Editing Institute for Cultural Diplomacy

== Organizational Profile ==
'''Institute for Cultural Diplomacy'''


=== About the ICD ===

Founded in 1999, the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany and the USA. The ICD´s ultimate goal is to promote global peace and stability by strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels.

Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe's largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.


=== Philosophy ===

The ICD understands that in an increasingly globalized world, in which people are able to travel and exchange information faster than ever before, there is a growing interdependency between nations. As a result, successful inter-cultural interaction will undoubtedly become a major challenge for international relations in the 21st century.

In this regard, the ICD believes that inter- and intra-cultural relations can be strengthened and maintained through dialogue. This, in turn, leads to a better understanding and greater trust between cultures, prevent misunderstanding, improve communication and cooperation and help to reduce the likelihood of socio-cultural conflicts.


=== Role & Mission ===

The major objectives of the ICD are to extend current research, programs and practices in the field of cultural diplomacy and create a platform to promote and sustain inter-cultural dialogue at all levels.  The ICD actively encourages and supports cultural diplomacy as an academic discipline.


=== Our Programs ===

To further promote the field of cultural diplomacy the ICD organizes programs that aim to develop the participants' awareness and understanding of the theory and practice of cultural diplomacy. 

As well as promoting cultural diplomacy through its own initiatives, the ICD also promotes cultural diplomacy by actively supporting the work that is already being done in this area by communicating with, partnering, and publishing material by other actors in the field.


ICD programs can be split into three distinct categories: the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy activities, Youth Education & Development Advancement programs and the Inter Parliamentary Alliance for Human Rights & Global Peace programs.

Each category focuses on strengthening intercultural understanding within a particular field:

[http://www.icd-academy.org Academy for Cultural Diplomacy]
The Academy for Cultural Diplomacy is the academic department within the ICD which works to analyze and raise awareness of the practice of Cultural Diplomacy by governments and non-state actors, and to explore new strategies for the strengthening of intercultural relations in general. Areas of particular focus include the balance of hard and soft power, intercultural exchange, the process of globalization, the interdependence of nation states, and the use of cultural initiatives to generate mutual understanding.


Programs include:

[http://www.cd-research.org Cultural Diplomacy Research] - Cultural Diplomacy Research is an online resource providing commentary and analysis on the latest developments in the field of Cultural Diplomacy, and focuses on expanding the current understanding of Cultural Diplomacy, as well as the methods for which Cultural Diplomacy can be successfully implemented.

[http://www.icd-thematicprograms.org Thematic Programs] - Thematic Programs are programs focused on specific political, cultural, or economic issues, or which concentrate on a particular geographical region or area. The Thematic Programs focus on the implementation and utility of Cultural Diplomacy as a tool to promote cooperation and understanding in a number of areas. Each Thematic Program includes a variety of activities based on a particular theme, ranging from International Conferences and Global Events to Interactive Panel Discussions, and Exhibitions.

[http://www.ccds-berlin.de Center for Cultural Diplomacy Center] - The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS) is the world's leading center for the study of Cultural Diplomacy, offering educational opportunities ranging from Weeklong seminars and Distance Learning Programs to interdisciplinary Master's and Doctoral programs for individuals pursuing careers in academia, diplomacy, government, and/or the private sector, dedicated either wholly or in part to the field of Cultural Diplomacy.

[http://www.icd-conferences.org International Conferences] - International Conferences focus on salient issues in a variety of fields ranging from Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations to Human Rights and Sustainable Development. The International Conferences provide an opportunity for larger audiences to actively participate and engage in lectures, debates, and discussions featuring high-profile figures from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, culture, academia, and the private sector.


[http://www.oyed.org Youth Education & Development Advancement]
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy places particular emphasis on youth empowerment and education, with the belief that improving opportunities for education and youth advancement across the globe will contribute to a more stable global society. As such, the ICD has established a number of programs aimed at facilitating youth development and advancement around the world.


