http://www.pucminas.br/temas
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Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais
Departamento de Relações Internacionais
Av. Dom José Gaspar, 500, Prédio 4 – Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico – CEP: 30.535-901
Belo Horizonte – MG
(31) 3319-4527
[email protected]
Brazil, 8th January 2007.
Asia – Pacific Economic Cooperation – APEC
35 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Singapore 119616
Through this letter, we would like to present to the Asia – Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) the project TEMAS
2007 – ASIA, which is promoted by the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais – PUC Minas – in Brazil,
through its Department of International Relations. TEMAS is a university level modelling and simulation project, whose
objective is to offer to the participants high level academic discussions on many issues of the international agenda.
Each edition is oriented by a specific thematic area. The first edition, whose theme was the Cold War, happened in
March, 2005 and counted with the participation of delegates from Brazil and abroad. The 2006 edition’s theme was
Sovereignty, and the committees were chosen in order to offer different perspectives on the topic. Additionally to the
Study Guides for the participants’ preparation, the TEMAS 2006 directors also published a book, entitled “Soberania:
Casos e Abordagens” (Sovereignty: Cases and Approaches), containing articles – some in Portuguese and some
in English – addressing several diverse topics related to the concept of sovereignty.
The 2007 edition is going to be guided by the theme Asia and five committees are going to be simulated, some of them,
debating on historical matters and others, on questions of the current international agenda. TEMAS 2007 will take place
in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, from April 04th to 08th. More information on the project is available in the
official website: http:// www.pucminas.br/temas.
Along with this letter, we forward to the Asia – Pacific Economic Cooperation TEMAS’s proposal in a more detailed
portfolio. We would like to stress that TEMAS, in association with other non-profitable initiatives of the students of the
Department of International Relations of PUC Minas (such as MINI-ONU), is an annual event, which addresses a
growing public. Given that the theme of TEMAS’s 2007 edition is Asia, the support of institutions such as the APEC is
of fundamental importance to the project.
Lastly, we pose ourselves at your disposal, for any additional clarification deemed necessary.
Cordially,
_____________________________________________
Prof. Marco Paulo Soares Gomes
Departamento de Relações Internacionais – PUC Minas
TEMAS 2007 - ÁSIA
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – PUC Minas
Departamento de Relações Internacionais – Centro de Produção
Avenida Dom José Gaspar, 500 – Prédio 4, Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico – CEP: 30535-901 – Belo Horizonte – MG
Fone: 31 3319-4935
www. pucminas.br/temas
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General Information
Promoted by: Department of International Relations of the Pontifícia Universidade Católica
de Minas Gerais (PUC Minas), in partnership with the Centro de Serviços de Carreiras em
Relações Internacionais.
Date of the event: April 4-8, 2007.
Duration of the current Coordination’s mandate: July 2006 to April 2007.
Target audience: undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals of the following
areas: International Relations, Law, Economics, Management, Political Sciences, History,
Geography, Communications and Journalism, from various states of Brazil and abroad.
Goal: to promote, in April 2007, a meeting between undergraduate students from PUC Minas
(researchers and committee directors) and 120 delegates from many universities from Brazil
and abroad, in committees, to discuss different topics related to Asia. In total, there are going
to be 160 participants.
Targeted public in the advertisement: around 5000 university students and
professionals from the main universities in Brazil and abroad.
Event promotion:
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TV coverage by PUC TV;
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In the bulletin boards, newspapers and press releases from PUC Minas;
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TEMAS official website;
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TEMAS newspaper (5 editions/200 units each) + Conference Handbook
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Mailing list and direct contacts with a network of over 20 universities in Brazil and abroad;
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In loco advertisement in national and international congresses in 2006 and 2007 (forecast: 12
congresses and conferences);
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Spontaneous media such as radio, television and newspapers.
