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The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies
www.ccds-berlin.de
The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy) offers educational and professional development opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing further education and careers in academia, diplomacy, government, and/or the private sector. The information enclosed below provides further details on the events and programs of the CCDS. We hope you will be able to join and we look forward to having your participation.

BA, MA & PhD Programs in Cultural Diplomacy
In cooperation with: the Furtwangen University (HFU), Germany; the University of Siena, Italy; the University of Bucharest, Romania; the Babes-Bolyai University (BBU), Romania
(Berlin; Next Programs Start: Fall Semester – November 17th, 2014)
www.ccds-berlin.de
The Degree Programs operate under a joint partnership between the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy and leading European universities. The Degrees are all awarded by the Universities, which are recognized as fully accredited institutions of higher education with the right to award university degrees.

The CCDS is currently accepting applications for the following programs:
•   BA Program in Political Science with concentration on Cultural Diplomacy
•   Combined BA-MA Program in Political Science, Global Governance and Cultural Diplomacy
•   One Year MA in Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy
•   MA in Globalization & Cultural Diplomacy with concentration on International Relations
•   MA in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
•   MA in International Economics, Business & Cultural Diplomacy
•   Online MA in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
•   PhD Program in International Relation & Cultural Diplomacy
To apply please submit the online application form found here: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_application-form_ccds_ma

The International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy 2014
"Applied Cultural Diplomacy: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Best Practices"
(April-September 2014; Rome, Strasbourg, Brussels, Washington D.C., Baltimore, NYC, Cetinje, Madrid, Berlin, Copenhagen, Seoul, Paris, Moscow)
www.i-s-c-d.org
The International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy is now 7 year old and has become the world's largest event series in the field of Cultural Diplomacy. The seventh Symposia will take place in 2014 and will include large-scale events that will take place in different major capital cities around the world in cooperation with governments, leading academic institutions and civil society organizations throughout the months of April - September 2014.

The 2014 Symposia will focus on and explore best practices & future strategies for applied cultural diplomacy; and thus strengthen relations between states & communities and contribute to more just and harmonic relations between societies.

We are currently accepting applications for the following conferences:

To apply please submit the online application form found here: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?cccs-2013

Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Nordic Countries
“Nordic Strategies for Regional Development, Cooperation, Peacekeeping, and Humanitarian Assistance”
(Copenhagen; September 8th - 9th, 2014)
www.Cultural-Diplomacy-in-the-Nordics.org

Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Francophone Region
"The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in the Francophone Region"
(Paris; September 21nd - 23th, 2014)
www.CulturalDiplomacy-Francophone.org


Professional Development
Certificate Programs in Cultural Diplomacy
(Berlin; Next Programs Start: November 3rd – 14th, 2014)
www.ccds-berlin.de
The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies developed the Certificate Programs in Cultural Diplomacy in order to offer and provide participants with comprehensive, tailored learning opportunities in a number of related fields. Each program features lectures, seminars and workshops lead by experts from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

The CCDS is currently accepting applications for the following programs:

To apply please submit the online application form found here: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_application-form_certificate-program
•   International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy 
•   Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy 
•   Cultural Diplomacy & Conflict Zone Mediation 
•   Cultural Diplomacy, Sustainable Development & the Global Markets
•   Cultural Diplomacy & the European-African Alliance
•   Weeklong Seminars in Cultural Diplomacy


E-Learning Programs in Cultural Diplomacy
Professional Development Programs in Cultural Diplomacy
(Next Starting Date: September 1st - 30th, 2014)
www.ccds-distance-learning.de
The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies has developed the E-Learning Programs in order to offer individuals interested in the field of Cultural Diplomacy and related areas the opportunity to increase their knowledge and experience in this fascinating and expanding field. The E-Learning Programs have been designed to be studied at a distance, giving students the flexibility to study from any location in the world within a structured and supportive framework.

The CCDS is currently accepting applications for the following programs:

To apply please submit the online application form found here: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_application-form_ccds_e-learning
•   International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
•   Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy
•   Cultural Diplomacy, Sustainable Development & the Global Markets
•   Cultural Diplomacy & the New Media
•   Cultural Diplomacy & Conflict Zone Mediation
•   Cultural Diplomacy for Diplomats


Organization for Youth Education & Development
Young Leaders' Forums
(Forthcoming Weeklong Seminars & Conferences)
(Next Programs for Fall 2014:
Berlin, November 5th – 10th, 2014; London, October 15th - 17th, 2014)
www.oyed.org
The OYED Young Leaders' Forums are international networks of like-minded young individuals with an interest in developing, supporting, and sustaining intercultural relations. Over the past decade, the OYED Young Leaders' Forums have grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent, cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among young individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds from across the world.

