European Academy of Diplomacy launches a new programme that is a joint initiative of EAD and the Council of Europe: 'Visegrád School of Political Studies'.
For more information about the programme you can see the message below and visit EAD dedicated webpage:http://diplomats.pl/pl/programy-miedzynarodowe/visegrad-school-of-political-studies/vsps2013.html
You would be also happy to find out that.... the program is a 100% scholarship initiative (<3 :)) with all fees, materials and meals covered. Additionally, participants from Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia will be provided with accommodation in Warsaw.
Deadline for applications - 4th August
The Visegrád School of Political Studies is a joint project of the Council of Europe and the European Academy of Diplomacy in Warsaw that will bring together young politicians, civil society activists, journalists and civil servants from the countries of the Visegrád Group - Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland & Slovakia - for seminars designed to help increase involvement in the democratic processes, foster exchange of know-how and strengthen regional cooperation among a new generation of Central European leaders.
Program will cover following issues:
- Identifying main challenges to the democratic processes in the Visegrad 4
- Regional and Local cooperation as a tool of strengthening democracy
- Transparency and fighting corruption on regional and local level
- Innovation & Technology vs. Government
- Roma & Minority Rights
- Gender equality and LGBT issues in Visegrád states
- Regional Energy Cooperation
- The Activist Toolkit: Leadership, Working with Media, Public Speaking
The Visegrád School of Political Studies aims to develop participants' ability to identify and solve the complex challenges facing Central European societies and enhance capacity to shape and strengthen the democratic processes in their respective countries. The School will provide participants with the opportunity to establish a regional network of like-minded leaders, ready to take on greater responsibility for a more mature political culture in Central Europe and stronger leadership within the European Union. The program will support the Council of Europe mission of reinforcing democracy, human rights and rule of law on the European continent.
For more information on the Visegrad School of Political Studies, please contact EAD International Program Coordinator Kasia Waksmundzka at Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.
