EVS Student Symposium BRICS: Changing the rules of the game?
On the 21st of April the Evert Vermeer Foundation organises the fifth edition of the Student Symposium. A group of students works hand-in-hand with experts from businesses, NGOs, scientists and politicians. Among others, Judith Sargentini (Member of European Parliament for the Greens), André Gerrits (Leiden University), Maartje van Putten (European Investment Bank) and Bram van Ojik (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) take part in the symposium.
This year the symposium addresses the BRICS countries and their influence on international cooperation and developing countries. These emerging economies are changing the global playing field which brings both chances and challenges for Europe and developing countries. European norms and practices are not self-evident anymore. BRICS countries apply their own terms and conditions when it comes to international treaties and practices. Specifically their involvement in Africa has become an area of growing attention and interest. New forms of international cooperation are emerging in which the roles of the Netherlands and Europe are up for debate!
Take part in one of the masterclasses and deepen your knowledge on a subtheme, for example Democracy and Human Rights, Raw Materials or Millennium Development Goals. Engage in the discussion, expand your network, join the battle and formulate the best policy recommendations!
Are you part of the winning team? Then you’ll win a visit to the Hague or Brussels where you learn to talk ‘politics’ during a lobby training and convince politicians of the recommendations of the symposium!
Date: Saturday 21st of April
Time: 10.00 - 18.00
Venue: University College Utrecht
Price: € 10, - (Incl. lunch and drinks)
Register via: www.studentsymposium.evertvermeer.nl
