From: Sent: donderdag 26 februari 2015 15:30 To: Subject: FW: Alternate Policy Options Ter info. Heb de hele boel teruggedraaid. Deputy Head Economic Department Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 4200 Linnean Avenue NW Washington DC, 20008 United States of America in 202 274- Twitter:? Kingdom ofthe Netherlands From: brnaor ?gt: donderdag 26 februari 2015 09:05 To: cam.- Subject: RE: Alternate Policy Options Dear I, Thanks for your message. While we are disappointed that we?ll be unable to collaborate on this project, we certainly understand your position. l'll have a chat with my colleagues at the McCain institute regarding the financial transfer. We look forward to working with you on future projects. Best, 2015 3:59 PM ecorys.com' Subject: RE: Alternate Policy Options Dear-, I talked the peOple Involved in this from our side and as i expected, I met with considerable resistance. Meaning that the Netherlands cannot go ahead with this. How would you propose to proceed? Maybe the simplest is to transfer back the money. This, by the way, does not in any sense mean that we are not interested in working with you guys in the future. So if a new proposal comes by, do not hesitate to think of us. Best Deputy Head Economic Department Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 4200 Linnean Avenue NW Washington DC, 20008 United States of America T-i- 1 202 274- Twitter:? Kingdom of the Netherlands From-QM Sent: maandag 23 februari 2 6 Subject: Alternate Policy ptions All, 1 TPP 2. Tax Reform 3. National Infrastructure Upgrade 4 Lifting Cuba Embargo to visualize this. Feel free to suggest any other options. Mani thanks, ?or, lelations Bertelsmann Foundation 1101 New Avenue, NW. Sulte 901 Washln 5 Fax: +1-202-384-1984 1 Mobile: - i. liall: @blnaor Hhhui? .a Help save paper! Do you really need to print this email? Dit berieht kan informatics bevatten die niel voor is bestemd. Indien niet de geadresseerde bent of dit berieht abusievelijk aan is toegezonden, wordl verzoeht dat aan de afzender te melden en het berieht le verwijderen. De Staat aanvaardi geen aansprakclijkheid voor schacle, van welke aard 00k, die verband houdl met" risico?s verbonden aan het elektroniseh verzenden van berichten. message was sent to you by mistake you are requested to inform the sender and delete the message. The State Sent: woensda 25 februari 2015 21:59 To: bfna.or Cc: @ecorys.com' Subject: RE: Alternate Policy Options Bear. I talked the people involved in this from our side and as i expected, I met with considerable resistance. Meaning that the Netherlands cannot go ahead with this. How Would you propose to proceed? Maybe the simplest is to transfer back the money. This, by the way, does not in any sense mean that we are not interested in working with you guys in the future. So if a new proposal comes by, do not hesitate to think of us. Bast Deputy Head Economic Department Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 4200 Linnean Avenue NW Washington DC, 20008 United States of America ?w.the-netherlands.ore Kingdom of the Natherlands <1 bfna.or ?ibfna-Or From: bfna.or Seni: iaandag 23 februari 2015 7' To 'olevski.c0m' Subject: Alternate Policy Options All, Further to our meeting earlier this month, I have compiled a list ofalternate policy options to serve as the basis for comparison with TTIP. We initially had other choices, but I?ve whittled the list down to less politically controversial subjects. 1 TPP 2. Tax Reform 3. National Infrastructure Upgrade 4 Lifting Cuba Embargo Please let me know If you are content with these choices so we can let the graphic designers begin thinking about how to visualize this. Feel free to suggest any other options. Many thanks, - Director, Transatlantic Relations Bertelsmann Foundation 1101 New York AVenLie, NW, Suite 901 Washln ton 5 TakwJ Fax:? Mobile:? E-mall: bfnam Sent: on er ag 12 februarl 2015 02:49 To: Cc: Subject: FW: TTIP-Declsion Theater Update Attachments: ttip-dt update.docx Hi. wil jij hiEr eens naar kijken: de vrienden van de Bertelsman Foundation maken terutrekkende bewegingen 0p hun vorlge plan over mar geld is al gegeven, we moeten nu bezien of we dit willen. lk maak me zorgen: nu willen ze gaan vergelijken met de Impact van blnnenlandse issues. Daarmee loop je het risico date in het binnenlandse debat getrokken wordt (want de insteek die je op de binnenlandse issues neemt zal altin een bepaalde politieke kant opgaan. Maar even overleggEn, graag na vrijdagochtend. Groet, Deputy Head Economic Department Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 4200 Linnean Avenue NW Washington DC, 20008 United States of America Twitter? Kingdom ofthe Netherlands Sent: woens ag 11 februari 2015 1 To: Cc: m; Subject: 'lTIP?Decision Theater Update Dear?, Thank you both forjoining us this morning. We appreciate your flexibility with the modified direction of the project, and believe that the final outcome will benefit from the choices we?ve made. As we discussed, have attached a brief updated concept memo that includes the basic elements of the project along with a revised budget and timeline. Should you need any additional information for your respective capitals, please do not hesitate to contact me. BesL Director, Transatlantic Relations Bertelsmann Foundation 1101 