February 7/8 – 11 Religious Life and the Public Sphere, Group of 5 from Macedonia: This delegation of religious leaders, community activists, and educators involved in religious affairs is coming to the United States to examine religious life in the U.S. and the balance between “church” and state in American society. In Seattle, the delegation will particularly focus on religious education and instruction.

February 9 – 14 Managing Public Health, Regional Group of 8 from East Asia: Public health issues, government public health policies, regulations and action plans to prevent, response and management of serious public health and safety situations.

February 12 - 19 Business Associations and Advocacy: A Project for Belarus, Group of 6 from Belarus: Delegates will examine the efforts of public and private sectors as they relate to small business development and entrepreneurship.

February 15 - 20 U.S. Trade Policy, Multiregional Group of 20: The U.S. economic system, the role of the U.S. in international trade, innovative strategies for economic development.

February 18 - 22 Current Political, Social, and Economical Issues: A Project for Young French Leaders, Group of 6 from France: Young leaders focusing on decision-making processes in U.S. Foreign policy, perspectives on economic crisis, environmental and energy issues, social issues, civil rights and diversity, and local government processes.

February 18 – 21 Legal Issues, Group of 5 from The People’s Republic of China: This delegation of legal specialists will focus on legal issues regarding intellectual property and eminent domain, and alternative justice systems. Possible appointments include meetings with Microsoft Corporation, a nonprofit organization called Freedom for IP, the Center for Advanced Research and Study on Intellectual Property at the University of Washington School of Law, and a prominent law firm.

February 25 - March 1 Accountability in Government and Business, Multiregional Group of 7: This delegation will examine ethical standards in public and private sectors, and the effect of transparency on trade, investment and economic development.

March 1-5 Scouting and Other Youth Development Clubs, Group of 9 from the Saudi Arabia: Youth activities and events; differences and similarities between Boy Scouts in the US and the Middle East.

March 7-11 Ms. Marije Meines, Advisor on Radicalization, Twynstra Gudde Advisors and Managers, Netherlands: The US approach in identifying and preventing radicalization and terrorist activities, particularly among youth in America.

March 14-18 Foreign Policy for Journalists, Group of 3 from South Korea: The US foreign Policy directions and guidelines set by the new administration, the US national security policy, the US financial industry, and the US media industry.

March 14-19 Community Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution, Group of 5 from Afghanistan and Pakistan: Role of non-government organization in resolving community issues, Community mediation techniques, Native American governance and economic development, and school visit.

March 18-21 NGO Management, Group of 4 from The People's Republic of China: Women as entrepreneurs and cultural heritage preservation.

March 18-22 Combating Domestic Violence, Group of 7 from Hungary: Effectively managing NGOs for domestic violence issues, utilizing the legal system for women’s rights, engaging the private sector, and inclusion of men in intervention.

March 19-24 Mr. Salvador Luis Soriano Maldonado, Deputy Director General for Information Society Services Ministry of Industry, Tourism, and Trade, Spain: the US policies and institutions associated with intellectual property rights protection and enforcement.

March 19-25 Mr. Gábor Borókai, the Editor in Chief and Managing Director for Heti Válasz, a weekly newspaper based in Budapest, Hungary: changing business of journalism in the U.S. and journalism education in the U.S., and the examination of various major news topics pertinent to current events.
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March 21-25 Curriculum Development and Civic Education, Group of 5 from the Middle East: Multiculturalism in the classroom, teaching social responsibility, parental involvement, ethical leadership.

March 25-29 American Libraries, Group of 6 from Algeria: Community support for public libraries, fiscal oversight of library systems, global library programs.

March 28-31 International Crime Issues, Group of 14 from Latin America: Cross-border human and drug trafficking issues.

March 28-April 1 Women as Business and Economic Leaders, Group of 6 from Afghanistan: Women’s political and professional leadership and empowerment in US, victims of domestic violence, roundtable with women small business owners and visit their businesses, use of media to increase visibility of women owned business.

March 29-31 Swedish Association of Local Authorities, Group of 50 from Sweden: health and medical care, public health, and infrastructure and the environment.

March 29-April 1 Ms. Nicola Jane Motley, Economic and Charging Adviser, National Air Traffic Services, United Kingdom: the US government and regulatory authorities consult on airport matters with interest groups and NGOs involved in aviation environmental issues. She would like to explore the social, economic and political factors that influence policy-making decisions.