Programs include:
 
[http://www.oyed.org Organization for Youth Education & Development] - The Organization for Youth Education & Development (OYED) is dedicated to the initiation, promotion, and execution of education and development programs for the youth. The OYED provides the younger generation with greater access to personal development, while increasing their chances for professional opportunities.

[http://www.icd-ylf.org Young Leaders' Forums] - The ICD Young Leaders' Forums are international networks of like-minded young individuals with an interest in developing, supporting, and sustaining intercultural relations either within a particular region or country, or between regions and countries.

Internship Project » The ICD Internship Program enables like-minded young undergraduates, graduates, and professionals the possibility to work in a multicultural environment while promoting intercultural and international programs. The Project aims to empower young professionals to engage in intercultural relations and in so doing, promote multiculturalism worldwide. 

[http://www.ipahp.org Inter Parliamentary Alliance for Human Rights & Global Peace]
The Inter Parliamentary Alliance for for Human Rights and Global Peace has been established to raise awareness of the universality of fundamental human rights, to promote social and economic development in developing countries across the world, and to strengthen intercultural relations between peoples and their communities at all levels in order to achieve global peace and stability.


Human Rights Initiatives include: 

[http://www.un-genocide-convention.org The UN Genocide Convention]  - The UN Genocide Convention calls for the creation of an "Independent Committee within the United Nations to revisit and review the Convention," and in turn develop a specific proposal for revision and amendment to "the Convention". It is our goal to enforce the prevention of the crime, thus enabling a rapid response to "Acts of Genocide" and other atrocities.

[http://www.born-equal.org Initiative on the UN Women's Rights Convention] - The Initiative on the UN Women's Right Convention aims to not only raise awareness of discrimination, but also to support a diverse range of activity that promotes equality at different levels, in different regions of the world, with the goal of uniting  a diverse range of representatives in support of this cause.

Environmental Responsibility & Climate Change » The Initiative on Environmental Responsibility & Climate Change focuses on the importance of building and supporting dialogue between science and civil society in order to raise awareness and provide viable solutions through domestic and international policy considerations, with the aim to draw attention, explore, discuss, and promote issues concerning environmental responsibility and climate change challenges.

Corporate Cultural Diplomacy » The Corporate Cultural Diplomacy Initiative focuses on drawing attention to and further debating the importance of CSR initiatives and diplomatic efforts of the private sector for both corporations and communities in establishing amicable relationships.


=== ICD Accomplishments in the Field of Cultural Diplomacy ===

Since 1999 we have worked hard to raise awareness of the field of cultural diplomacy and bring together in sustainable networks individuals from diverse cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds.

We'd like to share some of the progress that has been made over the past years below:


'''Establishing Cultural Diplomacy as a Recognized Academic Field'''

Though Cultural Diplomacy has been an official tool of some national governments for over a century, and has been practiced by civil society practitioners for much longer, opportunities to study the field at the graduate and post-graduate levels, did not exist until 2011.

Starting in 2011, the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy has successfully developed MA & PhD graduate programs offered to students from around the world, in partnership with University Babes-Bolyai, University of Bucharest and the University of Siena. These programs are the first academic programs to ever be offered in the world in the field of cultural diplomacy. 


'''Raising Awareness of Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power'''

One of the primary goals of the ICD has been to raise awareness of cultural diplomacy and soft power: what these concepts mean, the different contexts within which they can be used, and how they can strengthen intercultural relations. To further this goal we have held many Weeklong Seminars and international conferences, each hosting a diverse group of participants from across the world and leading speakers from politics, diplomacy, academia, and the arts. The lectures and discussions at these events have not only raised awareness of these subjects amongst the participants, but have also been published online in full, thereby reaching a much larger audience.


