THE ROLE OF THE NETHERLANDS TOWARDS DEVELOPMENT AND DEMOCRACY IN BELARUS
On December 19, 2010 the next Presidential elections are scheduled in Belarus. However, will the upcoming elections bring change? And can the Netherlands, as one of the most important exporters to Belarus, contribute to this change?
In the world atlas, only two countries separate Belarus from the Netherlands. Moreover, after Russia, the Netherlands is Belarus second biggest trade partner. Nevertheless, the Dutch public receive very limited information about this country. As a close economic ally of Belarus, could the Netherlands influence the way Belarus conducts its internal reforms?
We would like to address these and other questions on December 10th within the following discussions:
- Dutch Foreign Policy Concerning Development and Democratization
- Belarus Elections: What is the Next Step in Belarus-Netherlands Relations?
For more information and the full programme, see the website: www.worldconnectors.nl/belarusconnection
Date: December 10, 2010 (International Human Rights Day)
Time: 18.30 - 22:30
Location: Bitterzoet, Spuistraat 2, Amsterdam
Organizers: Worldconnectors, Youth International Education Club NEWLINE, and Earth Charter youth network in the Netherlands