Dear members
I have received a flier and a programme for a UK-Cuba Seminar which is to
take place on the 5-6 December. I hope you are all able to read the
information properly. I have also included the information as an attachment
and if you still cannot access it please contact the organiser Sue Monteath.
Her email address is: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Amanda
5th- 6th December 2000
The Barbican Centre, London
The next five years
* Assessing the UK/Cuba relationship -
Britain's relationship with Cuba has broadened dramatically over the past 5
years. In order to build on this the Cuba Initiative is organising a seminar
in London on 5th and 6th December, to assess the present nature of this
relationship and the prospects for its future development over the next 5
years.
The Rt Hon the Baroness Young DL, in her capacity as Chair of the UK side of
the Cuba Initiative will chair the event and Sr Ricardo Cabrisas, Minister
of Government and International Relations, will lead a delegation of up to
30 from Cuba to participate in the seminar. Sr Cabrisas, Chairs the steering
group of the Cuba Initiative on the Cuban side.
Whilst the agenda will focus during the first day on trade and investment
issues it will also explore the broader UK/Cuba relationship with particular
reference to NGOs, education, health, scientific research and the regions.
The conference will also consider changes in Cuba's relations with other
parts of the world and the Caribbean region and how this might modify
Britain's relationship. Up to 250 participants are expected, consisting
mainly of representatives from government, parliament, private sector,
academics, NGOs, local government, trade unions and national institutions.
The Seminar celebrates the 5th anniversary of the Cuba Initiative.
NOTES
The Cuba Initiative founded five years ago aims to significantly strengthen
trade and investment relations between Britain and Cuba by providing
information and assistance to UK companies. Its steering group in the UK and
in Cuba are chaired respectively by the Rt Hon Baroness Young DL and Sr
Ricardo Cabrisas, Minister with Cabinet rank. The initiative provides an
official link between the UK private sector and Cuba's Ministry of Foreign
Trade. Whilst, the principal focus of the initiative is on trade and
investment, steering group membership is wider and includes NGOs, UK
government departments, academics and Members of Parliament and relates to
all aspects of non governmental relations between Britain and Cuba.
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5th- 6th December 2000
Cinema 2,The Barbican Centre, London
The next five years
* Assessing the UK/Cuba relationship -
Organised by
Caritag's Cuba Initiative
Britain's relationship with Cuba has broadened dramatically over the past 5
years. In order to build on this the Cuba Initiative is organising a seminar
in London on 5th and 6th December, to assess the present nature of this
relationship and the prospects for its future development over the next 5
years.
The Rt Hon the Baroness Young DL, in her capacity as Chair of the UK side of
the Cuba Initiative will chair the event and Sr Ricardo Cabrisas, Minister
of Government and International Relations, will lead a delegation of up to
30 from Cuba to participate in the seminar. Sr Cabrisas, Chairs the steering
group of the Cuba Initiative on the Cuban side.
The seminar will assess the present state of UK/Cuban relations and will
consider with high level participants from Cuba and Britain, the steps
necessary to deepen relations in the coming five years. The objective will
be to have, by the end of the conference, a list of positive recommendations
on how this might be achieved. The conference will also consider changes in
Cuba's relations with other parts of the world and the Caribbean region and
how this may modify Britain's relationship.
Whilst the agenda will focus during the first day on trade and investment
issues it will also explore the broader UK/Cuba relationship with particular
reference to NGOs, education, health, scientific research and the regions.
Up to 250 participants are expected, consisting mainly of representatives
from government, parliament, private sector, academics, NGOs, local
government, trade unions and national institutions.
The Seminar celebrates the 5th anniversary of the Cuba Initiative.
NOTES
The Cuba Initiative founded five years ago aims to significantly strengthen
trade and investment relations between Britain and Cuba by providing
information and assistance to UK companies. Its steering group in the UK and
in Cuba are chaired respectively by the Rt Hon Baroness Young DL and Sr
Ricardo Cabrisas, Minister with Cabinet rank. The initiative provides an
official link between the UK private sector and Cuba's Ministry of Foreign
Trade. Whilst, the principal focus of the initiative is on trade and
investment, steering group membership is wider and includes NGOs, UK
government departments, academics and Members of Parliament and relates to
all aspects of non governmental relations between Britain and Cuba.
