Women Leaders Southeast Europe
and Black Sea/South Caucasus 2025

Programme

After an introduction to issues pertinent to the empowerment of women, specific topics related to female leadership within the public service are discussed in light of global trends and developments. Particular emphasis is placed on good governance, international climate action, and the domain of global health. In addition to theoretical and practice-oriented training modules, the programme includes a virtual encounter with officials from the Austrian public administration.

Methodology

In order to maximise its practical usefulness, the programme comprises a broad mix of academic analyses, critical discussion and the training of soft and practical skills. In interactive exercises, participants are able to sharpen their analytical capabilities, leadership and negotiation skills, as well as crisis management and conflict resolution strategies.

Module 1: Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

Module 2: International Issues

Module 3: Skills Development

Module 4: History and Culture of Austria

Please note that this is an intensive full-time training course.

The Executive Training Programme is organised by the Diplomatische Akademie Wien – Vienna School of International Studies in cooperation with the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs and the Austrian Development Agency, the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation.

The Diplomatische Akademie Wien (DA) provides the following services:

• Organisation of the programme in Vienna
• Invitation of highly qualified lecturers and trainers
• Lecture rooms at the DA with state-of-the-art technology
• Accommodation in a hotel (single rooms including breakfast)
• Lunch at the DA (Monday-Friday)
• Best possible individual support and assistance for participants
• Visa support
• Health insurance
• Public transport tickets

The Austrian side does not cover any travel costs from the participants’ home countries to the DA in Vienna and back and does not cover meals on the weekends and dinner during weekdays. We regret that we have no means to grant any additional financial allowances ("per diems" or the like).