SERGIO BIANCHI - Agenfor Media

SERGIO BIANCHI
Via Ponte Capriasca 8, 6945 Origlio
Email: [email protected]
Born: Rimini, Italy, 24-4-1959, married, 4 sons
Summary: I have 18 years experience in managing International relations within multi-stakeholders and
multi-agency projects, including governments, media, private sector, civil society, Law Enforcement and
Intelligence Agencies and foundations. Strong experience in media production as general director of Agenfor
Media.
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EDUCATION
University of Naples, 1980-1985: 5 years Bachelor in Oriental Studies (110/110 CUM LODE)
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LANGUAGES
Mother language Italian, German C1, English C.1, Arabic B2.2
Second Bachelor degree in German Studies (University of Napoli, 1985), with courses in Wien
(Wiener Universitaet) and Goettingen.
Further specialization undertaken in Cairo, University ‘Ayn ash-Shams, Kulliat al-Alsun, through the
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (years 1983 and 1985)
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MASTER AND SPECIALIZATION COURSES
-Opere Formative, Como (IT), “Master in EU-Project Management and Financial Accounting”, Year
1999-2000
-Opere Formative, Lecco (IT), “Master in EU Project Evaluation”, Year 2000-2001
-Regione Emilia-Romagna-Assessorato alla Formazione, Advanced Training Course for Trainers
‘Expert in Training Evaluation Processes’, year 2010 (DGR 1467/2007)
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RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
1996 to present day (18 years)
Chairman and General Director of Agenfor Italia www.agenformedia.com
Head Office: Piazza Tre Martiri 43, 47900 Rimini-Italy
From 1999 until 2012 Chairman for Agenfor Italia and then Director of Agenfor Media, the leading Southern
Europe NGO that promotes the European Convention on Human Rights through the development
of targeted projects and the creation of working partnerships between public authorities and civil
society. As project leader I coordinated a variety of counter-radicalization projects centered on:·
The Balancing of relationships between state, nation and individuals
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Minority rights
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Security and social Justice
During my long mandates I supported through projects, articles, publications, social and media initiatives
and legitimate lobbying the development of independent governments who fully represent their nations, as
diverse communities where religious, ethnic and linguistic minorities see their equal rights respected under
the structure of the state. The European Convention on Human Rights is today the compass I use to
navigate the rights of individuals, communities and nations co-habiting under the organization of the
State.
Where I operate: In the South of Europe, in the Arab and Muslim world (Iraq, Syria, Libya, Egypt) and in the
Western Balkans. More than 126 missions between 2010 and 2014 to Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Turkey and Libya
under different institutional and media umbrellas with more than 35 strategic partnerships across Europe.
Today I am responsible for all initiatives aimed at raising funding and designing innovative projects to
counter violent extremism, insurgency and terrorism from a civil society perspective. Among my duties and
responsibilities:
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Media production in conjunction with the local civil society
Need assessment in security-related issues with specific focus on minority groups and civil society
as essential components of stabilization/rehabitation/prevention processes
Identification of potential donors (regional, national, International)/funds/calls to meet the needs
Writing preliminary proposals shared with beneficiaries and stakeholders and designing innovative
projects through public-private partnerships and creative resources mobilizations
Mobilization of different stakeholders at bilateral and multi-bilateral levels
Field missions in war theaters to involve Media and international communities within the project
strategy
Social media campaign to raise awareness on the different grievances stemmed from the need
assessment
Project Coordination
Financial coordination
Writing interim and final reports in line with donor’s requirements
On behalf of Agenfor I am also a member of the EU Raising Awareness Network (RAN) where I am used to
make presentations and deliver lessons for practitioners and law enforcement bodies (recent example
available here http://euradinfo.eu/assets/files/RAN%20PRESENTATION%20BERLIN.pdf)
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MOST RECENT TRAINING OF TRAINERS
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Italian Ministry of Justice, Department for Penitentiary Administration, March-April 2015, Rome,
Parma, Training of Prison Staff on ‘Prevention and Counterterrorism’
Italian Ministry of Interior, Questura of Genoa, 8/9/10 April 2015, Training of the DIGOS staff on
‘European Foreign Fighters and New Prevention Policies’
CEPOL, Rome, 14-5-2015, ‘European Foreign Fighters and New Prevention Policies’ within the
general course ‘Radicalisation: Threats and Trends’
Istanbul, Bilgi University, April 2015, Training Course on ‘Minorities within the Turkish Prisons’
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RECENT PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN AGENFOR
