3. “A Utah Vision for Cooperation with Gender Initiative of the Mountain Partnership”
Dr. Rusty Butler, Principal Co-Organizer of the Conference, Associate Vice President for International Affairs, UVSC
10.20-11.05 a.m. Plenary Session:
"International and Federal Institutions and Initiative of the Rocky Mountain States on Women's Issues"
1. “Intersectoral Governance and Public Program Implementation: The Role of Women’s Organisations”
Dr. Alexey Tikhomirov, Chief of Transition Economies Unit, DPEPA/DESA, United Nations.
2. “Women in Mountainous Areas in Eastern Europe and Central Asia”
Dr. Sattar Sarosh, Senior Economist, Lead PRSP Advisor/ECA Gender Coordinator, Poverty Reduction and Economic Management, Europe and Central Asia, The World Bank
3. “Transforming the Future in All Communities”
Dr. David Gehrenbeck, Country Desk Officer, Kyrgyz Republic, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State
11.05-11.25 a.m. Feature Presentation:
1. “The Pivot of Nations: Establishing New Ways to Explore How Variations in Women’s Status Affect State Behavior and Security” Mr. Matt Steamer, Dr. Valerie Hudson, The Women Stats Project Lead Research Assistant, Women’s Research Institute, Brigham Young University
11.30-noon -Movie presentation:
1. “Learning Through International Service” Joel Bradford, Assistant Professor, Environmental Management, UVSC
12.00-1.30 p.m. Lunch with keynote address
-1. The Governor of Montana Judy Martz (2000-2004)