TEMAS 2007 - ÁSIA
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – PUC Minas
Departamento de Relações Internacionais – Centro de Produção
Avenida Dom José Gaspar, 500 – Prédio 4, Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico – CEP: 30535-901 – Belo Horizonte – MG
Fone: 31 3319-4935
www. pucminas.br/temas
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Administrative Structure
Head of the Department of International Relations of PUC Minas
Paulo Luiz Moureaux Lavigne Esteves
Coordinators of Modelling and Simulation of the Department of International Relations
Prof. Marco Paulo Soares Gomes
Cinda Airá de Oliveira Murta
Túlio Sérgio Ferreira
Centro de Serviços de Carreiras em Relações Internacionais
Marco Paulo Soares Gomes
TEMAS 2007 Coordinators
Amanda Horta Caldeira
Breno Pimenta Faria Gil de Lima
Igor Vidal Andrade Barbosa
General Secretariat
Aurélia Nicolau do Carmo Teixeira Neves
Priscila Gomes da Silva
Academic Secretariat
Roberto Vinicius Pereira da Silva Gama
Administrative Secretariat
Melina Arantes Rodrigues
Weridiana Fonseca Mageswki
Logistics Secretariat
Leonardo Resende Duarte
TEMAS 2007 - ÁSIA
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – PUC Minas
Departamento de Relações Internacionais – Centro de Produção
Avenida Dom José Gaspar, 500 – Prédio 4, Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico – CEP: 30535-901 – Belo Horizonte – MG
Fone: 31 3319-4935
www. pucminas.br/temas
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What is TEMAS?
TEMAS is an innovative project conducted by students of International Relations from PUC Minas.
The project was born from the know-how acquired by such students over the last years, through
systematic participation in simulations in Brazil and abroad. Furthermore, the practice of simulations
was consolidated in PUC Minas through the institutionalisation of initiatives such as the MINI-ONU –
PUC Minas’s high school level model, which is currently the largest simulation in Latin America – aw
well as through curricular changes that included disciplines of modelling and simulation for all
International Relations students.
The efforts to create a new project of simulation in PUC Minas, oriented for university students and
with the goal of fostering high quality debates, were intensified in 2002, when PUC Minas hosted the
XI Harvard WorldMUN, alongside Harvard University. The main goal of TEMAS is to make a
simulation into a complex analytical tool, in order to provide a better understanding of issues in
International Relations, and to create opportunities to deepen the academic production on certain
topics.
Under the auspices of PUC Minas, TEMAS is an extra-curricular activity of the International Relations
course, focused mainly on academic research and production. Along with the Study Guides that the
directors elaborate for each committee, aiming at assisting the delegates with their studies, they are
also expected to write articles related to their respective committee or the committee’s topic. These
articles are publicised in a book, which TEMAS’s academic value. In the 2007 edition, TEMAS – which
is the Portuguese word for “themes” – guiding theme will be ASIA. The debates, which will happen
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from April 4 to 8 in Belo Horizonte, will take place in five different committees, all of which will be
structured so as to closely emulate the decision making process of some major national and
international institutions, therefore granting the participants an unique opportunity to experience and
better understand how such organs truly function in real life.
TEMAS 2007 - ÁSIA
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – PUC Minas
Departamento de Relações Internacionais – Centro de Produção
Avenida Dom José Gaspar, 500 – Prédio 4, Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico – CEP: 30535-901 – Belo Horizonte – MG
Fone: 31 3319-4935
www. pucminas.br/temas
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What is a simulation?
Programmes of modelling and simulation are a didactic way of articulating different areas of
knowledge. They are also valuable learning opportunities, which allow the exercise of diplomatic and
communicational abilities. Such programmes go beyond the university curriculum, providing
participants with new knowledge and channels for applying what is learnt through their academic
formation.
The simulations, commonly known as “models” or MUNs (Model United Nations), are exercises of
decision-making procedures. The participants take part in committees with decision-making processes
like those in the real conference or organisation they are simulating.
Models are a means of
motivating the debate, the research and the search for solutions on important matters of the
international agenda. Furthermore, they disseminate values such as integration, tolerance, diplomacy
and peace.
Main models in Brazil and abroad:
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Harvard World Model United Nations – Harvard University
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Harvard National Model United Nations – Harvard University
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Americas Model United Nations – Universidade de Brasília
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Modelo da Organização das Nações Unidas – PUC São Paulo
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Modelo Intercolegial da Organização das Nações Unidas – PUC Minas
TEMAS 2007 - ÁSIA
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – PUC Minas
Departamento de Relações Internacionais – Centro de Produção
Avenida Dom José Gaspar, 500 – Prédio 4, Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico – CEP: 30535-901 – Belo Horizonte – MG
Fone: 31 3319-4935
www. pucminas.br/temas
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TEMAS and models in Brazil: a brief history
In 1997, students from the Universidade de Brasília (UnB) took part in WorldMUN, organised by
Harvard University. In 1998, the Americas Model United Nations took place in Brasília, the Brazilian
capital. Students from PUC Minas participated in the event in 1999, and in the same year created the
MINI-ONU, a high school model which is starting its 8th edition and is the largest model in Latin
America, receiving annually around 1000 delegates from Brazil and abroad (mainly Colombia,
Argentina and Paraguay).
