PROPOSAL

33 Years after the Revolution

and

To Mark 20 Years of ACI’s Continued Work

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow of Iran

Proposed Date: May/June 2012

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

WHY:   Anyone with the smallest interest in Iran is aware of the country’s precarious situation. Iran is experiencing one of its most dangerous periods in its long history. The present policies have damaged Iran’s credibility internationally, brought about the threat of war and on the home front, economic hardship due to sanctions, dissatisfaction with economic polices and State interference in every aspect of citizens’ private lives threatens Iran with a destructive social explosion.

Our vision is for a free, democratic Iran where all Iranians live as equals with equal and equitable access to Iran’s vast resources. To this aim we have worked to increase awareness of the challenges and issues facing the future of Iran through research and conferences – impartially and free from any bias and prejudice. We have done so without accepting any external funding and purely on the strength of our volunteers and experts who have given their time freely. Now, after twenty years of continuous study, the proposed conference’s objective is to bring together experts, scholars, political, civil and human rights activists and the general public with the sole aim of proposing a road map to the future. This bundle includes background information on ACI.

Clear planning for the future of Iran’s present young population (%), the inevitable sharp increase in the population (%) and the welfare of the elderly will enable us to use Iran’s resources wisely. It will ensure sustainable development and progress while safeguarding Iran’s riches for our children and future generations.

A stable Iran benefits Iranians and the global community

HOW:  The conference is divided into three sections leading to the fourth section which is a year long ‘planning project’. This is detailed extensively in the conference schedule included in this bundle.

It would not be possible to plan for the future without identifying and acknowledging our failures and achievements in the past thirty three years; recognising where our strengths and weaknesses are today we can capitalise on realistic opportunities for a better tomorrow.

The opportunity to consciously move away from the existing path and create a better future has never been more possible:  The young vibrant generation in Iran is clear in its demands;

	The high level of knowledge and expertise among those in Iran coupled with the successes of Iranian diaspora presents a unique opportunity for exchange of ideas through advances in communication technology;
	Second and third generation Iranians either born or brought up out outside Iran remain emotionally tied to Iran and engaged with the struggle towards equality and democracy in Iran;
	The international community, while concerned with security threats from a nuclear Iran, is aware of Iran’s internal problems and preconditions of improvements to human rights situation in Iran is heard more and more often.

WHEN:             May/June 2012

WHERE:           To be announced

 Ways You Can Contribute

	Submit a paper and participate as an expert in the conference and / or research project
	Introductions: Introduce individuals, groups or institutions that will be interested in building a better future for Iran. We are particularly interested to engage post graduate students in stage four, the ‘planning project’.
	Location: We are in discussions with several universities and academic institutions. We welcome any suggestion for collaboration with an academic or research institute
	Food and refreshments for the duration of the conference
	Dissemination of Information: Website design and development for the conference and the ‘planning project’ Conference brochure design and printing Writing articles for media Introducing journalists Iranian or otherwise Publication of findings
	Monetary Contribution: Flights from Europe Accommodation Administrative cost of the conference Hall hire

 ‘Be the change you want to see’

We shape and create the future

with every thought and decision we make.

For further information and to contribute please contact

London@aciiran.com quoting YTT in the subject line