EVENTS

Open World Visitors at Arizon Desert Museum

September 23, 2009. :: The more we watch our bureaucratic political system crumble, the more I appreciate those that advocate for people-to-people diplomacy. The growing separation between those that claim to be leaders and those of us at the grass-roots is growing faster than the speed at which the earth is heating up. These pictures typify people-to-people activity. Open World prgramming is good.

       

 - Jerry M.Gary

Monday, September 14, 2009 : : The Open World Program is a wonderful tool for introducing different cultures, societies and systems to us in America. Five women are in Tucson for one week to hear from women in leadership. After meeting with our Vice Mayor today, they said they were astonished that public officials were so accessible to the citizenry. We just introduced transparency in government. - Jerry M.Gary

What is the Open World Program?

The congressionally sponsored Open World Program brings emerging leaders from post- Soviet states to the United States in order to give them firsthand exposure to the American system of participatory democracy and free enterprise. The principles of accountability, transparency, and citizen involvement in government are among the concepts emphasized by

the Open World Program. Today Open World has more than 14,000 alumni and a network of some 6,000 U.S. host families. The program is administered by the Open World

an independent entity established in the U.S. legislative branch in 2000.

OPEN WORLD MISSION

To enhance understanding and capabilities for cooperation between the United States and the countries of Eurasia1 and the Baltic States by developing a network of leaders in the region who have gained significant, firsthand exposure to America’s

democratic, accountable government and free-market system.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Sept 12   Delegate arrive

Sept 13   Sight seeing

                Shopping

                Welcoming reception

Sept 14   Sessions with Tucson leaders

Sept 15   Sessions with Tucson Leaders

                Hosted dinner out

Sept 16   Sessions with Tucson Leaders

Sept 17   Sessions with Tucson Leaders

                Hosted dinner

Sept 18   Sessions with Tucson Leaders

                Celebration of completion

Sept 19   Delegates depart for WDC

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Over the years, Tucson has served as a hub of activity focused on people in Kazakhstan. Tucson has welcomed hundreds of their citizens through the TASCC program of “People-to-People Diplomacy through Education, Culture and Economic Development”.
   On September 11, 2009, a delegation of four women will arrive in Tucson for yet another outstanding example of global cooperation.  Under the heading of Accountable Governance-Women’s Political and Civic Leadership, four prominent women government and civic leaders, and one facilitator will  live in Tucson-area homes and will gain firsthand experience with their professional counterparts’ daily work routines and gain a view of American life through community and cultural activities and home stays.    The Open World Program is designed to ensure our delegates have the opportunity to:

• Network with Tucson professionals and hosts who are interested in maintaining contact beyond the seven- or eight-day community visit for ongoing cooperation and collaboration.

• Exchange views with influential representatives of appropriate federal, state, and local government agencies; civic organizations and other NGOs; and the business and education communities.

Experience the culture and warmth of people from the Central Asian Republic of Kazakhstan.

Host a delegate!

Be a speaker!

Conduct a round-table discussion

Ask a delegate to dinner

Kazakhstani students at the University of Arizona

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Prominent Tucson women in government, education, private enterprise, NGO’s…… who can share their climb up the ladder of success with women leaders from Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan is proud of its record on gender equality. However, men overwhelmingly predominate in top-level executive branch positions, in the parliament, and in ownership and top management in business. Only 12 percent of parliamentarians are women, and only one of 20 Cabinet members is a woman. This Open World program will encourage and empower female political and civic leaders by providing interaction with American women holding positions in the government, political parties, and civic organizations. It will demonstrate to its participants the numerous ways that women’s leadership can be developed and exercised. The program will focus on the role of women leaders and the skills that they need to become leaders, whether in the political or civic spheres.

R E W A R D

PROJECT DIRECTOR

Jerry Gary

Ph. 520-886-1260

Fx. 520-628-1309

jerrymgary@aol.com

http://www.tucson-almaty.info

PROJECT COORDINATOR

Dina Fernandez           664-7893

Tucson-Almaty Sister Cities Committee

P. O. Box 32527

Tucson, AZ 85751-2527

“People to People Diplomacy”

Phone: 520-886-1260
Fax: 520-628-1317
Email: TucsonAlmaty@aol.com

http://www.tucson-almaty.info

The Future is in the hands of the children.

Accountable Governance – Women’s Political and Civic Leadership

Kazakhstan is proud of its record on gender equality. However, men overwhelmingly predominate in top-level executive branch positions, in the parliament, and in ownership and top management in business. Only 12 percent of parliamentarians are women, and only one of 20 Cabinet members is a woman. The Open World program will encourage and empower female political and civic leaders by providing interaction with American women holding positions in the government, political parties, and civic organizations. It will demonstrate to its participants the numerous ways that women’s leadership can be developed and exercised. The program will focus on the role of women leaders and the skills that they need to become leaders, whether in the political or civic spheres.