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Download the registration form and return with payment. Registrations are due by Friday, February 12, 2009.

QUESTIONS? E-mail info@akronworldaffairs.org or call 330-867-6412.

SPEAKER PROFILE

Stephan Raes

Stephan Raes

Dr. Raes started working as Economic Minister at the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Washington, D.C., in August 2008. Previously, he held several positions at the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs, most recently as acting director Strategy, Research and International Affairs at the Directorate General for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He also has worked on general micro and macro economic policy making, as well as in the field of trade policy and promotion.

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

ACWA invites diplomats from embassies of countries that are important partners with the U.S., both in trade and politics, and long-term in addressing important global challenges. ACWA originated this program in 2005. View archives of previous participants.

In addition to the formal evening event, diplomats participate in ACWA's award-winning Global Scholars program for high-school students. ACWA also arranges sessions with executives and economists engaged in global trade in Northeast Ohio. The content of all programs is developed specifically for ACWA program attendees.

For more information about participation in any of these programs, e-mail ACWA's Executive Director Jane Walker Snider, at
info@akronworldaffairs.org.

  
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010
Hilton Akron/Fairlawn

FORMAL EVENING PROGRAM

The Netherlands & the U.S. — Global Initiatives / Domestic Differences

Dr. Stephan Raes, Head of Economic Department, Royal Netherlands Embassy, Washington, D.C.

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On September 11, 1609, Henry Hudson sailed into what is now New York City. His voyage established Dutch claims to the region. New Amsterdam in Manhattan became the capital of New Netherland in 1625.

Today, the Netherlands and U.S. continue to share mutually beneficial economic ties, with an estimated 850,000 jobs in the U.S. related to Netherlands foreign investment here

Dr. Stephan Raes will focus both on the U.S./Netherlands relationship today as well as some challenges specific to his country:

  • Sustainability, water and energy. Since the Katrina and Rita hurricanes in New Orleans, cooperation in both water management and clean energy has progressed. Some 70% of the Dutch live below sea level, generating ongoing initiatives with application for the U.S. and other countries.
  • Cooperation in combating global drug trade. Dr. Raes will discuss this in the context of the Netherlands' soft drug policy and how this differs from that of the U.S.
  • Recent immigration into the Netherlands. This is occurring in many other European countries. Dr. Raes will address this both in terms of resulting benefits and the debates on how people of different origins live together.

Dr. Raes will also provide an overview of the Netherland's health care policies in the context of the U.S. Congress' proposals.

We invite you to attend this important event and extend your welcome and your questions and comments to Dr. Stephan Raes.

Hilton Akron/Fairlawn | map
3180 West Market Street - Fairlawn
330-867-5000
(Across from Summit Mall — Ghent Road Exit from I-77)

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Dinner and Program with Q&A Session

6:00 p.m. Registration
6:45 p.m. Dinner
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Non-Members - $45

Formal Program Only

7:15 p.m. Registration
7:30 p.m. Formal Program, followed by Questions & Answers and Discussion

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Members - $12
Non-Members - $15

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Registrations are due no later than Friday, February 12, 2010.

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