GARNET Network of PhD schools

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1 GARNET Network of PhD schools 1. Introduction The GARNET (NoE) Ph.D. school organizes international seminars for doctoral students. It provides intensive, one-week lecture and seminar programs on the European Union and Global Governance. The Ph.D. seminars aim at creating a network of Ph.D. students and researchers concerned with the analysis of major European and Global Governance issues. Their main focuses are theoretical issues as well as research methodologies, and they are based upon active student participation. 2. Organization The Network of PhD schools is institutionally part of GARNET: a Network of Excellence financed by the 6 th FP of European Commission ( ) that focuses on Global Governance, Regionalization and Regulation: the role of the EU. The Network of PhD schools is coordinated by the ULB PhD School in European Studies and UNU-CRIS Bruges, with the scientific supervision of an Academic Council. During the five years of the GARNET project, 9 PhD seminars will be organized. The tentative list of topics aims to cover a broad range of research fields, which include: 1) EU and global governance: efficiency and legitimacy ( held in Dec 2005); 2) The socio-economic modernization of the EU and the globalized economy. The Lisbon strategy (June 2006); 3) EU and global governance. EU political multilateralism and UN (Dec. 2007); And others themes include, for example: - EU and global governance: interregional relations with Latin America, Africa and Asia; - EU and global governance: reforming the institutions - EU, global governance and world order: theoretical paradigms and innovation

2 3. Governance Structure of GARNET PhD School Academic Council Prof. Bjorn Hettne, University of Göteborg, Sweden, President Prof. Attila Agh, Corvinus Budapest University, Hungary Prof. Ann Deighton, University of Oxford, United Kingdom Prof. Janine Goetschy, CNRS, Université Paris X - Nanterre, France Prof. Richard Higgott, University of Warwick, UK ( GARNET central Coordinator ) Prof. Nicolas Levrat, University of Geneva, Switzerland Prof. Riccardo Scartezzini, University of Trento, Italy Prof. Reimund Seidelmann, University of Giessen, Germany Prof. Elzbieta Stadtmüller, University of Wroclaw, Poland Prof. Karen.E. Smith, London School of Economics, United Kingdom Prof. Mario Telò, IEE, ULB, Brussels, Belgium Prof. Luk Van Langenhove, UNU-CRIS, Bruges, Belgium Project Coordinators Mario Telò, President Institute for European Studies (deputy coord., Frederik Ponjaert, IEE) And Luk Van Langenhove, Director, UNU-CRIS, Bruges (deputy coord., Isabella Torta) Coordinator of Ph.D. Seminar 2 Janine Goetschy, CNRS, Paris Vaïa Demertzis, FNRS, ULB-IEE Administrative Staff Corine Barella

3 4. PhD Seminar 2 EU and Global Governance: THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN GLOBALIZATION and THE EUROPEAN SOCIO-ECONOMIC MODELS. Is the Lisbon strategy the right answer? 4.1. Main topics The controversial interplay between globalization and regional integration/cooperation is providing the classical theoretical issue of capitalist diversity with new input. Furthermore, global competition is creating new challenges for national systems within the EU, even as their capacity to adjust and to reform is differs greatly, due to their highly diversified socio-economic and institutional systems - even more so following eastern European enlargement. In 2000, the EU launched a common long term modernization project and framework, the so called Lisbon strategy ( ) to try to help member states achieve such reforms in a globalized context and to foster a new development model for growth, employment and a knowledge based society according to European values. The June 2006 Garnet Ph.D. student seminar will focus on the interplay between on the one hand, globalization and on the other the national and Community-wide dimensions of the EU socio-economic model. On the basis of the variety of capitalisms both globally and within the EU, it will highlight the major common challenges facing all EU member states, the country-specific answers provided and the common policy framework. It will give an assessment of the functioning and achievements of the EU Lisbon strategy at community, national and regional levels, as regards governance and policy content. The question of the role of the EU as shield or/and a catalyst for member states in a partially globalized world will be examined as well as the international implications of the Lisbon strategy. The program will also aim to develop a dialogue between on the one hand the research community; and on the other, Brussels based representatives of the social partners and the European Union institutions. The seminar will bring together an international group of scholars and PhD students coming from the GARNET network and beyond. The PhD seminar will deal with seven mains themes: - Research Theme 1: Six years of reforms with the Lisbon strategy : genesis, aims, assessments and reforms of the strategy. - Research Theme 2: Globalization and the varieties of capitalism in Europe. - Research Theme 3: Globalization and the ways towards a Knowledge based society. - Research Theme 4: Globalization and the political economy behind the Lisbon strategy. - Research Theme 5: Globalization and national reforms concerning social protection and industrial relation systems in the EU. - Research Theme 6: The open method of coordination in practice in a variety of fields: its governance and policy implications. - Research Theme 7: The international implications of the Lisbon strategy