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I have managed more than 95 funded projects in the last 18 years. Below a short lists of the EU-funded
projects, I have managed as coordinator in the last 2 years:
MULTI-STAKEHOLDER STRATEGY: RECENT MULTI-MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
Part of my background is represented by the production of advanced and innovative researches supported
by Multi-Media Productions, to mobilize a vast array of stakeholders around complex issues. This
methodology has the objective to mobilize partnerships and consultation among governments, civil society,
and the private sector in critical countries to support international and national strategies to address the
local drivers of violent extremism. My latest production where I integrated field researches on the
phenomenon
of
Foreign
Fighters
with
media
production
is
available
here
http://www.agenformedia.com/european.html
http://www.agenformedia.com/eu-foreign-fighters-inukraine.html http://www.agenformedia.com/holy-wars-experiences-repentants-and-jihadists.html
This innovative methodology includes grassroots diplomatic missions, field visits, B2B meetings and PublicPrivate Partnerships. Relations with the Muslim minorities in Europe and capacity to manage highly
sensitive issues to promote community resilience is also part of this approach as proven by the unique
training courses I organize for Muslim Imams, that have also a substantial impact on the Italian media
http://www.repubblica.it/2008/02/sezioni/cronaca/scuola-imam/scuola-imam/scuola-imam.html,
http://www.corriere.it/cronache/08_febbraio_17/primo_corso_formazione_imam_senza_autocritica_26cd
3d70-dd57-11dc-b8e1-0003ba99c667.shtml
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WORK EXPERIENCE
January-June 2010 EXPO SHANGHAI 2010
ICE- Istituto per il Commercio con l’Estero, Roma and Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
EXPO SHANGHAI 2010 – Responsible of the Italian Pavilion, section Agriculture and Organic Food
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Project for the mobilization of resources in favor of the business association FEDERBIO
Design and delivery of training courses for Chinese institutions
Design and management of the promotional campaign
Evaluation of the results and financial administration
Producer of the video documentary ‘The Italian Plenty’ aired by the Italian TV and the EXPO TV
http://www.agenformedia.com/emilia-romagna-the-land-of-plenty.html
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RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
2007-2009
Hebron Municipality – Vice President Palestinian Marble District
Life Third Country Program TCA/GA/00115
Public body established by the Hebron Municipality to organize the marble district in Hebron and set up
a capacity building strategy for public-private cooperation.
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Responsible for the Intl. Relationships in the field of research and innovation for the treatment
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and damping of the marble industry.
Project Design and fund raining in favor of the Districts municipalities. Head of the training dept.
Financial Controller for all projects
http://www.lifehebron.com/lifehebron/home.php
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
2001-2008
Regione del Veneto “Regional Institute for Security”
Trainer of trainers for Local Police Forces
Year 2007-2008
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Director of the Regional School for Security (DGR 3232 dd. 17.10.2006)
- trainers selection
- participants selection
- Management of the School
- 2500 training hours delivered for 1.200 policemen
- Results evaluation
- Financial Administration
Year 2006/2007
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Training Course for Local Police, Comuni di Zevio e San Giovanni Lupatoto (VR),
Project “Sistema di videosorveglianza a fibre ottiche e relativo aggiornamento degli agenti
di polizia municipale dei Comuni di Zevio e San Giovanni Lupatoto
(Verona)” (Regione Veneto dgr n. 1798 del 12/07/2005) – 80 hrs
 Training Course for Local Police,, Comune di Rovigo, Project
“Rovigo Sicura” (funded by Regione del Veneto per il Comune di Rovigo con dgr n.
1798 del 12/07/2005) – 72 hrs.
Year 2004/2005
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Training Course for Local Police, ESF, mis. D2, “Competenze agenti di Polizia Municipale”,
50 Hrs Comune di Montegrotto Terme (PD).
Training Course for Local Police,ESF, mis. D2, “Politiche della sicurezza: strategie d’intervento per
il fenomeno dell’immigrazione”, 50 Hrs Comune di Padova.
Training Course for Local Police, ESF, mis. D2, “Politiche della sicurezza: strategie di coordinamento
dell’ordine pubblico nella rete territoriale”, 50 Hrs. Comune di Padova.
Training Course for Local Police, ESF, mis. D2, “L'ufficiale di polizia municipale:
team work e lavoro di gruppo”, 50 oHrs. Comune di Padova.
Training Course for Local Police, ESF, mis. D2,”Informatizzazione delle attività: ECDL e
navigazione Internet”, 50 hrs Comune di Padova.
Training Course for Local Police, ESF, mis. D2,” Lo sportello unico per le imprese e le attività edilizie”,
50 hrs. Comune di Zevio (VR).
Training Course for Local Police, ESF, mis. D2,” Le politiche di coordinamento alla sicurezza
per la Polizia Municipale ”, 50 hrs Comune di Zevio (VR).
