesses of countries in the Middle East and on their readiness to take parts in peace processes.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The International Conference on ECONOMIC STRENGTH AND SOCIAL CAPITAL IN THE MIDDLE EAST
is a central meeting point for local and international:
- Middle East experts
- Scientists from Economics, Sociology, Political science, Gender studies, History etc.
- Government representatives
- Key decision makers
- Military practitioners
MORE INFORMATION
The International Conference on ECONOMIC STRENGTH AND SOCIAL CAPITAL IN THE MIDDLE EAST
is organized by The Institute of Economics, Society and Peace in the Middle East that is operated in the Western Galilee College.
For more information about The Institute of Economics, Society and Peace in the Middle East, in Hebrew click here.
For more information about Economic Strength and Social Capital in the Middle East, in Hebrew click here.
