September 12-13,2001
ZARA Expo, Amman
 

Wednesday, September 12 Arts International and the Arab world: Bridging the Gap
Session 1 Topics:	Arts Presenters as agents of Change: Expectation and Responsibilities Arts International Program of Activities and Modes of Operation The Under-representation of Arab cultural Expressions: Cause and Effect The Ecology of Arab Presentation Organizations What Networks are there?
Session 2 Topics	Globalization and its impact on Local and International Programming Strengthening Regional and International Cultural Exchanges: Challenges and Opportunities towards International Network of Arab arts Presenters
Session 3 Topics	Recommendations and Conclusions Where do we go from here? Agenda for the Future
Thursday, September 13 Session 1	Cultural Diplomacy
Session 2 Topics	Commerce, Culture and Copyright Licensing and Collective Rights Administration in the Middle East Community Cultural Rights Artists and Authors Rights