Cultural Diplomacy in Africa – Africa and the Global Economy: Creating Opportunities and Development Strategies (17th – 23rd January, 2010)
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
“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
and
- International Conference on the Rise of Africa:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_the-rise-of-africa
Please feel free to contact us under cda@nullculturaldiplomacy.org should you require any further information.
With warmest regards,
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
k.mueller@nullculturaldiplomacy.org
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