'''Engaging Politicians and Decision-Makers with the Concept of Cultural Diplomacy'''

ICD conferences and seminars are designed not only with the participants in mind, but are also intended to influence the speakers taking part. By including in the programs interactive panel discussions and debates amongst speakers, by holding lengthy question and answer sessions with the audience, and by providing an opportunity for participants to present their own papers, the ICD and our program participants have ensured information and opinions flow both to and from the politicians and decision-makers taking part.


'''Building Bridges between Young Stakeholders from across the World'''

The ICD aims not only to promote cultural diplomacy, but also to practice it. Since 2003 our Young Leaders Forums and out global internship project have brought together thousands of young people, from all four corners of the globe, in sustainable international networks. These networks help to strengthen a diverse range of bi- and multi-lateral relationships and, through their leadership initiatives, the young leaders have spread the principles of cultural diplomacy much farther and wider than any one organization could.


'''Contributing Research and Analysis on Cultural Diplomacy''' 

Since our establishment the ICD has worked hard to encourage academic research into the field of cultural diplomacy and related areas. We have done this by highlighting important issues that require research and analysis, by editing and publishing research conducted by our program participants and speakers, and by conducting our own independent research. The result of this combined effort is a large archive of publically-available material including audio visual interviews and speeches, academic papers, academic presentations, and a broad range of case studies in cultural diplomacy. It remains one of the ICD's key priorities to continue expanding this work.
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-== Institute for Cultural Diplomacy ==
+== Organizational Profile ==
+'''Institute for Cultural Diplomacy'''
-The <strong>Institute  for Cultural Diplomacy</strong> is a non-governmental, not for profit organization,  with its headquarters in Berlin. Its mission is the promotion of peace and  understanding between peoples, through the development of intercultural  relations at all areas. It undertakes its mission through the organization of  international conferences and symposiums, academic programs and cultural  exchanges.[1] [2] [3] [4]</u>
-The institute  was founded in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City New  York City] in 1999 and in 2003 in Berlin by Mark C. Donfried.<u>[5</u>On July 28,  2015, the former Prime Minister of Spain, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Luis_Rodr%C3%ADguez_Zapatero José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero] announced his  suspension of his membership in the Council of State, in order to become the  president of the [http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?jose-luis-rodriguez-zapatero advisory  board of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy], starting in September 2015. [6]
+=== About the ICD ===
-The institute  runs the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy, which offers postgraduate degrees in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_Diplomacy Cultural Diplomacy], in partnership with European  universities including [http://en.hs-furtwangen.de/ Furtwangen University], [7] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe%C8%99-Bolyai_University Babeș-Bolyai University] [8] [9] and [http://en.unisi.it/ Siena University]. [10]
+Founded in 1999, the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany and the USA. The ICD´s ultimate goal is to promote global peace and stability by strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels.
-The conferences  of 2013 featured keynote addresses by US [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_Secretary_of_State_for_Public_Diplomacy_and_Public_Affairs Under  Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_Sonenshine Tara  Sonenshine] [11] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrico_Letta Enrico  Letta], Prime  Minister of Italy [12] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Bonino Emma  Bonino], Minister of  Foreign Affairs of Italy.
+Over the past decade the ICD has grown to become one of Europe's largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.
-In the  framework of international cooperation, the institute sends regularly its young  professionals to volunteer and help out in the sorting hall, at the Berliner  Tafel.<u>[2]</u>
-On March 29th  2013, it was published that the institute for cultural diplomacy threatened  Wikipedia editor Benjamin Mako Hill with legal action for his edits and  contributions to Wikipedia page of the institute for cultural diplomacy. [13, 14]
+=== Philosophy ===
-== References ==