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 901 Washington, DC 20005 Tet _i Fax: 1 Mobile:? E'mam?chm THEATER TTIP PROJECT FROM: DECISION TH EATER PROJECT TEAM SUBJECT: PROJECT UPDATE DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2015 FUrther to our meeting this morning, we would like to provide an overview of the revised concept proposal for the TTiP-Decision Theater project. This project has expanded in scope to allow users to examine multiple Ti'lP scenarios, and to compare those scenarios with alternative policy Options outlined in President Obama?s recent State ofthe Union. This adaptation of the original concEpt will diversify the discussion on this i55ue and improve our ability to reach a wider audience. Dbiective To provide policymakers, negotiators and the public with a dynamic tool that will demonstrate the value of'i?l'lP in its own right in generating economic growth and jobs, and its impact relative to other policy options currently being considered in Washington. Budget Snapshot Bertelsmann Foundation - $75,000 Dutch Embassy - $5,000 Danish Embassy - $5,000 McCain institute Technical Services Ecorys ?Technical Services Comparative Scenarios 1. Scenarios a. Comprehensive (Proposed by the High Level Working GmUp) b. Multiple scenarios comparing a with the inclusion vs. exclusion ofsensitive topics (eg. financial regulation and agriculture) 2. Alternative Policy Options a. Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPPJ b. Tax Reform c. infrastructure investment d. Ending Cuba Embargo e. Raising Federal Minimum Wage 3. Horizontal Data Points a. Economic impact b. Job Creation/Contraction c. Cost to Taxpayers Timeline Febmary 20: Partners agree on scenarios Partners select altarnative policy options March 30: Ecorys provides completed data runs to the Decision Theater May 29: Data Visualization platform is completed by McCain Institute June 17: Project Launch (2"d anniversary of 68 Summit announcement to begin neg.) id From: Sent: To. @bfna.or Cc: ?@bfna.org Subject: RE: Decision Theater Update/Meeting Options Hi- Wednesday morning would work, Best donderdag februari 2015 02:12 From: r? Sent: esd ruary O4, 2015 11:33:15 PM To: bfnam CC: ,rject: RE: Decision Theater Update/Meeting Options My schedule is fairly open Tues afternoon and Weds morning. Best, - UM DK COUNSEL Bl. SENIOR DEPARTMENT FOR ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY DIRECT ROYAL DANISH EMBASSY- 3200 WHITEHAVEN STREET, Nw WASHINGTON, DC 20008 PHONE Front-mm [mailtoc bfna.or February 03, 2015 12:15 PM EL Tuesday, minbuza.ni Cc: asuedu; Subject: Decision Theater - Update/Meeting Options Dear? First off, I want to take a moment to thank you for your patience in the early stages ofthis project. We have been trying to overcome some of the data challenges that have arisen in recent weeks, which has led to this delay. As you know, we had an agreement with Ecorys to provide Options for creating multiple scenarios for the Decision Theater. Regrettably, Ecorys has been unresponsive in recent weeks, and we have reached the point at which we need to move on to Plan if we are to be able to complete this project while the it is most relevant to the Tl'lP debate. W, a ! anllc gelations Bertelsmann Foundation 1101 New York Avenue. NW. Suite 901 Washin ton DC 20005 Tel: Fax: Mobile: E?malz bf a.or From: Sent: wo oktober 2014 21:11 701 ?ecowsmm' Subject: Vraag Attachments: Bertelsmann Foundation?McCain Institute Proposal October 7 2014 (c .pdf Baste- Ik hoop dat allesje goed gaat? . Ha rtelijk, Deputy Head of the Economic Department Royal Netherlands Embassy 4200 Linnean Avenue, NW 20008 I Washington, DC. United States ofAmen?minbuza.nl 2:3 he:31and THE MCCAIN INSTITUTE for INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Decision Theater Analysis and Visualization JointProposal ackgro an As negotiations toward a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) continue, greater public scrutiny has raised questions about the scope of a potential deal, and highlighted the need for more robust engagement with key stakeholders and the general public. The recent EU?Canada trade negotiations have underscored the necessity of creating innovative platforms and opportunities that will stimulate public participation, leading to a more complete understanding of the bene?ts and challenges that exist in this proposed agreement. Through ajo_1'ntpartner3h1p beaveen-European Embassies ,1'n'tlje United States, The. Bertelsmann?Fou'ndatitjn, and The Institute for International Leadership, this; veil-aeforenhancing public participation? and Supporting- negotiators and _P0licy_malcers. Ill-Grammy ta. gnaolie'm'odel of. the potential 'l'mpac'ts of a agreement, 'usi'ng' statero?the?art technology powered the McClain/Institutes Decision Theater, stakeholders, 7 experts, media and, .nlembers :of the general public will bega'ble'to see the. potential impacts Of an agreement'in that-respectiveCommunities. - . 7 - A Introduction The McCain Institute?s Decision Theater provides a uniquely valuable contribution to policy discussions on the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. By combining richly researched trade and investment data with powerful visualizations, modeling, and the convening of key stakeholders, policymakers, and the media, we have the opportunity to establish a new paradigm in this debate that will have a greater impact than the multitude of other studies, think tank reports, articles and conferences that have come before. a DIE-eff eebl . 