Letter from the President |
As I take on the role of President of the Club de Madrid, I would like to begin by paying tribute to my predecessors for the monumental task that has meant leading a global team dedicated heart and soul to promoting democracy around the world since it was founded in 2002... [More]
Club of Madrid Study Tour to the Netherlands - Madrid, July 1, 2008.- From June 23- 27 the Club of Madrid organized a study tour to the Netherlands for political and civil society leaders, in the context of the Club of Madrid’s ‘Democratic Dialogue and Freedom of Association in the Middle East and North Africa Project’. Promoting.. [More]
Enabling a world safe for difference - June 26, 2008.- The Club of Madrid has convened a Leaders’ Meeting for June 30-July 1, in London, as part of the democratic leadership organisation’s Shared Societies Project. The gathering of former presidents and prime ministers is a further step in this global initiative to identify the best policy... [More]
People on the move: Analysing International Migrations in the Twenty-first Century - Madrid, June 24, 2008.- The Club of Madrid will hold this summer the international seminar “Globalization, International Migration and Development” within the framework of the summer courses of the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo (UIMP) in... [More]
| CC8 Open letter on Climate Cooperation - June, 6, 2008.- Dear colleagues, Recently we convened a high level discussion in Norway to consider the issue of technology and financing in relation to the international climate agreement negotiations leading up to the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties in Copenhagen in December 2009... [More] |
The Club of Madrid undertakes and participates in projects related to its core mission of promoting and defending democracy. It seeks to utilize the first-hand experience of its members and the expertise of its advisors on projects that have a practical focus and clear agenda.
Shared Societies Project: Democratic Leadership for Dialogue, Diversity and Social Cohesion- Development of effective political leadership strategies for social cohesion is the focus of this major Club of Madrid program. It comes in response to a widespread call from leaders for effective policies and practices that will improve social inclusion and increase community dialogue. [More] [Brochure]
Energy and Democracy - With an immediate commitment to action, a sustainable energy future is possible and could be achieved at relatively low cost, with the needed political will and collaboration between developed and developing countries. This program is based on the fact that energy is central to sustainable development and poverty reduction efforts, as it is a key element of human development. [More]
Democracy, Security and Terrorism – We aim to promote a vision of a world founded on democratic values and committed to effective co-operation in the fight against terrorism. Since it is a global phenomenon requiring a global response, we convened the International Summit on Democracy, Terrorism and Security in 2005, to develop an international strategy for confronting terrorism through democratic means. [More]
General Assemblies and Annual Conferences - The General Assembly is the supreme governing body of the Club of Madrid, composed of all the Members of the Club. It meets at least once a year and is responsible for approving reports, budgets, recruitment of new members and the Club’s various activities and projects. A conference on a subject of interest takes place around the General Assembly. [More]
Political Leadership for Democratic Development - The Club of Madrid has received numerous requests to address urgent needs to assist leaders in the construction of an efficient democracy. Our goal is to continue to consider these requests cooperating with governments in these countries with the support of other international parties. [More]
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