In 2001, the students from PUC Minas took part in WorldMUN in Turkey, and were awarded with an
honourable mention for best delegation. In 2002, the WorldMUN was hosted in Belo Horizonte,
through a partnership between Harvard University and PUC Minas, hosting over 700 foreign
delegates. In 2004, after remarkable participations in models all over the world – including Germany,
Egypt and the United States – a project for a thematic model for undergraduate students started to be
developed at PUC Minas.
Such project, entitled TEMAS, seeks to foster debates and academic production in Brazil, giving
special attention to the high academic level of the debates and the pioneering character of its
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committees. The 1 edition of the simulation took place in the year 2005, gathering delegates from
Brazil and abroad, individually selected among the best students of some the most respected
universities.
TEMAS 2005 was supported by the United Nations – through the UNESCO and the UN Development
Program (UNDP) representations in Brazil – by COPASA, by the state of Minas Gerais, the Belo
Horizonte Conventions & Visitors Bureau, the Tribunal de Contas de Minas Gerais – TCE/MG, and
also had the technological support from Olho Novo.
TEMAS 2006 also counted with the support from the United Nations – through the Centro de
Informação das Nações Unidas no Brasil, the United Nations Programme for Development and
UNESCO -, from the Belo Horizonte Conventions & Visitors Bureau and also COPASA. TEMAS 2006
also had the support of the World Bank, AIESEC and LTA Viagens e Turismo, as well as Aduaneiras,
Belo Horizonte City Hall, Centro Acadêmico Immanuel Kant and, once more, the technological support
from Olho Novo.
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Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – PUC Minas
Departamento de Relações Internacionais – Centro de Produção
Avenida Dom José Gaspar, 500 – Prédio 4, Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico – CEP: 30535-901 – Belo Horizonte – MG
Fone: 31 3319-4935
www. pucminas.br/temas
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The third edition of the project, like the previous ones, will have the participation of 120 students from
the main Universities of Brazil and abroad, who are going to work in five different committees,
discussing important historical situations, or relevant issues of the current international agenda.
Committees and Topics
1867. Japanese Emperor’s Courtroom – Chamber of the Chysanthemum Throne
Topic: Meiji Restauration
Language: Portuguese
1970. United States National Security Council
Topic: The situation in Indochina
Language: English
2007. 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit – ASEAN + 3
Topics: (i) Environmental Security: resources for development and biodiversity
(ii) Women and children: social risks, violence and traffic
Language: Portuguese
2007. United States National Security Council
Topic: The Situation in the Korean Peninsula
Language: Portuguese
2007. United Nations Peacebuilding Commission
Topic: The question of Timor-Leste
Idiom: English
TEMAS 2007 - ÁSIA
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – PUC Minas
Departamento de Relações Internacionais – Centro de Produção
Avenida Dom José Gaspar, 500 – Prédio 4, Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico – CEP: 30535-901 – Belo Horizonte – MG
Fone: 31 3319-4935
www. pucminas.br/temas
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Advertisement Structure
The promotion of the event is essential for its success for both TEMAS’s partners, as well as PUC
Minas. The major means of advertisement of TEMAS 2007, of which our partners will be able to make
use, include:
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PUC TV coverage: the university channel will air news about TEMAS 2006. In addition to that, the
undergraduate course in International Relations has its own weekly interview show, the Mundo em
Revista.
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Folders: printed from July 2006 to April 2007, the folders are sent to the main universities in Brazil
and abroad and also distributed in the main events where PUC Minas is represented.
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Posters: (in Portuguese) are sent to the main universities in Brazil and abroad, and also placed
on strategically chosen spots in PUC Minas.
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Letters/Invitations: sent to teachers, authorities and national and international institutions
(governmental, non-governmental and private institutions).
