Session 3: The Development of a Human-Centred Society with greater Social Cohesion and Diversity
Social cohesion and preservation of unity among diverse societies are fundamental to the progress of nations. However, it is undeniable that many countries in the world have problems that arise from historical differences, cultures, ethnic conflicts, religions, natural resource management problems, etc. Conflicts and disunity can hinder the economic, social and political development of certain countries and prevent that country from becoming more developed while its population is not at peace, and there is an absence of sufficiently good quality of life. Therefore, aiming towards social cohesion and diversity which is human-centred should be one of the goals in nation-building. In this session, important questions that are going to be discussed are:
- What does human-centred development mean from a social aspect?
- Why is human-centred development important for social cohesion and diversity?
- What are obstacles and challenges to be overcome to develop a human-centred society with greater social cohesion and diversity?
- How should human-centred development strategies be designed for social cohesion and diversity?
- What can the public, private and people sectors do to promote human-centred development for social cohesion and diversity?
Moderator: Mr. Akesrid Luxsitanonda, Faculty of Political Science Ramkhamhaeng University, Thailand
Speakers:
1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Juree Vichit-Vadakan,
Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Sub-Committee of the National Anti-Corruption Administration Centre (NACAC)
2. Dr. Layne Hartsell,
Research Professor at the Center for Ethics in Science and Technology, Department of Philosophy, Chulalongkorn University and Research Fellow at The Asia Institute, Convergence and 3E Program, Seoul, South Korea
3. Mr. Mandar Apte,
Founder & Executive Director of Cities4Peace
4. Ven. Napan Thawornbanjob,
Assistant Abbot, The Golden Mount Temple, Bangkok, Thailand; Director, Institute of Buddhist Management for Happiness and Peace (IBHAP)
5. Dr. Piyanart Sangiamsak,
Representative of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security of Thailand