March 29-April 1 Education Systems in the U.S., Group of 8 from Greenland: The U.S. educational system with an emphasis on high schools, community colleges, and vocational training programs as well as exchange opportunities.

April 1-4 Trafficking in Persons, Group of 8 from Malaysia: Anti-trafficking policies at the federal, state, and local level; border control policies; detention center policies; long-term investigations into human trafficking networks; cross-border cooperation.

April 15-18 Vietnam Government Inspectorate Delegation on Anti-Corruption, Group of 10 from Vietnam:Good governance, anti-corruption, the role of government, media and law enforcement in promoting accountability and transparency.

April 15-19 Enforcing Land Use Policies in U.S. Coastal Areas, Group of 2 from Montenegro: Coastal zone management, transparency and the role of citizen and private groups in the decision making process, balancing environmental protection and economic development needs.

April 15-19 Protecting Intellectual Property Rights Through Better Information Policy, Group of 5 from Russia: Technological innovation and intellectual property protection for businesses, role of libraries in electronic information management, local law enforcement efforts to protect intellectual property.

April 17-18 Mesnew, Group of 6 from People's Republic of China: Real-estate markets, title procedures, property tax laws, and foreclosure systems.

April 18-23 Ms. Yrsa Linnea NYMAN, Senior Officer Ministry of the Interior, Office of the Ombudsman for Minorities, Finland: Community, combating hate crimes, human rights and the local justice system.

April 19-23 Aviation Security, Group of 11 from Indonesia: Accident safety and prevention, enforcing regulations, new safety concepts and technological advances in aircraft design and air traffic management.

April 21-25 U.S. Financial System, Multiregional Group of 21: Information on U.S. financial market operations, the banking system, project finance, privatization, and provisions to assist and reform developing country markets.

April 22-25 Dr. Dingquan CHEN, Associate Professor, Information Management Department at Sun Yat-Sen University, People’s Republic of China: Current and future trends in library management, professional development opportunities in the information management, and the impact of technology on library staff.

April 25-29 Volunteerism and Youth Activism in the US, Group from Azerbaijan: Volunteerism, youth programs, and youth in politics.

April 28-May 3 Legal Education Reform, Group of 6 from Ukraine: Overview of U.S. legal education system, preparing law students for practice of law, youth court, private vs. public law schools.

April 29-May 2 Youth Leadership, Group of 4 from the United Kingdom: Developing capacity of local youth programs, collaboration between parents/teachers/youth service providers, community service.

April 29-May 3 Politics and the New Media, Group of 4 from Germany: Media and culture, reporting techniques, and the impact of technology on media.

April 29-May 5 Student Leaders and Civic Responsibility, Group of 2 from South Asia: Ethical leadership, youth in politics, social and environmental justice, youth programs, and volunteerism.

April 30 – May 5 International Security Issues, Multiregional group of 9: This global delegation will learn about the role of state and local government in emergency management and disaster preparedness, inter-agency cooperation in seaport security, and strategies in combating drug and human trafficking and financial crimes.

May 3 – 18 Serbian Youth Leadership Program, Group of 10 from Serbia: How youth can promote change in their community through grassroots activism and volunteerism. They will attend Roosevelt High School for approximately 2-3 days, connect with local youth and youth organizations, volunteer, stay with local host families, develop an action plan to implement in their communities in Serbia, utilize photography to express what they’ve learned while in Seattle, and participate in and experience local culture and cultural activities.

May 5 - 9 Trends in US Civil Aviation, Group of 3 from Japan: Centralized airport and waterway port system management, production and assembly facilities, educational training for youth.

May 6 – 9 Grassroots Democracy and Religion, Group of 2 from Indonesia: Ways in which multiculturalism, democracy, and tolerance interact and complement one another in a richly pluralistic society. While in Seattle, the group will learn about Native American populations in the Pacific Northwest and the role of NGOs in protecting indigenous communities. The delegation will also hear about efforts to both protect and promote the assimilation of immigrant and refugee communities into American society.

May 14 - 19 Mr. Armin Manuel KUMMER, Coordinator, Directorate-General, Enterprise and the Transatlantic Economic Council, European Commission from the European Union: Local transportation policy-making, the role of the Asian immigrant community, worker retraining programs, and economic development.

