"Crisis, Information and Social Media" 

When a crisis occurs, decision-makers are informed by their own sources, information and news services and, increasingly, social media. In an age where revolutions and crises are reported "live" through the use of unfiltered social media, and where these social media play an active role, what is the best way to ensure that accurate information is provided to decision-makers and the general public? What problems can arise from the public relying principally on social media as its main source of information?

Date: 19/03/2012, 17:30 (CET) 
 

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“Analysing impact for EU Member States – creating better buy-in for SSR missions”

Many SSR missions in fragile and post-conflict situations have been criticized for not living up to expectations. Some of the factors affecting this are: 1) the lack of Member States to take the lead in missions, 2) to prove good on pledges (both financially and with human resources), and 3) to have access to experts – in particular with sound experience, cultural and language attributes. This debate aims to focus on states, that is, what better buy-in and incentives can we pursue to improve delivery of SSR missions?

Date: 22/03/2012, 17:30 (CET) 
 

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