To view the Calendar of the forthcoming forums, please click here: http://www.oyed.org/index.php?en_ylf_calendar-of-events

To apply please submit the online application form found here: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_application-form_weeklong-seminars

[The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA]

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To view the complete, recently announced ICD calendar of programs and events for 2014, please visit our website: www.culturaldiplomacy.org

The International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy 2014
"Applied Cultural Diplomacy: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Best Practices & Future Strategies"
(Rome, Strasbourg, Brussels, Washington DC, Baltimore, NYC, Cetinje, Madrid, Berlin, London, Copenhagen) (April - September 2014)
 
The International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy is now 7 years old and has become the world's largest event series in the field of Cultural Diplomacy. The seventh Symposia will take place in 2014 and will include large-scale events that will take place in different major capital cities around the world in cooperation with governments, leading academic institutions and civil society organizations throughout the months of April - September 2014.
The 2014 symposia will focus on and explore best practices & future strategies for applied cultural diplomacy; and thus strengthen relations between states & communities and contribute to more just and harmonic relations between societies.

We are currently accepting applications for the following conferences:

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA
“US Cultural Diplomacy in Practice:  Building Cultural Bridges to Strengthen the Relationships between America and the Global Community”
(Washington D.C. & New York City; June 23rd, 27th, 2014)
www.icd-internationalsymposium.org

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The Montenegro Symposium on International Law & Human Rights
 "An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Role of International Law in Promoting Human Rights"   
(Cetinje, Montenegro; July 8th - 9th, 2014)
www.Montenegro-conference.org

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Madrid Symposium on Peace Building & Conflict Resolution
"The Promotion of World Peace through Inter-Faith Dialogue & Global Political Discourse"
(Madrid, Spain; July 15th - 17th, 2014)
www.madridconference.org

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Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Germany 2014
“Cultural Diplomacy in the German Public & Private Sectors”
(Berlin; July 29th – 31st, 2014)
www.culturaldiplomacy-conference.org

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The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Africa 2014
 “Building Economic Bridges to Enhance African Sustainable Development and Economic Growth" 
(Berlin; July 25th - 28th, 2014)
www.icd-international-symposium-africa.org

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Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the UK 2014
“Nation Branding in the Commonwealth of Nations”
(London; August 25th – 28th, 2014)
www.uk-culturaldiplomacy-conference.org

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE

To view the complete, recently announced ICD calendar of programs and events for 2014, please click here.

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Organization for Youth Education & Development

Young Leaders' Forums
(Forthcoming Weeklong Seminars)
(Washington D.C. & New York City; June 23rd - 27th, 2014)
www.oyed.org

The OYED Young Leaders' Forums are international networks of like-minded young individuals with an interest in developing, supporting, and sustaining intercultural relations. Over the past decade, the OYED Young Leaders' Forums have grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent, cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among young individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds from across the world.

We are currently accepting applications for the following conferences:

•   Africa Meets the USA: A Forum for Young Leaders
•   Nigeria Meets the USA: A Forum for Young Leaders
•   Afghanistan Meets the USA: A Forum for Young Leaders
•   Pakistan Meets the USA: A Forum for Young Leaders
•   The USA Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders
•   Ethiopia Meets the USA: A Forum for Young Leaders

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE

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Professional Development
Certificate Programs in Cultural Diplomacy
 (Berlin; Next Programs Start: July 28th – August 8th, 2014)
www.ccds-berlin.de

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies, (of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy) offers educational and professional development opportunities for individuals pursuing careers in academia, diplomacy, government, and/or the private sector, related either wholly or in part to the field of Cultural Diplomacy. The CCDS programs are divided into the following categories: Distance Learning Courses, Professional Development Certificate Programs, and Degree Programs in Cultural Diplomacy.