May 15-23: Development of Alumni Associations and Career Centers, Group of 5 from Georgia: Networking with businesses and alumni to provide professional resources for students, mentoring and advising for job hunting and career path development.

May 16 - 20 Citizen Participation in the U.S., Group of 3 from Armenia: Developing youth leadership and civic participation programs, implementing strategies for managing volunteer programs, and promoting political, social, and economic equality.

May 19 - 23 Trade and Economic Development, Group of 8 from Europe: Political and economic forces that influence U.S. trade policy, impact of regional and global trade initiatives on the local economy, and business-to-business commerce.

May 19 - 23 Managing Diversity in a Multiethnic Society, Group of 11 from Europe: Educational models for newly arrived immigrants, advocacy for immigrant workers, broadcasting stations serving an ethnic community, and diversity in the cooperate community.

May 19 - 23 The Role of Women in Promoting Global Women’s Issues, Multiregional group of 19: Women and economic development, health and child care support, and women in technology.

May 23 - 27 Youth Engagement, Group of 5 from Ukraine, Community youth leadership and safe spaces for youth, youth engagement in politics, and volunteerism/youth training programs.

May 27-31 Advancing Financial Sector Transparency and Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism, Group of 5 from Russia. Law enforcement efforts to combat white-collar crime and money laundering, financial crime and bank sector regulation, and U.S.- Russia business/trade development.

June 16-20 Journalism in the Digital Age, Group of 4 from the People’s Republic of China: The visitors are professionals in the field of broadcast and print journalism. They will focus on ways to understand the potential of new media and develop effective programming.

June 16-20 Grassroots Democracy: Campaigns and Elections, Group of 2 from Indonesia: U.S. electoral process, political accountability and transparency, social justice, and rule of law.

June 17-23 Camp Brotherhood, Multiregional Group of 12: Role of non-government organizations in resolving community issues, community mediation techniques, Native American governance and economic development.

June 19-24 Women and Entrepreneurship, Multiregional Group of 24: Accessing business capital and job training, mentorship for girls' empowerment, minority and low income women’s opportunities, regional women’s entrepreneurship.

June 27-July 1 Mr. Cristian Duta, Romanian Police Liaison Officer, Romania: Mr. Duta seeks to examine the U.S criminal justice system and the legal framework for targeting, investigating, and prosecuting perpetrators of international crime schemes. He is particularly interested in strategies for countering trans-border crime, such as human trafficking, narcotics, and contraband smuggling through inter-agency cooperation at the local, state, and federal levels.

June 30-July 4 Political Cartoonists, Regional Group of 6: The delegates will examine the role of a free, independent media in a democracy vis-à-vis political cartooning. Participants will examine the practices, techniques, and ethical responsibilities of political cartoonists, the philosophical beliefs underlying their work, and the impact that their cartoons have on history, political debate, public opinion and free speech.

July 5 – 9 American Libraries, Multiregional Group of 8: The visitors in this program are library sciences professionals and will focus on library management and collections management, information technology, and funding.

July 7 – 11 International Security, Regional Group of 9 from Africa: This delegation will learn about the role of state and local government in emergency management and disaster preparedness, inter-agency cooperation in seaport security, and strategies in combating border crime such as drug and human trafficking.

July 11 – 15 Ms. Mary Ann ARNADO, Secretary General, Mindanao People’s Caucus, Philippines: Ms. Arnado will meet with organizations that focus on protecting the rights of vulnerable populations including women and immigrants. She will also examine conflict resolution strategies and maintaining government transparency and accountability.

July 15 – 18 Young Political Leaders, Group of 6 from Spain: The delegates are members and leaders of Spanish political organizations including the Spanish Parliament, various political parties, and state cabinets. During their Seattle visit they will examine strategies for engaging young people in politics as well as US foreign policy.

July 15 – 22 Iraqi Youth Program, Group of 11 from the Iraq: The students will focus on how youth can promote change in their community through grassroots activism and volunteerism. The students will connect with local youth and youth organizations, volunteer, stay with local host families, and utilize photography to express what they’ve learned while in Seattle, and participate and experience local culture and cultural activities.