Year 2002
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Training Course for Local Police, ESF, mis. D2, “Corso di aggiornamento per gli agenti
di polizia municipale del Comune di Padova” – 100 hrs (I Ed.)
Training Course for Local Police, ESF, mis. D2, “Corso di aggiornamento per gli agenti di
polizia municipale del Comune di Padova” – 100 hrs. (II Ed.)
Year 2001
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Training Course for Local Police, ESF, mis. D2, “Addetto alle Tecnologie Internet”, Prov. PD,
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100 hrs training for penitentiary police, Prigione di Padova.
Training Course for Local Police, ESF, mis. D2, “Operatore Internet per l’Ufficio”, Prov. PD,
100 hrs training for penitentiary police, Prigione di Padova.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2000-2004 (4 years)
Vice President of the former OSSERVATORIO PARLAMENTARE-ROMA (now Fondazione Farefuturo)
http://www.librari.beniculturali.it/opencms/opencms/it/istculturali/istituti/istituto_316.html
Via del Seminario 11 – Palazzo Serlupi Crescenzi - Roma-Italy
Public institute of the Italian Ministry of Culture. I was responsible for the design and implementation of
new strategies, regulations and programs. Within this framework I organized grassroots diplomatic
dialogues in conflict areas, such as Palestine and Israel.
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PUBLICATIONS
RECENT ANALYSIS & BOOKS
SERGIO BIANCHI, IS ISLAMISM A THREAT?, A new comprehensive model to counter the obscure heart of
radicalism, Rimini, 2015
http://www.euradinfo.eu/assets/files/REPORT%20IS%20ISLAMISM%20A%20THREAT_VSB2015_DEF.pdf
SERGIO BIANCHI et Al., PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND WATER INFRASTRUCTURES, Milano, Regione
Lombardia, 2015 open source version available in http://www.agenformedia.com/upsidedownprotect.html
SERGIO BIANCHI, PRISON MINORITIES IN THE WESTERN BALKANS, Rome 2013 (project funded by the EUDG Enlargement) http://www.futureprisnet.eu/assets/files/prisnet_final_report.pdf
SERGIO BIANCHI, THE BROTHER’S SPRING, (IT-GB-AR), Wien, Center for Near Abroad Strategic Studies
Strategitaly
Edizioni
2012
http://www.paoloquercia.net/uploads/1/6/9/7/16973116/estratto_quercia_fratelli_mussulmani.pdf
SERGIO BIANCHI ET AL., JIHADIST RADICALIZATION WITHIN THE EUROPEAN PRISONS, ROMA 2011,
introduction by the Undersecretary of State of the Italian Ministry of Justice, Hon. Elisabetta Casellati
http://www.agenformedia.com/assets/files/pdf/filemanager/International_Projects/chrymereport.pdf
SERGIO BIANCHI, PAOLO QUERCIA ET AL., Metal theft: An emerging threat to Europe’s economic security?
The cooperation between European police forces and private sectors in the fight against theft and
international metals trafficking, London 2011 http://www.agenformedia.com/pol-primett-one.html
Sergio Bianchi ed altri, IMMIGRAZIONE
SULL’IMMIGRAZIONE, CSA, Rimini 2000.
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LAVORO
– NODI CRITICI, IDEE
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PROPOSTE
Sergio Bianchi, La Destra nell’Epoca del Leaderismo. Movimento di massa, leader e cultura in AN, Roma, Il
Cerchio, 2007
Sergio Bianchi e a., Linee guida e buone pratiche per la prevenzione di attentati nell’ideazione e nella
gestione di impianti di riciclo dell’acqua dai fanghi del marmo, Hebron-Roma, 2008
27/09/2006 La Sicurezza come Bene Sociale, Roma, Osservatorio parlamentare Dott. Andrea Margelletti ,
Dott. Doron Bergenberst, On. Filippo Ascierto, On. Maurizio Saia, John Megaw , Avi Dichter , Sen. Francesco
Cossiga , On. Marco Minniti, Gen. Leonardo Tricarico
2005, Sergio Bianchi et al., LE NUOVE FRONTIERE DELLA BEVETTABILITA’, Roma, O.P, 2005
http://issuu.com/domeniconaso/docs/annuario_stampapdf
4/10/2004 “Ponte di cooperazione e istruzione nel dialogo israelo-palestinese”, Roma, Osservatorio
Parlamentare,on. Ghila Gamliel, on. Zohera Kamal, On. Gianfranco Fini, Adolfo Urso, Giulio Andreotti, Bobo
Craxi, Marco Zacchera, Valdo Spini, Andrea Ronchi, Maurizio Saia, Abed ElRauf Arnout, Rula Gebrael, Lucio
Caracciolo, Elisabetta Gardini, Magdi Allam, Giorgio Torchia, Gad Lerner, Nemer Hammad, Morderai
Rodgold, Eugenio D’Auria, Mahmud Saleh Alam, Alexander Moll, Sergio Bianchi, Maurizio Scelli, Antonio
Raimondi, Eyal Mizrahi.
