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International Symposium on Economics

The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics – "Political & Economic Inequalities: Bridging the Gap between Civil Society and the Public & Private Sectors" Location: the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin, Germany Dates: June 20th-22nd, 2012 Symposium Agenda The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics will provide a forum to examine the factors contributing to economic and political inequality both on a global and a particularized scale, identify trends and propose solutions. Economic, political and cultural conditions leading to the development of the current situation will be assessed both at the national and supranational level, with a particular focus on the influence of corporations and powerful individuals, and the function of international organisations and the European Union as venues for decision-making beyond nation states.  Symposium Speakers The program will consist of lectures, seminars, debates and panel discussions that will feature leading figures from the media, international politics & diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector. A Selection of Speakers for Symposia include: Alberto J. Verme Chairman, Europe, Middle East and Africa Banking, Citibank (tbc) The Hon. Alfred Moisiu 4th President, Republic of Albania (2002-2007) The Hon. Dr. Alfredo Palacio Former President, Republic of Ecuador (2005 - 2007) Charles Davis Vice President Strategy & NBO, Delhaize Group Claus Fischer Head of B2B Business, Austrian Mint Christian Reinaudo President of the Agfa HealthCare business group (tbc) Christiane Nickel Head of Section in our Fiscal Policies Division, European Central Bank Diwakar Gupta Managing Director & CFO of State Bank of India (tbc) Prof. Dr. Elio Borgonovi Professor of Economics, Bocconi University & Founding Member (EURAM), Board Member (EQUIS), Scientific Board Member (EQUAL) Prof. Fabrizio Onida Professor of Economics, Bocconi University Francesco Papadia Director General for Market Operations, European Central Bank Prof. Franco Bruni Professor of Economics, Bocconi University The Hon. Frederik Willem de Klerk Former President, Republic of South Africa (1989-1994) Gerard Korteweg  Senior Adviser in Directorate General Economics, European Central Bank The Hon. Yasar Yakis Former Foreign Minister of Turkey Participants Participants will include young professionals, students and academics, representatives from politics, diplomats, practitioners from the civil society and the private sector, Media representatives and other individuals with an active interest in the Program’s themes. Participation Cost The participation cost for the program is 195 Euros. If offered a place in the program, applicants are then required to transfer the participation cost to reserve their position. The ICD is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization and the Participation Cost goes towards the cost of developing and running the program.  For more information please visit: iscdie (dot) org  (May 21, 2012 | post #1)

Slovenia

International Symposium on Human Rights

The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & Human Rights: “Social & Cultural Inequality: Innovative Strategies to Promote Access to Human Rights and Equalize Globalization” Location: the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin, Germany Dates: June 1st - 4th, 2012 Symposium Agenda The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin will focus on analysing the current global situation and will offer innovative strategies to promote greater access to human rights and to equalize the process of globalization, while using the practice of cultural diplomacy as a tool to enhance these processes. Symposium Speakers The speakers during the conference 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. A Selection of Speakers for Symposia include: Dr. Alberto Iglesias Garzón Economist, Member of Parliament (Izquierda Unida), Spain,  Instituto de derechos humanos Bartolomé de las Casas-Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Bernard M Ngoepe President, The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights                 Catherine Casey West Africa Manager, Acumen Fund David Smith Africa Correspondent, The Guardian Elsa Stamatopoulou Professor, Columbia University & Former Director of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, New York Office Hassan Shire Sheikh Coordinator of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project Jacqui Hunt  Director, Equality Now, London Office Justice Augustino S. L. Ramadhani Chief Justice of the United Republic of Tanzania Katlijn Malfliet Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Leuven Seyran Ates German Lawyer and Author Steven Shapiro Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union Prof. Dr. Surya P. Subedi O.B.E. Professor of International Law, University of Leeds, UN Special Rapporteur for Cambodia Participants Participants will include young professionals, students and academics, representatives from politics, diplomats, practitioners from the civil society and the private sector, Media representatives and other individuals with an active interest in the Program’s themes. Participation Cost The participation cost for the program is 195 Euros. If offered a place in the program, applicants are then required to transfer the participation cost to reserve their position. The ICD is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization and the Participation Cost goes towards the cost of developing and running the program.  For more information please visit: icd-internationals ymposium (dot) org  (May 21, 2012 | post #1)