July 17 – 23 Cancer Treatment, Group of 10 from Syria: The delegates are leading medical professionals in the field of cancer treatment, as well as members of cancer societies and cancer support NGOs. They are seeking to increase their knowledge of cancer treatment, education, and research in the U.S., with their Seattle visit focused on the role that research institutions play in the fight against cancer and the development of new techniques for combating the disease.

July 18 – 22 Protected Areas, Group of 3 from Brazil: The environmental delegates will travel to Olympic National Park to explore the preserved land and meet with park officials to discuss environmental protection strategies.

July 21 – 25 U.S. Legal Issues, Group of 4 from People’s Republic of China: The delegates, involved in different entities of the Chinese legal system, will examine alternative dispute resolution techniques, the engagement of youth in the criminal system, and the protection of criminal and victim rights.

July 22 – 25 NGOs and Civic Activism, Group of 4 from Thailand: The delegates will focus on the role of the NGO sector in the U.S. and the relationship between non-profits organizations and government agencies. They will examine a variety of NGOs the tools they use to further their missions.

July 25 – 28 National Endowment for the Humanities Teachers, Group of 4 Multiple: The visitors are secondary educators focused on English language, literature, social sciences and history in their native countries. In Seattle, they will interact with local professional counterparts, participate in community service opportunities, and experience cultural activities to broaden their understanding of American culture.

July 25 – 29 Education and Development for Underprivileged Women, Group of 4 from Morocco: The visitors will explore the issues female political leaders face, the role of mentorship programs in engaging young women, and the development of women through their participation and leadership in local, national, and global affairs.

July 25 – August 1 Rule of Law, Group of 5 from Russia: The delegates are Russian judges who seek to examine the role of various levels and components of the U.S. legal system in maintaining the rule of law.

July 29 – August 1 Integration and Management of Diversity, Group of 7 from Germany: The delegation will focus on the Native American experience in the Northwest and achieving tolerance among diverse populations. They will also explore the local government’s efforts to engage area youth and prevent violence.

July 29 – August 1 New Media in the U.S. Group of 6 from Azerbaijan: The visitors, members of the Azeri media, will focus on civic engagement through the internet and e-broadcasting, and the most effective ways to utilize new media, including the influence of political blogging.

July 29 – August 1 U.S. Congress – Korean National Assembly Youth Exchange Program, Group of 10 from the ROK: U.S. federalism, U.S. – Korean relations, working of congressional offices at the national and district level, civic participation, volunteerism and community activism.

July 29 – August 4 Trafficking in Persons II Group of 4 from India: The visitors will explore themes related to victim assistance and advocacy, anti-trafficking education and awareness campaigns, public-private partnerships, investigation and prosecution of trafficking cases and empowering minorities to prevent exploitation.

August 3-6 Ms. Anna Birgitta PRUCHA, Press Officer for the Liberal Party, Sweden: explore issues related to emerging social media and digital technologies; how NGOs use social media to engage young voters; use of social media to increase environmental awareness

August 5-8 Criminal Justice Best Practices, Group of 2 from Indonesia: examining training and continuing education for law enforcement officers and incorporating community policing principles in training

August 5-8 Mrs. Anoush DER BOGHOSSIAN, French Language spokesperson for the WTO, Switzerland: explore issues and policies in US - Trans-Atlantic and US - China trade relationships, explore Microsoft’s relationship to the WTO and trading partners, and Boeing vs. Airbus

August 6 – 11 US Political Process for Young Muslim Leaders, Multiregional Group of 15 from Africa: The delegates represent a wide range of Muslim leaders, including reporters, the president of a school, the director of an agricultural cooperative, and political and business leaders. They are studying issues surrounding religious tolerance, interfaith dialogue, separation of church and state, volunteerism, citizen participation in government and women in business, government and society.

August 8-12 Democratic Governance and Foreign Policy in the U.S. Regional group of 5 from Europe: The delegates are representatives of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). They are seeking to broadly examine the system of democratic governance in the U.S and the development of U.S. foreign policy, with their Seattle visit focusing on religious diversity in the U.S. and U.S foreign policy with Asian countries.

August 8-13 Promoting Interfaith Dialogue, Group of 4 from Morocco: The delegates include leading professionals from the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and academic researchers who are experts in the field of Islamic Studies. They are seeking to examine U.S. strategies for cultivating healthy and productive dialogue among various faiths.

