CSPS 2012

Comparative Social Policy SeminarChina 2012

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Beijing and Sichuan: July 1st - July 30th Beijing and Sichuan: July 1st - July 30th

Introduction

The Comparative Social Policy Seminar (CSPS) is meant to provide a south-south dialogue platform for global university students to learn the social development experience in individual countries through lectures, seminars, discussion and field visits. It is an academic and field experience summer program to compare and share knowledge on social policies in specific areas of social welfare, social assistance, aging, migration, among others.

The summer school program is collaboratively conducted by the School of Social Development and Public Policy (SSDPP) of Beijing Normal University (BNU), ITAM, a Mexican top class University and Puente Asia. The program coordination worldwide is undertaken by Puente Asia, a consulting firm that designs education, business and development projects between Latin American and Asian institutions.

Program Description

The first summer school opened in July 2011 and ended as a very successful experience to all participants. This 2012 we have prepared a four-week program that encompasses 30 hours of lectures and seminars and 40 hours of mandarin courses throughout the first three weeks, plus a field visit during the last week. Both SSDPP faculty and external experts present on the social development issues in China and facilitate discussions for comparing with other countries experience on social policy making, poverty reduction, education, migration, child welfare, philanthropy, etc. International participants will be encourage to share knowledge on their country of expertise, in addition to that SSDPP local students will engaged in the discussion and exchanged with the group. To

summarize, academic discussions will be held between the international and local

faculty, students and development professionals.

The field visit is the highlight of the program. After hearing and discussing the progress and challenges in China’s social development in Beijing, the students will go to rural villages in Sichuan province to observe and learn local development strategies. By working and staying with peasants and talking to village chiefs and local experts, the students are supposed to analyze the role of state and non-state actors in social development and the gap between development goals and practices.

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2012 Program Structure (i)

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Week 2: July 9 - July 13





Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayMorningLecturePublic Policy Making in ChinaSSDPP Faculty

AfternoonMandarin course

MorningSeminarSocial Welfare SystemChina National Health Development Research Center Afternoon

AfternoonField VisitSocial Services agency

MorningSeminarRural Development and Poverty ReductionInternational Poverty Reduction Center in China (IPRCC)+ Discussant

(Development practitioner)


MorningSeminarChild Welfare and Protection: orphans, disabled and street children International organization’s representative (UNICEF, China)


MorningSeminarMigration in China and Other CountriesSSDPP faculty and ITAM faculty


* The seminar includes lecture and discussion session.

**Guest lecturers include international development professionals form local and international agencies and NGOs. And also, well known academic staff and experts from Puente Asia.









June 30 and July 1: Arrival and OrientationJune 30 and July 1: Arrival and OrientationJune 30 and July 1: Arrival and OrientationJune 30 and July 1: Arrival and OrientationJune 30 and July 1: Arrival and Orientation






Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayMorningOpening Ceremony LectureChinese Society in TransitionSSDPP Faculty

AfternoonField Visit Social Services agency

MorningLectureChinese Economic ReformsSSDPP Faculty

AfternoonSit VisitNational Museum(Public transportation)＊with on- site language tutoring

MorningLectureContemporary Political Development of China

AfternoonField Visit Social Services agency

MorningSeminarEducation Policy and ReformFord Foundation Beijing Office

AfternoonSite VisitTemple of Heaven (public transportation)＊with on- site language tutoring

Field Day with Language Tutoring

Visit a rural village in suburban Beijing and learn about rural development.

2012 Program Structure (ii)

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Week 3: July 16 - 20





Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayMorningSeminarComparative Studies on Economics and Politics between Latin America and ChinaPuente Asia’s andChinese Academy of Social Sciences


MorningSeminarCivil Society Development and Philanthropy by SSDPP faculty and ITAM faculty

AfternoonField VisitSocial Services agency

MorningSeminarEnvironment and Sustainable Development by World Wildlife Fund(covered by Puente Asia)


MorningSeminarAging Society and Social Services for the elderlyOfficer of the Ministry of Civil Affairs+Aging in Macau, a case study: Puente Asia’s Consultant


MorningMandarin course

AfternoonInternational Social Policy Student Conference

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July 21Fly to Chengdu, Sichuan ProvinceCheck in at hotelVisit the Wen Shu Fang Street and explore the local culture of Cheng Du

July 22

Morning:Lectures and Discussion1. Briefing on Sichuan's Background and Development, Prof. Ding Yi, Research Fellow, Institute of Rural Economy, Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences2. The National Policy of "Building of a New Countryside" and Shan Shui's Involvement, Mr. He Xin, Program Officer, Shan Shui Conservation Center3. Introduction to the field visit schedule and basic information of the villages; discuss the field visit goals and things to achieveParticipants: ITAM students and Shan Shui staffAfternoon:1. Coach bus to An Long village, An De Township, Pi County, Cheng Du, Sichuan (1.5-hour ride)2. Briefing by village chief on the village background3. Walk around the village and learn the local conditions4. Stay at village households for the night

July 23 - 24

1. Discuss with villagers and volunteers on local social development 2. Learn the bio-friendly agriculture production chain and the involvement of urban communities3. Study the bio-friendly agriculture and try simple farming work4. Stay at village households for the night

July 25

Morning: Coach bus to Li Zi Ba Village, Bi Kou Township, Wen County, Long Nan City, Gansu Province (6-hour ride)Afternoon:1. Briefing by village chief on the village background2. Introduction of Shan Shui's "Low-carbon Village" project3. Visit the tea farm and discuss with villagers and Shan Shui's local volunteer4. Stay at village households for the night