Slovenia

International Symposium on Sustainable Development

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Africa 2012 - "Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development in Africa" Location: the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin, Germany Dates: July 25th-27th, 2012 Symposium Agenda The International Symposium is an inter-disciplinary program of seminars, workshops, lectures and panel discussions featuring leading figures from the fields of economics, politics, academia, civil society and culture. In addition to looking in greater detail at the history and development of cultural diplomacy, the goal of the program is to induce new momentum in the debate about the significance of Africa, and will focus on the theme: Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development in Africa. Symposium Speakers The program will consist of lectures, debates and panel discussions that will feature leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, diplomacy, civil society and the private sector from across the world. Participants The participants will include young professionals, students and academics, representatives from diplomacy and politics, practitioners from the civil society and the private sector, Media representatives and other individuals with an active interest in the Program’s themes. Participation Cost The participation cost for the program is 195 Euros. If offered a place in the program, applicants are then required to transfer the participation cost to reserve their position. The ICD is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization and the Participation Cost goes towards the cost of developing and running the program.  For more information please visit: icd-international- symposium-africa (dot) org  (May 21, 2012 | post #1)

Slovenia

International Symposium on National Security

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2012 – "Cultural Diplomacy, National Security, and Global Risks" Location: Washington D.C., U.S.A Dates: June 26th-28th, 2012 Symposium Agenda The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2012 will focus on the role of cultural diplomacy in reducing global risks and increasing national security. The symposium will analyze and explore the opportunity of reducing global risks and increasing national security by adapting cultural diplomacy practices into both national and foreign policy strategies. Symposium Speakers The program will consist of lectures, debates and panel discussions that will feature leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, diplomacy, civil society and the private sector from across the world. A Selection of Speakers for Symposia include: The Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad Jalali Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan The Hon. Dr. Alfredo Palacio Former President, Republic of Ecuador (2005 - 2007) Amb. Andras Simonyi Director, Center for Transatlantic Studies, Johns Hopkins University Martha J. Kanter Under Secretary of Education, US Department of Education The Hon. Michael Chertoff Former Secretary of Home Land Security The Hon. Dr. Nazar Al Baharna Former Foreign Minister of Bahrain The Hon. Peter Van Loan Leader of the Canadian Government in the House of Commons; Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Senator Slade Gorton US Senator, 14th Attorney General of Washington (tbc) Minister Stockwell Day Former Leader of the Canadian Alliance, Former Minister of International Trade of Canada The Hon. Vicente Fox Former President of Mexico Participants Participants will include young professionals, students and academics, representatives from politics, diplomats, practitioners from the civil society and the private sector, Media representatives and other individuals with an active interest in the Program’s themes Participation Cost In order to provide access to this program to as many individuals as possible, and thanks to the sponsorship and the institutional support of the ICD, we are able to offer the participation in the program for a subsidized participation cost of $275; If offered a place in the program, applicants are then required to transfer the participation cost of $275 to secure their place.  Since the participation cost is already subsidized and due to the considerable costs involved in developing and executing the program, no scholarships or further financial support for participants is available. For more information please visit: icd-international- symposium-usa (dot) org  (May 21, 2012 | post #1)

