Fostering dialogue and cooperation on cutting edge issues

Best E-Government Practices in Mainland China, Taiwan, and U.S. Cities

Jon Lowet — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:58:00 -0500

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Program Dates to China and Taiwan: June 29-July 11, 2007; to the U.S.: March 8-20, 2008

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Mainland Chinese, Taiwanese and U.S. specialists share best e-governance practices

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March 19, 2008

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Participants included 4 American specialists, 8 Chinese administration officials

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Experts discuss (and demonstrate) best practices of municipal e-governance systems currently in use in cities across the globe.

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Barnett-Oksenberg Lecture on Sino-American Relations

Katherine Forshay — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:14:47 -0500

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Established 2005; last held February 21, 2008. Upcoming Program Dates: TBD

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On Anniversary of Shanghai Communiqué, Lectures Probes U.S.-China Relations

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February 20, 2008

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Number of participants since program's inception: Approximately 1000

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Held in memory of two giants in the China field, the annual Barnett-Oksenberg Lecture provides a forum in Shanghai to discuss Sino-American relations, arguably the most important bilateral relationship of this century.

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U.S.-China Labor Law Cooperation Project

Jon Lowet — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:58:08 -0500

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Program Dates: 2002-2007

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Project Strengthens Chinese labor laws

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July 31, 2007

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9 component projects executed during this multi-year program

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National Committee and two partners work with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security on a multi-year effort to assist the Chinese government in its efforts to strengthen protection of workers’ rights and to comply with internationally recognized labor standards.

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Community Planning for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment

rayadmin — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:38:26 -0500

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Program Dates to the U.S.: November 2004; to China: May 2005

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Two-way exchange considers community’s role in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment

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October 31, 2004 - April 30, 2005

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Project takes a close look at the community planning models used by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Journalists Delegation

Jon Lowet — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:43:46 -0500

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Program Dates: May 17-June 15, 1973

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Committee brings first delegation of Chinese journalists to the United States

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May 16, 1973 - June 14, 1973

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Working with the American Society of Newspaper Editors, the Committee expands its U.S.-China exchange programs beyond sports and culture by hosting a group of Chinese journalists. The Committee introduces them to their professional counterparts and provides a window into American life.

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A. Doak Barnett Memorial Essay Contest

Katherine Forshay — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:26:59 -0500

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Established 2000; last held 2005

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Students Compete in Essay Contest Created in Scholar’s Memory

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Committee's A. Doak Barnett Memorial Essay Contest challenges Chinese and American graduate students to reflect on essential aspects of the United States-China relationship.

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Strengthening Volunteer Management in Chinese NGOs

Katherine Forshay — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:56:38 -0500

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Program Dates to China: November 30 – December 18, 2005; to the U.S.: February 25 – April 3, 2006

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Chinese volunteer management specialists gain insights from U.S. experts and each other

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Administered in 2005-2006, the Strengthening Volunteer Management in Chinese NGOs project provided Chinese NGO professionals the opportunity to receive practical training in volunteer management from American NGO experts.

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Conference on Central-Provincial Fiscal Relations

Jon Lowet — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:55:07 -0500

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Program Dates: July 10-11, 2006

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Conference assembles policymakers, practitioners, and analysts in Beijing

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40+ attendees included six experts from the United States, the United Kingdom, and France; the Ministry of Finance and provincial budget officials; and prominent scholars from academic and research institutions in the field of public finance and taxation.

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Participants focus on changing dynamics between China’s central and provincial governments through the lens of fiscal reform.

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Legal Aid Internship Program

Jon Lowet — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:24:40 -0500

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Program Dates: February 27- April 3, 2005

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Chinese legal aid professionals experience American legal sector

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A combined study tour and internship placement provides opportunities for seven Chinese legal aid administrators to observe the administration and governance of American legal service organizations.

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HIV/AIDS and the Chinese Media

Jon Lowet — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:07:20 -0500

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Program Dates to the U.S.: March 25-April 7, 2006; to China: May 19-31, 2006

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The Roles of Journalist in HIV/AIDS Education

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Number of people who participated:
To US: 7
To China: 5

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Two-way exchange seeks to help raise the level of discourse in Chinese news media about HIV/AIDS and related issues, call attention to society’s attitudes towards marginalized groups, encourage community involvement in finding solutions, and stimulate policy debates on a national response.