7 Expected Outcome This project creates a multi?layered outcome. The primary goal is the creation of a resilient interactive model to visualize the impact of allowing users to see the effects of their policy choices. A range of experts will test the model to ensure that it is objective and accurate. Furthermore, once the model is completed, the rollout strategy can take multiple forms ranging from convening policy?makers and the general public at the McCain Institute Decision Theater in Washington, DC, to roadshows taking the model mobile, and organizing town hall meetings across the country. After completion of the project, a publication, website, and/or mobile application can be created as additional projects to inform a broader audience and raise awareness about the impact of in each state of the United States and EU member states as well. Proposal To develop the project to its full potential, we would welcome the participation of EurOpean Union embassies interested in partnering with the Bertelsmann Foundation and the McCain Institute on this effort to raise awareness and educate the public and policy?makers alike about the potential impacts of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. The full cost of the project as discussed above is estimated at $50,000. The Bertelsmann Foundation will contribute $25,000, and the McCain Institute will provide the Decision Theater facility and technology, staff time, and the visualization design. We invite partners to provide $5,000 each in ?nancial support to cover the balance of the project cost (total of $25,000), as well as participate in the implementation, guidance, and ownership of this project. Furthermore, each partner will be requested to contribute data and expertise to ensure that the project is as broad-based, accurate, and well-informed as possible. As a partner, each Embassy will play a key role in the direction of the project. Partner Responsibilities: Commit to $5,000 in ?nancial SUpport Contribute with data and expertise Support the outreach campaign Partner Bene?ts: Visibility for the Embassy as a key partner to sponsor cutting?edge reSearch project on TTIP 1 Access to project outputs Input into shaping the direction of the project Opportunity to shape the convening strategy Ti meline The initial expectation for the completion of this project is March 2015. However, should the partners decide to take the project in a more detailed direction, or add additional requirements, additional time is required for the collection, modeling, analysis, and visualization of additional data, as well as the development of different technological products, such as apps. The draft timeline for a basic model is as followsmeetin?s?io? ands tske'holders -- a .1 The creation of a website and a mobile application would require additional time and funding to complete the project. In the interest of completing the project by March 2015, should you be interested in becoming one of our partners, we kindly ask you to make a commitment by October 31, 2014. Decision Theater The Decision Theater at the McCain Institute is a powerful tool for helping experts and policy?makers prototype better decisions. By creating interactive, collaborative models in an immersive, visually stimulating environment, the Decision Theater brings clarity to understanding complex data and analysis. The goal is to display the dynamics of a problem, and the effects of various policy options, in a clear and compelling manner thus helping experts develop and demonstrate the best approaches to tackling a problem. The Decision Theater Network actively engages researchers and leaders to visualize solutions to complex problems. The Network provides the latest expertise in collaborative computing and display technologies for data visualization, modeling, and simulation. The Network has the potential to address cross?disciplinary local, national and international issues, including by drawing on Arizona State University?s diverse academic and research capabilities. Past Decision Theater projects conducted by Arizona State University modeled policy choices surrounding sustainable water usage in the Phoenix area, and optimal sites for placement of a solar power plant in Arizona. THE MCCAIN INSTITUTE and Ill 5541"}: The Decision 'I?licnter?rit [11c powerful-flint)! helping and policpninlcers prototype better decisions. Currently, the Decision Theater at the McCain Institute is in the process of producing the following models: v? A model that estimates and visualizes the impact of a smallpox outbreak in New York City, and demonstrates the impact of various strategies to mitigate the pandemic; and A model in cooperation with PEMEX that analyzes potential outcomes of various paths of energy development in Mexico. In addition, the McCain Institute and the Carey School of Business at ASU are working on a general equilibrium model of the U.S.?Mexico economic relationship, which can he used in a Decision Theater setting to show how various policy changes could positively or negatively impact the US. and exican economies. Minisny