Seminar John Fogarty. Agenda for the First Meeting
Venue: Salon Directorio. Industrial Union of Argentina.
Avenida de Mayo 1147, Capital Federal. Tel. 4124-2363
Buenos Aires, April 26-27 2007
Thursday, 26 April
9.00 am. Opening
Welcome words pronounced by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buenos Aires, Arq. Jaime Sorín.
Welcome words by Héctor Méndez, Industrial Union of Argentina
Welcome words by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Australian National University, Professor Malcolm Gillies.
Welcome words by the Ambassador of Australia to Argentina, H.E. Peter Hussin.
9.30 am. Introduction
Professor Ezequiel Gallo (Historical evolution of the two countries).
Professor Tim Duncan (Australia–Argentina: On Parallel Paths).
Professor John Gage, Convenor of the Australian National University (the Australian vision).
Professor Pablo Gerchunoff, University Torcuato Di Tella
Welcome words by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Australian National University, Professor Malcolm Gillies.
Welcome words by the Ambassador of Australia to Argentina, H.E. Peter Hussin.
9.30 am. Introduction
Professor Ezequiel Gallo (Historical evolution of the two countries).
Professor Tim Duncan (Australia–Argentina: On Parallel Paths).
Professor John Gage, Convenor of the Australian National University (the Australian vision).
Professor Pablo Gerchunoff, University Torcuato Di Tella
Ambassador Néstor E. Stancanelli, Convenor of the University of Buenos Aires (the Argentine vision).
Panellists
Professor Glenn Withers, Australian National University.
Professor Mario Rapoport, University of Buenos Aires.
11.15 Coffee Break
11.30. First Session. Political and Institutional Evolution
1. Stability and Democracy.
2. Interaction of political forces.
3. The role of the State in the economy and society.
4. The social fabric.
5. The role of corporations and unions in society.
Speakers
Professor Marian Simms, University of Otago, New Zealand.
Professor Aldo Ferrer, University of Buenos Aires.
Professor José Maria Ghio. Torcuato Di Tella University, Argentina.
Panellists
Professor Robert Gregory, Australian National University
Panellists
Professor Glenn Withers, Australian National University.
Professor Mario Rapoport, University of Buenos Aires.
11.15 Coffee Break
11.30. First Session. Political and Institutional Evolution
1. Stability and Democracy.
2. Interaction of political forces.
3. The role of the State in the economy and society.
4. The social fabric.
5. The role of corporations and unions in society.
Speakers
Professor Marian Simms, University of Otago, New Zealand.
Professor Aldo Ferrer, University of Buenos Aires.
Professor José Maria Ghio. Torcuato Di Tella University, Argentina.
Panellists
Professor Robert Gregory, Australian National University
Professor Jorge Battaglino, Torcuato Di TellaUniversity, Argentina
13.15 pm. Lunch hosted by the Industrial Union of Argentina.
3.00 pm. Second Session (first part). The Economy
1. Macroeconomic Policy.
2. The role of fiscal and monetary stability.
3. Economic Structure. Microeconomic and Regional Policies.
Speakers
Professor Robert Gregory, Australian National University.
Professor Arturo O´Connell, Central Bank of Argentina and University of Bologna.
Professor Bernardo Kosakoff, Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).
Panellists
Professor Tim Duncan, University of Melbourne
Professor Roberto Pons, University of Buenos Aires and Industrial Union of Argentina.
4.45 pm. Coffee Break
5.00 pm. Second Session (second part). The Economy
1. International Integration. Structural Effects.
2. Foreign Trade and Balance of Payments.
3. Savings and Investments.
Speakers
Professor Arturo O´Connell, University of Buenos Aires and University of Bologna, Argentina.
Professor Glenn Withers, Australian National University
13.15 pm. Lunch hosted by the Industrial Union of Argentina.
3.00 pm. Second Session (first part). The Economy
1. Macroeconomic Policy.
2. The role of fiscal and monetary stability.
3. Economic Structure. Microeconomic and Regional Policies.
Speakers
Professor Robert Gregory, Australian National University.
Professor Arturo O´Connell, Central Bank of Argentina and University of Bologna.
Professor Bernardo Kosakoff, Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).
Panellists
Professor Tim Duncan, University of Melbourne
Professor Roberto Pons, University of Buenos Aires and Industrial Union of Argentina.
4.45 pm. Coffee Break
5.00 pm. Second Session (second part). The Economy
1. International Integration. Structural Effects.
2. Foreign Trade and Balance of Payments.
3. Savings and Investments.
Speakers
Professor Arturo O´Connell, University of Buenos Aires and University of Bologna, Argentina.
Professor Glenn Withers, Australian National University
Professor Mario Rapoport, University of Buenos Aires.
Panellists
Professor John Gage, Australian National University.
Professor Daniel Berrettoni, CEI and IRI (Institute for International Relations), National University of La Plata, Argentina.
6.45 pm. End of the first day
8.30 pm. Function hosted by the Australian Ambassador at the Residence of the Embassy of Australia . Address: Zabala 1900, belgrano, Capital Federal. Tel.: 4774-9922
Friday, 27 April
9.00 am. Third Session. The Society.
