This April, we host five 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.
Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists: New and Traditional Broadcast MediaI
A Multi-Regional Project
Review the history and importance of press freedom in the United States
Examine the structure, practices, and future of broadcast journalism in the United States
Illustrate how new technologies shape the way news is gathered, reported, distributed, and consumed
Explore the crucial role of responsibility and accuracy in reporting in a democracy
Examine the efforts of fact checking groups
Examine how broadcast media influences and reflects American society
Demonstrate the influence of social media and digital technologies on how citizens use and share information
Explore the current and potential contributions of broadcasting to the formation of an informed citizenry within a diverse, democratic, and decentralized society
Enhancing Research Security Models to Safeguard Intellectual Property
A Project for Italy
Strengthen shared understanding of U.S.-Europe priorities on research security and approaches to safeguarding intellectual property
Build institutional relationships between U.S. and Italian entities tasked with developing, implementing, and reviewing research security measures at universities, businesses, and government
Build institutional relationships between U.S. and Italian entities tasked with developing, implementing, and reviewing research security measures at universities, businesses, and government
Exchange best practices on working with researchers, law enforcement, and intelligence entities on research security
Curriculum Development for Training Diplomats
A Project for Mozambique
Examine the structure and models for training of diplomats and foreign affairs professionals in the United States
Experience best practices and approaches to curriculum development
Study examples of professional development and certification as part of foreign service training
Explore partnership opportunities with U.S.-based diplomatic and international relations institutes
International Religious Freedom
A Project for Tajikistan
Examine the legal and practical challenges of promoting religious freedom and diversity in public and political life in the United States
Explore the role of religious leaders in U.S. communities
Share approaches to interfaith dialogue and engagement with U.S. counterparts
Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists: Research and Investigation I
A Multi-Regional Project
Illustrate how new technologies shape the way news is gathered, reported, distributed, and consumed
Explore the crucial role of responsibility and accuracy in reporting in a democracy
Examine the efforts of fact checking groups
Examine how broadcast media influences and reflects American society
Demonstrate the influence of social media and digital technologies on how citizens use and share information
Explore the current and potential contributions of broadcasting to the formation of an informed citizenry within a diverse, democratic, and decentralized society
