trip to Berlin?

Dear expats,
if you are having a dead weekend in Warsaw towards the end of July, I would advise you to pop in Berlin. accomodation in cheap, stuff is always going on and trasnportation from Poland is definitively affordable. Check out this website : http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php ?en
It will show what the institute for cultural diplomacy is organizing. All welcome to apply and take part, as well as contact. It''s a great opportunity to lear something new, make great contacts ad have a good, fulfilling time in the German capital.
cheers!

Call for Applications
_______

The September Session of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy: "Assessing the Societal, Political and Economic Benefits of Arts & Culture" (Berlin, 7th – 12th September 2010)

The Academy Session will explore the history and development of the field of cultural diplomacy and will provide a platform for discussions on a diverse range of related issues including immigration and integration, language and identity, citizenship, and the role of civil society in building bridges between cultural communities.
In addition to looking at the history and development of the field of cultural diplomacy and its contemporary application across the world, the forthcoming Academy Session will focus on the societal, economic, and political benefits of arts and culture. In particular, it will consider how artistic and other cultural initiatives can support foreign policy objectives, strengthen cross-cultural understanding, and improve tourism and foreign investment. Participants of the forthcoming September Session of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy will take part in the forthcoming international conference: "The Language of Art & Music" (more). Participants will also visit: "Floodwall - Telling the stories of Hurricane Katrina in Berlin" an exhibition that highlights the power of art to cross cultural and national borders (more)

The Program is open to applications from academics, diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, journalists, young professionals and students, stakeholders from the private sector and other individuals with an interest in international relations, cultural studies, and global politics. The speakers during the Seminar will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, the diplomatic community, civil society and the private sector, from across the world.

To get further information on or apply to the program, please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy

Europe Meets Latin America: A Forum for Young Leaders:"Emphasizing Commonalities or Differences: New Perspectives on European-Latin American Relations" (Berlin, 12th – 17th September 2010)

The strong cultural and historical links between Europe and Latin America play an important role in determining the nature of contemporary relations between the two regions, and between individual countries within the regions. Recently, however, scholars and key stakeholders have emphasised the importance of treating the two regions as distinct entities, and highlighting the differences between the two. Doing so, it is argued, allows for a more pragmatic, forward thinking approach to foreign policies and regional agreements. In addition to looking at this history and development of cultural diplomacy and its application in bi-regional relations, the forthcoming EMLA Weeklong Seminar will consider these two approaches and the extent to which they might offer different perspectives on the future of European-Latin American relations.
The seminar is open to applications from academics, diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, journalists, young professionals and students and other individuals with an interest in European Latin American relations, cultural studies, and global politics.

Confirmed speakers for the Forum include:

Prof. Manfred Nitsch- Professor of LateinAmerika Institute in FU Berlin. Topic of speech: European look at the european economies and economics.

Prof. Uli Brückner- EU Jean Monnet Professor at Stanford. Topic of speech: "European Idea" according to Latin America.

Prof. Michaela Balke- member of Oikocredit. Topic of speech: Microcredits in latin america

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in Panamá. Topic of speech: Eu-summist and achievement in Central America, case study
To get further information on or apply to the program, please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforum s/index.php?en_forums_emla_about

The Berlin International Human Rights Congress (BIHRC): "Human Rights and Democracy in a Globalized World - Moving Towards an International Consensus" (Berlin, 1st - 4th October 2010)

The Berlin International Human Rights Congress (BIHRC) is an international congress, taking place on the 20th anniversary of German reunification that will offer an interdisciplinary analysis of the fields of human rights and democracy. The event will explore developments in these areas over the past two decades and will then consider the key issue shaping discussions on the international level today. The program will consist of lectures, seminars, debates and panel discussions that will feature leading figures from international politics & diplomacy, academia, civil society, international development, and the private sector. Participants of the program will also have the unique opportunity to celebrate the 20th anniversary of German reunification on the streets of Berlin.


Confirmed Speakers for the Congress include:

• Dr. Emil Constantinescu; ICD Board Member - Former President of Romania
• HE Lt. Jerry John Rawlings; Former President of Ghana
• Mark C. Donfried; Director - the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
• Dr. Miomir Zuzul; ICD Advisory Board Member - Former Foreign Minister of Croatia
• Dr. Solomon Isaac Passy; ICD Advisory Board Member - Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria
• H.E. Yasar Yakis; ICD Advisory Board Member - Former Foreign Minister of Turkey


The conference participants will include young professionals, students and scholars, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world.

