Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam presents:India - Europe Dialogues on Democracy and Swaraj |
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At the same time with the EU-India summit in Helsinki, the Democracy Forum Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam will organise two civil society dialogues on democracy. The organizers wish to bring the experiences and the goals of the marginalized majorities into the discussion on Indo-Europe relations. The Indian concept swaraj (self-rule) as enriched by M.Gandhi is highlighted along with Nordic and European perspectives. Welcome to join debate on the Indian economic boom and the possibilities for comprehensive democracy in the two sub-continents. Thursday 12th October at 3 pm, Helsinki Friday 13th October from 9 am to 3 pm, Helsinki Saturday 14th October from 10 am to 1 pm, Tampere |
Perspective notes for the meeting: Intia - Eurooppa-vuoropuhelu edellyttää pitkän tähtäimen tavoitteenasetteluaIndo-European Dialogue needs long term ambition *** Background material: Tord Björk:
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