A day for the reconstruction of Gaza
the Polytechnic University of Bari, in collaboration with the Presidency of the Region Puand the Puglia Promotionand organizes a seminar day aimed at exploring the technical, environmental, and socio-economic aspects of the reconstruction of Gaza, drawing inspiration from other post-war reconstruction experiences.
The main focus will be the "Gaza Phoenix" strategic plan, designed by and for Palestinian civil society and supported by the Union of Gaza Municipalities.
“A day for the reconstruction of Gaza: the Gaza Phoenix strategic plan as a starting point” will take place on Wednesday 16 July, at the Polytechnic University of Bari, in the morning from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Council Room, Dicatec Department, 1st floor, Engineering Building; from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Main Hall, Arcod Department, ground floor, Architecture Building.
This save the date is the invitation to attend the press briefing that will be held:
- Wednesday 16 July at 3 p.m.
Participants:
- Loredana Ficarelli, Vice-Rector of the Polytechnic University of Bari
- Stefano Gatti, Director General for Development Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Michele Emiliano, President of the Apulia Region
- Giuseppe Satriano, Archbishop of Bari
- Giovanna Iacovone, Deputy Mayor of Bari
- Ing. Carlo Contesi, President of the Order of Engineers
- Arch. Cosimo Damiano Mastronardi, president of the Order of Architects
The following interventions will be delivered remotely:
- 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. An Economy for Gaza, Atif Kubursi McMaster, of the University of Toronto to outline the economic future of Gaza and Palestine in the MENA area (Middle East and Africa), presentation of Caterina De Lucia;
- 5:30 PM-6:30 PM A Story from Gaza, Atef Abu Saif, the account of the former Minister of Culture of the Palestinian Authority, presentation of Francesca Borri.
