The Rise of Africa, Berlin, March 9-12, 2011
Call for Applications
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The Rise of Africa
“Africa and the
Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International
Investment on the African Continent”
(Berlin, from 09th - 12th March 2011)
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Cultural Diplomacy in Africa - A Forum for Young Leaders
“Africa
and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and
International Investment on the African Continent”
(Berlin, from 09th - 16th March 2011)
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
On behalf of the ICD, I am writing to bring to your
attention the next two major programs hosted by the ICD in partnership with
other leading organizations. We are currently accepting applications to attend these programs and I would
therefore 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. The programs are under the patronage of Sir James Mancham,
Founding President of the Republic of Seychelles and member of the ICD Advisory
Board Member:
The Rise of Africa
“Africa
and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and
International Investment on the African Continent”
(Berlin, from 09th - 12th March 2011)
Cultural Diplomacy in Africa - A Forum for Young Leaders
“Africa
and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and
International Investment on the African Continent”
(Berlin, from 09th - 16th March 2011)
We would also be
delighted to have you involved and to welcome you to Berlin. Thank you in
advance for your cooperation and support in raising awareness of our upcoming
event.
Mark Donfried
General 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
info@culturaldiplomacy.org
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Program Agenda
The Rise of Africa
“Africa and the Global Economy: The Future of
Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment on the African
Continent”
(Berlin, from 09th - 12th March 2011)
As the world slowly recovers from the global financial
crisis, international economists and politicians are looking once again to the
future. Whilst the emergence of new
economic powerhouses in Asia and Latin America is widely agreed upon, however,
the influence of the African continent on the global political economy remains
unclear. The year 2011 therefore represents an important opportunity to
consider this role, and to examine strategies that will strengthen development
and foster growth within Africa.
Program Background
The economic challenge facing Africa is unique.
Despite a wealth of natural resources, large parts of the continent are
underdeveloped and face severe obstacles on their path to growth. Efforts by
the international community to support economic and societal development have
had, at best, mixed results: A lack of infrastructure, brain drain, political
instability, and corrupt practices by actors on both sides have weakened the
impact of these efforts. In addition to these challenges, African governments
and companies are faced with a changing playing field brought about by the
digital revolution, the 24-hour news cycle, the financial crises, and
international pressure to combat climate change.
Despite these challenges, progress is well being made.
The hosting of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, through controversial, was a
symbol of the continent’s growing prominence and should have a positive
long-term impact on tourism and investment. Micro-finance schemes have provided
a unique way of combining philanthropy with profit, and there success can be
seen by their recent introduction in developed countries. The changing playing
field outlined above also has its benefits, allowing the continent to ‘skip’ technological
development stages - such as wired telecommunications.
In their efforts to foster stable economic growth,
African countries will rely heavily on their ability to attract tourists and
external investment. The image of a country abroad, its national brand, is
therefore of paramount importance. As was apparent in the run-up to the South
African World Cup, African countries will have to work hard to convince of
their security and stability. The ICD will therefore hold “The Rise of Africa”
to explore the concept of nation branding, and how African governments,
companies, and other stakeholders can engage with it.
“The Rise of Africa” will be held in conjunction
with the Berlin International Economics Congress 2011. For further information
about this event please visit www.biec.de.
Speakers
The speakers during the
conferences 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).
Conference Participants
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 apply:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_the-rise-of-africa_application-form
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_conferences_biec2011_applicationform
Certificate of Attendance
All conference
participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance at the end
of the program. This certificate will confirm attendance and provide details of
the speakers who took part during the program and the topics discussed.
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
Conference 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
Conference
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.
Cultural Diplomacy in Africa - A Forum for Young Leaders
“Africa
and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and
International Investment on the African Continent”
(Berlin, from 09th - 16th March 2011)
Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young
Leaders (CDA) is a network of young, dynamic individuals from across the world,
who share an interest in the African continent. The program is based on the
recognition that cultural diplomacy represents an important tool in helping
Africa to address the challenges it currently faces. The network conducts
ongoing activity aimed at supporting development and strengthening relations
between different countries and cultural groups within Africa, and between
African and external partners.
Individuals can join the CDA Forum by taking part in
one of the CDA Weeklong Seminars, which are held every 3-4 months in Berlin,
Germany. Each CDA Weeklong Seminar will be focused on a specific theme related
to the African continent and the goals of the Forum. These Weeklong Seminars
include lectures, seminars, and workshops lead by experts from the fields of politics,
academia, and civil society, as well as cultural and social activities. In
addition to raising awareness amongst the participants of the field of cultural
diplomacy and salient issues concerning the African continent, the week also
provides an opportunity to network and experience the vibrant Berlin.
Once they have joined the CDA 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
Conference Participants
The forthcoming
CDA Weeklong Seminar is open to applications from young professionals and
students with an interest in international relations and the African region, as
well as international stakeholders from civil society, the media, the private
sector, and international politics.
To apply:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/experienceafrica/index.php?en_cda_application-form
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The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
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.
Previous Events
Previous
events held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy include “The Future of US Foreign Policy” (Washington DC, January 4th-6th – www.icd-usforeignpolicy.org ). Speakers in
this event included the Honorable Michael Chertoff
- Former United
States Secretary of Homeland Security; Senator William
Emerson Brock III - 18th United States Secretary of Labor; Admiral James Milton Loy
- Former
United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security; Former Commandant of the
Coast Guard; 
Vivian
Schiller - CEO and President of NPR; Governor William Weld - Former Governor of Massachusetts and the Hon. Senator Tim Hutchinson - Former
United States Senator from Arkansas.
In
November 2010 the ICD hosted “A World without Walls: An International
Conference on Peacebuilding, Reconciliation and Globalization in an
Interdependent World”, which marked the twentieth anniversary of the fall of
the Berlin Wall (www.world-without-walls.org). Speakers in this event
included Lord Anthony
Giddens (Baron Giddens, of Southgate) - Professor Emeritus at the London School of
Economics; Former Director of the London School of Economics; Janez Janša - Former Prime Minister of
Slovenia; Joaquim Chissano - Former
President of Mozambique; Former Chairperson of the African Union; and Lord Jack McConnell -
Former First Minister of Scotland.
In
May 2010 the ICD hosted The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010
(www.icd-interantionalsymposium.org ). Speakers in this event
included 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; Kjell
Magne Bondevik - Former Prime Minister of Norway; and Dr. Vaira
Vīķe-Freiberga - ICD Advisory Board Member - Former President of Latvia.
In
February, 2010, the ICD hosted the Berlin International Economics Congress: An
Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Roles of Global Politics & Civil Society
in International Economics (www.biec.de).
For
more information on speakers who have attended previous ICD events, please click
here.
For any additional information please address any queries to cda@culturaldiplomacy.org
With warm regards and gratitude,
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
info@culturaldiplomacy.org
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