Canada

Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Geneva 2012 – "Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development” Location: Geneva, Switzerland Dates: June 13th-15th, 2012 Symposium Agenda The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Geneva will be held parallel to the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development and will focus on the importance of sustainable development to the future of developed and developing countries. The conference will offer perspectives on how cultural diplomacy policies can assist in strengthening existing and future sustainable development policies and, in particular, how cultural diplomacy practices are necessary to express and mediate the rationale behind investment in sustainable development during this challenging period. Symposium Speakers Speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, diplomacy, civil society and the private sector from across the world. A Selection of Speakers for Symposia including: Dr. Catherine Ferrier  Coordinator Certificate of Advanced Studies in Corporate Social Responsibility, University of Geneva Cecile Molinier Director, UNDP Office in Geneva Clemens Boonekamp Director, Agriculture and Commodities Division, World Trade Organisation (WTO) Deborah Vorhies Managing Director, International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development Doaa Abdel Motaal  Advisor to the Head of the World Trade Organization Gérard Biraud Former Chairman, Joint Inspection Unit, United Nations Haibing Ma  China Program Manager &, Chief Representative in China, Worldwatch Institute Heiner Studer  Former Member of the Swiss National Parliament Ivan Ureta Professor, Geneva School of Diplomacy Jon-Hans Coetzer General Manager, Geneva School of Diplomacy H.E. Amb. Luvuyo Ndimeni Deputy Permanant Representative of South Africa to the United Nations Mario Apostolov Regional Adviser, UNECE Trade Hon. Noemi Sanin Posada Former Minister Foreign Affairs, Columbia Dr. Philipp Krueger Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Geneva Finance Research Institute, University of Geneva Ronald Derks Focal Point World Alliance of Cities against Poverty, UNDP The Hon. Rufus Yerxa Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO) Thérèse de Saint Phalle Deputy-Registrar, International Court of Justice Participants Participants will include young professionals, students and academics, representatives from politics, diplomats, practitioners from the civil society and the private sector, Media representatives and other individuals with an active interest in the Program’s themes. Participation Cost The participation cost for the program is 195 Euros. If offered a place in the conference, applicants are then required to transfer the participation cost to reserve their position. The ICD is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization and the Participation Cost goes towards the cost of developing and running the program. Please note that the participation cost does not cover accommodation, and meals. For more information please visit: icd-international- symposium-geneva (dot) org  (May 16, 2012 | post #1)

Canada

Cultural Diplomacy, National Security, and Global Risks

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2012 – "Cultural Diplomacy, National Security, and Global Risks" Location: Washington D.C., U.S.A Dates: June 26th-28th, 2012 Symposium Agenda The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2012 will focus on the role of cultural diplomacy in reducing global risks and increasing national security. The symposium will analyze and explore the opportunity of reducing global risks and increasing national security by adapting cultural diplomacy practices into both national and foreign policy strategies. Symposium Speakers The program will consist of lectures, debates and panel discussions that will feature leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, diplomacy, civil society and the private sector from across the world. A Selection of Speakers for Symposia include: The Hon. Dr. Ali Ahmad Jalali Former Interior Minister of Afghanistan The Hon. Dr. Alfredo Palacio Former President, Republic of Ecuador (2005 - 2007) Amb. Andras Simonyi Director, Center for Transatlantic Studies, Johns Hopkins University Martha J. Kanter Under Secretary of Education, US Department of Education The Hon. Michael Chertoff Former Secretary of Home Land Security The Hon. Dr. Nazar Al Baharna Former Foreign Minister of Bahrain The Hon. Peter Van Loan Leader of the Canadian Government in the House of Commons; Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Senator Slade Gorton US Senator, 14th Attorney General of Washington (tbc) Minister Stockwell Day Former Leader of the Canadian Alliance, Former Minister of International Trade of Canada The Hon. Vicente Fox Former President of Mexico Participants Participants will include young professionals, students and academics, representatives from politics, diplomats, practitioners from the civil society and the private sector, Media representatives and other individuals with an active interest in the Program’s themes Participation Cost In order to provide access to this program to as many individuals as possible, and thanks to the sponsorship and the institutional support of the ICD, we are able to offer the participation in the program for a subsidized participation cost of $275; If offered a place in the program, applicants are then required to transfer the participation cost of $275 to secure their place.  Since the participation cost is already subsidized and due to the considerable costs involved in developing and executing the program, no scholarships or further financial support for participants is available. For more information please visit: icd-international- symposium-usa (dot) org  (May 16, 2012 | post #1)

