Democracy at a Crossroads: Can civil society save democracy?
Rullestoltilpasset WC 
Rullestoltilpasset lokaleAbout the conference
Peace Volunteering Network in Albania in close partnerships with PVN Norway, the University of Agder, Municipality of Kristiansand and 9 organisations from the WB, Slovenia, Romania and Hungary are organising the European Conference “ Resilience Democracy” in Kristiansand, Norway. It will explore the transition from hybrid to consolidated democracies, delving into the challenges, models, best practices, and future perspectives. The event will emphasise the non-linear nature of democracy development, highlighting that democratic processes are not always stable or straightforward. Countries, regardless of their current status, face a dynamic and cyclical path with periods of progress and setbacks. The conference aims to foster a collaborative environment where participants can share experiences, learn from each other, and work together to strengthen democracy amidst complex global challenges. A good part of the conference will be focused on Democracy issues in the countries with hybrid democracies such as the Balkan region. The main topics for discussion are the role of key stakeholders in safeguarding democracy: media (disinformation), youth, civil society, Universities and Schools/education and cross-sectorial collaboration.
Registration
Opening of the Conference
Rector of the University of Agder, Sunniva Whittaker
Panel 1: Multisectoral approaches to strengthen democracies
Moderator : Clare Patricia Jortveit, University of Agder
The Role of Diplomacy in Strengthening and co- developing the democracy
- Ambassador of Kosovo in Norway, Nita Luci
The role of Accademia and research in strengthening democracy
- Rector of University of Elbasani/Albania, Elvira Fetahu
Democracy Education in Classroom
- Vice dean for Science and Development, Faculty of Education University of Pristina, Kosovo, Blerta Perroli
Importance of Democracy Education
- University of Agder, Norway
Civil Society Development, challenges and progress in Hybrid democracies
- Centre for Prevention of Juvenile Crime. N. Macedonia, Petre Mrkev
Young people contributing to democracy
- Peace Volunteering Network & Liburnetik, Albania, Ergys Gezka
Space for questions
Coffee Break
Panel 2: Media and Disinformation
Moderator : Clare Patricia Jortveit, University of Agder
Navigating Disinformation: A Contextual Insight into Media's Role in the Digital Age
- University of Agder, Abit Hoxha
Challenging Disinformation through Conflict-Sensitive Journalism in Kosovo
- Association of Journalists in Kosovo, Getoarbe Mulliqi
Smear campaigns and disinformation about journalists and media as a weapon to discredit professional journalism
- Association of Serbia, Tamara Filipovic Stevanovic
Media in Norway
- Fædrelandsvennen newspaper, Aleksandra Kosalka
How youth workers and young people contribute to counter disinformation through media literacy
- UNITED Network, Balin Josa
Ending Notes and Conclusions
- Peace Volunteering Network Norway and Albania, Oltiana Rama
Questions and discussions
Networking and Lunch
Del dette arrangementet:
Publisert: 11. april 2025 22:36
Oppdatert: 16. april 2025 0:27
Personvern - Tilgjengelighetserklæring
© Kristiansand kommune | All rights reserved.
Design: Tress Design | Webløsning: Monoform