RISING TIDES
CONFERENCE IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH
BAY OF BENGAL CONVERSATION 2024
DHAKA, BANGLADESH
As the year of elections comes to a close, the third edition of the Bay of Bengal conversation witnesses a world that is fractured unlike ever before. It is estimated that more than half of humankind exercised their democratic right to choose their leaders. However, it is unclear if the global phenomenon of democratic backsliding will be finally alleviated or if the rise of authoritarianism will continue unchecked. More...
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Jorge Fernando Quiroga was the president of Bolivia from 2001 to 2002. Before that, he was vice president and president of Congress from 1997-2001 and Vice Minister of Planning for Public Investment and International Cooperation in 1990-1992. He began his political career by joining the Acción Democrática Nacionalista (ADN) party. In 1989 he became Under-Secretary of Public Investment and International Cooperation at the Ministry of Planning and in 1992 he became Minister of Finance. More.. |
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This year’s Bay of Bengal Conversation will feature a deep dive into contemporary issues divided into five key thematic pillars of conversation:
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- Freedom of the Press and the Rising Spread of Misinformation
- Green Energy and Climate Change
- Global trade and economic issues
- The Landscape of Global Conflict and Geopolitics
- Human Rights
Gregory Simons
Ashok Sajjanhar
Irfan Yar