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Conference newspaper: produced and distributed daily to all participants during the conference,
with news from the committees and also advertisement reserved to TEMAS’s partners. The
newspaper will have a graphic and editorial project exclusively developed for the 2007 edition of
the Conference.
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TEMAS database: monthly, we send invitations and releases, by e-mail and postal mail, to
institutions, private companies, universities and government representations in our database.
Currently, it amounts to approximately 2000 addresses, 12 institutions and companies, 23
universities, distributed in over 10 countries.
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Official website: the website hosts the names of all those who support TEMAS 2007. There is
also a special section dedicated to our sponsors and promoters.
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Other materials through which our sponsors and partners can advertise: banners in the opening
and closing ceremonies, and during the event; stationery.
TEMAS 2007 - ÁSIA
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – PUC Minas
Departamento de Relações Internacionais – Centro de Produção
Avenida Dom José Gaspar, 500 – Prédio 4, Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico – CEP: 30535-901 – Belo Horizonte – MG
Fone: 31 3319-4935
www. pucminas.br/temas
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Sponteaneous media such as radio, television and newspapers, which will be informed by the
press agents from PUC Minas.
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Events in 2006 and 2007 in which TEMAS is represented and advertised:
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American Model United Nations – AMUN 2006
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The European International Modal United Nations – TEIMUN 2006
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II Curso de Inverno em Direito Internacional
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Simulação da Organização das Nações Unidas – SiONU 2006
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6ª Conferência Latino-Americana sobre Meio-Ambiente e Responsabilidade Social –
ECOLATINA 2006
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Simulação das Organizações Internacionais – SOI 2006
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Congresso da Academia das Agulhas Negras – CAN 2006
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Modelo Intercolegial das Nações Unidas – MINI-ONU 2006
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UFRGS Model United Nations - UFRGSMUN 2006
TEMAS 2007 - ÁSIA
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – PUC Minas
Departamento de Relações Internacionais – Centro de Produção
Avenida Dom José Gaspar, 500 – Prédio 4, Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico – CEP: 30535-901 – Belo Horizonte – MG
Fone: 31 3319-4935
www. pucminas.br/temas
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TEMAS 2007 - ÁSIA
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – PUC Minas
Departamento de Relações Internacionais – Centro de Produção
Avenida Dom José Gaspar, 500 – Prédio 4, Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico – CEP: 30535-901 – Belo Horizonte – MG
Fone: 31 3319-4935
www. pucminas.br/temas
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TEMAS 2007 - ÁSIA
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – PUC Minas
Departamento de Relações Internacionais – Centro de Produção
Avenida Dom José Gaspar, 500 – Prédio 4, Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico – CEP: 30535-901 – Belo Horizonte – MG
Fone: 31 3319-4935
www. pucminas.br/temas
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TEMAS 2007 - ÁSIA
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – PUC Minas
Departamento de Relações Internacionais – Centro de Produção
Avenida Dom José Gaspar, 500 – Prédio 4, Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico – CEP: 30535-901 – Belo Horizonte – MG
Fone: 31 3319-4935
www. pucminas.br/temas
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CONTACTS
PUC Minas – Departamento de Relações Internacionais (Department of International Relations)
Centro de Produção – TEMAS 2007
Av. Dom José Gaspar, 500
Prédio 4, Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico
CEP: 30535-610
Belo Horizonte – MG – Brasil
Telefones:
Fax:
Administrative
Cinda Airá de Oliveira Murta
[email protected]
+55 31 3319-4257
+55 31 3319-4935
+55 31 3319-4426
General
Prof. Marco Paulo Soares Gomes
[email protected]
Direct Contact with TEMAS 2007 Coordinators:
Administrative Coordinator
Breno Pimenta Faria Gil de Lima
+55 31 9206-5458
[email protected]
General Coordinator
Amanda Horta Caldeira
+55 31 9764-4534
[email protected]
Website: www.pucminas.br/temas
E-mail: [email protected]
TEMAS 2007 - ÁSIA
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais – PUC Minas
Departamento de Relações Internacionais – Centro de Produção
Avenida Dom José Gaspar, 500 – Prédio 4, Sala 1
Coração Eucarístico – CEP: 30535-901 – Belo Horizonte – MG
Fone: 31 3319-4935
www. pucminas.br/temas