+The ICD understands that in an increasingly globalized world, in which people are able to travel and exchange information faster than ever before, there is a growing interdependency between nations. As a result, successful inter-cultural interaction will undoubtedly become a major challenge for international relations in the 21st century.
-# ICD thecultural organization. An article about the Institute for cultural Diplomacy in the Diplomatic Magazine. Retrieved 2015-01-15.
-# Volunteering Power House – profile article, the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy. Berliner Tafel e.V.
+In this regard, the ICD believes that inter- and intra-cultural relations can be strengthened and maintained through dialogue. This, in turn, leads to a better understanding and greater trust between cultures, prevent misunderstanding, improve communication and cooperation and help to reduce the likelihood of socio-cultural conflicts.
-# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_for_Cultural_Diplomacy#cite_ref-3 Furtwangen  University - Institute for Cultural Diplomacy Organizational Profile
-# (El «poder blando» de Zapatero encuentra misión en Alemania (The &quot;soft power&quot; Zapatero is mission in Germany) An article about José Luis        Rodríguez Zapatero becoming the President of the Advisory Board of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin. ABC. Retrieved 2015-08-01)
-# [http://www.welt.de/print-welt/article690937/Diplomatie-auf-30-Quadratmetern.html Welt.de - Diplomatie-auf-30-Quadratmetern. An interview with the founder of the  institute. Retrieved 2003-04-26.]
+=== Role & Mission ===
-# [http://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-fundacion-donde-recalara-zapatero-busca-dialogo-intercultural-diplomacia-arte-musica-cocina-20150728145007.html La  fundación donde recalará Zapatero busca el diálogo intercultural y la  diplomacia del arte, la música o la cocina. Article in Europapress about the  announcement of Jose Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Retrieved 2015-07-28.]
-# [http://www.hs-furtwangen.de/studiengaenge/interessensbereich/internationale-wirtschaft/international-economics-business-cultural-diplomacy-master/overview.html Description  of the master programs in Furtwangen University.]
+The major objectives of the ICD are to extend current research, programs and practices in the field of cultural diplomacy and create a platform to promote and sustain inter-cultural dialogue at all levels.  The ICD actively encourages and supports cultural diplomacy as an academic discipline.
-# [http://euro.ubbcluj.ro/admitere/master/cdir/ Description  of the master programs in Babeș-Bolyai University.]
-# [http://transilvaniareporter.ro/actualitate/ubb-are-campus-universitar-la-berlin/ Article  of the Transylvania Reporter about the Branch of the Babeș-Bolyai University  within the institute for cultural diplomacy and the graduate programs in  cultural diplomacy. Retrieved 2015-03-05]
-# [http://ggcdsiena.weebly.com/ Description of the master programs in Siena University.]
+=== Our Programs ===
-# [http://www.state.gov/r/remarks/2013/202649.htm Leveraging  Culture and Diplomacy in the Age of Information. Remarks by Tara Sonenshine,  Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs before the Institute  for Cultural Diplomacy. Retrieved 2013-01-09.]
-# [http://www.cd-n.org/index.php?the-importance-of-cultural-diplomacy-in-the-middle-eastern-peace-process-1 TV  article made by Italian tv TG1 about the symposium on cultural diplomacy. Retrieved  2013-01-09.]
+To further promote the field of cultural diplomacy the ICD organizes programs that aim to develop the participants' awareness and understanding of the theory and practice of cultural diplomacy.
-# [http://boingboing.net/2013/03/29/group-whose-wikipedia-entry-wa.html Group whose Wikipedia entry was deleted for non-notability threatens lawsuit against Wikipedian who participated in the discussion. BoingBoing. Retrieved 2013.03.29]
-# [https://mako.cc/copyrighteous/extra/donfried_email-20130226.html YourActivities concerning the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy –Letter sent to Benjamin Mako Hill. Retrieved 2013.02.26.]
+As well as promoting cultural diplomacy through its own initiatives, the ICD also promotes cultural diplomacy by actively supporting the work that is already being done in this area by communicating with, partnering, and publishing material by other actors in the field.
+ICD programs can be split into three distinct categories: the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy activities, Youth Education & Development Advancement programs and the Inter Parliamentary Alliance for Human Rights & Global Peace programs.
+Each category focuses on strengthening intercultural understanding within a particular field:
+[http://www.icd-academy.org Academy for Cultural Diplomacy]
+The Academy for Cultural Diplomacy is the academic department within the ICD which works to analyze and raise awareness of the practice of Cultural Diplomacy by governments and non-state actors, and to explore new strategies for the strengthening of intercultural relations in general. Areas of particular focus include the balance of hard and soft power, intercultural exchange, the process of globalization, the interdependence of nation states, and the use of cultural initiatives to generate mutual understanding.