Canada

Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development in Africa

The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Africa 2012 - "Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development in Africa" Location: the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin, Germany Dates: July 25th-27th, 2012 Symposium Agenda The International Symposium is an inter-disciplinary program of seminars, workshops, lectures and panel discussions featuring leading figures from the fields of economics, politics, academia, civil society and culture. In addition to looking in greater detail at the history and development of cultural diplomacy, the goal of the program is to induce new momentum in the debate about the significance of Africa, and will focus on the theme: Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development in Africa. Symposium Speakers The program will consist of lectures, debates and panel discussions that will feature leading figures and experts from international politics, academia, diplomacy, civil society and the private sector from across the world. Participants The participants will include young professionals, students and academics, representatives from diplomacy and politics, practitioners from the civil society and the private sector, Media representatives and other individuals with an active interest in the Program’s themes. Participation Cost The participation cost for the program is 195 Euros. If offered a place in the program, applicants are then required to transfer the participation cost to reserve their position. The ICD is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization and the Participation Cost goes towards the cost of developing and running the program.  For more information please visit: icd-international- symposium-africa (dot) org  (May 16, 2012 | post #1)

Canada

Political & Economic Inequalities

The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics – "Political & Economic Inequalities: Bridging the Gap between Civil Society and the Public & Private Sectors" Location: the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin, Germany Dates: June 20th-22nd, 2012 Symposium Agenda The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics will provide a forum to examine the factors contributing to economic and political inequality both on a global and a particularized scale, identify trends and propose solutions. Economic, political and cultural conditions leading to the development of the current situation will be assessed both at the national and supranational level, with a particular focus on the influence of corporations and powerful individuals, and the function of international organisations and the European Union as venues for decision-making beyond nation states.  Symposium Speakers The program will consist of lectures, seminars, debates and panel discussions that will feature leading figures from the media, international politics & diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector. A Selection of Speakers for Symposia include: Alberto J. Verme Chairman, Europe, Middle East and Africa Banking, Citibank (tbc) The Hon. Alfred Moisiu 4th President, Republic of Albania (2002-2007) The Hon. Dr. Alfredo Palacio Former President, Republic of Ecuador (2005 - 2007) Charles Davis Vice President Strategy & NBO, Delhaize Group Claus Fischer Head of B2B Business, Austrian Mint Christian Reinaudo President of the Agfa HealthCare business group (tbc) Christiane Nickel Head of Section in our Fiscal Policies Division, European Central Bank Diwakar Gupta Managing Director & CFO of State Bank of India (tbc) Prof. Dr. Elio Borgonovi Professor of Economics, Bocconi University & Founding Member (EURAM), Board Member (EQUIS), Scientific Board Member (EQUAL) Prof. Fabrizio Onida Professor of Economics, Bocconi University Francesco Papadia Director General for Market Operations, European Central Bank Prof. Franco Bruni Professor of Economics, Bocconi University The Hon. Frederik Willem de Klerk Former President, Republic of South Africa (1989-1994) Gerard Korteweg  Senior Adviser in Directorate General Economics, European Central Bank The Hon. Yasar Yakis Former Foreign Minister of Turkey Participants Participants will include young professionals, students and academics, representatives from politics, diplomats, practitioners from the civil society and the private sector, Media representatives and other individuals with an active interest in the Program’s themes. Participation Cost The participation cost for the program is 195 Euros. If offered a place in the program, applicants are then required to transfer the participation cost to reserve their position. The ICD is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization and the Participation Cost goes towards the cost of developing and running the program.  For more information please visit: iscdie (dot) org  (May 16, 2012 | post #1)

Canada

Social & Cultural Inequality: Berlin Symposia

The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & Human Rights: “Social & Cultural Inequality: Innovative Strategies to Promote Access to Human Rights and Equalize Globalization” Location: the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin, Germany Dates: June 1st - 4th, 2012 Symposium Agenda The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin will focus on analysing the current global situation and will offer innovative strategies to promote greater access to human rights and to equalize the process of globalization, while using the practice of cultural diplomacy as a tool to enhance these processes. Symposium Speakers The speakers during the conference 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. A Selection of Speakers for Symposia include: Dr. Alberto Iglesias Garzón Economist, Member of Parliament (Izquierda Unida), Spain,  Instituto de derechos humanos Bartolomé de las Casas-Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Bernard M Ngoepe President, The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights                 Catherine Casey West Africa Manager, Acumen Fund David Smith Africa Correspondent, The Guardian Elsa Stamatopoulou Professor, Columbia University & Former Director of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, New York Office Hassan Shire Sheikh Coordinator of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project Jacqui Hunt  Director, Equality Now, London Office Justice Augustino S. L. Ramadhani Chief Justice of the United Republic of Tanzania Katlijn Malfliet Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Leuven Seyran Ates German Lawyer and Author Steven Shapiro Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union Prof. Dr. Surya P. Subedi O.B.E. Professor of International Law, University of Leeds, UN Special Rapporteur for Cambodia Participants Participants will include young professionals, students and academics, representatives from politics, diplomats, practitioners from the civil society and the private sector, Media representatives and other individuals with an active interest in the Program’s themes. Participation Cost The participation cost for the program is 195 Euros. If offered a place in the program, applicants are then required to transfer the participation cost to reserve their position. The ICD is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization and the Participation Cost goes towards the cost of developing and running the program.  For more information please visit: icd-internationals ymposium (dot) org  (May 16, 2012 | post #1)

