“Exploring New Zealand's Opportunities in Different Industrial Areas in Hungary” - a PhD Proposal Presentation - Adrienna Ember PhD Student National Centre for Research on Europe 6 May 2005

CONTENT 1.Proposal Summary min. 2.Some Interesting Data 10 min. 3.Interactive Session 5-7 min. 4.Your Questions/Comments 10 min.

PROBLEM SETTING The decision making process of the enlarged EU has become more complex - decisions once made, will be harder to revise. Despite the EU’s diplomatic and economic importance for NZ, NZ’s representation in the EU, especially in the new member states, is minimal. The new EU member states have little immediate interest in NZ’s situation: NZ might face difficulties in reaching agreement on different kind of exemptions at a larger EU-table.

ASSUMPTIONS ASSUMPTIONS A more intensive representation of NZ in different sectors in Central and Eastern Europe would positively enhance her diplomatic and trading goals in the EU. An exploration of NZ’s opportunities in Hungary in different sectors could provide a good basis for similar research in the other new member states. Hungary could act as a platform for further diplomacy and trade extensions to the neighbouring countries (7) and wider South-Eastern Europe.

PURPOSE OF RESEARCH To explore the opportunities that may arise for NZ across different sectors in Hungary (diplomacy, trade, science, tourism, culture/sport, education, migration policy). To create more interest and awareness among political and economic decision makers in both countries. To promote people-to-people relationships by connecting project participants from both countries.

MAIN RESEARCH QUESTION What challenges and opportunities may arise for NZ from the 5th (2004) and 6th (2007) EU enlargements when deepening and broadening her relationship with Hungary in different fields?

SUB-QUESTIONS 1.What are the main features of the relationships between NZ and the EU? 2.What are the possible effects of the 5 th (2004) and 6 th (2007) EU enlargements on NZ? 3.What are the main features of Hungary’s political and economic position and interests within and outside the EU? 4.What are the areas of relationships between NZ and Hungary? 5.What are the opportunities for and challenges to the relationships between NZ and Hungary?

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK Leading Theory: Theory of Intercultural Dialogue Theory of Liberal Intergovernmentalism & Multilevel Governance (for EU-policy and institution development) Small State Theory (EU-NZ, EU-H, NZ-H relations) Theory of Global Political Economy (economic position and international trade relationships) Theory of Business & Social Networks

THEORY OF INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE “…(the EU) is a permanent exercise in intercultural dialogue. The success of the European Integration is rooted in having established a system of never-ending dialogue between States that were previously used to confrontation.” /Banús, E.: The EU: A Space for Intercultural Dialogue, EU-Commission Conference, Brussels, 2002/ “…intercultural dialogue has the potential to counteract economic and political dominance that manifest in current global processes.” /Bekemans, L.: Globalisation and Solidarity: Europe’s Duty in Intercultural Dialogue, EU- Commission Conference, Brussels, 2002/

METHODOLOGY Type of Data: Qualitative & Quantitative Source: Statistics, official documents, publications, governmental and other institutions, individuals involved in business or other projects between NZ and Hungary Method of Data Collection: Literature Research, Semi- formal Interviews, Correspondence, Questionnaires (for Individuals, Business and Public or Non-profit org.) Method of Data Evaluation: Interpretational Analysis

2. SOME INTERESTING DATA: Early Milestones of Cooperation Source of Data: Mr. Don Walker, Ambassador to Hungary /84: NZ purchased Hungarian railway rolling stock – Hungary took NZ exports to the same value (successful counter-trade arrangement) 1984: Christchurch based Pyne Gould Guinnes started farm projects in Hungary (wide range of products: from breeding sheep to farm – equipment) on two very large state farms.

: several Hungarian official visits at ministerial level, various agricultural delegations HUNZAG Ltd. foundation in Budapest Promotion of valuable association with the Agricultural University in Kaposvár (H), 1989: NZ Agricultural Technology Field Days based on the success of the two farm projects – ca. 1,000 guest from H, Austria, Poland, ex-GDR, ex-Czechoslovakia, USSR, Bulgaria. 1990: NZ Diplomatic and Economic Mission to Hungary, Germany, Poland & ex- Czechoslovakia.

2. Some Interesting Data: Publications Publications in NZ about Hungary are less country specific, more set within a general international context: Economic-political transition in Eastern Europe after 1989, NATO Enlargement, Iraq – War, EU-Enlargement. Publications in Hungary about NZ are more country specific: Reform of the state fiscal policy in NZ, agricultural policy as a good pattern, features of social security system, behavioural patterns in business relations, tourist destination.

Szirtes, A.: NZ as the most developed socialistic state system of our age

Some Hungarian Newspaper Headlines “NZ on Hungarian fields” (joint agro-project 1993) “NZ as a good example for the Hungarian agriculture” (1995) “NZ offers a model” (1997) “NZ without nuclear weapons” (1998) “NZ in a woman’s hands” (1999)

“New Zealand: The EU is far away” (Magyar Hirlap, 2002)

3. Interactive Session Based on the movie “Being John Malkovich”: “Being Adrienna Ember for 5 minutes”