of Foreign Affairs Johns Hopkins University Security Policy Department The Paul H. Nitzo School of Advanced International Studies Postbus 20051 Attn 2500 E0 The Hague Th 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 525 Contact Washington DC. 20036 PoliticalAffalrs Section +31 70 348.5123 +31 70 348.4299 Dur reference Date 31 May 2013 Re Transatlantic dialogue on Asia Project no. 25319 Dear- Piease find enclosed the decision awarding a grant for the activity referred to above. An amount of EUR 88.788,~ (the first instalment) will be transferred to your bank account number 09000522. Bank details: Name of bank Bank Address of bank One MELT Plaza, Buffalo, New York 14203 Transit/Routing] ABA number 022000045 SWIFT code MANTUS33INT CHIPS ABA number 0555 Reference 1401381040 For the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Carola van Rj'nsoever Head of the Political Affairs Section Fat-:- 1 cf Securily Policy Department DECISION of 31 May 2013 Project no. 25319 Date The Minister of Foreign Affairs (hereinafter referred to as ?the Minister'), 31 l-iay2013 Our reference WH EREAS Johns Hopkins University (hereinafter referred to as ?the grant recipient'), established and having of?ces at 171? Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20036, submitted an application for a grant for ?The 0.5. ?Pivot to Asia': What does it mean for transatlantic partnership, Europe, and the Netherlands?? HAVING REGARD TO section 2 of the Foreign Affairs (Grants) Framework Act, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Grants Decree, and article 2.4 of the 2006 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Grant Regulations, HAS DECIDED to awerd the grant recipient a grant for ?The 0.5. Pivot to Asia': what does it mean for transatlantic partnership, Europe and the Netherlands??. The grant will not exceed The grant award is conditional upon suf?cient funds being made available in the budget by the government and parliament. The grant period will run from 1 May 2013 to 30 April 2014. The grant has been allocated activity no. 25319 in the Minister's records. Payment will be made to account no. 09000522 at the MEET Bank, One Plaza, Buffalo, New York 14203, Transit/Routing/ABA number 022000046, SWIFT code MANTUSBBINT, CHIPS ABA number 0555, Reference 1401381040. The following obligations are attached to the grant: 1. The activities being subsidised will be implemented under the responsibility of the grant recipient in the manner described in the above-mentioned application, consisting of an activity plan, a budget and a liquidity forecast. The plan, the budget and the liquidity forecast are appended to this decision together with the above-mentioned application as Annexe 1. 2. The grant recipient must immediately submit a written notification if circumstances arise that make it likely that the activities for which the grant was awarded will not be performed in full, at all, or on time, or it will not be able to meet the obligations attached to the grant. 3. Reporting obligations 3.1. The grant recipient mustsupply a number of plans and reports for the duration of the activity. The foltowing table indicates the type of plans and reports that must be supplied and for what period. The various plans and reports are then described. Security Policy Department Type of report Period covered Deadline Final narratiVe report 1 May 2013 to 30 April 2014 1 July 2014 Date Final financial report 1 May 2013 to 30 April 2014 1 July 2014 Our reference 13 3.2 Final reports: Request for determination of grant Within six months of the end of the grant period, the grant recipientshouid ask for the definitive amount of the grant to be determined on the basis of the following reports: A ?nal narrative report containing an overview of the activities carried out and the intended results set out in the activity plan, together with an explanation of any discrepancies. It must link up with the ?nal financial report so that it can be seen whether human and material resources have been used efficiently. - A ?nal ?nancial report should contain the information needed to determine the de?nitive amount of the grant. The report must contain an overview of all estimated and actual revenue (including the grant, the grant recipient?s own contribution, funds provided by third parties and interest accrued) and expenditure, where relevant to the subsidised activities, and an overview of the prepayments provided by the Minister. The financial statement must be laid out in the same way and the same currency as the budget. An explanation must be provided for all budget items that differ from the budgeted reVenue and expenditure. 4. The funds will be transferred in advance in instalments not exceeding 95% of the total grant. The ?rst instalment of 88.788,? (80% of the funds) will be paid within six weeks of this decision being sent. Ifaddltionai funds are required the grant recipient will submit a revised budget with a liquidity forecast and an up?to-date overview of the revenUes and expenditures. The last instalment, Up to a maximum of? will be paid once the de?nitive amount of the grant has been determined. 