Call for
Applications
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Germany Meets Slovenia
A Forum for Young Leaders (GMS)
(Berlin, Weeklong Seminar, 22nd - 28th June, 2011)
Europe Meets Russia
A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR)
(Berlin, Weeklong Seminar, July 4th – 10th 2011)
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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 leading organizations. We are
currently accepting applications to attend these programs, and I encourage you
to learn more about the themes and topics under discussion in the information
below. I would be also grateful if you could share this announcement by
forwarding the information below to anyone you think may be interested in
attending. We would be delighted to have you involved and to welcome you to
Berlin to one of the programs.
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
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org
info@culturaldiplomacy.org
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Germany Meets Slovenia
A Forum for Young Leaders (GMS)
(Berlin, Weeklong Seminar, June 22nd -28th 2011)
(http://www.germanymeetsslovenia.org)
Welcome to Germany Meets Slovenia: A Forum for Young Leaders, a program,
designed for and aimed at Germans and Slovenians, hosted by the ICD in
partnership with the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other leading
organizations. The principal focus of “Germany Meets Slovenia: A Forum for
Young Leaders” is to develop both a real and a virtual network of young leaders
committed to building and sustaining lasting ties between Germany and Slovenia
in the fields of politics, academia, science, media, business and culture,
thereby strengthening the bilateral relationship. The network is supported
through a diverse range of ongoing activity and is highlighted each year by a
weeklong study tour for new members, which alternates between Slovenia and
Germany.
As an independently developed and organized program, GMS offers a unique
opportunity for institutes and companies and their aspiring leaders to come
together and foster wider, deeper German-Slovenian relations on a business,
cultural and political level. This in turn will develop a wider understanding
of intercultural issues, promote personal growth, and contribute to the
creation of innovative policy-oriented solutions to issues affecting both
countries.
The participants> – Who are the Young Leaders?
Young Leaders can be characterised as the decision makers and opinion leaders
of tomorrow. They arise from the public, private, and academic sectors and have
a unique vision for the future, as well as the courage and the necessary
commitment to realise their ideas. Thus, the Young Leaders feature a strong
development potential, as well as the ability to be actively involved in the future
formation of society. A fundamental interest in the exchange of culture and
ideas is more important than previous contact or experience with the respective
countries.
Application Form> To Apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/german
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Weeklong Symposiums for Young Leaders
At the heart of the program is the personal exchange at yearly summits. These
will take place at regular intervals in both participating nations. A group of
24 individuals (ideally equal numbers of participants 12 from each country)
will travel for one week through one of the respective countries. The program
of the yearly study tours (each year - 1 in Germany and 1 in Slovenia) consists
of multiple components:
* Guest speakers representing business, government, academics and technology;
* Exposure to various aspects of national and regional culture;
* Formal discussions among the participants, with individual participants
leading dialogue in their respective fields;
* Informal discussions amongst the group of young leaders;
* A high-profile conference on a carefully selected topic that is both relevant
and current.
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Europe Meets Russia
A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR)
(Berlin, Weeklong Seminar, July 4th – 10th 2011)
(http://www.icd-emr.org)
**Participants of the next EMR weeklong seminar will take part in: " The
EU as a Global Actor: From the Inside Out: The Internal Development of the
European Union and its Future Role in an Interdependent World “(Berlin, July
7-10, 2011)
The Next EMR Weeklong Seminar will take place in Berlin from July 4th – 10th,
2011and will focus on the theme:
"Mutually Assured Dependence: European-Russian Relations in the 21st
Century"
Europe Meets Russia: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR) is an active network of
young, dynamic, and influential people from across the world who 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. Once they have joined the EMR Forum, members
are supported by the ICD in organizing leadership initiatives, conducting academic
research, and are invited to join the ICD Online Forum - enabling them to share
information and communicate with likeminded individuals across the world.
Joining the Forum >>
Europe Meets Russia: A Forum for Young Leaders (EMR) is open to all individuals
with an interest in international affairs in general, and the European Russian
relations in particular. To join the forum you must take part in one of the EMR
Weeklong Seminars, which will be held every 4-6 months in Berlin. The next EMR
Weeklong Seminar will run from July 4th – 10th 2011.
If you would like to be considered for a place in the Weeklong Seminar please
click here
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The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
http://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 through 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, whose programs facilitate interaction between individuals of all
cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.