Slovenia

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS)

Upcoming Programs at the Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS) For more information please visit: ccds-berlin (dot) de (Berlin, From June 18th, 2012) We are currently accepting applications for enrollment to the summer semester and would be grateful if you could share this announcement by forwarding the information below to anyone you think may be interested in applying. CCDS offers the following opportunities: PHD Program in Cultural Diplomacy & the Global Economy (Berlin, June 18th, 2012) MBA in Cultural Diplomacy & the Global Economy (Berlin, June 18th, 2012) MA in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, June 18th, 2012) MA in Cultural Diplomacy and Euro-Mediterranean Studies (Berlin, June 18th, 2012) E-Learning Courses in Cultural Diplomacy (June 4th – 30th, 2012) To find more information and apply to the above programs, please visit: ccds-berlin (dot) de ***** Upcoming International Conferences - The 2012 International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy For more information please visit: i-s-c-d (dot) org (Berlin, Geneva, Washington D.C., June 1st - June 28th, 2012) In the year 2011, the international community witnessed historical events that changed the political landscape of the globe, ranging from the Arab Spring, to the “Occupy Wall Street Movement” and other protest movements around the globe. These events represent, each in their own specific context, the people’s will for a change, whether it is political, economic or social and their unified demand for more equality and justice. The ICD therefore decided to focus the 2012 International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy on this common goal of the public for more equality in the political, economic and social spheres. Speakers for the Symposia include: President Alfred Moisiu – Former President of Albania President Alfredo Palacio - Former President of Ecuador David Smith - Africa Correspondent, The Guardian President Emil Constantinescu - Former President of Romania The Hon. Frederik Willem de Klerk, the 7th President of South Africa The Hon. Jorge Castaneda - Former Foreign Affairs Secretary of Mexico Prof. Joseph Nye - Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University (tbc) Mia Farrow - Actress and Humanitarian Activist Secretary Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security Amb. Rufus Yerxa, Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) The Hon. Said Musa – Former Prime minister of Belize The Hon. Theo-Ben Gurirab - Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Namibia, Former President of the UN General Assembly, Former Prime minister of Namibia We are accepting applications for the following events: The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 – “Social & Cultural Inequality: Innovative Strategies to Promote Access to Human Rights and Equalize Globalization” (Berlin, June 1st - 4th, 2012) The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Africa 2012 - "Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development in Africa" (Berlin, June 10th - 12th, 2012) The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Geneva 2012 – " Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development" (Geneva, June 13th -15th, 2012) The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics – "Political & Economic Inequalities: Bridging the Gap between Civil Society and the Public & Private Sectors" (Berlin, June 20th - 22nd, 2012) The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2012– "Cultural Diplomacy, National Security, and Global Risks" (Washington D.C, June 26th - 28th, 2012 For more information please visit: i-s-c-d (dot) org  (May 10, 2012 | post #1)