To get further information on or apply to the program, please visit:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php ?en_conferences_bihrc

Last Call for Applications

*****
The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin 2011
"Hard Vs. Soft Power in Global and National Politics: Innovative Concepts of Smart Power and Cultural Diplomacy in an Age of Interdependence, Digital Revolution, and Social Media"
(Berlin, 11th - 15th May 2011)

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2011
"The Roles and Responsibilities of the US and Europe in a Changing World Order and Digital Revolution: Evaluating the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions"
(Washington D.C., 18th-21st May 2011)
__

Dear Friends & Colleagues,

On behalf of the ICD, I am writing to bring to your attention the next major programs hosted by the ICD in partnership with other leading organizations. We are currently accepting applications to attend these programs, and I encourage you to read through the information below and learn more about the programs and the subjects under discussions. I would also be grateful if you could share the announcement within your network and forward the information below on to anyone who you feel may be interested in attending. We would be delighted as well to having you involved and to welcome you to Berlin or to Washington D.C.

Thank you for your attention and for your cooperation and support in raising awareness of our upcoming events. If you do not wish to receive emails from the ICD in future, please send us an email to info@culturaldiplomacy.org indicating this.

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin 2011
"Hard Vs. Soft Power in Global and National Politics: Innovative Concepts of Smart Power and Cultural Diplomacy in an Age of Interdependence, Digital Revolution, and Social Media"
(Berlin, 11th-15th May 2011)
www.icd-internationalsymposium.org; Symposium Speakers>>; Application Form >>

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2011
"The Roles and Responsibilities of the US and Europe in a Changing World Order and Digital Revolution: Evaluating the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions"
(Washington, D.C., 18th-21st May 2011)
www.icd-international-symposium-usa.org; Symposium Speakers>>; Application Form>>

***********
(For the complete ICD Calendar click here)
***********

With warmest regards,

Mark Donfried
Director & Founder
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49(0)30.2360-7680
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
info@culturaldiplomacy.org


The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin 2011
"Hard Vs. Soft Power in Global and National Politics: Innovative Concepts of Smart Power and Cultural Diplomacy in an Age of Interdependence, Digital Revolution, and Social Media"
(Berlin, 11th-15th May 2011)
www.icd-internationalsymposium.org

The 2011 conference will bring together renowned speakers from across the world to discuss how traditional concepts of power and influence are being redefined by globalization, the digital revolution and the emergence of social media. Held annually in Berlin, the program will consist of keynote speeches, lectures, panel discussions and social activities that will provide the audience with an opportunity to gain insights, reflect on, discuss and debate the salient issues.

Symposium Speakers>>
Speakers during the Symposium will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, the diplomatic community, civil society and the private sector, from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board (for further information about the Advisory Board please click here

A Selection of the Conference Speakers includes:

• Senator the Hon. Alan Ferguson - The 22nd President of the Australian Senate
• The Hon. Dr. Alfredo Palacio - Former President of Ecuador
• The Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad Jalali - Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan
• H.E. Amb. Delia Domingo-Albert - Former Foreign Minister of the Philippines
• The Hon. Dr. Erkki Tuomioja - Former Foreign Minister Finland
• The Ho. Dr. Herta Däubler-Gmelin - Former German Minister of Justice
• The Hon. Lord Jack McConnell - Former First Minister of Scotland
• The Hon. Admiral James Milton Loy -Former United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
• The Hon. Sir James R. Mancham - Former President of the Republic of Seychelles
• The Hon. Janez Jansa - Former Prime minister of Slovenia
• Dr. John Packer - Director, Human Rights Centre, University of Essex, UK
• The Hon. Lucinda Creighton - Minister of European Affairs of Ireland
• The Hon. Dr. Marc Verwilghen - Former Minister of Justice of Belgium
• Marcia Barrett - Lead Singer of Boney M
• Merethe Stagetorn - Defense Lawyer for the Danish Supreme Court
• The Hon. Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security
• The Hon. Mirko Tomassoni - Former Head of State of San Marino
• Philip Dodd - Broadcaster, Writer and Curator, BBC, UK
• The Hon. Rexhep Meidani - Former President of Albania
• The Hon. Dr. Solomon Isaac Passy - Former Foreign Minister of Bulgaria
• The Hon. Senator Tim Hutchinson - Former United States Senator from Arkansas
• The Hon. Judge Theodor Meron - Former President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
• The Hon. Yasar Yakis - Former Foreign Minister of Turkey

Symposium Participants>>
The Symposium is open to applications from diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, private sector figures, journalists, young professionals, students and scholars, and other interested stakeholders in international relations from across the world.

