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A Keynote Speech by the Hon. Nahas Angula, Prime minister of Namibia
(Berlin, March 9th, 2011) Event IntroductionThe Berlin International Economics Congress 2012" is one of the world leading global conferences combining the fields of International Economics, Nation Branding and International Relations with an interdisciplinary and multinational program. The conference will take place over 4 days and will examine the role of Cultural Diplomacy in the fields of Corporate Social Responsibility, Economic Bridges, Global Governance and Nation Branding with an international outlook.In today’s world, with the financial crisis ravaging national economies, the importance of regional alliances, strategic partnerships and co-operations among countries is becoming increasingly relevant. Indeed, countries struggling with unemployment and debt have begun to turn to other nations and international institutions for support. The congress will concentrate on current and emerging business opportunities in the market, created through economic bridges. With such prominence in today’s world, the international economic system is of the highest importance, the conference will examine relevant aspects of the international economic system and how Cultural Diplomacy can help to support interstate economic relationships. The four-day international congress will consist of lectures and seminars held by international politicians and various experts in the economic, academic and marketing fields as well as panel discussions, workshops, interactive sessions and social activities. Conference Participants »The conference is open to applications from governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, young professionals, students and scholars, private sector representatives, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world.If you would like to reserve a position, please click on the "Apply Now" link below:  Certificate of AttendanceAll participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which provides details about the speakers and topics at the conference. Each certificate will be signed by members of the ICD's Advisory Board.Conference LocationsBased in Berlin, the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city.Conference SpeakersSpeakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from civil society, international politics, academia, diplomacy, and the private sector from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board.Participant Papers »The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages research and progressive thought on the fields of culture, globalization, and international relations. As such, the ICD welcomes participants of the conference to submit relevant papers addressing topics within these fields particular to their interests and passions. Participants can submit papers written in the past for other purposes or ongoing research, or written specifically for the conference. Groups of students are also allowed to submit collaborative pieces of work. View a selection of nation branding video clips from across the world
Conference Agenda »The Berlin International Economic Congress 2012 will take place over a period of four days in Berlin. The conference is dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of the world’s economic patterns and will critically analyze the economic solutions offered in the modern international system.Looking at the current economic climate in the aftermath of the 2008 fallout, one of the most powerful positive outcomes is that companies and nations are united in their attempts to find and maintain stability within the economic system. This suggests that in today’s international system there is a willingness to forge cultural and economic relationships simultaneously, in fields and regions where it had not been possible before. (More ») |
