Consultative Governance in the UAE- MSC

• The tradition of Consultative Governance in the UAE is a cornerstone of the Emirati government
• Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has had the same telephone for the last ten years and allows anyone in the country to call him about anything
• Sheikh Mohammed and his father sit on a bench to listen to concerns and issues raised by the people of Dubai
• Sheikh Mohammed uses social media to communicate with his people
• Sheikh Mohammed launched the UAE vision 2021 with the aim of making the UAE one of the best countries in the world by 2021
• Sheikh Mohammed is determined that the Federal National Council (FNC) should play a key role in the UAE vision 2021 process
• Sheikh Mohammed: '"We are going forward firmly to bring our political experience to its [desired] ends so as to achieve development and expand participation. We are also looking forward to the pivotal role of the FNC, as a supportive and control authority to further strengthen the government with visions and innovative ideas."'
• Students can contribute to the achievement of the UAE vision by actively participating in consultation and discussion, sharing innovative ideas, and supporting the government's initiatives
• The Belfast Agreement was signed in Northern Ireland on April 10th, 1938, ending many years of violent conflict in the region
• The conflict in Northern Ireland centred around the relationship between Britain and Northern Ireland
• Between 1968 and 1998, the conflict in Northern Ireland became very violent, resulting in approximately 3,000 deaths
• Peace negotiations in Northern Ireland were made possible through a long process of consultation and negotiation
• Negotiations were taking place between prisoners involved in the conflict and Northern Ireland authorities
• At one point in early 1998, some prisoners voted to withdraw from negotiations, leading to direct talks between the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the prisoners to reach a settlement
• Secretary of State for Northern Ireland took the first step of talking directly to the prisoners herself and reaching a settlement with them
• A deadline was needed to secure an agreement in Northern Ireland, set for Midnight on Thursday 9 April
• The Prime Ministers from Britain and Ireland joined the negotiating parties to reach an agreement in Northern Ireland on Friday 10 April
• The Belfast Agreement established a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland and ushered in a new period of peace and prosperity
• Reasons why it was difficult to reach agreement in Northern Ireland:
• Setting a deadline was considered a good idea as it can help in reaching an agreement
• Changes in Northern Ireland after the Agreement:
• Personal involvement in reaching an agreement with others:
• Nelson Mandela transformed South Africa from a divided and unequal country to one with fully democratic elections and equal rights for all races
• Nelson Mandela's ability to bring people with different views together was a key factor in his success
• Nelson Mandela joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1942 and directed a campaign of peaceful, non-violent defiance against the South African government
• Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years and credited his time there with teaching him leadership skills
• After his release, Mandela led peace negotiations that eventually led to political equality between races in South Africa
• Nelson Mandela and President de Klerk were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work toward dismantling the South African racial regime
• On April 27, 1994, South Africa held its first fully democratic elections
• Lessons Mandela learned from his experience in prison:
• Mandela said that he learnt many skills in prison that helped him as president
• It was difficult for people to work together in South Africa due to living in different places, not knowing each other, inequality, and oppression
• Consultation guides new technology development by incorporating diverse viewpoints, addressing ethical considerations, and fostering responsible innovation
• Consultation and discussion in the management of new technologies

  Guides new technology development by incorporating diverse viewpoints, addressing ethical considerations, and fostering responsible innovation