The online application form can be found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_symposium2011_application-form

Participant Papers>>
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages research and progressive thought into the fields of culture, globalization, and international relations. In this regard, the ICD welcomes participants of the Symposium to submit papers on this subject. The papers can cover any topic within these fields, according to your own particular interests and passions. Participants can submit work that they have completed in the past for other purposes, ongoing research or a paper written specifically for the conference. Groups of students are also allowed to submit collaborative pieces of work.

Sustainable Network>>
Symposium participants will become part of a growing international network of people from across the world with different fields of interest and levels of experience, who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Participants will be able to remain in touch with each other through the ICD Online Network.

Certificate of Attendance
All 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 two members of the ICD's Advisory Board.

******

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2011
"The Roles and Responsibilities of the US and Europe in a Changing World Order and Digital Revolution: Evaluating the Political, Economic, and Cultural Dimensions"
(Washington, D.C., 18th-21st May 2011)
www.icd-international-symposium-usa.org

The 2011 conference will focus on the theme "The Roles and Responsibilities of the US and Europe in the New Global Community". The theme was selected in recognition of two significant developments in the field of international relations. Firstly: The development of a new global community with new players, both at the sub-state and inter-state level, and new forms of influence and power. Secondly, the emergence of new, global challenges: The developments in the Arab World, Climate change disasters, financial instability, terrorism, and the prevention of health pandemics, are all areas of activity that require the community to build sustainable, multilateral approaches.

In recognition of these developments, there is a demonstrable need to analyze and reflect on the activity of the US and Europe within this new context, and in addressing these new challenges. The conference will therefore begin with an assessment of the new global community: How has it been formed, how does it operate, and what changes are we likely see in the future. Following this, the focus will move to a consideration of the key challenges facing the global community today, from climate change and natural disasters to cultural differences. Finally, the program will build on these discussions to reflect on the positions of the US and Europe in this changing international environment and: What do their international partners expect of the US and Europe, and how can they forge stronger relations with countries in all regions to ensure the cooperation necessary to tackle the challenges ahead?

Symposium Participants>>
The Symposium is open to applications from diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, private sector figures, journalists, young professionals, students and scholars, and other interested stakeholders in international relations from across the world.

The online application form can be found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/europeanamericanrelationship/index.php?en_conference s_fou

Call for Applications

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy, our forthcoming international seminar.


*****
The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"
(Berlin, June 10th - 16th, 2011)
__

Dear Friends & Colleagues,

On behalf of the ICD, I am writing to bring to your attention the next major program hosted by the ICD in partnership with other leading organizations. We are currently accepting applications to attend this program, and I encourage you to read through the information below and learn more about the program and the subjects under discussions. I would also be grateful if you could share the announcement within your network and forward the information below on to anyone who you feel may be interested in attending. We would be delighted as well to having you involved and to welcome you to Berlin.

_____

The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"
(Berlin, June 10th - 16th, 2011)
http://www.icd-academy.org

Introduction
ICD Academy Sessions are weeklong programs that explore the role of cultural diplomacy in contemporary international relations. Each program features lectures, seminars and workshops lead by experts from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector. During their time in Berlin participants will also have the opportunity to take part in cultural and social activities and to visit institutions such as the German Foreign Office, the German Parliament, the Berlin City Hall, cultural institutions and Berlin-based embassies.

The ICD Academy was established to allow individuals of all academic and professional backgrounds the opportunity to learn more about the subject of cultural diplomacy. In recognition of the growing interdependence of individual nation states, and the increasing role of non-governmental organizations in international affairs, the importance of cross-cultural exchange based on dialogue, understanding, and trust is under ever more focus. Each Academy Session will therefore seek to explore the history and development of cultural diplomacy, with a particular focus on the state-sponsored cultural diplomacy of the cold war, and then to evaluate the development of the concept and its application by different actors across the world today.