RECENT NEWSPAPER ARTICLES (2010-2012)
Article for Avvenire, La Voce, Tempi as well as documentary for RAI and Mediaset are available here
HTTP://WWW.AGENFORMEDIA.COM/EN/PUBBLICATIONS_PL6.HTM
Part of these media productions are now available in
HTTP://WWW.AGENFORMEDIA.COM/L-ONE-YEAR-LATER.HTML
HTTP://WWW.AGENFORMEDIA.COM/LIBYAS-LIBERALS-STRUGGLE-TO-BE-HEARD.HTML
HTTP://WWW.AGENFORMEDIA.COM/GIULIO-LOLLI-ITALIAN-FUGITIVE.HTML
HTTP://WWW.AGENFORMEDIA.COM/ABDUL-HAKIM-BILHAJJ-INTERVIEW.HTML
HTTP://WWW.AGENFORMEDIA.COM/ASSETS/FILES/PDF/FILEMANAGER/TEMPI_FM1.PDF
HTTP://WWW.TEMPI.IT/BIANCHI-CHI-CREDE-UNO-SVILUPPO-LAICO-DELLA-LIBIA-SI-SBAGLIA#.VK6KUHUEW5Y;
HTTP://WWW.TRACCE.IT/DETAIL.ASP?C=1&P=1&ID=21552
HTTP://WWW.CAFFE.CH/STORIES/CRONACA/35208_TUTTI_SUL_CARRO_DEI_VINCITORI/
HTTP://WWW.AGENFORMEDIA.COM/ASSETS/FILES/AVVENIRE.PDF%281%29.PDF
DURING OUR MISSION IN LIBYA IN 2011 I SUPPORTED MEDIASET FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DAILY NEWS AND AMONG OTHERS I CONTRIBUTED
TO PRODUCE THE LAST INTERVIEW WITH GHEDDAFI, PUBLISHED BY IL GIORNALE BY FAUSTO BILOSLAVO
HTTP://WWW.FAUSTOBILOSLAVO.EU/ARTICOLID.PHP?ID=29723
OLD NEWSPAPER ARTICLES (1992-2005)
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22 FEBRUARY 1992, A PAGARE E’ SEMPRE IL LIBANO, Il Secolo d’Italia –
7 april 1992, IL BEDUINO CHE SI CREDEVA CALIFFO, Il Secolo d’Italia
8 april 1992, IL CALIFFATO FATIMIDE, AUTOGOL DI GHEDDAFI, Il Secolo d’Italia
9 may 1992, LA PACE A BEIRUT CORRE SUL FILO, Il Secolo d’Italia
26 July 1992, LA RINASCITA DEL LIBANO IN QUELL’ANTICA ALLEANZA, Il Secolo d’Italia
23 August 1992, LA QUESTIONE SIRIANA TORNA AL CENTRO DELL’INQUIETO SCACCHIERE
MEDIORIENTALE, il Secolo d’Italia
13 December 1992, GLI ARABI E L’IDEA DI NAZIONE : UN CAMMINO COMPIUTO A META’, Il Secolo
d’Italia
7 April 1994, ATLANTICI E MEDITERRANEI, Il Secolo d’Italia
21 April 1994, LA GUERRA SANTA ALLE PORTE DI CASA-LA CRESCITA DEL RADICALISMO
MUSULMANO IN EGITTO, Il Secolo d’Italia
12 May 1994, PERSA LA SCOMMESSA DELL’UNIFICAZIONE – IL CONFLITTO FRA I DUE YEMEN, Il
Secolo d’Italia
4 march 2005, aspettando le nazioni arabe, il secolo d’italia
8 april 2005, se rinascono le azioni arabe, il secolo d’italia
16 June 2005, la democrazia complicata, libano : analisi del meccanismo elettorale piu’ complesso
del mondo, il secolo d’italia
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19 June 2005, il ciclone aun scuote il paese dei cedri, il secolo d’italia
israele, Quando il Cielo tocca la Terra – intervista con Yosef Ben Shlomo, Charta Minuta, n. 77,
November 2005
La via araba allo stato nazionale, Charta Minuta, Roma, n. 77, novembre 2005