4 Each session will include one lectures by a keynote speaker followed by a general discussion, and one paper-presentation by a selected PhD student based on her/his current research and dealing with specific tasks related to the seminar. Students not directly involved in the presentation of papers will be encouraged to have an active participation as discussants in the general discussions and the Q-A sessions. The presented papers will be discussed by the lecturer in charge of the specific session, so as to provide students with some constructive feedback on their research. Paper-givers will be offered the opportunity of publishing their papers on the GARNET website and to contribute to other GARNET publication outlets following Academic Council approval. All participants will be introduced to the Garnet NoE Program TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH 2006 Morning, 9 am - 12 pm Welcome of participants Round-table with 2-3 decision makers involved in the Lisbon strategy (Commission, EP, Council, CESE) and 2-3 GARNET members chaired by Mario Telò (Université Libre de Bruxelles-IEE) on: How relevant is the Lisbon strategy in a globalized world? 12 am-2 pm: LUNCH Break Afternoon, 2 4 pm Introductory Lecture by Maria Joao Rodrigues (University of Lisbon and Advisor to the EU Commission) : Six years of experience with the Lisbon strategy: genesis, ambitions, assessments and reforms Presentation of a student paper and debate Welcome Cocktail WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7TH 2006 GLOBALIZATION and VARIETIES OF CAPITALISM Morning, 9 am - 12 pm Globalization and the varieties of capitalism: developments and mutual relationships, Robert Boyer (ENS and CEPREMAP/CNRS-Paris) Presentation of a student paper and debate 12 am-2 pm: LUNCH Break Afternoon, 2 4 pm Globalization and the knowledge-based society. Where does Europe stand in comparison to other regional areas?, Luc Soete (UNU-Merit, University of Maastricht) Presentation of student paper and debate

5 THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH 2006 THE EU: A SHIELD OR A CATALYST vis-à-vis GLOBALIZATION? Morning, 9 am - 12 pm Globalization and the EU: Which role for social Europe?, Stephan Leibfried (University of Bremen) Presentation of a student paper and debate 12 am-2 pm: LUNCH Break Afternoon, 2 4 pm Globalization and the reform of the various national social protection and industrial relation systems in the EU, Anton Hemerijck (University of Leiden) Presentation of a student paper and debate FRIDAY, 9 JUNE 2006 GOVERNANCE ISSUES and INTERNATIONAL IMPLICATIONS of the LISBON STRATEGY Morning, 9 am - 12 pm Debate with representatives from ETUC (Reiner Hoffmann) and UNICE The Open Method of Coordination: its regulatory and governance implications, Janine Goetschy (CNRS-Paris, University of Nanterre, Université Libre de Bruxelles) Presentation of a student paper and debate 12 am-2 pm: LUNCH Break Afternoon, 2 4 pm The international relevance of the Lisbon strategy in comparison with other regional areas, Helen V. Milner (Princeton University) and Mario Telò, (Université Libre de Bruxelles-IEE) Diplomas & Closing Reception 4.2. Admission procedures The seminar is designed to meet the needs of maximum 25 PhD students and researchers. For the 6 students selected as paper-givers accommodation and subsistence are covered by GARNET and there is a budget up to 300 EUR for travel expenses. For the other participants accommodation and subsistence will also be covered but travel costs will be reimbursed only up to 200 EUR. In cases where travel costs of non-paper givers overpass this ceiling of 200 EUR, PhD students from Central and Eastern Europe as well as developing countries can appeal for extra-financing from a specific solidarity budget. Those seeking such scholarships must make a specific request on the application form. Priority will be given to applications of

6 PhD students coming from universities belonging to the GARNET Network. The selecting board will also take into account the geographic balance and the gender dimension. Candidates must be fluent both in spoken and written English, as it is the seminar s working language. Participation involves the presentation of a paper based on current research and undertaking specific tasks related to the seminar. Participants are also expected to attend all sessions as well as other organized events of the seminar Scientific and Social Program Students are encouraged to attend scientific and social events taking place around the seminar. Lecturers will be available during the course of the seminar so that beyond the single session they are responsible of, in order to facilitate the network formation process. Moreover, as one of the main goals of the program is to foster networking, participants are encouraged to interact outside the seminar classes in order to increase co-operation between PhD students working on similar topics in the various GARNET member institutions. A welcome cocktail and a final reception will be organized Assessment The activities conducted during the PhD seminar lead to a degree coupled with ECTS credits, under the scientific responsibility of the Academic Council.