August 14-19 Mr. Khalid HANIF, Section Officer, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Pakistan: Mr. Hanif is responsible for preparing briefs for the Secretary that ultimately influence trade policy decisions. During his Seattle visit he seeks to learn about U.S strategies for protecting intellectual property rights, resolving trade conflicts, and preventing the importation of illegal goods.

August 14-19 Journalism in a Democratic Society, from the Western Hemisphere: The delegates have significant editorial positions in the fields of news and radio. They are seeking to examine the role of journalism and the media in maintaining transparency in a democratic society as well as strategies for allowing free expression.

August 15-19 Mexican Congressional TV Group of 9 from Mexico: The delegates are from Mexico’s congressional television station. They are examining Washington State’s public affairs coverage, including public and commercial media.

August 15 – 20 International Aviation Safety Policies, Group of 15 from Thailand: The delegates are aviation professionals involved in addressing aviation safety standards, accident prevention and investigation. During their visit they will meet with their professional counterparts and other officials to discuss how regulations are enforced and how accident safety and prevention are handled at U.S. airports. They will also visit Boeing while in Seattle to discuss new safety concepts and technological advances in aircraft design and air traffic management to improve aviation safety.

August 21-26 Mrs. Emmanuelle SPITERI, Magistrate, France: Mrs. Emmanuelle is a French judge who deals primarily with cases involving the mentally ill and vulnerable individuals such as illegal immigrants, minorities from disadvantaged areas, and domestic violence victims. She seeks to learn about U.S criminal and civil laws and regulations that protect at risk populations. She will also examine U.S. strategies for increasing public awareness of judicial services provided to vulnerable individuals.

August 25-29 Women and Political Leadership Building Group of 5 from Korea: The delegates are leading professionals in various fields including journalism and academia. Their visit will focus on ways to develop leadership among women in their communities.

August 26 – 29 U.S. Border Issues, Group of 5 from Canada: The delegates are Canadian officials who deal with border issues. The visitors will explore enhanced communication on border issues and policies with the aim of more rapid and precise identification and resolution of border problems; more effective cross border integration of technologies in order to improve security and to increase efficiencies in the movement of goods and people; and concerns that need to be addressed in order to further harmonize U.S. and Canada security priorities.

September 2-4 Ms. Maria Norberg, Librarian, Sweden: Ms. Norberg will be in the U.S. to examine the use of innovative and effective marketing of library strategies. Her program in Seattle will focus on the strategies library systems use to identify and understand the needs of their patrons.

September 2 -5 Mr. Gunawan, Chief of Immigration, Polonia International Airport, Indonesia: Mr. Gunawan will be in the U.S. to explore questions of policy and regulation and observe field operations to give him a first hand look at immigration operations and related activities.

September 3-7 Lebanese Police, Group of 10 from Lebanon: The delegates are exemplary police officers who seek to learn about U.S. law enforcement agencies. Their Seattle visit will focus on the functions of the Washington State Patrol and how this agency interacts and coordinates with other agencies at the local and state level.

September 5 – 10 National Security and the Media, Group of 6 from India: A group of print journalists and national security policy analysts seek to examine how terrorist activities are assessed and analyzed in the United States. In addition to themes surrounding counterterrorism efforts, the group will examine the interaction between law enforcement and media operations concerning terrorist activities, freedom of the press, and the media’s role in monitoring and exposing corruption and terrorism.

September 10-15 Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility, Group of 8 from Russia: The delegates are officials from the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, representatives from Russian business associations, and members of the higher education business school community. They will be in Seattle to observe best practices of Corporate Social Responsibility and examine examples of sustainable development.

September 15- 19 Ms. Tungalag, Head of the Food Industry Division in the Mongolian Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Mongolia: Ms. Tungalag is responsible for improving the legal and regulatory framework of the Mongolian food sector and coordinating the implantation projects that focus on: identifying Mongolia’s food balance; assessing food safety and security; and supporting food producers with tax and loan policies . In Seattle she will be learning more about food safety procedures, policies, and best practices in this country.

September 16-20 Media and Foreign Policy, Group of 2 from Poland: The delegates are journalists who will be in Seattle to examine U.S. foreign policy issues that impact the Pacific Northwest, including security and trade.

