This July, we host eight delegations as part of Citizen Diplomacy Programs at WorldBoston. Check below to see where the visitors are from and what the objectives of their visit are.
U.S. Legislative System: British-American Parliamentary Group (BAPG)
A Project for The United Kingdom
To review the institutions, processes, and traditions of the U.S. political system, the division of powers, and the U.S. electoral system at federal, state and local levels
To gain insight into current domestic and foreign policy issues
To discuss foreign policy and security issues of concern to Europe and the U.S.
To increase understanding of the U.S. economic system and the domestic forces that influence U.S. trade policy, as well as examine state and local initiatives for regional economic development
To examine the role of the media in the U.S. political system.
Promoting Waste Management and Tackling Marine Debris for the Indo-Pacific
An Inter-Regional Project
Assess U.S. solid waste management practices, particularly efforts to reduce, recycle, or otherwise control the amounts and kinds of toxins reaching marine environments
Meet with policymakers, scientists, activists, and industry officials to discuss collaborative efforts to manage waste more efficiently in order to foster economic opportunities and reduce ocean pollution
Observe examples of public-private campaigns for coastal protection and clean-up
Examine strategies for transboundary regional collaboration in minimizing and controlling marine debris and pollution
U.S. Trade Policy
A Multi-Regional Project
Examine current federal, state, and local initiatives in international trade and export promotion
Introduce innovative strategies for regional economic development and competitiveness in the global marketplace
Explore the role of the United States in international trade and the impact of international trade agreements on U.S. business and economy
Review the U.S. economic system and the domestic economic forces that influence the policy-making process, with a focus on U.S. trade policy
Minority Participation in the Democratic Process
A Regional Project for the Western Hemisphere
Survey U.S. federalism and citizen participation in democratic and political processes
Illustrate strategies to engage youth and underserved, excluded, and minority populations in U.S. society to increase their participation in economic growth, civic activities, and political affairs
Explore the roles of education, religion, and culture in a pluralistic society
Examine case studies on the evolution of race relations and discrimination in the United States.
Social Entrepreneurs and Corporate Social Responsibility
A Project for Egypt
Examine the role of social entrepreneurship in the United States
Discuss corporate social responsibility (CSR) best practices
Understand the role of social media in driving social entrepreneurship
Analyze innovative approaches to social change in areas such as poverty alleviation, education, public health, and the environment
Enhancing Japan’s Academic Research Integrity through Export Controls and Visa Screening
A Project for Japan
To explore prevention of technology leakage at universities through the collaboration of academia and government
To examine prevention of illicit technology transfers at universities and research institutes
To highlight how universities and research institutes implement research integrity practices and engage the federal government to protect critical technology
To learn about visa screening mechanisms for foreign researchers and students
To examine various measures employed to identify and limit who is allowed to access the most advanced and critical technologies
Preventing Gender-Based Violence
A Project for Kyrgyzstan
Review best practices for preventing gender-based violence
Discuss techniques to identify forms of gender-based abuse, report abuse, prosecute abusers, and provide assistance and protection to victims of gender-based violence
Become familiar with the process and legal protocols for obtaining restraining orders and orders of protection
Learn about programs for abusers/perpetrators of gender violence
Improve understanding about how social developments, such as economic opportunities, education, entrepreneurship, political participation, and leadership, can serve as tools for combating violence
Examine education and outreach initiatives which focus on women’s legal rights, the responsibility of men and boys to avoid perpetuating gender-based violence
Become familiar with law enforcement efforts to identify and combat trafficking in persons with the aid of the public
Justice in Design: Building a Better Criminal Justice System
A Project for Philippines
Examine successful reentry programs for women inmates
Observe best practices for providing maternal and postpartum care for incarcerated women
Explore human rights advocacy efforts in the United States what address women-specific prison reform efforts
Review programs that promote social rehabilitation as well as improve conditions for imprisoned women
Investigate best practices for prison reform through law and policy changes that protect the health and safety of incarcerated women