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies developed the Certificate Programs in Cultural Diplomacy in order to offer and provide participants with comprehensive, tailored learning opportunities in a number of related fields. Each program features lectures, seminars and workshops lead by experts from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

The CCDS is currently accepting applications for the following programs:

•   International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy 
•   Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy 
•   Cultural Diplomacy & Conflict Zone Mediation 
•   Cultural Diplomacy, Sustainable Development & the Global Markets
•   Cultural Diplomacy & the European-African Alliance
•   Weeklong Seminars in Cultural Diplomacy

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE

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To view the complete, recently announced ICD calendar of programs and events for 2014, please click here.

[“Human Rights-Based Approach as a Basis for Development, Justice and International Law" (Strasburg; April 8th - 10th, 2014)www.Strasbourg-conference.org]

“Human Rights-Based Approach as a Basis for Development, Justice and International Law"
(Strasburg; April 8th - 10th, 2014)
www.Strasbourg-conference.org


The post WWII international framework witnessed the emergence of a set of liberal norms and values conceptualized today as the international human rights regime. Hopes for the effective functioning of such legal instruments at the international level are high; however the lack of universality in practice and the inherent difficulties of their implementation have increased the need for greater cooperation between coalitions active in this area to come together under a developed set of rules. In that sense, contemporary international law serves as a campaigning mechanism for the development and application of the process of achieving functioning universal human rights. Some of the main obstacles posed to the implementation of human rights are the economic interests and inequalities that permeate the international community. Therefore, any efforts at supporting international law must be accompanied by sustainable development through economic empowerment. In addition, issues of global justice must be incorporated in an integral way into the process in order to assure its positive progress and long term success.

The Strasburg Conference on International Law & Human Rights will gather a broad range of stakeholders to explore and analyze these issues and to formulate joint strategies for immediate and future implementation, thus framing the future path of the human rights based approach as a basis of international law, global justice, and sustainable development. The Strasburg Conference will create and publish a proposal document that will be presented to world leaders and the international community.

Conference Agenda

The Conference will feature a variety of lectures, seminars, and panel discussions, providing participants the unique opportunity to engage in stimulating debate on the present and future challenges of the human rights based approach in transnational justice and sustainable development. Participants will also be invited to contribute to the development of creative solutions and recommendations to achieve a more equitable application of international law.

The Conference will focus in particular on the following areas:

•   Human Rights & International Law
•   The Integration of Human Rights into International Legal Mechanisms
•   Institutional Dimensions of International Law & Political Obstacles to Implementation
•   Reconciling Universal Jurisdiction & Sovereignty
•   Global Justice in Safeguarding Human Rights
•   The Unequal Application of International Law
•   Reforming the International Legal System
•   International Criminal Law - Achievements & Challenges for Human Rights
•   Human Rights & Sustainable Development
•   Ensuring Equal Access to the Global Economy
•   Gender & Economic Empowerment
•   The Rule of Law as a Prerequisite for Development
•   Good Governance & Democratic Participation for Inclusive Development
•   Cultural Diplomacy as a Facilitator of Sustainable Development

Summit Participation

Participation in the conference is open to governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, artists, journalists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students as well as other interested individuals from across the world.

Participant Papers » The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the summit, and would therefore like to welcome participants to submit a paper they would like to be considered for delivery at the summit. Following the summit, select papers will be chosen to be included in the proposal document that will be issued and sent to all governments and leaders of the international community following the summit.
Certificate of Attendance All Symposium participants will be awarded an official Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part in the event, and list the topics which were discussed. Each certificate will be signed by members of the ICD Advisory Board.
If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the conference, please click on the link below and submit the online application form:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?cccs-2013
For further information please contact us info@culturaldiplomacy.org

[“The Promotion of World Peace through Inter-Faith Dialogue & the Unity of Faiths" (Rome & Vatican City; March 31st- April 3rd, 2014)www.interfaithdialogue.de]

“The Promotion of World Peace through Inter-Faith Dialogue & the Unity of Faiths"
(Rome & Vatican City; March 31st- April 3rd, 2014)
www.interfaithdialogue.de

The International Symposium on Religion & Cultural Diplomacy will focus on "The Promotion of World Peace through Interfaith Dialogue & the Unity of Faiths" and highlight the importance of religious interchange as a vehicle for World Peace. The potential role religion plays in the promotion of global peace and stability will be outlined, with the aim to exemplify the positive and demonstrative effect it can bear in impacting society.