September 17-22 Arts Education in the U.S., Group of 6 from Azerbaijan: Curriculum and methods used for teaching the visual and performing arts to students at the university and K-12 levels as well as continuing education and community programs, education programs and practices designed to develop K-12 teachers and university professors of the arts.

September 20 – 23 Climate Change and the Environment, Group of 6 from Mexico and Canada: The participants are traveling to the US seeking to increase their knowledge of new and effective technologies, stewardship methods, and legislative regulations which promote environmental protection as well as the relationship between the environment and the economy.

September 23-27 Combating International Crime: Regional group of 6 from Europe: The group of delegates will examine the interactions between local law enforcement, courts, and prisons in the U.S. penal system. They will also learn about transit and port security and have a chance to visit a small alternative high school composed of students who have not thrived in the traditional education system.

September 26 – October 1 Current Social, Political and Economic Issues for Young European Leaders, Group of 8 from Europe: American political, economic, and social issues and associated policy formulation; interrelated U.S. foreign and domestic policy topics, including homeland security, trade and economic development, immigration and assimilation, and health and human services.

September 29 – October 3 Combating Trafficking and Enhancing Women’s and Children’s Rights, Group of 3 from the Philippines: American legal system and US efforts to protect and strengthen women’s human rights, initiatives aimed at protecting and providing the social reintegration of victims of trafficking, prosecution of and enforcement against traffickers, and economic opportunities that support women’s access to education and health care.

September 30 – October 4 Innovative Development in High Schools Group of 12 from Russia: The delegates will examine U.S. strategies for developing innovative programs focused on successfully teaching high school students. During their Seattle visit they will observe programs aimed at preparing students for college, peer education and mentoring programs, and programs that offer opportunities for student leadership.

September 29 – October 3 Mr. Sompoch TORUKSA, Deputy Chief News Editor, TV Channel 7, Thailand. In Seattle, he will focus on the media’s role in monitoring and reporting human rights abuses at the local level as well as methods to prevent corruption, encouraging transparency, and ensuring accountability at the local level.

September 30 – October 3 Energy Security for the Future, Group of 19 from Europe: The delegates are business, government, and non-profit leaders who will be in the Seattle to examine energy alternatives, including the pros and cons of biofuels as well as solar energy.

September 30 – October 4 Transit Trade, Group of 8 from Afghanistan and Pakistan: The development of North American trade following the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); the procedures by which U.S. government agencies manage cross border trade; the cooperation of private sector organizations with government agencies.

October 14-18 Parks, Biodiversity, and Ecotourism, Multiregional Group of [unknown]: The delegates are leading professionals in the fields of biodiversity and ecotourism, and include environmentalists, NGO leaders, academics, tour operators, protected area managers, and government officials at all levels. They seek to examine the U.S. national park and protected area management systems and trends in biodiversity and wildlife management. Their Seattle visit will focus on ecotourism standards and practices.

October 20-24 Learning from America’s Non-Profit Organizations Group of 14 from Japan: The delegates are municipal government officials who will be in Seattle to examine public-private partnerships and the role of non-profit organizations in providing social services. Their program will focus on services for aging populations and combating domestic violence.

October 31 – November 4 Transitioning into New Media Group of 5 from Moldova: The delegates are journalists who will be in Seattle to examine the role of media in elections. Their program will focus on electoral transparency and the use of new media tools to engage young voters.

November 1 – 16 Serbian Youth Leadership Program, Group of 11 from Serbia: While in Seattle the 10 students and 1 youth leader will focus on the theme “ethnic tolerance and diversity” as well as various methods in which youth can promote change in their community through grassroots activism and volunteerism. The students will also attend Nathan Hale High School for approximately 2-3 days as well as connect with their peers at other local high schools, connect with local youth and youth organizations, volunteer, stay with local host families, develop an action plan to implement in their communities in Serbia, utilize journalism to express what they’ve learned while in Seattle, and participate and experience local culture and cultural activities.

December 9-15 Regional Security, Group of 3 from China: Customs and Border Protection, Citizenship and Immigration Services, juvenile justice, investigating fraudulent documents, role of NGOs in liaising between immigrants and law enforcement.

December 13-16 Mr. Yasuaki Ito, Section Chief, General Affairs Division Gender Equality Bureau, Cabinet Office, Japan: Workforce productivity, role of flextime in targeting non-traditional members of labor market, gender in the labor force.