Dates: July 3-7, 2017 | Apply here
Participation fee: GBP 895,-
Location: London, The United Kingdom
Young Diplomats Forum 2017
The Young Diplomats Forum (YDF) is an intensive week-long programme of practical sessions, workshops, policy exercises and institutional visits delivered by world leading experts.
Set up to recognise, enhance and develop the next generation of diplomats. This community of exceptionally bright and accomplished future leaders will gain further insight, tools and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders at a crucial time in their careers and broaden their connections to influence global leaders.
THE WORLD’S LEADING EVENT FOR YOUNG AND ASPIRING DIPLOMATS
The Global Diplomatic Forum exists to provide a direct channel of interaction amongst diplomatic stakeholders. It aims to present a continuous channel of exchange of ideas and knowledge and to promote building bridges for understanding and cooperation. The Global Diplomatic Forum works towards improving standards of diplomatic work within its environment by conducting research and publishing publications, analysis and reports to different stakeholders.
It provides objective research on foreign policy and diplomacy. Whilst the Global Diplomatic Forum respects different opinions and ideas, it insists on tolerance and will reject any form of discrimination. The Global Diplomatic Forums shall provide an exemplary model for respect of different nationalities, gender, faith and race.
The activities are designed to have an impact on:
- Expanding access to knowledge and expertise in areas related to diplomacy
- Increasing understanding and appreciation of diplomatic routes in conflict resolution
- Creating partnership opportunities for stakeholders in different fields: Trade, Culture, Education and Environment
- Enhancing appreciation of understanding and interaction between societies
The objectives of our programmes fall into the following categories:
- Widening engagement in global affair issues
- Analysing the perspectives and positions of different actors and stakeholders vis-à-vis different global issues
- Encouraging the sharing of research outputs and exchange of insights and analysis on different aspects of global affairs
- Facilitating high-level meeting of experts to debate ideas, exchange knowledge and facilitate high-level networking
- Enhancing an in-depth understanding of the different scenarios of global affair issues
- Engaging youth in dialogue around key global affair issues
Why attend?
- Contribute to the debate on the top of the global diplomatic agenda
- Meet and interact with diplomats, ambassadors, ministers, members of the parliament, government’s officials, journalists, academics, and diplomacy experts
- Attend sessions at Parliament, Chamber of Commerce, EU Commission and European Parliament Representation Office
Workshops on Smart Diplomacy - Increase your knowledge, contacts and skills sets to boost your career
- Create a lasting legacy of Young Diplomats Forum 2017
How to apply
Applications are now open. To apply for this year’s Young Diplomats Forum in London, you will need to send a current CV and personal statement (no more than 500 words).
The Participation fee is £895. The participation fee includes shared accommodation from the 2nd – 7th July. Food (breakfast and lunch), receptions, transportation during the forum and institutional and cultural visits are all included within the fee.
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