This May, we host eight in-person 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.
Cybersecurity Policy
A Regional Project for the Near East and North Africa
Examine the U.S. government’s efforts to manage cybersecurity risk, assess threats to critical infrastructure, and develop cybersecurity capacity
Assess the efficacy of U.S. policy and legislation in maintaining an open, secure, and reliable cyberspace while protecting privacy rights and civil liberties
Evaluate the role of the private sector in promoting cybersecurity, including public-private information sharing and data protection
Explore economic and national security impacts of malevolent cyber activity
Discuss strategies to collaborate and counter cyber threats
Preventing and Confronting Domestic Abuse and Violence
A Regional Project for the Near East and North Africa
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
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, and combating trafficking in persons
Transparency and Accountability in Government
A Regional Project for the Near East and North Africa
Enhance understanding of the underlying principles of ethical systems for accountability in government and business in the United States
Address international efforts to strengthen the integrity of governments and businesses
Examine the effect of transparency on trade, investment, and economic development
Explore the role of citizens, traditional and new media, academia, and civil society in fostering transparency and accountability in government
Highlight the mechanisms that enable citizens to foster good governance, ethical standards, and accountability at the local, state, and federal levels
Fostering Cross-Border Collaboration within US-Based Minority and Indigenous Owned SMEs
A Project for Canada
Provide an introduction to the role of small and medium sized enterprise in the U.S. economy and the broad network of stakeholders in support of small business owners including economic development commissions, chambers of commerce, trade unions, NGOs, and academia
Provide opportunities to meet with a wide range of small and medium sized enterprise and business owners for their personal insights into the challenges and opportunities of running their own business, with special emphasis on minority-owned and indigenous-owned businesses
Examine the U.S.-Canada cross border trade relationship in the far-reaching nature of sea, air, and land trade corridors and in the broader context of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Civil Society against Extremism and for Constructive Political Dialogue
A Project for Germany
Gain overview of best practices in countering extremism at the federal, state, and local levels
Introduction to different approaches to promoting tolerance, freedom of speech, and countering hate, especially among the next generation
Exchange on perspectives on the appeal to youth of anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim violence, and other forms of extremism
Exploration of U.S. outreach approaches to building strong community resistance to extremism
Explore recent challenges concerning conspiracy movements as well as the status of existing prevention and support structures in the United States
Promote exchange of best practices in countering transnational and/or internet-driven movements or networks (e.g. QAnon, Incels)
Exploration of opportunities to advance future transatlantic cooperation on the investigation and prosecution of anti-governmental groups
Familiarization with available physical and online tools to monitor and investigate anti-governmental groups
Protecting Soft Targets against Terrorist Attacks
A Project for Morocco
Explore U.S. and international efforts and policies at the federal, state, and local level to prevent, mitigate, and respond to terrorist actions
Review counterterrorism cases, examine insider threats, consider the root causes of terrorism, and evaluate strategic counterterrorism communications
Evaluate terrorism prevention programs and interagency efforts to identify and protect soft targets through law enforcement, intelligence and military collaboration models
Examine civil rights laws and how they attempt to protect civil liberties while keeping citizens safe
Combating Trafficking in Persons
A Project for Thailand
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
Investigate international law enforcement cooperation in trafficking in persons cases
WEAmericas Program: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
A Regional Project for the Western Hemisphere
Examine the role of government, the private sector, business and women’s networks, and non-governmental organizations in promoting the development of women-owned businesses
Explore the role of women-owned businesses in driving economic development, democratization, and stabilization around the world
Highlight the social, economic, and political factors that influence and encourage the development of private enterprise in the United States
