ICD Conferences (November 2011 – January 2012)

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Dear Professors, Friends and Colleagues,

On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention the following major program (outlined below) hosted by us in partnership with other leading organizations. The Program will bring together governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, young professionals, students and scholars, and other interested stakeholders from across the world for a program of lectures, workshops, panel and group discussions and social and cultural activities featuring leading figures from the fields of politics, academia, civil society, media, and business.

We are currently accepting applications for this event and I would be grateful if you could share this announcement by forwarding the information below to anyone you think may be interested in attending.


The ICD Annual Academic Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2011
“Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations: New Actors, New Initiatives, New Targets”
(Berlin, December 15th - 18th, 2011)
www.icd-academy.org


The “ICD Annual Academic Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2011” is the concluding conference of the Institute’s Cultural Diplomacy year. Taking place in Berlin, the aim of the conference is to review, debate and evaluate the year in terms of Cultural Diplomacy.

This end of year academic conference will bring together scholars, politicians, diplomats, activists and young leaders to discuss Cultural Diplomacy within International Relations. Ranging from broad topics of discussion to specific areas of Cultural Diplomacy, the annual conference will provide a wide and detailed analysis of Cultural Diplomacy for 2011.

To apply please visit:
www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_aaccd-2011_application-form

The European African Alliance Conference 2012
Development Initiatives, Trade Relations and Interregional Cultural Exchange in the European African Alliance
www.experience-africa.org

The “European African Alliance Conference 2012” is the first of four conferences held during January specifically on the continent of Africa. This conference will focus on the relationship between Europe and Africa in the context of development, trade, security and cultural exchange with the view to explore and evaluate Africa’s role in the globalised world and the field of Cultural Diplomacy.

Africa’s relationship with Europe and European Institutions has developed significantly over the last decade making the European African Alliance an interesting and relevant topic for discussion today. The program will consist of lectures, seminars, debates and panel discussions that will feature leading figures from international politics & diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

This conference will focus on and analyze economic issues such as migration and employment, political issues such as the use and affect of institutions, democracy and international relations and security and trade issues.

To Apply please visit:
www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_eaac-2012_application-form

ICD Young Leaders Forums:
www.icd-ylf.org

Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders
Development Initiatives, Trade Relations and Interregional Cultural Exchange in the European African Alliance
(Weeklong Seminar, Berlin, January 9th - 15th, 2012)
www.icd-africa.org
**Participants of the forthcoming CDA weeklong seminar will take part in the International Conference “The European African Alliance Conference 2012 (Berlin, January 10th - 13th, 2012)

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With warmest regards,

Mark Donfried
Director & Founder

Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
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