Nuestra America

Call for Applications ***** Nuestra America "Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investmentin Latin America" (Berlin, March 9th - 12th, 2011, Held Parallel to the ITB Berlin) __ Cultural Diplomacy in Latin America - A Forum for Young Leaders (CDLA) "Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in Latin America" (Berlin, from 09th - 16th March 2011) Dear Colleagues and Friends, On behalf of the ICD, I am writing to bring to your attention the next two major programs hosted by the ICD in partnership with other leading organizations. We are currently accepting applications to attend these programs and I would therefore be grateful if you could share the announcement within your network and forward the information below on to anyone who you feel may be interested in attending. The programs are under the patronage of the Honorable Dr. Alfredo Palacio (Former President of Ecuador and member of the ICD Advisory Board): Nuestra America "Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in Latin America" (Berlin, March 9th - 12th, 2011, Held Parallel to the ITB Berlin) www.icd-cdla.org Cultural Diplomacy in Latin America- A Forum for Young Leaders (CDLA) "Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in Latin America" (Berlin, from 09th - 16th March 2011) www.icd-cdla.org * Participants in the CDLA Weeklong Seminar will also take part in the International Conference: Nuestra America "Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in Latin America" (Berlin, March 9th - 12th, 2011, Held Parallel to the ITB Berlin) We would also be delighted to have you involved and to welcome you to Berlin. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support in raising awareness of our upcoming event. Mark Donfried General Director & Founder Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) Ku´damm Karree (3rd Floor/Hochhaus) Kurfürstendamm 207-8 Berlin, Germany-10719 Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680 www.culturaldiplomacy.org info@culturaldiplomacy.org ****** Program Agenda Nuestra America "Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in Latin America" (Berlin, March 9th - 12th, 2011, Held Parallel to the ITB Berlin) www.icd-cdla.org The years 2009-2011 mark the two hundred year anniversaries of the beginning of many Latin American Independence movements. It was two centuries ago that Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Venezuela declared their independence. The years 1809-1811 therefore represent an important turning point in the history of Latin America, resulting in the emergence of new nation states and constituting the first step in the process of breaking from European colonial rule. The nature of this process remains an important talking point today. As Latin American and the world celebrate these anniversaries, important questions remain as to how individual countries and the region as a whole should address challenges in the areas of poverty, development, security, public health, and national and international politics. Furthermore, current relations between Latin America, the USA and Europe, and the role that other regions and international stakeholders can play in supporting Latin America, remain fundamental issues to be clarified. In ensuring stable economic and societal development, Latin American countries will rely heavily on their international images. A strong national brand will encourage tourism, investment, the immigration and retention of intellectual elites, and will enable a country to play more influential role in regional and global politics. Understanding and strengthening how their nation’s brand is understand, and can be shaped, is therefore one of the most important challenges facing governments, private companies, and civil societies in the region and abroad. To enable academic analysis of the subject, and provide a platform for discussion on related fields, the ICD will host “Nuestra America” to explore the concept of nation branding and how Latin American governments, companies, and other stakeholders can engage with it. Certificate of Attendance All conference 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. Each certificate will be signed by two members of the ICD’s Advisory Board. (The ICD Advisory Board list can be found here). Speakers The speakers during the program will consist of experts and stakeholders in the Latin American Region from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, academia, the private sector, and civil society, from Latin America and across the world. Participants The conference is open to young professionals, students and scholars, diplomatic and political representatives, journalists, and civil society practitioners with an active interest in Latin America, from across the world. To Apply please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cdla/index.php?en_nuestra-america-application-form Participant Papers The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages research and progressive thought into the fields of culture, globalization and international relations. In this regard, the ICD welcomes participants of the Conference to submit papers on this subject. The papers can cover any topic within these fields, according to your own particular interests and passions. Participants can submit work that they have completed in the past for other purposes, ongoing research or a paper written specifically for the conference. Groups of students