This October, 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.
ACADEMIC WRITING IN HIGHER EDUCATION
A Project for Bangladesh
Observe how academic writing centers have been set-up and are managed
Learn about the role, function, and impact that academic writing centers can have at an institutional level
Observe methods for preparing foreign language researchers, academics, teachers, and students to submit articles to international journals in English
Study U.S. academic writing center standards
Understand how U.S. universities judge English language writing capability of applicants
YOUTH AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: PROMOTING CIVIL SOCIETY AND RESPECT FOR THE RULE OF LAW
A Project for Burkina Faso
Examine leadership strategies and communication skills used to manage political and social challenges while balancing divergent social demands and interests
Explore advocacy strategies that facilitate social advocacy and justice
Discuss how public-private partnerships foster political and civic engagement
Review political, social, and economic policy formulation and the various players who influence the decision-making processes
ENERGY EFFICIENCY – TRANSFERRING U.S. BEST PRACTICES AND BUILDING COLLABORATION
A Project for Switzerland
Review U.S. political trends and approaches to regulatory issues including framework development and market design
Explore how the U.S. uses incentives to increase investment in the production of clean energy such as photovoltaics; advance energy efficiency; and support homeowners investing in clean energy and energy efficient systems
Examine American incentives to invest in infrastructure, in particular e-mobility and e fleets
Assess digital developments in the U.S. energy market including the development of new digital business models and platforms
Evaluate digitalization efforts in the areas of big data and APIs (application programming interfaces), virtual storage, machine learning, block chain applications and cybersecurity
Analyze technological innovations in the development of clean energy and powerful energy storage, as well as the production of green hydrogen
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MID-LEVEL MINISTERIAL STAFF: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
A Project for Tajikistan
Learn how government regulations, policies, and protocols are implemented in different government structures
Learn about governmental and NGO management techniques for the social sector and foreign assistance domains
Learn how donor programs are governed and operationalized
Learn how to develop beneficial public-private partnerships
PROMOTING GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF U.S. STRATEGY FOR A FREE AND OPEN INDO-PACIFIC AND U.S. POLICY TOWARD CHINA
A Project for Korea
Examine the U.S. strategy for a free and open Indo-Pacific and convey the U.S. government’s deep commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region
Discuss the U.S. government’s approach toward an emerging China and commitment to pursuing a results-oriented, constructive bilateral relationship with Beijing
Explore the views and practices of non-government U.S. institutions (e.g., universities, think tanks, etc.) that focus on regional security and China affairs
Encourage productive and open discussions on concerns around Chinese economic policies and practices, and U.S. perspectives on China trade issues
Enhance linkages between the U.S. and South Korean intellectual communities concerning China and security in the Indo-Pacific region