Religion can be used as a major force of unification between divergent factions; through the analysis and promotion of inter-faith dialogue, the Symposium will illustrate the key role religion plays in facilitating mutual understanding and tolerance of varying spiritual affiliations. The overall objective of the Symposium will be to demonstrate how inter-faith dialogue can be used as an effective tool in promoting global peace and reconciliation, and the power of religion to bring varying groups together in order to establish and maintain constructive channels of communication and sustainable collaboration.

Symposium Agenda

The Symposium will employ thorough examinations and in-depth analyses of past and present occurrences of conflict in order to propose solutions and explore the use and potential of inter-faith dialogue to promote discourse with the ultimate goal of world peace promotion. The Symposium will unite religious leaders together with politicians, diplomats, and academics in order to create cultural platforms for dialogue between nation states and leaders; the event will emphasize the necessity for such global players in joining together to commit to open inter-faith dialogue.

The Symposium will focus in particular on the following areas:

•   Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism in the Global Community
•   The Role of Inter-faith Dialogue in Peace Building & Reconciliation
•   Challenges and Opportunities for World Leaders Promoting Inter-faith Dialogue
•   The Application of Cultural Diplomacy in Promoting Inter-faith Dialogue

Summit Locations

Based in Rome & the Vatican City, the Symposium will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city, and will consist of excursions to the country's top institutions and landmarks.

Summit Participation

Participation in the conference is open to governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, artists, journalists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students as well as other interested individuals from across the world.

Participant Papers » The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the summit, and would therefore like to welcome participants to submit a paper they would like to be considered for delivery at the summit. Following the summit, select papers will be chosen to be included in the proposal document that will be issued and sent to all governments and leaders of the international community following the summit.
Certificate of Attendance All Symposium participants will be awarded an official Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part in the event, and list the topics which were discussed. Each certificate will be signed by members of the ICD Advisory Board.
If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the conference, please click on the link below and submit the online application form:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?cccs-2013
For further information please contact us info@culturaldiplomacy.org

["An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Role of International Law in Promoting Women's Rights"(Helsinki; March 10th - 12th, 2014)www.helsinkiconference.org]

"An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Role of International Law in Promoting Women's Rights"
(Helsinki; March 10th - 12th, 2014)
www.helsinkiconference.org


The digital revolution, which has been highlighted by extensive citizen journalism, the dominance of social networks, as well as growing possibilities for people to travel and move around the world, has brought a renewed awareness and emphasis once more on the current widespread gender imbalance worldwide. It has become apparent to the global community that in both developing to industrialized countries, gender imbalance exists in many forms and creates a burden on society in economic, moral and other terms at local, national and global levels. Global governance organizations, federal governments, parliaments and NGOs from around the world are therefore working tirelessly, and in some cases collectively, to both raise awareness for this situation and to improve it by tackling gender imbalance both directly and indirectly.

International law has the unparalleled potential to support and protect women's rights as well as to equalize them to men's rights. It plays a vital role in the development and the progress of improving their future status.  However, in order to change the reality of women's rights globally, and to implement international law at all levels, the legislation of these laws at the local parliamentary level must take place in each individual country providing the framework for the application of women's rights.  Without this legal framework applied at both the global and the local level, it will be considerably more difficult to constitute and to assure the protection of women's rights globally in a sustainable approach.

Summit Agenda
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy recognizes the historic importance and potential for international law to serve as a strong catalyst for women's rights advocacy. Therefore, this event has been designed in order to be the first of an event series aiming to analyzing the role of international law in promoting human and women's rights. The conference will focus, in particular, on the following areas and issues:

•   The Potential for International Law to create a Framework for the Development and Protection of Women's Rights
•   Using International Law for Effective Implementation of Gender Equality Policies
•   The Role of Cultural Diplomacy to Promote Gender Equality
•   Raising Awareness for Gender Equality Globally using International Law

The Helsinki Conference on International Law & Women Rights will be hosted by the ICD Inter-parliamentary Alliance for Human Rights & Global Peace, which was established in 2009 with the aim of promoting local legislation that protects human rights, and support the long-term campaign for global peace and stability.

Summit Participation
Participation in the summit is open to governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, artists, journalists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students as well as other interested individuals from across the world.

