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EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Executive Training Programme for Junior Diplomats and Civil Service Officials from Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

18 March – 6 April 2019

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 Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan and addresses important issues in European integration and international affairs. It is designed to familiarise participants especially with the workings of the EU and modern diplomacy. 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: 18 March - 6 April 2019 + Day of arrival: Monday, 18 March 2019 + Day of departure: Saturday, 6 April 2019

Content
Courses
Services of the DA
Application

Programme

After an introduction to EU integration perspectives, the institutional framework of the European Union and its decision-making processes, topical EU policies in the fields of enlargement, external relations, security and defence, trade and development cooperation, especially within the contexts of the Eastern Partnership, the European Neighbourhood Policy and the EU Central Asia Strategy are discussed.

Special attention is given to the concepts of human rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment, as well as on good governance and environmental questions. Taking into consideration Vienna’s special role as a seat of international organisations, the programme includes study visits to the UN and OSCE offices.

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

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 Academy provides the following services:

A tailor-made programme (incl. study visits and excursions) in Vienna
Invitation of highly qualified lecturers and trainers
Lecture rooms at the Academy with state-of-the-art technology
Meals at the Academy during weekdays
Accommodation (hotel, single room, incl. breakfast)
Health insurance, public transport tickets
Visa support
Best possible individual support and assistance for participantss

Candidates are requested to apply online:
https://application.da-vienna.ac.at/etp/EUFrontrunner2019

Application deadline: 8 February 2019

Contact

Julia Németh

T +43 1 505 72 72-135
F +43 1 504 22 65-135
E julia.nemeth@da-vienna.ac.at

Petra Kakuska

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