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===Tuesday, December 3, 2002===  
 
===Tuesday, December 3, 2002===  
 
08:30 '''Second Session: The Gulf Theater - Threats, Readiness and Responses'''  
 
08:30 '''Second Session: The Gulf Theater - Threats, Readiness and Responses'''  
*Chair: Maj. Gen. (res.) [[Eitan Ben-Eliahu]]  
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*Chair: Maj. Gen. (res.) [[Eitan Ben-Eliahu]]  
 
   
 
   
 
'''“Biological Threat”'''  
 
'''“Biological Threat”'''  
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'''“Conflicts in the Second and Third Circles”'''  
 
'''“Conflicts in the Second and Third Circles”'''  
 
*Maj. Gen. [[Amos Yadlin]], IDF Colleges’ Commandant  
 
*Maj. Gen. [[Amos Yadlin]], IDF Colleges’ Commandant  
'''“Long Range Naval Power”''  
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'''“Long Range Naval Power”'''  
 
*Maj. Gen. [[Yedidya Ya’ari]], Commander of the Navy  
 
*Maj. Gen. [[Yedidya Ya’ari]], Commander of the Navy  
 
'''“Dilemmas in the Use of Force in the New Strategic Environment”'''   
 
'''“Dilemmas in the Use of Force in the New Strategic Environment”'''   
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*Ambassador Dr. [[Daniel C. Kurtzer]], US Ambassador to Israel
 
*Ambassador Dr. [[Daniel C. Kurtzer]], US Ambassador to Israel
  
===Wednesday, December 4, 2002===
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===Wednesday, December 4, 2002===  
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8:30  '''Seventh Session: A New Strategy of Governance In memoriam of Prof. Ehud Sprinzak'''
8:30  Seventh Session: A New Straetgy of Governance In memoriam of Prof. Ehud Sprinzak  
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*Chair:  Prof. [[Uriel Reichman]], President, The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
 
Chair:  Prof. Uriel Reichman, President, The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
 
  
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*“A Government Reform” - Prof. [[Yehezkel Dror]], The Hebrew University of Jerusalemand Founding President of the [[Jewish People Policy Institute]]
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* “Fiscal Consolidation” - Dr. [[Rafi Melnick]], The Arison School of Business, The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
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*“Reforming the Public Service” - Col. (res.) [[Mordechai Shapira]], CEO, Israel Federation of Independent Organizations
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*Discussion - Opened by: MK [[Haim Ramon]], Chair, Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee 
 
   
 
   
“A Government Reform”
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10:15  '''Eighth Session: The Future of the Economy in the Face of Demographic Trends'''
Prof. Yehezkel Dror, The Hebrew University of Jerusalemand Founding President of the Jewish People Policy Planning Institute
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*Chair: Mr. [[Dan Halperin]], CEO, Iftik  
 
“Fiscal Consolidation”
 
Dr. Rafi Melnick, The Arison School of Business, The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
 
 
 
“Reforming the Public Service”
 
Col. (res.) Mordechai Shapira, CEO, Israel Federation of Independent Organizations
 
 
Discussion
 
Opened by: MK Haim Ramon, Chair, Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee 
 
 
10:15  Eighth Session: The Future of the Economy in the Face of Demographic Trends  
 
 
Chair: Mr. Dan Halperin, CEO, Iftik  
 
 
   
 
   
 
“The Implications of the Demographic Trends for Israel’s Economy”, Task Force Report  
 
“The Implications of the Demographic Trends for Israel’s Economy”, Task Force Report  
Mr. Yossi Hollander, Chairman of the Board, JACADA   
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*Mr. [[Yossi Hollander]], Chairman of the Board, JACADA   
Dr. Yaacov Sheinin, CEO, Economic Models  
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*Dr. [[Yaacov Sheinin]], CEO, Economic Models  
 
   
 
   
“Equilibrium and Disequilibrium in the Israeli Economy”   
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“Equilibrium and Disequilibrium in the Israeli Economy”   
Dr. Momi Dahan, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem  
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*Dr. [[Momi Dahan]], The Hebrew University of Jerusalem  
 
   
 
   
 
Discussion  
 
Discussion  
Opened by: Mr. Gidi Grinstein  
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*Opened by: Mr. [[Gidi Grinstein]]
 
   
 