7 5. Application procedure a) Submission Applications must be submitted by March 31 st 2006 and contain: - The application form with full contact coordinates of the applicant; - A CV comprising academic qualifications, current professional or academic position; - A 500 word abstract of the applicant s proposed paper; - A letter of recommendation from his/her PhD supervisor or other University professor; - For applications from Central and Eastern Europe as well as from developing countries seeking scholarships: specific request for funding. b) Notification of Acceptance The Academic Council of the PhD Schools network will select the participants and decide on the paper-givers by April 15 th Applicants will be informed by of the outcome of the selection as soon as possible following this date. The candidates selected for participation will be asked to confirm their intention to participate within 10 days, after which those places would be offered to other applicants. Electronic submissions of the approved papers (10 to 20 pages of 1800 signs) are expected before May 25 th IMPORTANT DEADLINES IN 2006 Application call: January 31 st Deadline for receipt of applications: March 31 st Notification of Acceptance to applicants: April 15 th Receipt of approved papers by May 25 th PhD Seminar: 6 9 th of June 2006 Queries and Applications to be sent electronically to: Vaïa Demertzis: vdemertz@ulb.ac.be And Corine Barella: garnet.ulb.iee@gmail.com GARNET PHD SCHOOL SECRETARIAT ULB - Institut d'études européennes (CP 172) 39, av. F. D. Roosevelt B Bruxelles Tel : + 32 (0) Fax : + 32 (0)

8 GARNET PhD Seminar 2 APPLICATION FORM Last Name: First Name: Sex (M/F): Postal address: address: Phone number: Fax number: Academic degree(s) held: Enrolled at (name of institution): Name and address of your PhD School Title of Ph.D. thesis project: Previous research on: Preliminary title of paper to be presented at the PhD Seminar: Please, explain how you think your research would benefit from attending the PhD Seminar:

9 6. Biographies Robert Boyer is economist at CEPREMAP and Ecole Normale Sup (ENS), Director of Research at the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) as head of the Research Unit on Regulation, Human Resources and Public Choice and Professor at EHESS. He is mainly interested in institutional and historical analysis of macro-economics especially the institutional problems of European integration as well as international comparisons of regulation modes. Relevant recent literature includes: - The future of Economic Growth (Edward Elgar, 2004) - European and Asian integration processes compared (Couverture Orange CEPREMAP n 2002) - «Institutional reforms for growth, employment and social cohesion : elements for a European and national agenda» in Rodrigues M.J. (eds), The New Knowledge Economy in Europe (Edward Elgar, 2002) - «The diversity and future of capitalisms : a regulationnist analysis in Hodgson G.M., Itoh M. & Yokokawa N. (eds), Capitalism in Evolution : Global Contentions East and West (Edward Elgar, 2001) Janine Goetschy is both a political scientist and sociologist. She has been a Senior Research Fellow at CNRS since 1976 and is presently a member of IDHE-University of Nanterre. Currently, she is also working closely with the Institute for European Studies of the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) where she lectures and is a member of the GARNET network (6 th EU framework programme) and its academic council. She has been working on comparative industrial relations and EU issues, and is the author of around 95 publications. Among her latest titles that are relevant to this PhD school topics : - The European Employment Strategy and the Open Method of Coordination: lessons and perspectives (Transfer : European review of Labour and Research, v. 9, n. 2, 2003) - The European employment strategy, multi-level-governance and policy coordination: past, present and future in Zeitlin J. & Trubek D. (eds), Governing work and welfare in a new economy: European and American experiments (Oxford University Press, 2003) - L'apport de la méthode ouverte de coordination à l'intégration européenne: des fondements au bilan in Magnette P. (ed), La grande Europe (Presses universitaires de Bruxelles, 2004) - The open method of coordination and the Lisbon strategy: the difficult road from potentials to results (Transfer:European Review of Labour and Research,v.11,n.1, 2005) Anton Hemerijck is economist and Director of the Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR) and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Leiden University. He has published widely on issues of comparative social and economic policy. Between 1997 and 2000 he has been a Research Affiliate of the Max-Planck-Institute for the Study of Societies, working on the large comparative project on Welfare and Work in the Open Economy, directed by F.W. Scharpf and V.A. Schmidt. He has also been involved in drafting reports on social policy for Portuguese (2000), Belgian (2001), and Greek presidencies (2003) of the EU. Important publications include Why We Need a New Welfare State with G. Esping Andersen, D. Gallie and J. Myles (Oxford University Press, 2002) and The Future of Welfare in Europe (Oxford University Press, 2005) with M. Ferrera and M. Rhodes. Forthcoming is The Future State Of European Welfare States: Recasting Welfare For A New Century (Oxford University Press, Augustus 2006) with M. Ferrera and M. Rhodes.