+Programs include:
+[http://www.cd-research.org Cultural Diplomacy Research] - Cultural Diplomacy Research is an online resource providing commentary and analysis on the latest developments in the field of Cultural Diplomacy, and focuses on expanding the current understanding of Cultural Diplomacy, as well as the methods for which Cultural Diplomacy can be successfully implemented.
+[http://www.icd-thematicprograms.org Thematic Programs] - Thematic Programs are programs focused on specific political, cultural, or economic issues, or which concentrate on a particular geographical region or area. The Thematic Programs focus on the implementation and utility of Cultural Diplomacy as a tool to promote cooperation and understanding in a number of areas. Each Thematic Program includes a variety of activities based on a particular theme, ranging from International Conferences and Global Events to Interactive Panel Discussions, and Exhibitions.
+[http://www.ccds-berlin.de Center for Cultural Diplomacy Center] - The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (CCDS) is the world's leading center for the study of Cultural Diplomacy, offering educational opportunities ranging from Weeklong seminars and Distance Learning Programs to interdisciplinary Master's and Doctoral programs for individuals pursuing careers in academia, diplomacy, government, and/or the private sector, dedicated either wholly or in part to the field of Cultural Diplomacy.
+[http://www.icd-conferences.org International Conferences] - International Conferences focus on salient issues in a variety of fields ranging from Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations to Human Rights and Sustainable Development. The International Conferences provide an opportunity for larger audiences to actively participate and engage in lectures, debates, and discussions featuring high-profile figures from the fields of international politics, diplomacy, culture, academia, and the private sector.
+[http://www.oyed.org Youth Education & Development Advancement]
+The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy places particular emphasis on youth empowerment and education, with the belief that improving opportunities for education and youth advancement across the globe will contribute to a more stable global society. As such, the ICD has established a number of programs aimed at facilitating youth development and advancement around the world.
+Programs include:
-== External links ==
+[http://www.oyed.org Organization for Youth Education & Development] - The Organization for Youth Education & Development (OYED) is dedicated to the initiation, promotion, and execution of education and development programs for the youth. The OYED provides the younger generation with greater access to personal development, while increasing their chances for professional opportunities.
-*[http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/index.php?en_abouticd Official Website]
-*[http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_about_president Definition of Cultural Diplomacy by the former president of Romania, Emil Constantinescu (the President of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy)]
+[http://www.icd-ylf.org Young Leaders' Forums] - The ICD Young Leaders' Forums are international networks of like-minded young individuals with an interest in developing, supporting, and sustaining intercultural relations either within a particular region or country, or between regions and countries.
-*[http://www.cd-n.org/index.php?en_icd-press International press articles about the institute for cultural diplomacy (including translation)]
-*[https://www.youtube.com/user/icdchannel Video lectures about cultural diplomacy and related fields]
+Internship Project » The ICD Internship Program enables like-minded young undergraduates, graduates, and professionals the possibility to work in a multicultural environment while promoting intercultural and international programs. The Project aims to empower young professionals to engage in intercultural relations and in so doing, promote multiculturalism worldwide.
+[http://www.ipahp.org Inter Parliamentary Alliance for Human Rights & Global Peace]
+The Inter Parliamentary Alliance for for Human Rights and Global Peace has been established to raise awareness of the universality of fundamental human rights, to promote social and economic development in developing countries across the world, and to strengthen intercultural relations between peoples and their communities at all levels in order to achieve global peace and stability.
+Human Rights Initiatives include:
+[http://www.un-genocide-convention.org The UN Genocide Convention]  - The UN Genocide Convention calls for the creation of an "Independent Committee within the United Nations to revisit and review the Convention," and in turn develop a specific proposal for revision and amendment to "the Convention". It is our goal to enforce the prevention of the crime, thus enabling a rapid response to "Acts of Genocide" and other atrocities.