   
12:00  Ninth Session: Competitiveness, Growth and the Future of the Economy   
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12:00  '''Ninth Session: Competitiveness, Growth and the Future of the Economy'''  
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*Chair: Dr. [[Leora Meridor]], Chair of the Boards of Bezeq International and Poalim Financial Markets and Investments  
Chair: Dr. Leora Meridor, Chair of the Boards of Bezeq International and Poalim Financial Markets and Investments  
 
 
   
 
   
 
“High-Tech Industry as the Chief Driver of Israeli Economic Growth”, Task Force Report  
 
“High-Tech Industry as the Chief Driver of Israeli Economic Growth”, Task Force Report  
Mr. Eli Ayalon, Chairman of the Board & CEO, DSP Group, Inc.  
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*Mr. [[Eli Ayalon]], Chairman of the Board & CEO, DSP Group, Inc.  
 
   
 
   
 
“A National Policy for Economic Growth”  
 
“A National Policy for Economic Growth”  
Mr. Aharon Fogel, Chairman of the Baord, Ness Technologies  
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*Mr. [[Aharon Fogel]], Chairman of the Baord, Ness Technologies  
 
    
 
    
 
“Economic Competitiveness in the face of Security Challenges”   
 
“Economic Competitiveness in the face of Security Challenges”   
Dr. Daniel S. Goldin, Senior Fellow, Council on Competitiveness and Former NASA Administrator   
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*Dr. [[Daniel S. Goldin]], Senior Fellow, Council on Competitiveness and Former NASA Administrator   
 
Discussion   
 
Discussion   
Opened by: MK Yosef Lapid, Chair, Shinui Party  
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*Opened by: MK [[Yosef Lapid]], Chair, Shinui Party  
 
   
 
   
 
Lunch  
 
Lunch  
 
   
 
   
Chair: Mr. Eitan Raff, Chairman, Board of Directors, Bank Leumi
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*Chair: Mr. [[Eitan Raff]], Chairman, Board of Directors, [[Bank Leumi]]
 
   
 
   
Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, Minister of Foreign Affairs  
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*Mr. [[Benjamin Netanyahu]], Minister of Foreign Affairs  
 
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Maj. Gen. (res.) Amram Mitzna, Chairman of the Labor Party  
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*Maj. Gen. (res.) [[Amram Mitzna]], Chairman of the Labor Party  
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
15:00 Tenth Session: Israel’s Credit Ratings and Economic Resilience  
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15:00 '''Tenth Session: Israel’s Credit Ratings and Economic Resilience'''  
   
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*Chair: Mr. [[Eitan Raff]], Chairman, Board of Directors, [[Bank Leumi]]
Chair: Mr. Eitan Raff, Chairman, Board of Directors, Bank Leumi  
 
 
   
 
   
 
“The Relationship between the International Rating and the Banks’ Rating”  
 
“The Relationship between the International Rating and the Banks’ Rating”  
Mr. Eitan Raff, Chairman, Board of Directors, Bank Leumi  
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*Mr. Eitan Raff, Chairman, Board of Directors, Bank Leumi  
 
   
 
   
 
“Determining National Rating and its Impact on Economic Policy: The Latin American Experience”  
 
“Determining National Rating and its Impact on Economic Policy: The Latin American Experience”  
Dr. Graciana del Castillo, CEO, Macroeconomics Consulting Group (MAG)  
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*Dr. [[Graciana del Castillo]], CEO, Macroeconomics Consulting Group (MAG)  
 
   
 
   
 
”The Distinction between Domestic Debt and External Debt: The Rating Firms’ View”  
 
”The Distinction between Domestic Debt and External Debt: The Rating Firms’ View”  
Dr. David Klein, Governor, The Bank of Israel  
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*Dr. [[David Klein]], Governor, The Bank of Israel  
 
   
 
   
 
”A Comparative Assessment of Sources of Weakness and Strength in Israel’s International Rating”  
 
”A Comparative Assessment of Sources of Weakness and Strength in Israel’s International Rating”  
Mr. Eldad Fersher, Deputy General Accountant, Ministry of Finance  
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*Mr. [[Eldad Fersher]], Deputy General Accountant, Ministry of Finance  
 
   
 
   
 
Discussion   
 
Discussion   
Opened by: Prof. Amir Barnea, The Arison School of Business,  Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
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*Opened by: Prof. [[Amir Barnea]], The Arison School of Business,  Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
 
   
 
   
16:45 Eleventh Session: The New International Frontlines  
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16:45 '''Eleventh Session: The New International Frontlines'''
 