The Academy Session timetables are designed to allow participants the opportunity to discuss salient issues with experts from the field, whilst providing a framework for group discussions amongst each other. Further information about the academy methodology, speakers, and locations, as well as the application form, can be accessed using the links on the left hand side.


Certificate of Attendance
All academy 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.

Seminars Speakers >
Speakers during the Academy Sessions include experts from the fields of politics, diplomacy, civil society, academia, and the private sector.
Weeklong

Seminars Participants >
Each Academy Session will bring together an interdisciplinary group of individuals from across the world. Typical participants include young professionals, students, civil society practitioners, scholars and academics, journalists, and private sector representatives.

To apply please visit:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_academy_seminars

Program Agenda
The June Session of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy will take place in Berlin from June 10th - 16th 2011 and will focus on the following theme:

"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"

In addition to looking in greater detail at the history and development of cultural diplomacy, the next academy session will explore the influence that culture has on domestic policies and international relations. Academics, artists, politicians, and informed commentators will reflect on the extent to which culture influences a country's Daily life, foreign policy, and the partners it will work with.

Integral to this part of the program is a focus on the concepts of "smart power" and "cultural diplomacy"; the meaning of these terms and their application in contemporary domestic and international relations.

Sustainable Network >
Academy Session participants become part of a growing international network of people from across the world with different fields of interest and levels of experience who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Participants will be able to remain in touch with each other through the ICD Online Network.

If you would like any further information about the ICD Academy Sessions please contact us under academy@culturaldiplomacy.org

*****
Speakers from previous events

- The Honorable Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security
- Lord Anthony Giddens (Baron Giddens, of Southgate) - Professor Emeritus at the London School of Economics
- Janez Janša - Former Prime Minister of Slovenia
- Joaquim Chissano - Former President of Mozambique
- Lord Jack McConnell - Former First Minister of Scotland
- Bertie Ahern - Former Prime minister of Ireland
- Emil Constantinescu - ICD Advisory Board Member - Former President of Romania
- Sir Malcolm Rifkind - Former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom

For more information on speakers who have attended previous ICD events, please visit
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?A-Selection-of-Our-Speakers

For more information on previous ICD events, please visit
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_calendar_event-reviews

For any additional information please address any queries to info@culturaldiplomacy.org

Last Call for Applications

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy, our forthcoming international seminar.


*****
The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"
(Berlin, June 10th - 16th, 2011)
__

Dear Friends & Colleagues,

On behalf of the ICD, I am writing to bring to your attention the next major program hosted by the ICD in partnership with other leading organizations. We are currently accepting applications to attend this program, and I encourage you to read through the information below and learn more about the program and the subjects under discussions. I would also be grateful if you could share the announcement within your network and forward the information below on to anyone who you feel may be interested in attending. We would be delighted as well to having you involved and to welcome you to Berlin.

_____

The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy
"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"
(Berlin, June 10th - 16th, 2011)
http://www.icd-academy.org

Introduction
ICD Academy Sessions are weeklong programs that explore the role of cultural diplomacy in contemporary international relations. Each program features lectures, seminars and workshops lead by experts from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector. During their time in Berlin participants will also have the opportunity to take part in cultural and social activities and to visit institutions such as the German Foreign Office, the German Parliament, the Berlin City Hall, cultural institutions and Berlin-based embassies.

The ICD Academy was established to allow individuals of all academic and professional backgrounds the opportunity to learn more about the subject of cultural diplomacy. In recognition of the growing interdependence of individual nation states, and the increasing role of non-governmental organizations in international affairs, the importance of cross-cultural exchange based on dialogue, understanding, and trust is under ever more focus. Each Academy Session will therefore seek to explore the history and development of cultural diplomacy, with a particular focus on the state-sponsored cultural diplomacy of the cold war, and then to evaluate the development of the concept and its application by different actors across the world today.

The Academy Session timetables are designed to allow participants the opportunity to discuss salient issues with experts from the field, whilst providing a framework for group discussions amongst each other. Further information about the academy methodology, speakers, and locations, as well as the application form, can be accessed using the links on the left hand side.


Certificate of Attendance
All academy 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.

