This February, 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.
A GLOBAL MOMENT IN TIME: REFLECTIONS ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESSIBILITY
A Multi-Regional Project
Engage participants in reflections on their countries’ DEIA status
Examine the concept of equity and share ideas and strategies on reversing inequity
Explore methods to promote tolerance, social inclusion, and economic opportunities for disadvantaged and marginalized populations
CURRENT U.S. SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC ISSUES FOR YOUNG EUROPEAN LEADERS
A Regional Project for Europe
Introduce and provide broad exposure to current U.S. social, political, and economic issuesand associated policy formulation
Examine interrelated U.S. foreign and domestic policy topics, including homeland security and intelligence gathering, trade and economic development, immigration and integration, health and social services, environmental sustainability, and energy
Explore the role of diversity, the individual, and religion in the United States
HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS
A Regional Project for the Middle East and North Africa
Examine higher education administrations at public, private, and land grant universities
Assess potential for U.S. collaboration and partnerships with MENA universities
Explore exchange program possibilities including but not limited to Fulbright exchanges
Examine U.S. strategies that promote intellectual freedom and innovation
COUNTERING FOREIGN DISINFORMATION IN EGYPT
A Project for Egypt
Examine U.S. policy at various levels of government to counter disinformation and misleading reporting
Focus on approaches to build trust between the media, government, and citizens
Explore ways to verify reliable sources of information and counter mis/disinformation
Consider ways to foster a discerning audience of media consumers
Discuss how social media and new technologies can be utilized to amplify messages, disseminate information, and connect with target audiences
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYABILITY
A Project for Pakistan
Strengthen Pakistan’s human capacity through insights into the U.S. employability and education dynamic that can lead to increased opportunities for workforce development
Work to increase Pakistan’s private sector-led inclusive economic growth
Assist Pakistani society to become better educated, more skilled, and inclusive.