   
 
   
Chair:  Mr. Shabtai Shavit, Merhav Group  
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*Chair:  Mr. [[Shabtai Shavit]], Merhav Group  
 
   
 
   
 
“Israel in the New International Media Environment”, Task Force Report  
 
“Israel in the New International Media Environment”, Task Force Report  
Brig. Gen. (res.) David Tzur  
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*Brig. Gen. (res.) [[David Tzur]]
Brig. Gen. Ruth Yaron, IDF Spokeswoman  
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*Brig. Gen. [[Ruth Yaron]], IDF Spokeswoman  
 
   
 
   
 
“The International Legal Revolution: Implications for Israel”  
 
“The International Legal Revolution: Implications for Israel”  
Prof. Irwin Cotler, O.C., M.P.  
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*Prof. [[Irwin Cotler]], O.C., M.P.  
 
   
 
   
 
“The Jewish World Approach to Anti-Semitism from the Arab World”  
 
“The Jewish World Approach to Anti-Semitism from the Arab World”  
Prof. Yehuda Bauer, Academic Adviser, “Yad Vashem”   
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*Prof. [[Yehuda Bauer]], Academic Adviser, “Yad Vashem”   
 
   
 
   
 
“The Policy of Israel and of the Jewish People in the New International Environment”  
 
“The Policy of Israel and of the Jewish People in the New International Environment”  
Ambassador Dr. Dennis B. Ross, Director, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Chair, Jewish People Policy Planning Institute   
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*Ambassador Dr. [[Dennis B. Ross]], Director, The [[Washington Institute for Near East Policy]] and Chair, [[Jewish People Policy Institute]]  
Prof. Yehezkel Dror, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Founding President of the Institute  
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*Prof. [[Yehezkel Dror]], The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Founding President of the Institute  
Mr. Avinoam Bar-Yosef, Director of the Institute  
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*Mr. [[Avinoam Bar-Yosef]], Director of the Institute  
 
   
 
   
 
Discussion  
 
Discussion  
Opened by: Ambassador Alan Baker, Legal Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs   
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*Opened by: Ambassador [[Alan Baker]], Legal Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs   
Mr. Nimrod Barkan, Head of the Diaspora Branch, Ministry of Foreign Affairs  
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*Mr. [[Nimrod Barkan]], Head of the Diaspora Branch, Ministry of Foreign Affairs  
 
 
   
 
   
19:00 Twelfth Session: Trends in the Jewish World and their Consequences
 
 
   
 
   
Chair: Maj. Gen. (res.) Giora Rom, General Director, The Jewish Agency for Israel
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19:00 '''Twelfth Session: Trends in the Jewish World and their Consequences'''
 
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*Chair: Maj. Gen. (res.) [[Giora Rom]], General Director, The Jewish Agency for Israel
 
   
 
   
 
”Demographic Shifts in the Jewish World – Forecasts and Implications”, Task Force Report,  
 
”Demographic Shifts in the Jewish World – Forecasts and Implications”, Task Force Report,  
Prof. Sergio DellaPergola, Harman Institute of Contemporary Judaism, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem   
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*Prof. [[Sergio DellaPergola]], Harman Institute of Contemporary Judaism, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem   
Ms. Carole Solomon, The Board of Governors’ Executive Committee, The Jewish Agency for Israel
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*Ms. [[Carole Solomon]], The Board of Governors’ Executive Committee, The Jewish Agency for Israel
  
 
Discussion  
 
Discussion  
Opened by: Maj. Gen. (res.) Giora Rom, General Director, The Jewish Agency for Israel  
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*Opened by: Maj. Gen. (res.) [[Giora Rom]], General Director, The Jewish Agency for Israel  
Mr. Felix Posen, The Posen Foundation  
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*Mr. [[Felix Posen]], The Posen Foundation  
 
20:30 The Closing Session
 
 
Chair: Ambassador Zalman Shoval, Chair, Governing Council, The Institute of Policy and Strategy, The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
 
 
Prof. Uriel Reichman, President, The Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya
 
 
Mr. Sallai Meridor, Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israeland the World Zionist Organization
 
 
   
 
   
The Prime Minister of Israel, MK Ariel Sharon  
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20:30 '''The Closing Session'''
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*Chair: Ambassador [[Zalman Shoval]], Chair, Governing Council, The Institute of Policy and Strategy, The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
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*Prof. [[Uriel Reichman]], President, The Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya
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*Mr. [[Sallai Meridor]], Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel and the World Zionist Organization
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*The Prime Minister of Israel, MK [[Ariel Sharon]]
 