Seminars Speakers >
Speakers during the Academy Sessions include experts from the fields of politics, diplomacy, civil society, academia, and the private sector.
Weeklong

Seminars Participants >
Each Academy Session will bring together an interdisciplinary group of individuals from across the world. Typical participants include young professionals, students, civil society practitioners, scholars and academics, journalists, and private sector representatives.

To apply please visit:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_academy_seminars

Program Agenda
The June Session of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy will take place in Berlin from June 10th - 16th 2011 and will focus on the following theme:

"A Three Piece Puzzle: The Relationship between Culture, International Relations and Globalization"

In addition to looking in greater detail at the history and development of cultural diplomacy, the next academy session will explore the influence that culture has on domestic policies and international relations. Academics, artists, politicians, and informed commentators will reflect on the extent to which culture influences a country's Daily life, foreign policy, and the partners it will work with.

Integral to this part of the program is a focus on the concepts of "smart power" and "cultural diplomacy"; the meaning of these terms and their application in contemporary domestic and international relations.

Sustainable Network >
Academy Session participants become part of a growing international network of people from across the world with different fields of interest and levels of experience who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Participants will be able to remain in touch with each other through the ICD Online Network.

If you would like any further information about the ICD Academy Sessions please contact us under academy@culturaldiplomacy.org

*****
Speakers from previous events

- The Honorable Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security
- Lord Anthony Giddens (Baron Giddens, of Southgate) - Professor Emeritus at the London School of Economics
- Janez Janša - Former Prime Minister of Slovenia
- Joaquim Chissano - Former President of Mozambique
- Lord Jack McConnell - Former First Minister of Scotland
- Bertie Ahern - Former Prime minister of Ireland
- Emil Constantinescu - ICD Advisory Board Member - Former President of Romania
- Sir Malcolm Rifkind - Former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom

For more information on speakers who have attended previous ICD events, please visit
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?A-Selection-of-Our-Speakers

For more information on previous ICD events, please visit
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_calendar_event-reviews

For any additional information please address any queries to info@culturaldiplomacy.org

The London International Human Rights Congress 2011

"Immigration & Integration in an Age of Austerity: Challenges and Opportunities"

(London, November 22nd - 25th, 2011)

www.lihrc.org



Dear Sir/ Madam,



The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is currently accepting applications for the event outlined above, which will take place in London during November 2011. 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, group discussions and cultural excursions featuring leading figures from the fields of politics, civil society, academia, and the media.



The London International Human Rights Congress 2011

"Immigration & Integration in an Age of Austerity: Challenges and Opportunities"

(London, November 22nd - 25th, 2011)

www.lihrc.org


The London International Human Rights Congress is an international Conference held annually by the ICD and other leading organizations in a different global capital city. The aim of the conference this year is to reflect on the operation and application of Human Rights with particular focus on Immigration and Integration. 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.

Since the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, the dignity and respect afforded to the protection of Human Rights across the Globe has faced an unprecedented amount of challenges. In our Globalised and Multicultural world rights relating to Immigration and Integration are those which are both most important in terms of International Relations, and those most at risk. It is during times like these that the International Human Rights framework is tested in a way like never before. Raising new questions such as how far should National Financial or Economic failings be allowed to influence the Universality of access to fundamental rights? The London International Human Rights Congress will discuss the challenges and opportunities which arise in the quest to protect Human Rights in the 21st Century.

Conference Participants »

The conference is open to applications from diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, young professionals, students and scholars, private sector figures, journalists, and other interested stakeholders in international relations from across the world.

To apply please visit:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/gphr/index.php?en_bihrc-2011_application-form



******



The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy

www.culturaldiplomacy.org



The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. The goal of the ICD is to promote global peace and stability by strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe's largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.



Previous Events



Previous events held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy include the International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, May 11th-15th 2011 – www.icd-internationalsymposium.org), which hosted The Hon. Lucinda Creighton - Minister of European Affairs of Ireland; The Hon. Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security; The Hon. Rexhep Meidani - Former President of Albania; The Hon. Senator Tim Hutchinson - Former United States Senator from Arkansas; The Hon. Judge Theodor Meron - Former President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; The Hon. Yasar Yakis - Former Foreign Minister of Turkey



In March 2011 the ICD hosted the Berlin International Economics Congress 2011 (Berlin, March 9th - 12th 2011 – www.biec.de ), which hosted The Hon. Nahas Angula - Prime minister of Namibia; The Hon. Jean-Paul Adam - Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles; The Hon. Alberto Jose Guevara Obregon - Minister of Finance of Nicaragua; The Hon. Al Imam Al Sadig Al Mahdi - Former Prime minister of Sudan; The Hon. Akua Sena Dansua - Minister for Tourism of Ghana; and The Hon. Edmund Bartlett - Minister of Tourism of Jamaica.



