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EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Executive Training Programme for Junior Diplomats and Civil Service Officials from the Danube Region and Western Balkans

July 16 – August 3, 2018

This programme, organised by the Diplomatische Akademie Wien - Vienna School of International Studies, is tailored to the needs of junior diplomats and civil service officials from the Danube Region and Western Balkans and addresses important issues in European integration and international affairs. It is designed to familiarise participants especially with the workings of the EU. To that end it is important to understand the complicated structures and decision-making processes with the EU as well as concepts underlying specific EU policies and programmes.

Target group	Junior diplomats and civil service officials
Language of instruction	English
Certificate	Certificate of participation
Duration	3 weeks (day of arrival July 15, day of departure August 4, 2018)

Content
Courses
Services of the DA
Application

Programme

After an introduction to EU integration perspectives, the institutional framework of the European Union and the intricacies of its decision-making processes, topical EU policies in the fields of enlargement and external relations in the context of global trends and developments are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment, as well as on environmental and energy questions and migration issues.

Taking into consideration Vienna’s special role as a seat of international organisations, the programme includes a discussion of global security issues and a study visit to the UN and OSCE offices.

This programme includes a two-week training programme in Vienna as well as a five-day study visit to Brussels and The Hague, with presentations and discussions amongst others at the European Commission, the European External Action Service, the European Parliament, and the ICC. Participants are thus provided with a first-hand insight into the working of European and International institutions.

Methodology

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

Module 1: European Union & International Issues

Module 2: Human Rights, Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

Module 3: Diplomatic Skills

Module 4: History and Culture of Austria

Module 5: Study Visit to the European and International Institutions in Brussels and The Hague

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 Europe, Integration and International Affairs and the Austrian Development Cooperation.

The Vienna School of International Studies (DA) provides the following services:

Organisation of the programme (incl. study visits and excursions) in Vienna, Brussels, and The Hague
Invitation of highly qualified lecturers and trainers
Lecture rooms at the DA with state-of-the-art technology
Accommodation at the DA (single rooms with showers)
Meals at the DA
Study Visit to Brussels and The Hague (including travel arrangement, accommodation, and public transport)
Best possible individual support and assistance for participants
Visa support
Health insurance, public transport tickets

Application deadline: 31 May 2018

Contact

Petra Kakuska

T +43 1 505 72 72-116
F +43 1 504 22 65-116
E petra.kakuska@da-vienna.ac.at