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1 Berlin, 5th - 10th March, 2012

2 Berlin, 5th - 10th March, 2012 A Forum for Young Leaders is an international network of young people with an interest in the global economy and its relationship to the public sector, international politics, civil society and the environment. The forum has been developed in recognition of the importance of combining perspectives from different fields and levels of society in discussing the challenges to the global economy, and on the understanding that economic bridges play an important role in promoting global peace and stability. Members join the forum by taking part in one of the CDEC Weeklong Seminars that are held in Berlin every 4-6 months. The CDEC Weeklong Seminar is an international and interdisciplinary gathering of young professionals and students from across the world. The seminar provides an excellent opportunity for young people to expand their knowledge of current and future developments in these fields, meet with current and former key political, academic and cultural players, build sustainable networks, and experience the rich and diverse cultural life of the host city. Certificate of Attendance All weeklong seminar participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Members of the ICD s Advisory Board will sign each certificate. Speakers The speakers during the program will consist of renowned figures from international economics and politics including former Heads of State, current and former Ministers, high-profile representatives from the private and public sectors, renowned stakeholders from civil society, and the world s leading academics from the fields of economics, political science, and the social sciences. A large number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board will also be speaking at the BIEC conference. Program Participants The participants will include academic scholars, young professionals & students, political and diplomatic representatives, civil society practitioners, journalists, and individuals from the private sector from across the world.

3 About CDEC Weeklong Seminars CDEC Weeklong Seminar is a weeklong inter-disciplinary program that includes the following components: Lectures & Discussions Experts will hold a range of lectures from the fields of politics, economics, diplomacy, academia, civil society, and the private sector. These components will inform the participants about key perspectives related to the themes of the Weeklong Seminar, raise their awareness of other salient issues and introduce them to the field of cultural diplomacy. Each lecture will be followed by a question and answer session with the speaker. Workshops & Role play The timetable of each Weeklong Seminar will include interactive workshops that offer participants the opportunity to take part in structured discussion on subjects related to the Seminar themes. Workshops provide a valuable counterbalance to lectures by providing an opportunity for participants to express their own opinions and learn from each other. Round Table Discussions and Debates These discussions offer a more intimate settling for speakers and participants to converse and debate openly. They also allow the participants to interact more directly with the speakers and their fellow participants in a more neutral, equal, and interactive manner. Not only are participants able to pose questions to the speakers and experts in theses discussions, but the speakers also pose questions to the participants, all while enjoying a more comfortable, informal, and interactive setting. Group Visits During the events, participants are able to see the cities form a different perspective. They will be able to experience all that the host city has to offer, as well as partake in visits to top organizations, such as: Foreign Offices, European House, City Hall, Parliament, the Philharmonic, and various embassies throughout the city. Leadership Initiatives Leadership initiatives are cultural exchange initiatives organized by members of the ICD Forums with the support of the ICD. These initiatives are the foundation of the ICD s work, because they allow the principles of cultural diplomacy to be spread beyond the members of the Forum. At the beginning of the Weeklong Seminar participants will be given guidance on how to plan, develop, and execute leadership initiatives that have a constructive, sustainable influence on intercultural relations. The participants will then have the opportunity to present their projects to the group at the end of the weeklong seminar. In addition, the ICD will outline how it can help to support the realization of these initiatives through its network and resources.

4 Next Weeklong Seminar Agenda The next CDEC Weeklong Seminar will run alongside the Berlin International Economics Congress The Seminar will focus in particular on the following issues: Nation Branding & Global Economics The Vital Importance of Nation Branding in Contemporary International Economics Current Trends and Future Prospects of Nation Branding Integrating Cultural Diplomacy into Nation Branding How can Cultural Diplomacy help strengthen the Nation Brand? The Expanding Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Society The Importance & Economic Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility in Societies The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in Corporate Social Responsibility Should the Practice of Corporate Social Responsibility be Compulsory for the Business Operations of Multinational Corporations? The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in International Economic Institutions The Potential that Cultural Diplomacy has for the Future of Global Economics Intercultural Dialogue and International Economic Institutions The Role of Cultural Diplomacy in Addressing Economic Fluctuations Can Cultural Diplomacy provide a means for Global Economic Institutions to tackle Poverty more Effectively? Economic Bridges: Aims, Incentives and Impacts The Importance of Economic Bridges in the Modern Global Economy How can Economic Bridges be Built and Maintained through the Practice of Cultural Diplomacy? The Interdependent Relationships between Cultural Collaborations and Economic Collaborations

5 Activities Social and Cultural Activities Each Weeklong Seminar will include social and cultural activities for the participants. These components give participants the opportunity to see a different side to the cities, help to provide a more informal environment for the participants to get to know each other, and allow the participants to see cultural exchange initiatives that are already being organized. The ICD offers an expansive social agenda including: interactive panel discussions, roundtable discussions, workshops, debates, parties, film nights, conference concerts, embassy receptions, group dinners, and visits to cultural and historical sites. Joining the ICD Network ICD Berlin» (Through Facebook) Join our community of friends by adding ICD Berlin as your friend on Facebook. Just copy the link in your browser, or search for ICD Berlin once logged into Facebook, and click the button Add Friend on the page. You will thus be connected to our network of friends. The ICD Official Organization Profile» (Through Facebook) Please stay informed about the activities of the ICD and join our community by Liking our official organization profile, Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD), which you can access by following the link: Previous Events Previous events held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy include the International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy (Berlin, May 11th-15th which hosted The Hon. Lucinda Creighton - Minister of European Affairs of Ireland; The Hon. Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security; The Hon. Rexhep Meidani - Former President of Albania; The Hon. Senator Tim Hutchinson - Former United States Senator from Arkansas; The Hon. Judge Theodor Meron - Former President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia; The Hon. Yasar Yakis - Former Foreign Minister of Turkey. In March 2011 the ICD hosted the Berlin International Economics Congress 2011 (Berlin, March 9th - 12th ), which hosted The Hon. Nahas Angula - Prime minister of Namibia; The Hon. Jean-Paul Adam - Foreign Minister of the Republic of Seychelles; The Hon. Alberto Jose Guevara Obregon - Minister of Finance of Nicaragua; The Hon. Al Imam Al Sadig Al Mahdi - Former Prime minister of Sudan; The Hon. Akua Sena Dansua - Minister for Tourism of Ghana; and The Hon. Edmund Bartlett - Minister of Tourism of Jamaica.

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