Dinner  
 
Dinner  
 
   
 
   
 
Closing Remarks,  
 
Closing Remarks,  
Dr. Uzi Arad, Conference Chair and Director, Institute of Policy and Strategy, The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya<ref>[http://www.herzliyaconference.org/eng/?CategoryID=85&ArticleID=5 The Third Herzliya Conference Program and Proceedings], herzliyaconference.org, accessed 7 June 2012.</ref>
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*Dr. [[Uzi Arad]], Conference Chair and Director, Institute of Policy and Strategy, The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya<ref>[http://www.herzliyaconference.org/eng/?CategoryID=85&ArticleID=5 The Third Herzliya Conference Program and Proceedings], herzliyaconference.org, accessed 7 June 2012.</ref>
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==External resources==
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*[http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Government/Speeches+by+Israeli+leaders/2002/Speech+by+PM+Sharon+at+the+Herzliya+Conference+-+4.htm Speech by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon at the Herzliya Conference], Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 4 December 2002.
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*Arjan El Fassed, [http://electronicintifada.net/content/racism-thrives-israels-herzliya-conference/4911 Racism thrives at Israel’s Herzliya conference], ''Electronic Intifada'', 18 December 2003.
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==

Latest revision as of 00:46, 16 March 2013

The Third Herzliya Conference took place on 2-4 December 2002.[1]

Program

Monday, December 2, 2002

17:00 First Session: The Balance of Israel’s National Security – Assessment and Comparative Measures

Introduction to the Conference

'“The Balance of National Security”

“The Composite Herzliya Indices: Objective Dimension”, Task Force Report

  • Dr. Rafi Melnick, The Arison School of Business, The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya

"The Composite Herzliya Indices: the Military Dimension", Task Force Report

“The Composite Herzliya Indices: Subjective Dimension” Task Force Report

  • Prof. Gabriel Ben-Dor, Chair, National Security Studies Center, Haifa University

Discussion

  • Opened by: Prof. Gabriel Sheffer, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya

19:15 Opening Ceremony

Greetings:

Lighting of the of Hanukkah candles

Dinner

“America’s Sense of Purpose”

“From Geopolitics to Global Politics”

Tuesday, December 3, 2002

08:30 Second Session: The Gulf Theater - Threats, Readiness and Responses

“Biological Threat”

“Conflicts in the Second and Third Circles”

“Long Range Naval Power”

“Dilemmas in the Use of Force in the New Strategic Environment”

Discussion

  • Opened by: Ms. Thérèse Delpech, Head of Direction of Strategic Affairs, French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA)

11:30 Third Session: The Homefront – Threats and Readiness

  • Chair: Maj. Gen. (res.) Amos Yaron, Director General, Ministry of Defense

“Threats Assessments and the Homefront”

”The Homefront – Threats and Preparations”, Task Force Report

Discussion

Lunch

14:45 Fourth Session: A View of the Future – Regional Trends and Processes


“Regional Demographic Trends and their Implications”

“Future Trends in the Vicinity of Israel”

  • Prof. Arnon Sofer, National Security Studies Center, Haifa University

“Exporting Democracy to the Middle East”

“Democracy as a Foundation to Peace”

  • MK Nathan Sharansky, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Housing and Construction

“Trends in Fundamentalist Islam”

Discussion

16:45 Fifth Session: Options for the Middle East Negotiating Process

  • Chair: Ambassador Yoav Biran, Acting General Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

“Israel’s Policy: Alternatives and Decision”

“Alternative Courses for American Diplomacy in the Middle East Negotiations’ Process”

“International Participation in Conflict Management”, Task Force Report

“Trusteeship for the Palestinians”

“A Southern Palestinian State”

  • Brig. Gen. (res.) Ephraim Eitam, Minister of National Infrastructures

“Palestinian Statehood and Bounded Independence”

“A Regional Solution for the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict”

  • Mr. Israel Harel, Head of the Center for Religious Zionism, Hartman Institute

Discussion

19:00 Sixth Session: The Role of Regional Cooperation in Promoting Stability and Political Arrangements

“Leveraging Mediterranean Regional Cooperation for Development and Change”

“Turkish-Israeli Relations and Regional Peace”

  • Mr. Hikmet Çetin, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Turkey

“Economic and Social Aspects of Regional Cooperation”

Discussion

  • Opened by: Mr. Mati Kochavi, Chairman, Optical Solutions, Inc.

