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Dear Friends & Colleagues,

I am contacting you on the behalf of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, to bring to your attention a number of educational and professional development opportunities in the field of Cultural Diplomacy and related fields, to be hosted by the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy in partnership with other leading organizations. You can learn more about these opportunities and programs by reading the information shown below. We would be extremely grateful if this announcement could be shared with your colleagues, students and other interested parties by forwarding the information provided below.

To view the complete recently announced ICD calendar of programs and events for 2014, please click here

For any further information or further enquiries, you are welcome to send us an email at info@culturaldiplomacy.org

With warm regards,

Mark Donfried
Director General
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)
Genthiner Str. 20; Berlin, Germany-10785
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
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The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies

www.ccds-berlin.de

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy) offers educational and professional development opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing further education and careers in academia, diplomacy, government, and/or the private sector. The CCDS focuses in particular on exploring the  balance between hard and soft power, the process of globalization in an interdependent world, international economics & business multiculturalism, intercultural dialogue & exchange, human rights, religion, and the ability for culturally based initiatives to further mutual understanding and in turn to foster global peace and stability.

The information enclosed below provides further details on the programs and events of the CCDS.

BA, MA & PhD Programs in Cultural Diplomacy

In cooperation with: the Furtwangen University (HFU), Germany; the University of Siena, Italy; the University of Bucharest, Romania; the Babes-Bolyai University (BBU), Romania

(Berlin; Program Start for Fall Semester: November 17th, 2014 /// Winter Semester: January 5th, 2015; February 16th, 2015 /// Spring Semester: March 30th, 2015; May 11th, 2015)

www.ccds-berlin.de

The Degree Programs operate under a joint partnership between the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy and leading European universities. The Degrees are all awarded by the Universities, which are recognized as fully accredited institutions of higher education with the right to award university degrees.

The CCDS is currently accepting applications for the following programs:

• BA Program in Political Science with concentration on Cultural Diplomacy
• Combined BA-MA Program in Political Science, Global Governance and Cultural Diplomacy
• One Year MA in Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy
• MA in Globalization & Cultural Diplomacy with concentration on International Relations
• MA in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
• MA in International Economics, Business & Cultural Diplomacy
• Online MA in International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
• PhD Program in International Relation & Cultural Diplomacy

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE.

International Conferences

The Annual Conference on Cultural Diplomacy 2014
"A World without Walls": Opportunities for Peace Building in a Time of Global Insecurity"
(Berlin; November 7th - 10th, 2014 - Held Parallel to the Berlin Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall")
www.berlinwall25.org  

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE

Berlin Economic Forum 2014-24
" Sustainable Economies, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Industries "
(Berlin; November 8th - 12th, 2014)
www.berlin-forum.org

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE

Professional Development

Certificate Programs in Cultural Diplomacy

(Berlin; Next Programs Start: November 3rd - 14th, 2014)

www.ccds-berlin.de

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies has developed the Certificate Programs in Cultural Diplomacy in order to offer and provide participants with comprehensive, tailored learning opportunities in a number of related fields. Each program features lectures, seminars and workshops lead by experts from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector.

The CCDS is currently accepting applications for the following programs:

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE.

• International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
• Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy
• Cultural Diplomacy & Conflict Zone Mediation
• Cultural Diplomacy, Sustainable Development & the Global Markets
• Cultural Diplomacy & the European-African Alliance
• Weeklong Seminars in Cultural Diplomacy

E-Learning Programs in Cultural Diplomacy

Professional Development Programs in Cultural Diplomacy

(Next Starting Dates: October 1st - 30th, 2014; November 1st - 30th, 2014; December 1st - 31st, 2014; January 1st - 31st, 2015)

www.ccds-distance-learning.de

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies has developed the E-Learning Programs in order to offer individuals interested in the field of Cultural Diplomacy and related areas the opportunity to increase their knowledge and experience in this fascinating and expanding field. The E-Learning Programs have been designed to be studied at a distance, giving students the flexibility to study from any location in the world within a structured and supportive framework.

The CCDS is currently accepting applications for the following programs:

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE.

• International Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
• Global Governance & Cultural Diplomacy
• Cultural Diplomacy, Sustainable Development & the Global Markets
• Cultural Diplomacy & the New Media
• Cultural Diplomacy & Conflict Zone Mediation
• Cultural Diplomacy for Diplomats

Organization for Youth Education & Development
Young Leaders' Forums

(Forthcoming Weeklong Seminars & Conferences)

(Next Programs for Fall 2014: Berlin, November 5th - 10th, 2014)

www.oyed.org

The OYED Young Leaders' Forums are international networks of like-minded young individuals with an interest in developing, supporting, and sustaining intercultural relations. Over the past decade, the OYED Young Leaders' Forums have grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent, cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs which facilitate interaction among young individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds from across the world.

To view the Calendar of the forthcoming forums, please click HERE.

To apply please submit the online application form found HERE.