Please address any additional queries to info@culturaldiplomacy.org



We look forward to seeing you in London.



Mark Donfried

Director & Founder



Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)

Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)

Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719

Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680

Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811

www.culturaldiplomacy.org

info@culturaldiplomacy.org

Call for Applications

The International Conference on Cultural Diplomacy in the EU
"Crisis, Conflict, and Culture: The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in the European Project"
(Brussels, December 6th - 9th, 2011)

******

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 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, group discussions and cultural excursions featuring leading figures from the fields of politics, civil society, academia, and the media.

We are currently accepting applications for the 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.

Thank you for your attention and for your cooperation in sharing the news of our upcoming events.

If you do not wish to receive emails from the ICD in future, please send us an email to info@culturaldiplomacy.org indicating this.

With warmest regards,

Mark Donfried
Director & Founder
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49(0)30.2360-7680
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
info@culturaldiplomacy.org

------------ Please forward the announcement found below --------Thank you --------------

The International Conference on Cultural Diplomacy in the EU
"Crisis, Conflict, and Culture: The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in the European Project"
(Brussels, December 6th - 9th, 2011)
www.eu-culturaldiplomacy-conference.org

Dear Sir/ Madam,

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is currently accepting applications for the event outlined above, which will take place in Brussels during December 2011. 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, group discussions and cultural excursions featuring leading figures from the fields of politics, civil society, academia, and the media.



The International Conference on Cultural Diplomacy in the EU
"Crisis, Conflict, and Culture: The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in the European Project"
(Brussels, December 6th - 9th, 2011)
www.eu-culturaldiplomacy-conference.org
The EU & Cultural Diplomacy Conference is the first of a series of three conferences dedicated to enhancing awareness and understanding of international governing institutions and their role in promoting cultural diplomacy across the world. The conference, focused on the European Union, is an international conference organized by the ICD and other leading organizations in the home base of the EU—Brussels, Belgium.

The goal of this year's conference is to facilitate exploration of the unique challenges currently facing Europe from the debt crisis, to crippling military engagements to the debate over increased political and economic union—funneled through a thorough understanding of the historical and theoretical foundations of the "European Project."

Conference Participants
The conference is open to applications from diplomatic and political representatives, civil society practitioners, young professionals, students and scholars, private sector figures, journalists, and other interested stakeholders in international relations from across the world.

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde/index.php?en_ecdc-2011-application-form

******

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
www.culturaldiplomacy.org

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. The goal of the ICD is to promote global peace and stability by strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe's largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.

Previous Events

Previous events held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy include the International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, May 11th-15th 2011 – www.icd-internationalsymposium.org), which hosted The Hon. Lucinda Creighton - Minister of European Affairs of Ireland; The Hon. Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security; The Hon. Rexhep Meidani - Former President of Albania; The Hon. Senator Tim Hutchinson - Former United States Senator from Arkansas; The Hon. Judge Theodor Meron - Former President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; The Hon. Yasar Yakis - Former Foreign Minister of Turkey

In March 2011 the ICD hosted the Berlin International Economics Congress 2011 (Berlin, March 9th - 12th 2011 – www.biec.de ), which hosted The Hon. Nahas Angula - Prime minister of Namibia; The Hon. Jean-Paul Adam - Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles; The Hon. Alberto Jose Guevara Obregon - Minister of Finance of Nicaragua; The Hon. Al Imam Al Sadig Al Mahdi - Former Prime minister of Sudan; The Hon. Akua Sena Dansua - Minister for Tourism of Ghana; and The Hon. Edmund Bartlett - Minister of Tourism of Jamaica.

Please address any additional queries to info@culturaldiplomacy.org

We look forward to seeing you in London.