1. Income Distribution and Social Indicators.
2. Education, Public Health and Social Welfare.
3. Budgetary constraints and social pressures.
4. Unemployment: A temporary or a structural problem?
Speakers
Professor Robert Gregory, Australian National University.
Professor Jim Levy, University of New South Wales.
Professor Martín Cicowiez, CEI and CEDLAS, National University of La Plata, Argentina.
Panellists
Professor Roberto Pons, University of Buenos Aires and Industrial Union of Argentina.
Panellists
Professor John Gage, Australian National University.
Professor Daniel Berrettoni, CEI and IRI (Institute for International Relations), National University of La Plata, Argentina.
6.45 pm. End of the first day
8.30 pm. Function hosted by the Australian Ambassador at the Residence of the Embassy of Australia . Address: Zabala 1900, belgrano, Capital Federal. Tel.: 4774-9922
Friday, 27 April
9.00 am. Third Session. The Society.
1. Income Distribution and Social Indicators.
2. Education, Public Health and Social Welfare.
3. Budgetary constraints and social pressures.
4. Unemployment: A temporary or a structural problem?
Speakers
Professor Robert Gregory, Australian National University.
Professor Jim Levy, University of New South Wales.
Professor Martín Cicowiez, CEI and CEDLAS, National University of La Plata, Argentina.
Panellists
Professor Roberto Pons, University of Buenos Aires and Industrial Union of Argentina.
Professor Malcolm Gillies, Australian National University.
10.45 am. Coffee Break
11.00 am. Fourth Session. Education and Sciences
1. Centralization and decentralization in Education.
2. National or State Curricula. Hard and soft sciences.
3. Evaluation of results. Teachers, professors, students and graduates.
4. Relationship of the educational system with the relevant sectors of society.
5. The Education Budget. Current expenditures and investment.
6. Information technology and education.
7. The Budget for Science and Technology. Private and Public Funding.
8. Theoretical and applied research.
Speakers
Professor Michael Gallagher, Australian National University
Professor Malcolm Gillies, Australian National University.
Licentiate Juan Carlos Tedesco, Ministry of Education, Argentina.
Dr. Silvina Gvirtz, University of San Andrés
Panellists
Professor Eduardo Zimmermann, University of San Andrés.
Professor John Gage, Australian National University
12.45 am Lunch hosted by the Industrial Union of Argentina
2.30 pm. Fifth Session. Culture
1. Impact of modern communications on domestic culture.
2. Freedom or regulations for cultural activities.
3. Music, literature and fine arts.
4. The budget for culture.
5. Promotion of culture by the educational system.
Speakers
10.45 am. Coffee Break
11.00 am. Fourth Session. Education and Sciences
1. Centralization and decentralization in Education.
2. National or State Curricula. Hard and soft sciences.
3. Evaluation of results. Teachers, professors, students and graduates.
4. Relationship of the educational system with the relevant sectors of society.
5. The Education Budget. Current expenditures and investment.
6. Information technology and education.
7. The Budget for Science and Technology. Private and Public Funding.
8. Theoretical and applied research.
Speakers
Professor Michael Gallagher, Australian National University
Professor Malcolm Gillies, Australian National University.
Licentiate Juan Carlos Tedesco, Ministry of Education, Argentina.
Dr. Silvina Gvirtz, University of San Andrés
Panellists
Professor Eduardo Zimmermann, University of San Andrés.
Professor John Gage, Australian National University
12.45 am Lunch hosted by the Industrial Union of Argentina
2.30 pm. Fifth Session. Culture
1. Impact of modern communications on domestic culture.
2. Freedom or regulations for cultural activities.
3. Music, literature and fine arts.
4. The budget for culture.
5. Promotion of culture by the educational system.
Speakers
Professor Malcolm Gillies, Australian National University.
Professor Lucía Pacenza, Artist and Professor of Fine Arts, Argentina.
Arq. Alberto Bellucci, Director of the National Museum of Decorative Art of Argentina
Panellists
Professor Glenn Withers, Australian National University.
Professor Lucía Pacenza, Artist and Professor of Fine Arts, Argentina.
Arq. Alberto Bellucci, Director of the National Museum of Decorative Art of Argentina
Panellists
Professor Glenn Withers, Australian National University.
4.15 pm. Coffee Break
4.30 pm. Matching Experiences
Australian Comments on Argentina.
Argentine Comments on Australia.
Professor Peter Ross, University of New South Wales.
Professor Jim Levy, University of New South Wales.
Professor Aldo Ferrer, University of Buenos Aires.
Professor Pablo Gerchunoff, University Torcuato Di Tella.
Ambassador Néstor E. Stancanelli, Convenor of the University of Buenos Aires.
6.15. pm Summing up by the Convenors.
Final Comments and Discussion by Speakers and Panellists.
7.00 pm. End of the First Meeting
9.00 pm. Dinner hosted by the University of Buenos Aires at Puerto Madero Tango. Address: Alicia Moreau de Justo y Brasil. Tel.5239-3009
6.15. pm Summing up by the Convenors.
Final Comments and Discussion by Speakers and Panellists.
7.00 pm. End of the First Meeting
9.00 pm. Dinner hosted by the University of Buenos Aires at Puerto Madero Tango. Address: Alicia Moreau de Justo y Brasil. Tel.5239-3009
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