This April, we host seven in-person delegations as part of Citizen Diplomacy Programs at WorldBoston. Check below to see where the visitors are from and what the objectives are of their visit.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES
A Multi-Regional Project
Explore best practices in environmentally sound creative urban planning and the design and maintenance of infrastructure systems in urban areas
Examine the effect of natural and human-made disasters on cities
Consider methods of collaboration among national and international specialists as a means of furthering the resilience of cities
COOPERATIVE EFFORTS IN COMBATING TRANSNATIONAL CRIME
A Project for the Kyrgyz Republic
Provide an understanding of the American criminal justice system and the legal framework for combating a range of transnational crimes
Explore the role of law enforcement and prosecutorial authorities at the federal, state, and local levels to detect, investigate, and prosecute various transnational crimes, such as financial and organized crimes, the trafficking and smuggling of people and goods, and terrorism
Explore initiatives that seek to identify and address root causes of crime, such as poverty and lack of educational opportunities
Identify ways in which American policy makers and law enforcement agencies can collaborate with international partners to counter transnational threats
IPR ENFORCEMENT AND PROTECTION IN THE UNITED STATES
A Project for the People’s Republic of China
Learn about the U.S. infrastructure supporting intellectual property enforcement (public private, legal), including protection of indigenous or minority intellectual property
Understand the importance the U.S. attaches to the protection of intellectual property rights and the impact for small and medium-sized U.S. businesses
Examine U.S. IPR laws and enforcement systems, including the role federal, state, and local government agencies, academia, NGOs play in integrating IPR protection efforts
Learn about public campaigns for IPR protection and anti-counterfeiting measures
Explore U.S. processes for addressing IPR rights-holders’ complaints, especially in high-technology and motion picture/music environments. Understand how legal complaints are brought forward and defended by law firms
Show the openness and diversity of America, culturally and geographically, that contribute to a dynamic society which fosters innovation and creativity resulting in the development of IPR protection
STRENGTHENING CYBER RESILIENCE IN CITIES AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES
A Project for France
Learn about the actors of cyber resilience in the United States and best practices for how they approach resilience, assess risk, manage threats, and respond to incidents, with a focus on how they communicate and coordinate across governmental agencies, the private sector, and academia
Examine emerging technologies and threats, on-going capacity building and skills training, and ways to educate the public to raise awareness and message about risks and preparedness to businesses and the community
Become familiar with U.S. policy efforts at the international, federal, state, and municipal levels to secure an open, interoperable, secure, and reliable cyberspace and explore the efficacy of Internet security legislation, legal frameworks, and protections for privacy rights and civil liberties
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION POLICY
A Project for Laos
To promote better understanding of and support for the values and policies in the United States
To increase cooperation and partnership between the United States and Laos on science, technology, and innovation policy
To explore best practices for improving citizens’ health, fostering innovation, and increasing market competitiveness for economic growth
To build human resource capacity through science-focused exchange
COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
A Project for Mali
Examine the roles that the U.S. government, law enforcement, the courts, and local organizations play in detecting, preventing, and prosecuting TIP crimes
Strengthen law enforcement’s capacity to investigate criminal activity and share best practices for the prosecuting and sentencing of offenders
Review U.S. government strategies to combat trafficking in persons, by examining the formulation, administration, and enforcement of U.S. policy on the national, state, and local levels
BUILDING A COORDINATED SOCIETAL RESPONSE TO COUNTER ONLINE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN
A Project for the Philippines
Analyze the information technology used to detect and deter traffickers
Review U.S. government strategies to combat international trafficking in persons, including crimes against women and children, by examining the formulation, administration, and enforcement of U.S. policy on the national, state, and local levels
Examine the roles that government, law enforcement, the courts, and local organizations play in detecting, preventing, and prosecuting crimes
Explore initiatives to recognize, protect, and assist victims of abuse and trafficking, including victim recovery and reintegration programs
Engage with USG representatives about counter OSEC strategy and policy initiatives, effective investigations and prosecutions, outreach and education, and victims’ services
Investigate international law enforcement cooperation in trafficking in persons cases