Preliminary agenda -
Tuesday 5th December
0900 - 0930 Registration
0930 -0935 Chairman's introduction:
The Rt Hon the Baroness Young, UK Chairman of the Cuba Initiative
0935--0955 Britain's relations with Cuba:
Baroness Scotland, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State,
Foreign and Commonwealth Office*
0955-1015 Cuba's trade relations with the United Kingdom:
Sr Ricardo Cabrisas, Minister of Government and International
Relations, Council of Ministers
1015-1030 Coffee
1030-1300 Panel 1: Increasing British Trade and Investment in Cuba
Moderator: Ian Taylor MP*
Panelists: Representatives from:
Ministry of Foreign Investment, Cuba
Ministry of Basic Industry, Cuba
Ministry of IT and Communications, Cuba
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, UK
A leading UK company trading with Cuba*
Question and Answer session
Making the relationship work
Cuban Chamber of Commerce/Centre for the Promotion of Exports
Two Case Studies: Union del Niquel/Abapet,
Des Hodnett, Syngenta
Gareth Jenkins, Cuba Business Solutions
1430. Lunch
1430-1630 Panel 2: Financing Exports and Investments
Moderator: Trevor Jones, Group Regional Director, Americas, De La Rue
Panelists: Representatives from:
Carifin*
Banco Internacional Comercial SA (BICSA)
Banco Exterior de Cuba (BANCEX)
Alan Linger, Assistant General Manager, Standard Bank London Ltd
Virgilio Villaneuva, Heath Lambert Group
1650. Coffee
1710. The Experience of Scotland,
Brian Wilson MP, Minister of State, Scotland Office*
Wednesday 6th December
0930-1000 Registration/coffee
1000-1240 Panel 1: Broadening the Bilateral Relationship
Moderator: Angela Smith MP*
Panelists: The integrated Health care system:
Professor Pietroni, Dean of Postgraduate General Practice,
University of London*
Cuban Ministry of Health (MINSAP)
Panel 2: Co-operation in other spheres
Representatives from:
Cuban Research Centre for Animal Health (CENSA)
Department for International Development*
Cuban Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment (CITMA)
The Royal Society*
Question and answer session
1300. The role of NGOs in co-operation with Cuba: Save the Children*
Discussion
1300-1430 Lunch
1430-1440 Cuba, the Caribbean and Regional Integration
Introduction by the Rt Hon the Baroness Young
1440-1600 Panel Discussion
Panelists:
Representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Relations, Cuba
David Jessop, Executive Director, Cuba Initiative/Caribbean Council
Member of the European Parliament*
Canadian commercial representative
Question and answer session
1600-1645 Special presentations
Speakers: Ricardo Cabrisas, Minister of Government and International
Economic Relations
Sir Shridath Ramphal, Head of the Caribbean Regional Negotiating
Machinery*
1645-1655 Closing statement: The Rt Hon the Baroness Young
* subject to confirmation
The organiser reserve the right to change the programme if necessary
To register please complete and return the registration form below.
Seminar Registration Form -
UK/Cuba Seminar, 5/6 December 2000, The Barbican Centre
To register attendance at the seminar, please complete the following form.
Name:
Position
Company/organisation
Address:
Tel no:
Fax No:
E mail address:
A registration fee of £188.00 (£160 plus VAT) is payable. Members of the
Cuba Initiative: £176.25 (£150 plus VAT)
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(4 days notice of cancellation must be provided in order to obtain a refund
- a 10% handling fee will be charged on refunds)
Please return to:
By fax to: +44 (20) 7340 1050
Or by e mail: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]
With a copy by mail to:
Sue Monteath, Caritag, Suite 18, Westminster Palace Gardens, 1-7
Artillery Row, London, UK, SW1P 1RR
Dr. Amanda Sives
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Commonwealth Policy Studies Unit
Institute of Commonwealth Studies
28 Russell Square
London, WC1B 5DS
Tel: +44 0207-862-8865
Fax: +44 0207-862-8820
Website: http://www.sas.ac.uk/commonwealthstudies/
<http://www.sas.ac.uk/commonwealthstudies/>
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