If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the conference, please click on the link below and submit the online application form:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?cccs-2013

Participant Papers »
 The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the summit, and would therefore like to welcome participants to submit a paper they would like to be considered for delivery at the summit. Following the summit, select papers will be chosen to be included in the proposal document that will be issued and sent to all governments and leaders of the international community following the summit.
Certificate of Attendance All Symposium participants will be awarded an official Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part in the event, and list the topics which were discussed. Each certificate will be signed by members of the ICD Advisory Board.
For further information please contact us info@culturaldiplomacy.org

["Cinematic Cultural Diplomacy: Practicing Cultural Diplomacy through Film" (Berlin; February 12th - 14th, 2014 - Held Parallel to the Berlin International Film Festival)www.icd-languageofartandmusic.org]

"Cinematic Cultural Diplomacy: Practicing Cultural Diplomacy through Film"
(Berlin; February 12th - 14th, 2014 - Held Parallel to the Berlin International Film Festival)
www.icd-languageofartandmusic.org

As technological developments are accompanied by enhanced access to films, cinematography is increasingly gaining importance as an invaluable medium of cultural diplomacy. With innovative regional cinematic industries making their mark on the global artistic landscape, talent from around the world is being showcased to large audiences who would normally not have access to the cultural particularities of the diverse regions of the world.

These films, by telling stories that reflect the social, cultural and political landscapes of their origin, are serving to promote diplomatic relations on the one hand and at the same time challenge stereotypes and foster intercultural understanding on a scale never before imagined. In addition to the story-telling components inherent in films, they simultaneously raise intercultural awareness through the incorporation of art and music specific to their region of origin.

These contributions to international relations will be celebrated during two high-level conferences taking place in Berlin and in Hollywood. The conferences will examine the immense transformative value that film holds as a vehicle of Cultural Diplomacy. The conferences will gather an interdisciplinary mixture of practitioners of Cultural Diplomacy from across the globe for a true celebration of art as cultural diplomacy that will run parallel in Berlin to the world renowned Berlinale International Film Festival and in Hollywood, parallel to the 86th Academy Awards.

In both events the use of music and art as integral components of Cinematic Cultural Diplomacy will be explored and analyzed as tools for enhancing cross cultural understanding and interaction.

Conference Agenda

(Berlin; February 12th - 14th, 2014)

The Conference will feature a variety of lectures, seminars, panel discussions, and film presentations allowing participants to gain an in depth insight into the dimensions and implications of Cinematic Cultural Diplomacy across the world. Participants will be invited to contribute to the development of creative ideas and recommendations to promote film and cinema as vehicles of successful international relation and intercultural exchange. In addition, participants will have the unique opportunity to experience first-hand Cinematic Cultural Diplomacy in action by attending the world renowned Berlin International Film Festival.

The Conference will focus in particular on the following areas:
•   An Introduction to Cinematic Cultural Diplomacy
•   Cinematic Cultural Diplomacy in Practice - Case studies
•   Cinematic Cultural Diplomacy in the Diplomatic Sector
•   Cinematic Cultural Diplomacy as a Strategy of Nation-branding
•   The Cultural Industry of Film as a Driver of Development
•   Film as a Catalyst of the Creative Economy
•   Cinematic Cultural Diplomacy & Peacebuilding and in Conlict Zones
•   Cinematic Cultural Diplomacy in raising Political Awareness

Summit Locations

Based in Berlin, the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city.

Summit Participation

The Conference Committee encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the Conference. The Conference Committee would therefore like to welcome the participants of the conference to submit a paper they would like to be considered for presentation at the conference as well as being included in the proposal document that will be issued following the conference and will be sent to all governments and leaders of the international community worldwide.

Certificate of Attendance
All conference participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by members of the Conference Committee.
If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the conference, please click http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?cccs-2013 and submit the online application form

For further information please contact us info@culturaldiplomacy.org

["Global Trends in Creative Economies: Education, Entrepreneurship and Tourism as Drivers of Sustainable Economic Growth" (Berlin; March 5th - 7th, 2014 – Held Parallel to the Famous Berlin Tourism Trade Fair)www.biec.de]

"Global Trends in Creative Economies: Education, Entrepreneurship and Tourism as Drivers of Sustainable Economic Growth"
(Berlin; March 5th - 7th, 2014 – Held Parallel to the Famous Berlin Tourism Trade Fair)
www.biec.de

The onset of the global financial crisis has prompted the emergence of creative economies as an attractive and potentially more viable alternative to classical growth strategies. The increasing importance given to the cultivation of these creative industries on a global scale relies on a novel approach to economic development, one which adopts a more dynamic and human-centered framework. The components of creative economies, such as Green Industries, new media, performing arts, heritage, design and creative services are beginning to form integral parts of the global economy, allowing for the exploration of innovative resources, which are accessible to developing and developed countries alike.

