Call for Applications
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Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDA)
Africa and the Global Economy: Creating
Opportunities and Development Strategies
(Berlin, 17th ? 23rd January 2010)
"The Rise of Africa":
An International Conference on New Strategies
and Approaches to Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa
(Berlin, 21st ? 23rd January 2010)
Under the Patronage of the Hon. Sir James
Mancham, KBE, Founding President of the Republic of the Seychelles
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to announce the dates of two
complementary programs being organised by the
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in January
2010. We appreciate your support and assistance
in spreading the word about this great
opportunity and would be grateful if you could
forward this information on to any individuals
who you feel may be interested in attending these programs.
?Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young
Leaders? (CDA) is an active network of young
leaders from across the world, who conduct
activity to strengthen intra-African relations
and the relations of Africa with other
continents. Members join the forum by taking
part in an CDA Weeklong Seminar. The forthcoming
CDA Weeklong Seminar will be held in Berlin from
17th ? 23rd January 2010 and will have as a
theme ?Africa and the Global Economy: Creating
Opportunities and Development Strategies?. The
program will consist of lectures, workshops,
seminars, as well as cultural and social
activities. During the last three days of the
program participants will take part in ?The Rise
of Africa: An International Conference on New
Strategies and Approaches to Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa?.
?The Rise of Africa: An International Conference
on New Strategies and Approaches to Governance
and Sustainable Development in Africa? is an
international conference for students, young
professionals, economists, diplomatic and
political representatives, and civil society
practitioners from across the world. ?The Rise
of Africa? will take place in Berlin from 21st ?
23rd January 2010 and will consist of speeches
and panel discussions by leading figures from
the fields of politics, diplomacy, civil
society, academia, and the private sector.
Speakers will explore the range of new ideas and
initiatives being developed and implemented in
support of African development, and to assess
the challenges and opportunities they will bring
for African leaders and the continent as a
whole. The program will aim to set a new pace in
the development of Africa and its role in the world economy.
In particular, ?The Rise of Africa? will pursue the following specific aims:
· Evaluate the importance of Africa within the international sphere
· Consider the importance of soft power
and cultural diplomacy in strengthening
relations both within and outside Africa
· Examine the role of specific
stakeholders in developing and implementing new
strategies and approaches to the development of Africa
· Evaluate the role of the international
community with regard to resources and conflict economics
· Examine the relationship between
economic independence, peace, stability and conserving cultural integrity
· Consider the challenges faced in
constructing a sustainable economic environment
· Explore new strategies for progress in
healthcare, education, sustainability and water management
· Encouraging and promoting the
initiatives of young leaders to key decision-makers
Further information about the two programs,
including the online application forms can be found under:
* Weeklong Seminar on Cultural Diplomacy:
<http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_cda_about-cda>http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_cda_about-cda
and
* International Conference on the Rise of Africa:
<http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_the-rise-of-africa>http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_the-rise-of-africa
Please feel free to contact us under
<mailto:(cda /at/ culturaldiplomacy.org)>(cda /at/ culturaldiplomacy.org)
should you require any further information.
With warmest regards,
Katharina Müller
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Katharina Müller
Managing Director
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8, 10719 Berlin, Germany
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811
<mailto:(k.mueller /at/ culturaldiplomacy.org)>(k.mueller /at/ culturaldiplomacy.org)
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
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