20: 30 Dinner

  • Chair: Maj. Gen. (res.) Meir Amit, Chair, Center of Special Studies

“Roadmap and Roadblocks: A Practical Approach to Peacemaking”

Wednesday, December 4, 2002

8:30 Seventh Session: A New Strategy of Governance In memoriam of Prof. Ehud Sprinzak

  • Chair: Prof. Uriel Reichman, President, The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
  • “A Government Reform” - Prof. Yehezkel Dror, The Hebrew University of Jerusalemand Founding President of the Jewish People Policy Institute
  • “Fiscal Consolidation” - Dr. Rafi Melnick, The Arison School of Business, The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
  • “Reforming the Public Service” - Col. (res.) Mordechai Shapira, CEO, Israel Federation of Independent Organizations
  • Discussion - Opened by: MK Haim Ramon, Chair, Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

10:15 Eighth Session: The Future of the Economy in the Face of Demographic Trends

“The Implications of the Demographic Trends for Israel’s Economy”, Task Force Report

“Equilibrium and Disequilibrium in the Israeli Economy”

  • Dr. Momi Dahan, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Discussion

12:00 Ninth Session: Competitiveness, Growth and the Future of the Economy

  • Chair: Dr. Leora Meridor, Chair of the Boards of Bezeq International and Poalim Financial Markets and Investments

“High-Tech Industry as the Chief Driver of Israeli Economic Growth”, Task Force Report

  • Mr. Eli Ayalon, Chairman of the Board & CEO, DSP Group, Inc.

“A National Policy for Economic Growth”

“Economic Competitiveness in the face of Security Challenges”

  • Dr. Daniel S. Goldin, Senior Fellow, Council on Competitiveness and Former NASA Administrator

Discussion

Lunch



15:00 Tenth Session: Israel’s Credit Ratings and Economic Resilience

“The Relationship between the International Rating and the Banks’ Rating”

  • Mr. Eitan Raff, Chairman, Board of Directors, Bank Leumi

“Determining National Rating and its Impact on Economic Policy: The Latin American Experience”

”The Distinction between Domestic Debt and External Debt: The Rating Firms’ View”

”A Comparative Assessment of Sources of Weakness and Strength in Israel’s International Rating”

  • Mr. Eldad Fersher, Deputy General Accountant, Ministry of Finance

Discussion

  • Opened by: Prof. Amir Barnea, The Arison School of Business, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya

16:45 Eleventh Session: The New International Frontlines

“Israel in the New International Media Environment”, Task Force Report

“The International Legal Revolution: Implications for Israel”

“The Jewish World Approach to Anti-Semitism from the Arab World”

“The Policy of Israel and of the Jewish People in the New International Environment”

Discussion

  • Opened by: Ambassador Alan Baker, Legal Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Mr. Nimrod Barkan, Head of the Diaspora Branch, Ministry of Foreign Affairs


19:00 Twelfth Session: Trends in the Jewish World and their Consequences

  • Chair: Maj. Gen. (res.) Giora Rom, General Director, The Jewish Agency for Israel

”Demographic Shifts in the Jewish World – Forecasts and Implications”, Task Force Report,

  • Prof. Sergio DellaPergola, Harman Institute of Contemporary Judaism, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Ms. Carole Solomon, The Board of Governors’ Executive Committee, The Jewish Agency for Israel

Discussion

  • Opened by: Maj. Gen. (res.) Giora Rom, General Director, The Jewish Agency for Israel
  • Mr. Felix Posen, The Posen Foundation

20:30 The Closing Session

  • Chair: Ambassador Zalman Shoval, Chair, Governing Council, The Institute of Policy and Strategy, The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
  • Prof. Uriel Reichman, President, The Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya
  • Mr. Sallai Meridor, Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel and the World Zionist Organization
  • The Prime Minister of Israel, MK Ariel Sharon

Dinner

Closing Remarks,

  • Dr. Uzi Arad, Conference Chair and Director, Institute of Policy and Strategy, The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya[2]

External resources

Notes

  1. The 3rd Conference - 2002, herzliyaconference.org, accessed 7 June 2012.
  2. The Third Herzliya Conference Program and Proceedings, herzliyaconference.org, accessed 7 June 2012.