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On March 30, 2007, the World Bank Central Asia Regional Office in Almaty, the Country Offices in Astana (Kazakhstan), Bishkek (Kyrgyz Republic), Dushanbe (Tajikistan), and Tashkent (Uzbekistan) hosted a Youth Open House. More than 140 representatives of youth organizations and universities participated in the regional event.
The agenda of the in-country open houses was tailored to the interests of young people. Speakers included Country Managers, Lead Country Economists, and EXT staff. Agenda items included:
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Presentations and roundtables on the World Bank and the economic situation in the Central Asian countries, as well as on Bank tools and resources for youth;
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A quiz on development issues in the areas of health, nutrition, population, environment, education, and gender. Prizes were awarded to the winners;
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Tours of the Country Offices;
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Screening of a film about the Bank's 2006 Central Asia Youth Summer Camp;
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Discussions with government officials and UNICEF representatives in the Tajikistan Country Office;
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Photo exhibition in the Uzbekistan Country Office.
YOH-Anette
A "virtual" regional Central Asia Youth Open House was organized via video conference connecting the five Country Offices. Ms. Annette Dixon, Country Director for Central Asia, delivered her presentation on the findings of the 2007 World Development Report "Development and the Next Generation." All participants were invited to interact with each other, discuss cross-country networking possibilities, and exchange opinions.
The Central Asia Youth Open House provided participants with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Bank's youth-focused activities and interact with Bank staff. The youths suggested to organize open houses more frequently.
Here you can find Annette Dixon's presentation on Development and the Next Generation (PPP 1.27MB)
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