5. After receipt of the request referred to In article 3.2, the Minister will determine the de?nitive amount of the grant within 13 weeks. On this basis, accounts will be settled with the grant recipient. Funds made available by the Minister which remain unspent after determination of the de?nitive amount must be repaid immediately and unconditionally to the Minister. 6. Any agreements with third parties regarding the implementation of the subsidised activities must be laid down in writing. The policy adopted by the grant recipient?s organisation regarding prefinancing of implementing organisations will be applied. 7. Any interest accrued on the funds made available by the Minister must be used to ?nance the activities to be carried out pursuant to this decision and must be included in the ?nancial statement. No funds or interest on funds may be used for capital formation or an equalisation reserve. la 12 hi I: ui B. For the pUrpose of improving the bilateral relations between the Netherlands 5mm?, pom, Department and the United States of America, the Minister may use, free of charge, all documents and other products produced in connection with the present grant to which the grant recipient may have intellectual property rights. Where Dam appropriate, the grant recipient must issue the necessary licences to the State of 3: May 2013 the Netherlands free ofcharge and must incorporate a clause to this end in any Ourrc'erenc'l legal arrangements with third parties. 3'45! 13 9. If the Minister is of the opinion that the speci?c way in which the activity plan is implemented or changes in circumstances have led to a situation in which the ?nancing of an activity is incompatible with the Dutch government?s foreign policy, he will propose consultations with the grant recipient. On the basis of such consultations, the Minister may give further written instructions regarding the implementation of the activity plan. 9.1 In implementing the activity plan the grant recipient must take account of the fact that the Dutch government may be held reSponsible under international law for its implementation. 9.2 With this In mind, the grant recipient must refrain from supporting activities whose aim is to undermine the political autonomy of a state or to bring down a lawful government by unlawful means. Whether these activities are lawful or unlawful will be determined not only by the views of the government of the country in question, but also in accordance with standards applicable internationally or under international law. 10. The Minister may investigate or instruct others to investigate the activities carried out pursuant to this decision, including the grant recipient's reports and ?nancial accounts and compliance with the obligations attached to the grant. The grant recipient must render every assistance to the of?cial or of?cials appointed by the Minister to carry out such an investigation and allow them access to the documents relating to the grant. The costs of any such investigation will be borne by the Minister. 11. The Minister may withdraw or amend the decision awarding the grant or determining the de?nitive amount of the grant, redUCe the grant, suspend the :1 transfer of instalmEnts or demand repayment of all or part of the funds already transferred if the grant recipient fails to ful?l its obligations under this decision or fails to ful?l them on time, fails to follow the instructions given by the Minister as referred to in article 9 of this decision, uses the funds for a purpose other than that for which the Minister made them available or if a third party has provided cofinancing without the Minister's knowledge, the consequences of which for the budget have not been approved. 12. The grant recipient must not offer to third parties or seek or accept from or he promised by third parties, for himself or for any other party, any gift, remuneration, compensation or bene?t of any kind whatsoever, if this could be interpreted as an illegal or corrupt practice. Such practices may provide grounds for the withdrawal of this decision or part thereof. 13. The Minister will withdraw or amend the decision aWarding the grant or determining the definitive amount only after consultation with the grant recipient. Accounts will then be settled on the basis of the costs properly incurred and taking into account any ?nancial commitments for the future that have reasonably been entered into pursuant to the decision. A reduction in the amount determined will also take place only after consultation with the grant recipient. 14. For the purposes of this decision the following persons are responsible for Sammy Fancy Department liaison: on behalf of the Minister on behalf of the grant recipient: Valerie?Anne Houppermans Daniel Hamilton am Political Affairs Section Director Center for Transatlantic 31 May 20i3 Relations reference 5fl3 Unless this decision expressly stipulates otherwise, all correspondence relating to this decision should be In Dutch and addressed to the above persons. For the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, van Rijnsoever Head of the Political Affairs Section Postal address: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Att. Postbus 20061 2500 EB Den Haa telephone: Within six weeks oi the date ol lire de:islon, a objection may be lodged with tire Minister of Foreign Affairs, attn. BPZ, Postbus 20061, 2500 EB Den Hang. 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