are also allowed to submit collaborative pieces of work. Sustainable Network Conference participants will become part of a growing international network of people from across the world with different fields of interest and levels of experience, who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Participants will be able to remain in touch with each other through the ICD Online Network. ____ Cultural Diplomacy in Latin America- A Forum for Young Leaders (CDLA) "Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in Latin America" (Berlin, from 09th - 16th March 2011) www.icd-cdla.org * Participants in the CDLA Weeklong Seminar will also take part in the International Conference: Nuestra America "Latin America and the Global Economy: The Future of Nation Branding, Tourism and International Investment in Latin America" (Berlin, March 9th - 12th, 2011, Held Parallel to the ITB Berlin) Cultural Diplomacy in Latin America: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDLA) is a network of young, influential people from across the world, who have an interest in Latin America and its role and responsibilities in the new world order. By promoting interdisciplinary discussion on salient economic, political, and cultural issues, the program activities work to improve dialogue and understanding within Latin America, and between Latin America and other regions. Individuals can join the CDLA Forum by taking part in one of the CDLA Weeklong Seminars that are held in Berlin every 4 months, and are focused on a specific academic or political theme. These Weeklong Seminars include panel discussions, lectures, seminars, and workshops lead by experts from the fields of politics, academia, and civil society, as well as cultural and social activities across Berlin. In addition to raising awareness amongst the participants of the field of cultural diplomacy and salient issues concerning Latin America, the week also provides an opportunity to network and experience Berlin's remarkable history and contemporary cultural landscape. Once they have joined the CDLA Forum, members are supported by the ICD in organizing leadership initiatives, conducting academic research, and are invited to join the ICD Online Forum - enabling them to share information and communicate with likeminded individuals across the world. The program is open to applications from young professionals, students and scholars, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world. To Apply please visit: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cdla/index.php?en_cdla_application-form ****** The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy www.culturaldiplomacy.org The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. The goal of the ICD is to promote global peace and stability through strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels. Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe’s largest independent cultural exchange organizations, whose programs facilitate interaction between individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world. Previous Events Previous events held by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy include "The Future of US Foreign Policy" (Washington DC, January 4th-6th – www.icd-usforeignpolicy.org ). Speakers in this event included the Honorable Michael Chertoff - Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security; Senator William Emerson Brock III - 18th United States Secretary of Labor; Admiral James Milton Loy - Former United States Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security; Former Commandant of the Coast Guard; Vivian Schiller - CEO and President of NPR; Governor William Weld - Former Governor of Massachusetts and the Hon. Senator Tim Hutchinson - Former United States Senator from Arkansas. In November 2010 the ICD hosted “A World without Walls: An International Conference on Peacebuilding, Reconciliation and Globalization in an Interdependent World”, which marked the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall (www.world-without-walls.org). Speakers in this event included Lord Anthony Giddens (Baron Giddens, of Southgate) - Professor Emeritus at the London School of Economics; Former Director of the London School of Economics; Janez Janša - Former Prime Minister of Slovenia; Joaquim Chissano - Former President of Mozambique; Former Chairperson of the African Union; and Lord Jack McConnell - Former First Minister of Scotland. In May 2010 the ICD hosted The International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy 2010 (www.icd-interantionalsymposium.org ). Speakers in this event included Bertie Ahern - Former Prime minister of Ireland; Emil Constantinescu - ICD Advisory Board Member - Former President of Romania; Sir Malcolm Rifkind - Former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom; Kjell Magne Bondevik - Former Prime Minister of Norway; and Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga - ICD Advisory Board Member - Former President of Latvia. In February, 2010, the ICD hosted the Berlin International Economics Congress: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of the Roles of Global Politics & Civil Society in International Economics (www.biec.de). For more information on speakers who have attended previous ICD events, please click here. For any additional information please address any queries to cda@culturaldiplomacy.org With warm regards and gratitude, Mark Donfried Director & Founder