Promising to generate sustainable economic growth through the creation of jobs and the innovation of trade, creative industries can simultaneously occupy a central role in promoting and maintaining cultural diversity, social inclusion and environmental sustainability. The effects are thus two-fold, delivering both economic and socio-cultural benefits.

Creative industries are also redefining the education system and the tourism industry. This is reflected for example in the on-going shift from traditional leisure-based tourism to more dynamic forms, such as cultural, educational and ecological tourism. This diversification of the tourism sector enriches the local, regional and the international economy through its use of creative goods and services and represents an alternative to the domestic, goods-based economy.

Conference Agenda
The Berlin International Economics Congress 2014 seeks to explore and analyze the myriad of opportunities offered by the nurturing of creative industries, while integrating tools of Cultural Diplomacy into the creation and implementation of joint strategies of sustainable economic development.
The Conference will focus in particular on the following issues:
•   Creative Industries in the Context of Globalization
•   Global Trends in Creative Economies
•   Engaging Developing Countries in the Creative Economy for Sustainable Development
•   Contemporary Trends in the Tourism Sector
•   Tourism as a Tool for Sustainable Economic Growth
•   The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in Culture-based Economic Development
•   Opportunities & Challenges facing Creative Industries
Summit Locations
Based in Berlin, the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city.

Summit Participation
Participation in the conference is open to governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, artists, journalists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students as well as other interested individuals from across the world.

Certificate of Attendance - All conference participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by members of the Conference Committee.

If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the conference, please click http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?cccs-2013 and submit the online application form

For further information please contact us info@culturaldiplomacy.org

The Seychelles African Economics Congress 2014
"Innovative Solutions for African Inclusive Growth and a Thriving Economy"
(The Seychelles, Victoria; May 3rd – 6th, 2014)
www.SeychellesCongress.org

With an average GDP growth rate of 5% in 2012 and projections of significant acceleration, the current 'Rise of Africa' has surpassed all growth expectations of previous economic forecasts, effectively positioning Africa as the world's fastest growing economy. Accompanied by decreasing inflation, heightened macroeconomic stability and microeconomic reforms, these trends have translated into rapidly dropping poverty rates and a growing middle class thus paving the way towards the continent's sustainable development. The possibilities are now endless for Africa's 'Economic Lions'.

While acknowledging the contemporary path to prosperity Africa has embarked on, the Forum will seek to further accelerate growth rates in a sustainable and inclusionary manner, so that the wealth accumulated trickles down to ordinary citizens and firmly secures the prosperity of generations to come. While growth is real and steady, it must be ensured that the benefits of this are reaped by all members of society. Thus, the conference will focus on ways in which to increase the participation of youth and women in the economy, harnessing the immense human capital boasted by the African continent and unlocking the full potential of the economic giant that is Africa. Furthermore, the Forum will address the issues of political stability necessary to foster economic growth. All these elements will take into account the application of Cultural Diplomacy activities in aiding current and future strategies of growth, therefore affording the conference a multi-faceted and dynamic character.

Speakers & Delegates during the congress will include amongst others, leading politicians and economists, senior diplomats, senior academics, renowned authors, journalists, and representatives from the private sector. These speakers will include a large number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board. To learn more about the ICD Advisory Board, please click here.

Speakers for the Congress include:

•   Minister Jean Paul Adam - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Seychelles 
•   Minister Pierre Laporte - Minister of Finance of Seychelles 
•   Sir James Mancham - Former President of Seychelles 
•   Rupert Simeon - CEO of Seychelles Investment Board 
•   Steve Fanny - CEO of Seychelles International Business Authority 
•   Governor Caroline Abel - Governor of the Central Bank of Seychelles 

For more information and to apply, please visit our site or write us an e-mail at: info@culturaldiplomacy.org

The ICD Experience Africa Program
Forthcoming Events & Programs: International Conferences, E-Learning Programs, Young Leaders´ Forums & Professional Training Programs
(November, 2013 - February, 2014)

