Yemen: Challenges for the Future
A two-day conference at SOAS, University of London
Date: 11 January 2013 Time: 9:00 AM
Finishes: 12 January 2013 Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Brunei GalleryRoom: Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, SOAS
Twenty-two years after unification, and in the context of recent conflicts and uprisings, Yemen finds itself at yet another historical juncture. The political transition and the forthcoming national dialogue offer a rare opportunity for the country and its people to address the multitude of social, economic, environmental, and regional problems they face. This international conference brings together academic and professional specialists on Yemen to discuss recent research on the country and the challenges ahead.
Academic Panels:
. Yemen: Regional and Global Context
. Perspectives on the Sa'dah Region
. The Southern Question
. Aspects of Inward and Outward Migration
. Social Policy: Health, Education and Welfare
. Cultural Expressions
. Rural Development: Land and Water
. Aspirations of Yemeni Youth
. The Role of Business in Developing the Yemeni Economy
Download the programme at: http://www.al-bab.com/bys/
Admission (including lunch and refreshments): £30 / Concessions, BYS and LMEI Members: £15/ Students Free To purchase tickets please visit the SOAS Online Store and to register as a student attendee e-mail: [log in to unmask]
Organisers: The British-Yemeni Society (BYS) and London Middle East Institute
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Register: http://store.soas.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?modid=1&prodid=0&deptid=0&compid=1&prodvarid=116&catid=218
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