Mark Donfried
Director & Founder

Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
info@culturaldiplomacy.org

Join the ICD's global network on Facebook – click here
Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in the field by following the ICD on Twitter – click here
Become a member of the ICD and help create a strong Cultural Diplomacy community – click here ____________________________________________________________ ___
This e-mail contains privileged and confidential information intended only
for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this
e-mail is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible
for routing it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any
review, dissemination, copying or forwarding of this e-mail is strictly
prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please reply to the
sender of such and delete the e-mail in its entirety. Thank you.

"Call for Applications"


Dear Sir/ Madam,

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is currently accepting applications for the event outlined below, all of which will take place in Berlin from March 7-10th, 2012. The program will bring together economists, governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, young professionals, students, scholars and other interested stakeholders from across the world for a program of lectures, workshops, panel and group discussions and social and cultural activities.

******

The Berlin International Economics Congress 2012 (BIEC)
"Building Economic Bridges: Integrating Cultural Diplomacy into Nation Branding, Corporate Social Responsibility and Global Governance"
(Berlin, March 7th – 11th, 2012)
www.biec.de

The Berlin International Economics Congress 2012" is one of the world leading global conferences combining the fields of International Economics, Nation Branding and International Relations with an interdisciplinary and multinational program. The conference will take place over 4 days and will examine the role of Cultural Diplomacy in the fields of Corporate Social Responsibility, Economic Bridges, Global Governance and Nation Branding with an international outlook.

In today's world, with the financial crisis ravaging national economies, the importance of regional alliances, strategic partnerships and co-operations among countries is becoming increasingly relevant. Indeed, countries struggling with unemployment and debt have begun to turn to other nations and international institutions for support. The congress will concentrate on current and emerging business opportunities in the market, created through economic bridges.

With such prominence in today's world, the international economic system is of the highest importance, the conference will examine relevant aspects of the international economic system and how Cultural Diplomacy can help to support interstate economic relationships.

The four-day international congress will consist of lectures and seminars held by international politicians and various experts in the economic, academic and marketing fields as well as panel discussions, workshops, interactive sessions and social activities.

To Apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/culturaldiplomacyandtheeconomy/index.php?en_biec-201 2_application-form


******
The ICD Young Leaders Forums 2012
Cultural Diplomacy in the Global Economy: A Forum for Young Leaders
(Berlin, March 05th - 10th, 2012)
www.icd-cdec.org

******

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
www.culturaldiplomacy.org

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. The goal of the ICD is to promote global peace and stability by strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe's largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.

Previous Events
Previous events held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy include the International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, May 11th-15th 2011 – www.icd-internationalsymposium.org), which hosted The Hon. Lucinda Creighton - Minister of European Affairs of Ireland; The Hon. Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security; The Hon. Rexhep Meidani - Former President of Albania; The Hon. Senator Tim Hutchinson - Former United States Senator from Arkansas; The Hon. Judge Theodor Meron - Former President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; The Hon. Yasar Yakis - Former Foreign Minister of Turkey.

In March 2011 the ICD hosted the Berlin International Economics Congress 2011 (Berlin, March 9th - 12th 2011 – www.biec.de ), which hosted The Hon. Nahas Angula - Prime minister of Namibia; The Hon. Jean-Paul Adam - Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles; The Hon. Alberto Jose Guevara Obregon - Minister of Finance of Nicaragua; The Hon. Al Imam Al Sadig Al Mahdi - Former Prime minister of Sudan; The Hon. Akua Sena Dansua - Minister for Tourism of Ghana; and The Hon. Edmund Bartlett - Minister of Tourism of Jamaica.

I also warmly encourage you to join and contribute to the development of the ICD Networks below:

ICD Berlin »
(Through Facebook)
Join our community of friends by adding "ICD Berlin" as your friend on Facebook. Just copy the link http://www.facebook.com/icd.berlin in your browser, or search for "ICD Berlin" once logged into Facebook, and click the button "Add Friend" on the page. You will thus be connected to our network of friends.

The ICD Official Organization Profile »
(Through Facebook)
Please stay informed about the activities of the ICD and join our community by "Liking" our official organization profile, "Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)", which you can access by following the link http://www.facebook.com/pages/Institute-for-Cultural-Diplomacy-ICD/125959932672


We look forward to hear from you soon.


Mark Donfried
Director & Founder

Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus)
Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811
www.culturaldiplomacy.org
info@culturaldiplomacy.org