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International Conferences

The following events will take place from January-February 2014:


Trans Continental Cooperation in Africa
"The Future of the Millennium Development Goals in the African Union"
(Addis Ababa; January 27th – 31st, 2014 – Held Parallel to African Union Summit)
www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_tcca-2014   
To apply, please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_ccds_applications-forms

Two years away from the deadline set by the United Nations Millennium Declaration, the ICD´s Conference on the Future of the Millennium Development Goals in the African Union aims to review the progress already made across Africa in regards to meeting the 8 Millennium Development Goals and to discuss the potential the continent has for further development, so that the targets set by world leaders at the Millennium Summit in 2000 to reduce extreme poverty might be reached, sustained and expanded in the foreseeable future.

With the deadline for these targets approaching rapidly and significant progress remaining to be made, it is essential to create a new agenda for Africa, focused on reinvigorating the existing initiatives in place to tackle the eight MDGs and propel Africa into a better economic, political and social climate. As a means to this end, the ICD will gather stakeholders from all sectors of society to jointly design the developmental future of the continent.

Conference Participants
Participation in the conference is open to governmental & diplomatic officials, academics, artists, journalists, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, young professionals and students as well as other interested individuals from across the world.

If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the conference, please click on the link below and submit the online application form:
 http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_tcca-2014

Conference Speakers & Delegates
The speakers during the Conference will include heads of state and ministers, dignitaries and celebrated artists as well as leading figures and experts from international politics, the diplomatic community and civil society from across the world.
These speakers will include high number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.

Participants papers

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the Conference. The ICD would therefore like to welcome the participants of the conference to submit a paper they would like to be considered for presentation at the conference as well as being included in the proposal document that will be issued following the conference and will be sent to all governments and leaders of the international community worldwide.

Certificate of Attendance
All conference participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by members of the ICD's Advisory Board.
For further information please contact us at: info@culturaldiplomacy.org


To view the complete ICD Calendar of Events for 2013-2014, please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_calendar

The ICD Experience Africa Program
Forthcoming Events & Programs: International Conferences, E-Learning Programs, Young Leaders´ Forums & Professional Training Programs
(November, 2013 - February, 2014)

Youth Education & Development Advancement
Young Leaders' Forums - Forthcoming Conferences
(November– December, 2013)
www.icd-ylf.org
To apply, please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_ccds_applications-forms

The Young Leaders' Forums are international networks of like-minded young individuals with an interest in developing, supporting, and sustaining intercultural relations. Over the past decade, the ICD Young Leaders' Forums have grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among young individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds from across the world.

We are currently accepting applications for the following conferences:

Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDA)
"Using Art and Film as Tools for Sustainable Development within Africa"
(Berlin; December 3rd – 7th, 2013)
 www.icd-africa.org
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Africa Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (AME)
"Engaging Cultural Tradition into Dual Strategies of Progress"
(Berlin; December 3rd – 7th, 2013)
 www.icd-africa.org
*****

Africa Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (AMC)
"Fostering Intercultural Exchange between today’s Economic Giants"
(Berlin; December 3rd – 7th, 2013)
 www.icd-africa.org
*****

Nigeria Meets China: A Forum for Young Leaders (NMC)
"Expanding Sino-Nigerian Intercultural Relations for better Political, Commercial, & Military Cooperation"
(Berlin; December 3rd – 7th, 2013)
 www.icd-africa.org
*****

Africa Meets the USA: A Forum for Young Leaders (AMUSA)
“Launching a New Era of enhanced Cultural Engagement between Two Regional Powers”
(Washington D.C.; November 3rd – 7th, 2013)
 www.icd-africa.org
*****

Nigeria Meets the USA: A Forum for Young Leaders (NMUSA)
“Cementing Nigeria-US Intercultural Relations: Economic Stability & Security through Joint Action”
(Washington D.C.; November 3rd – 7th, 2013)
 www.icd-africa.org
*****

Ethiopia Meets the USA: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMUSA)
"Formulating Ethiopian-American Cooperation Strategies for the next Decade" 
(Washington D.C.; November 3rd - 7th, 2013)
www.icd-africa.org

For further information please contact us at: info@culturaldiplomacy.org


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To view the complete ICD Calendar of Events for 2013-2014, please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_calendar