Germany

The 2012 International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy

The 2012 International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, Geneva, Washington D.C., June 1st - June 29th, 2012) ****** The 2012 International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, Geneva, Washington D.C., June 1st - June 28th, 2012) www.i-s-c-d.org In the year 2011, the international community witnessed historical events that changed the political landscape of the globe, ranging from the Arab Spring, to the “Occupy Wall Street Movement” and other protest movements around the globe. These transitions and protests were all facilitated and supported by the use of modern technology and the social media. These events represent, each in their own specific context, the people’s will for a change, whether it is political, economic or social and their unified demand for more equality and justice. The events were each highlighted by the possibility for the people to better organize themselves and express their will through the social media, allowing them to gather millions of supporters around them within a very short period of time. When one compares these transitions to similar historical events, one can see that such changes have traditionally taken many years, rather than days, however once they do occur, they are sustainable and broad changes that are not then reversed. Symposia Speakers > The speakers during the conference 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. To learn more about the ICD Advisory Board please click here. Speakers for the Symposia include: • President Alfred Moisiu – Former President of Albania • President Alfredo Palacio - Former President of Ecuador • David Smith - Africa Correspondent, The Guardian • President Emil Constantinescu - Former President of Romania • The Hon. Frederik Willem de Klerk, the 7th President of South Africa • The Hon. Jorge Castaneda - Former Foreign Affairs Secretary of Mexico • Prof. Joseph Nye - Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University (tbc) • Mia Farrow - Actress and Humanitarian Activist • Secretary Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security • President Pierre Nkurunziza – President of the Republic of Burundi • Amb. Rufus Yerxa, Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) We are accepting applications for the following events: To apply please visit: http://www.cultura ldiplomacy.org/ind ex.php?Application -Forms • The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 – “Social & Cultural Inequality: Innovative Strategies to Promote Access to Human Rights and Equalize Globalization” (Berlin, June 1st - 4th, 2012) www.icd-internatio nalsymposium.org • The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Geneva 2012 – " Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development" (Geneva, June 13-15th, 2012) www.icd-internatio nal-symposium-gene va.org • The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics – "Political & Economic Inequalities: Bridging the Gap between Civil Society and the Public & Private Sectors" (Berlin, June 20th - 22nd, 2012) www.iscdie.org • The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2012– "Cultural Diplomacy, National Security and Global Risks: The Use of CD to Bridge the Gap between Civil Society and the Public & Private Sectors in an Age of Digital Diplomacy" (Washington D.C, June 26th - 28th, 2012) www.icd-internatio nal-symposium-usa. org  (Apr 19, 2012 | post #1)

World News

The 2012 International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy

The 2012 International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, Geneva, Washington D.C., June 1st - June 29th, 2012) ****** Dear Friends and Colleagues, On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, we are writing to you now to bring to your attention our upcoming International Symposia (outlined below) hosted by the ICD in partnership with the Chertoff Group and other leading organizations. ***** The 2012 International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, Geneva, Washington D.C., June 1st - June 28th, 2012) www.i-s-c-d.org Symposia Speakers > The speakers during the conference 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. To learn more about the ICD Advisory Board please click here. Speakers for the Symposia include: • President Alfred Moisiu – Former President of Albania • President Alfredo Palacio - Former President of Ecuador • David Smith - Africa Correspondent, The Guardian • President Emil Constantinescu - Former President of Romania • The Hon. Frederik Willem de Klerk, the 7th President of South Africa • The Hon. Jorge Castaneda - Former Foreign Affairs Secretary of Mexico • Prof. Joseph Nye - Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University (tbc) • Mia Farrow - Actress and Humanitarian Activist • Secretary Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security • President Pierre Nkurunziza – President of the Republic of Burundi • Amb. Rufus Yerxa, Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) We are accepting applications for the following events: To apply please visit: http://www.cultura ldiplomacy.org/ind ex.php?Application -Forms • The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 – “Social & Cultural Inequality: Innovative Strategies to Promote Access to Human Rights and Equalize Globalization” (Berlin, June 1st - 4th, 2012) www.icd-internatio nalsymposium.org • The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Geneva 2012 – " Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development" (Geneva, June 13-15th, 2012) www.icd-internatio nal-symposium-gene va.org • The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics – "Political & Economic Inequalities: Bridging the Gap between Civil Society and the Public & Private Sectors" (Berlin, June 20th - 22nd, 2012) www.iscdie.org • The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2012– "Cultural Diplomacy, National Security and Global Risks: The Use of CD to Bridge the Gap between Civil Society and the Public & Private Sectors in an Age of Digital Diplomacy" (Washington D.C, June 26th - 28th, 2012) www.icd-internatio nal-symposium-usa. org  (Apr 19, 2012 | post #1)

