In Depth
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Ms. Christine ANTORINI
Director General
Danish Consumer
Information Center (DCIC)
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Christine Antorini’s IVLP Itinerary
Ms. Christine Antorini is a participant in the International Visitor Leadership Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The Institute of International Education (IIE) is arranging her program. She is traveling in the United States from August 10 - August 31, 2002. Her
State Department program officer is Ms. Naomi Feigenbaum.
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Nationality
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Dane
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Past Positions
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Member of Parliament, Socialist People's Party (1992-2000);
Information Manager, Oticon Company (1995-1997)
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Academic Training
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M.S., Roskilde University
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Native Language
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Danish
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English
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Excellent
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Travel Abroad
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Travel throughout Europe
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U.S. Travel
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Participated in a two-day professional conference
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Professional Affiliations
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Member, Socialist People's Party
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Publications
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Socialism After the Fall of the Berlin Wall (1999)
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Background
Ms. Antorini is a member of the Socialist People's Party (SF) and served as a Member of Parliament for eight years. In 1999, Ms. Antorini published a book touching on the issues of globalization and international trade entitled "Socialism After the Fall of the Berlin Wall." Throughout her political career, Ms. Antorini's other passion has been consumer issues. As Director General of the Danish Consumer Information Center (DCIS), Ms. Antorini is a passionate spokesperson for Danish consumers on a broad variety of issues.
Program Objectives
While in the U.S., Ms. Antorini examined the following topics:
Consumer Issues
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consumer protections in the U.S.;
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advocacy strategies employed by consumer organizations;
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safety protections throughout the food production process (from farm to factory to supermarket);
The U.S. Political System
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the devolution of authority from federal to state and local governments;
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political campaigning, including campaigns' use of media, fundraising tactics, and volunteerism;
Non-Profit Non-Governmental Organizations and the Provision of Social Services
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the nature of public-private partnerships in the U.S., particularly the relationship between NGOs and local authorities/private sponsors;
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issues pertaining to childcare and women in the workforce, including sponsorship of childcare programs, maternity leave, gender-based discrimination and affirmative action programs
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