+[http://www.born-equal.org Initiative on the UN Women's Rights Convention] - The Initiative on the UN Women's Right Convention aims to not only raise awareness of discrimination, but also to support a diverse range of activity that promotes equality at different levels, in different regions of the world, with the goal of uniting  a diverse range of representatives in support of this cause.
+Environmental Responsibility & Climate Change » The Initiative on Environmental Responsibility & Climate Change focuses on the importance of building and supporting dialogue between science and civil society in order to raise awareness and provide viable solutions through domestic and international policy considerations, with the aim to draw attention, explore, discuss, and promote issues concerning environmental responsibility and climate change challenges.
+Corporate Cultural Diplomacy » The Corporate Cultural Diplomacy Initiative focuses on drawing attention to and further debating the importance of CSR initiatives and diplomatic efforts of the private sector for both corporations and communities in establishing amicable relationships.
+=== ICD Accomplishments in the Field of Cultural Diplomacy ===
+Since 1999 we have worked hard to raise awareness of the field of cultural diplomacy and bring together in sustainable networks individuals from diverse cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds.
+We'd like to share some of the progress that has been made over the past years below:
+'''Establishing Cultural Diplomacy as a Recognized Academic Field'''
+Though Cultural Diplomacy has been an official tool of some national governments for over a century, and has been practiced by civil society practitioners for much longer, opportunities to study the field at the graduate and post-graduate levels, did not exist until 2011.
+Starting in 2011, the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy has successfully developed MA & PhD graduate programs offered to students from around the world, in partnership with University Babes-Bolyai, University of Bucharest and the University of Siena. These programs are the first academic programs to ever be offered in the world in the field of cultural diplomacy.
+'''Raising Awareness of Cultural Diplomacy and Soft Power'''
+One of the primary goals of the ICD has been to raise awareness of cultural diplomacy and soft power: what these concepts mean, the different contexts within which they can be used, and how they can strengthen intercultural relations. To further this goal we have held many Weeklong Seminars and international conferences, each hosting a diverse group of participants from across the world and leading speakers from politics, diplomacy, academia, and the arts. The lectures and discussions at these events have not only raised awareness of these subjects amongst the participants, but have also been published online in full, thereby reaching a much larger audience.
+'''Engaging Politicians and Decision-Makers with the Concept of Cultural Diplomacy'''
+ICD conferences and seminars are designed not only with the participants in mind, but are also intended to influence the speakers taking part. By including in the programs interactive panel discussions and debates amongst speakers, by holding lengthy question and answer sessions with the audience, and by providing an opportunity for participants to present their own papers, the ICD and our program participants have ensured information and opinions flow both to and from the politicians and decision-makers taking part.
+'''Building Bridges between Young Stakeholders from across the World'''
+The ICD aims not only to promote cultural diplomacy, but also to practice it. Since 2003 our Young Leaders Forums and out global internship project have brought together thousands of young people, from all four corners of the globe, in sustainable international networks. These networks help to strengthen a diverse range of bi- and multi-lateral relationships and, through their leadership initiatives, the young leaders have spread the principles of cultural diplomacy much farther and wider than any one organization could.
+'''Contributing Research and Analysis on Cultural Diplomacy'''
+Since our establishment the ICD has worked hard to encourage academic research into the field of cultural diplomacy and related areas. We have done this by highlighting important issues that require research and analysis, by editing and publishing research conducted by our program participants and speakers, and by conducting our own independent research. The result of this combined effort is a large archive of publically-available material including audio visual interviews and speeches, academic papers, academic presentations, and a broad range of case studies in cultural diplomacy. It remains one of the ICD's key priorities to continue expanding this work.