Executive Education launched two training programs for diplomats representing Azerbaijan and the African region

University

08.10.2020

ADA University Executive Education is delighted to inform the launch of two high-impact programs: Advanced Foreign Service Program for Foreign diplomats and Advanced Foreign Service Program for Azerbaijani diplomats.

Advanced Foreign Service Program for Foreign Diplomats kicked off on the 5th of October, is jointly implemented by the Executive Education and the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Taught by the top professionals from prestigious universities and international organizations, the curriculum of the Program combined the academic angle with practical skills, gives a broad overview on wide spectrum of topics to 14 foreign diplomats representing the African region, namely Niger, Egypt, Ghana, Benin, Gabon and other states.

Foreign participants also have the opportunity to take lectures on the practice-oriented elements of the Leadership development and Public speaking.

AFSP for Foreign Diplomats is exclusively designed to equip foreign diplomats working in embassies abroad with the knowledge and skills required in 21st century diplomacy.

Advanced Foreign Service Program (September 21-December 11) run by Executive Education for local entry-, mid-and senior-level Foreign Service officers and other civil servants aimed at enhancing the capacity of attendees.

The comprehensive AFSP’s agenda encompasses the following series:

•Workshops for junior and mid-level diplomats

•Advanced seminars for Senior diplomats

•Interagency webinars

The workshops for junior and mid-level diplomats is attended by 23 participants from embassies, ministries and other institutions.

The workshop series offer opportunities for participants to take the lectures on International Law, Diplomatic protocol, and Effective public speaking.

Advanced seminars for Senior diplomats is delivered with the involvement of 17 participants from the embassies of Brazil, Colombia, Hungary, Uzbekistan and other countries.

Several officials from the Department of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic are also among the participants of seminar series.

Interagency webinar series are tailored to the practical needs of 40 participants on how to perform effectively and efficiently in post-pandemic era.

The online Programs provide a dynamic discussion and interaction among the attendees.