Underskog

Part I Agriculture and mining: Engines for economic development?
09.00-11.30
Arne Strand (CMI), Gry Synnevåg (Noragric), Jennifer McCarthy (Cafod), Bernt Røsholt (consultant), Helene Bank (Welfare state)

11.30-12.30 DEBATE: Is Afghanistan in a position to reap the profits of its natural resources to the benefit of its people?
Panel: Arne Strand, Gry Synnevåg, Jennifer McCarthy
Moderator: Helene Bank

Part II: Companies, Civil Society and the State
Heidi Lundeberg (Latin America Groups), Bashir Khan (Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Afghanistan), Javed Noorani (Integrity Watch Afghanistan), Eleanor Nichol (Global Witness)

15.00-16.00 DEBATE: How can Norwegian goverment and civil society actors best support transparency and social justice initiatives in Afghanistan?
Panel: Javed Noorani, Bashir Khan, Eleanor Nichol, Geir Ytreland (Norad/Oil for development)
Moderator: Jane Vogt Evensen (Norwegian Church Aid)

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The program may be subject to minor changes.