Canada

The 2012 International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy

Dear Friends and Colleagues, On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, we are writing to you now to bring to your attention our upcoming International Symposia (outlined below) hosted by the ICD in partnership with the Chertoff Group and other leading organizations. ***** The 2012 International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, Geneva, Washington D.C., June 1st - June 28th, 2012) www.i-s-c-d.org In the year 2011, the international community witnessed historical events that changed the political landscape of the globe, ranging from the Arab Spring, to the “Occupy Wall Street Movement” and other protest movements around the globe. These transitions and protests were all facilitated and supported by the use of modern technology and the social media. These events represent, each in their own specific context, the people’s will for a change, whether it is political, economic or social and their unified demand for more equality and justice. The ICD therefore decided to focus the 2012 International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy on this common goal of the public for more equality in the political, economic and social spheres. The Symposium will be divided into four main themes and will be hosted in three major international cities, which were chosen due to their relevancy to the theme of the conference. The Symposia will analyze the current global situation as well as future trends, strategies and the potential to counter political, social and economic inequality in the world. Symposia Speakers > The speakers during the conference 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. Speakers for the Symposia include: • President Alfred Moisiu – Former President of Albania • President Alfredo Palacio - Former President of Ecuador • David Smith - Africa Correspondent, The Guardian • President Emil Constantinescu - Former President of Romania • The Hon. Frederik Willem de Klerk, the 7th President of South Africa • The Hon. Jorge Castaneda - Former Foreign Affairs Secretary of Mexico • Prof. Joseph Nye - Distinguished Service Professor at Harvard University (tbc) • Mia Farrow - Actress and Humanitarian Activist • Secretary Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security • Amb. Rufus Yerxa, Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) We are accepting applications for the following events: To apply please visit: http://www.cultura ldiplomacy.org/ind ex.php?Application -Forms • The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2012 – “Social & Cultural Inequality: Innovative Strategies to Promote Access to Human Rights and Equalize Globalization” (Berlin, June 1st - 4th, 2012) www.icd-internatio nalsymposium.org • The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in Geneva 2012 – " Cultural Diplomacy & Sustainable Development" (Geneva, June 13-15th, 2012) www.icd-internatio nal-symposium-gene va.org • The 2012 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy & International Economics – "Political & Economic Inequalities: Bridging the Gap between Civil Society and the Public & Private Sectors" (Berlin, June 20th - 22nd, 2012) www.iscdie.org • The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA 2012– "Cultural Diplomacy, National Security and Global Risks: The Use of CD to Bridge the Gap between Civil Society and the Public & Private Sectors in an Age of Digital Diplomacy" (Washington D.C, June 26th - 28th, 2012) www.icd-internatio nal-symposium-usa. org We also warmly encourage you to join and contribute to the development of the ICD Networks. 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 www.icd-on-faceboo k.org  (Apr 19, 2012 | post #1)

Australia

europe meets russia

Call for Applications The Europe Meets Russia Conference- A Forum for Young Leaders “Political, Economic and Cultural Trends in the European-Russian Partnership“ (Berlin, April 24th - 27th, 2012) ***** On behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, I am writing to bring to your attention the following program hosted by us in partnership with other leading organizations. Europe Meets Russia: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR) is a network of young, dynamic, and influential individuals from across the world, that have an interest in the European-Russian relationship. The program has been developed in recognition of the importance of the relationship between Russia, Europe, and the global political system. Individuals can join the EMR Forum by taking part in one of the EMR Weeklong Seminars that are held in Berlin every 4-6 months. Each EMR Weeklong Seminar will be focused on a specific theme related to European-Russian relations and the goals of the Forum. The forthcoming EMR Weeklong Seminar will focus in particular on the following theme: “Political, Economic and Cultural Trends in the European-Russian Partnership The Weeklong Seminar will include lectures, seminars, and workshops led by experts from the fields of politics, academia, and civil society, as well as cultural and social activities. The seminar provides an excellent opportunity for young people to expand their knowledge of current and future developments in these fields, meet with current and former key cultural players and politicians, build sustainable networks with each other, and experience the rich and diverse cultural life of the city of Berlin. To apply please visit: Wisit web page of Institute for Cultural Diplomacy  (Mar 15, 2012 | post #1)