This September, we host twelve 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.
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
A Project for Peru
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
EDWARD R. MURROW PROGRAM FOR JOURNALISTS – NEW AND TRADITIONAL BROADCAST MEDIA
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
U.S. FOREIGN POLICY DECISION MAKING
A Multi-Regional Project
Examine the process and key players in formulating, articulating and implementing foreign policy in the U.S. federal system
Review U.S. foreign policy priorities and trends in U.S. international relations
Explore the domestic political and economic forces that influence U.S. foreign policy decisions
Discuss how social media is transforming the practice and formation of foreign policy
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
A Regional Project for Africa
Observe the effectiveness of the business sector in creating jobs and alleviating poverty worldwide
Examine the legal and regulatory systems that allow entrepreneurs to flourish, and identify policies that may discourage such enterprises
Discuss societal barriers facing entrepreneurs, especially women and other disadvantaged groups, and best practices in overcoming these restrictions
Explore various business models, support mechanisms, and innovations such as micro-lending, multi-level marketing, the use of the internet, and others
RULE OF LAW AND THE U.S. JUDICIAL SYSTEM
A Regional Project for Africa
Examine the underlying principles of the U.S. judicial and legal systems and their basis in the Constitution and the rule of law
Deepen understanding of the federal and state judicial systems for both criminal and civil matters under the U.S. model of federalism
Demonstrate the workings of an independent judiciary and promote the advancement of fair, transparent, accessible, and independent judiciaries around the world
Study the interaction of the legal system between law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and courts
Explore measures to protect victims
ASEAN: MARITIME POLICY AND SECURITY FOR THE SOUTH CHINA SEA
A Sub-Regional Project for East Asia
Connect U.S. and ASEAN policy experts to exchange information on the PRC’s misuse of international law and brainstorm legal responses to counter unlawful PRC claims
Inform ASEAN policy makers and policy advisors about U.S. international maritime policy and specific considerations for U.S. policy in the SCS
Enhance ASEAN’s capacity to develop legal policies to defend and exercise authority over its own maritime claims in accordance with international law
Enhance mutual understanding about how military and law enforcement forces interpret and operationalize international law in their SCS activities
Expose participants to the U.S. security and defense policy-making process and perspectives on global issues
Observe and understand how U.S. maritime agencies collaborate to enhance Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)
BEST PRACTICES IN FOREIGN INVESTMENT SCREENING
A Regional Project for Europe
Examine the U.S. system of investment screening, to include the roles and perspectives of stakeholders at the federal, state and local levels in the investment screening process
Investigate the importance of establishing a high-threshold, national security-focused screening system that can attract, rather than deter investment
Highlight the principles that guide the development of a robust investment screening mechanism and tools effective in enforcing it
Examine international economic cooperation in the context of the growth and integration of emerging markets into the world economy
Explore the variety of funding mechanisms available for national and local economic development with a focus on the nexus of business opportunities, development priorities, and national security considerations
EDWARD R. MURROW PROGRAM FOR JOURNALISTS – MEDIA RESPONSIBILITY IN AN AGE OF DISINFORMATION
An Inter-Regional Project for the Indo-Pacific and Central Asia
Introduce and provide broad exposure to the serious impact of the current threat posed by disinformation and deceptive news
Explore ways to verify reliable sources of information and counter misinformation
Discuss how social media and new technologies can be utilized to amplify messages, disseminate information and connect with a target audience
Consider ways to foster a discerning audience of media consumers
Focus on approaches to build trust between the media, government and citizens
EMPOWERING WOMEN MANAGERS IN MANUFACTURING
A Project for Japan
Address barriers faced by women in gaining the international experience necessary to reach higher levels of corporate leadership and responsibility.
Engage with women-owned businesses in the United States.
Explore how the automobile, tech, and manufacturing sectors support the advancement of women in business
STRENGTHENING MINORITY CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS
A Project for Kosovo
To examine the American federal, state, and local practices, roles, and responsibilities of institutions in advancing minority issues, with a special emphasis on minority integration in the American system
To expose participants to U.S. civil society organizations dealing with minority issues, with special emphasis on those dealing with minority rights, youth education and employment
To strengthen the capacities of local minority civil society organizations and improve their networking capacities with their communities and with local and state institutions
THE FIGHT FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY
A Project for Japan
Explore advocacy tools for improving and preserving marriage equality in the United States
Examine strategies for supporting marriage equality in Japan
Learn about the history of marriage equality in the United States and related legal achievements
BEST PRACTICES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION
A Project for Uzbekistan
Enhance understanding of ethical systems and accountability in government and business in the United States, including oversight of public procurement and conflict of interests
Examine the statutory, judicial and regulatory frameworks for fighting corruption
Study the investigation and prosecution of fraud, abuse and corruption cases, including cases related to asset and income declaration
Introduce private and public activities intended to make governments more transparent
Observe public awareness programs about corruption and government ethics, including the role of the media, NGOs, and AI and IT to support analysis of data regarding corruption