10 Stephan Leibfried is Professor of Political Science at the University of Bremen, where he founded and now co-directs the Center for Social Policy Research (CeS) and the Bremen Graduate School for the Social Sciences (GSSS). He was a founder and is current Director of the Research Centre on Transformations of the State (TranState). His main research interest is comparative study of states and their transformation through globalisation and supranationalisation, with particular emphasis on the welfare state component. Important literature includes more than 120 articles in German, English and other languages and especially Social Policy in Wallace & Wallace & Pollack (eds.), Policy-Making in the European Union (Oxford University Press, 2005, 5 th ed.). Relevant English language publications are: - with H. Obinger & F. Castles, Federalism and the Welfare State. New World and European Experiences (Cambridge University Press, 2005) and Bypasses to a Social Europe?Lessons from Federal Experience (Journal of European Public Policy,12:3,2005) - with E. Rieger, Limits to Globalization. Welfare States and the World Economy (Polity 2003) Helen V. Milner is the B. C. Forbes Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University and the director of the Centre for Globalization and Governance at Princeton s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. She is currently also the chair of the Department of Politics. She has written extensively on issues related to international trade, comparative political economy, globalization and regionalism, and the relationship between democracy and trade policy. Her writings include The Political Economy of Economic Regionalism (co-edited with E. Mansfield, Columbia University Press, 1997), Internationalization and Domestic Politics (co-edited with R.O. Keohane, Cambridge University Press, 1996) and some relevant articles : - Globalization, Democracy, and State Failure : Implications for International Politics in Mansfield E. & Sisson R. (eds), The Evolution of Political Knowledge (Ohio State University Press, 2003) - (co-authored with M. Austin) Product Standards and International and Regional Competition (Journal of European Public Policy, June 2001, v.8, n.3) - (co-authored with E. Mansfield) The Political Economy of Regionalism (International Organization, Summer 1999, v.53, n.3) Maria Joao Rodrigues is Advisor of the European Commission for the Lisbon Agenda and President of the DG Research's Advisory Group for Social Sciences and Humanities. She is also Professor of Economics at the Lisbon University, Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e da Empresa (ISCTE). She was coordinator of the Portuguese Presidency of the European Union, which defined the European economic and social strategy at the Lisbon European Council (2000) and special adviser to the Luxembourg Presidency of the European Union, in charge of the Mid-term Review of the Lisbon Strategy (2005). She is the author of more than sixty publications, notably: - The new Knowledge Economy in Europe A Strategy for International Competitiveness and Social Cohesion (Edward Elgar, 2002 ; Ed. de l'université de Bruxelles, 2005 for the French translation) - European Policies for a Knowledge Economy (Edward Elgar Press, 2004 )

11 Luc Soete is Professor of International Economics at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Maastricht University. He is Director of UNU-MERIT, a new research institute of the United Nations University integrating the UNU Institute for New Technologies (UNU-INTECH, founded in 1990) and the Maastricht Economic Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (MERIT, set up in 1988). As of January 2000 he is also director of the International Institute of Infonomics. His research interests cover the broad range of theoretical and empirical studies of the impact of technological change, in particular new information and communication technologies on employment, economic growth, and international trade and investment, as well as the related policy and measurement issues. His main publications are: - with B. Ter Weel, The Economics of the Digital Society (Edward Elgar, 2006) - with W. Dolfsma, Understanding the Dynamics of a Knowledge Economy (Edward Elgar 2005) - with C. Freeman, The Economics of Industrial Innovation (Routledge, last update 2005) - with R.Prodi, E-Economy in Europe: Its Potential Impact on EU Enterprises and Policies (Diane Pub Co, 2003) - with P. Petit, Technology and the Future of European Employment (Edward Elgar, 2002) Mario Telò is Professor at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Jean Monnet Honorary Chair of the European Political Integration, Director of PhD School in European Studies and President of the Institute of European Studies. He has taught in various Italian, German, Scandinavian, US and Asian Universities and has served as Advisor to the European Council, European Parliament and European Commission. He has published extensively on the theoretical and historical study of the European Union, including EU, New Regionalism and Global Governance (Ashgate, 2001). His last publications are focused on European governance: - Europe: A Civilian Power? European Union, Global Governance, World Order (Palgrave MacMillan, 2006) - Governance and Government in the EU: the open method of coordination, in Rodriguez M..J. (ed), The new Knowledge Economy in Europe (Edward Elgar Press, 2002)