July 26 - 27

1. Visit the panda conservation areas and learn the community efforts to protect the living space for pandas (There will be some light hiking. So we recommend students to bring a pair of sneakers.)2. Discuss with villagers and learn local efforts of environmental protection3. Brainstorming on building a low-carbon village (if possible, a rough budget based on the donation)4. Stay at village households for the night

July 28Return to Cheng Du (5-hour ride)Rest

July 29Wrap up the program (discuss the field trip, reflect on the entire program, etc.)Fly back to Beijing

July 30 DEPARTURE

Program Cost

CSPS 2012 cost is$4,850 USD

CSPS 2012 cost is$4,850 USD

Items included: Items NOT included:-Pickup @ Beijing International

Airport.Program tuition fee and course certificate by BNU and ITAM

-Breakfast and lunch (Monday through Friday)

-Accommodation on double-room basis

-Domestic transportation within China (Beijing-Sichuan-Beijing)

-International medical insurance

-International flight ticket-Chinese visa (nor any other country)

-Dinner (Monday through Friday)-Weekends meals.

International TransportationFlight tickets are not included on the overall program’s price. Each student must buy it independently. Suggested travel agencies and flights will be announced later.

AccommodationIn Beijing: All participants will be staying on Beijing Normal University international students’ dormitories. Accommodation includes a double occupancy room shared with another CSPSS 2012 participant. The dorms are conveniently located within BNU Campus facilities and also its vicinity.In Chengdu, Sichuan:Participants and faculty members will stay in a 4 star hotel in Chengdu City in Sichuan province.

In Sichuan rural areas:Participants and faculty members will stay with locals in each of the visited villages.

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Application processIn order to apply to the program you must email [email protected] the following documents as soon as possible:

• Curriculum Vitae

PreparationBetween the dates of the First and Second payment, the students must prepare the following documents needed for the trip.

• Valid passport (Expiration date must be at least 6 months from the date of the program)

• Chinese tourist Visa• Invitation letter from the SSDPP, Beijing Normal University. • Reading Package: the student must read materials prior to the date of departure.

Requirements-Chinese Visa (BNU will grant a personalized invitation letter for this purpose)- Over 18 years old (confirmed by passport)

Social Networks:We have created a Facebook account for updates and questions about the program. Add "Pacifik Pu" www.facebook.com/pacifik.pu as friend and keep yourself updated on any developments regarding the program, and use it as a social network to interact with other program participants. WebpageStudents will be notify when the CSPS official web-page is launched.

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mailto:[email protected]


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Any questions?

Contact information

Prof. Ana VazquezProgram Coordinator, Puente Asia

Office: +52(55)55756204 ext. [email protected]

Within the US (English and Spanish)Mr. Carlos Rivera

International Development Associate, Puente Asia [email protected]

Puente Asia Limitedwww.puenteasia.com

Calle Aniceto Ortega No. 817 Despacho 807, Col. Del Valle, Benito Juárez. Distrito Federal, 03100 MEXICO Tel: +52 (55) 55 75 62 04 ext.138

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http://www.puenteasia.com

http://www.puenteasia.com

About SSDPP in BNUThe School of Social Development and Public Policy (SSDPP) was founded in September 2008. It was originally the Institute of Social Development and Public Policy (ISDPP), first established in 1999. The School was founded during an era of dramatic globalization and the astonishingly rapid development of China. During the past decade, extensive reforms in public policy and management have been adopted around the world; governments have been eagerly improving their nations with a competitive spirit, and the Chinese government has endeavored to better its people's livelihood and construct a harmonious society. In order to meet the needs of the day, we have chosen the promotion of social equity and justice as our mission and the creation of a meritocracy as the core values of the SSDPP. The school integrates knowledge and academic strength from various disciplines among the social sciences, with a focus on empirical research and the implications of public policy, and pursues collaboration with the public sector, including governmental as well as academic exchange with both domestic and international institutions. We produce cutting-edge research based on a profound understanding of Chinese society, engage in dialogue with top scholars around the world, draw upon leading international expertise to find solutions to problems specific to China, and export Chinese wisdom and experience to be implemented in other parts of the world. Thus, in the past ten years, we have responded actively to many social and public issues in China as well as to issues around the world, and we have gained strength through this process.

About Puente Asia and International Development

Puente Asia is an experts’ network in Asia and Latin America engaged in project management and development within public, private and academic entities between these regions. Ever since its foundation, Puente Asia has been devoted to the creation of added-value projects. Whether locally or abroad, it is always a priority to contribute to the development of people and the creation of knowledge. We are engaged in bringing together two of the world’s most dynamic, challenging, and promising regions by providing professional tailored-made services, experts’ advice and local resources to ensure the success of any project in Asia and Latin America. The Education Sector has become for Puente Asia an area of expertise. In this particular sector we have developed projects with Latin American and Asian Universities, some of those involving local governments. In every case great bonds of understanding and friendship have been achieved and thus, have led to increase in binational relations. Furthermore, Puente Asia is constantly involved in academic cooperation and knowledge production. The experts’ network that nurture this company carry out their professional life as academics and consultants in different universities in Asia and the Americas.Puente Asia is committed to local development, and has designed different projects that contribute to the social, academic and economic sectors. Through business consulting, PA has enabled local producers with tools to compete in international markets. Puente Asia is also proud to take students who participate in our programs to a new level of understanding of a given region, broadening their horizons, creating more professionals who can develop bridges between Asia and Latin America.

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CSPS 2012

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