The 7th Edition of ASEF Public Diplomatic Training is available for application and the program is fully funded. Public diplomacy involves strategies and activities aimed at influencing both the foreign and domestic public. Further, it involves understanding their attitudes towards foreign policy and shaping their views on related issues. These efforts help establish a dialogue across borders that improves understanding of each other. It also shapes more positive perceptions of a country’s foreign policy priorities or an organization’s international relations.

The ASEF Public Diplomacy Training started in 2013 with the formulation of toolkits and training modules. The program will help participants gain insights into the current perceptions of diplomacy efforts in Asia and Europe. As well as they will learn how to incorporate public diplomacy skills into their daily work. The specific objectives are:

• To enable participants to deepen their knowledge of public perceptions of Asia and Europe and how these impact the intent and design of their mission;
• To provide practical skills to formulate, develop and deliver effective public diplomacy campaigns and programs to promote ASEM through real-life examples and case studies; and
• To increase networking opportunity for ASEM diplomats, government officials and civil society actors to exchange best practices and promote a deeper understanding of Asia-Europe relations

What will the fully funded ASEF Public Diplomatic Training cover?

The organizers of the fully funded ASEF Public Diplomatic Training will cover:

• Airfare on point-to-point economy class and/or train ticket to travel to/from Siem Reap, Cambodia, through reimbursement
• 5 nights of accommodation in the training venue with check-in (details to follow)
• Also, Meals and refreshments during the training program

Who is eligible for the ASEF Public Diplomatic Training 2019?

Young diplomats in departments dealing with Asia, Europe, or ASEM in the Ministries of Foreign Affairs or the equivalent of the ASEM Partners are eligible for the training who meets the following requirements:

• Diplomats posted by ASEM Partners to ASEM countries who are dealing with public diplomacy
• Further, Representatives from government agencies (culture, tourism, trade, and investment, etc.)
• Civil society members whose work is influencing public diplomacy
• MA degree, or equivalent, or BA degree with at least 3 years of diplomatic working experience
• Currently working in the Asia-Europe context
• Also, High proficiency in English
• Likewise, Interest in public diplomacy, public affairs or communications

How to apply for the ASEF Training?

To apply for the ASEF Training, the ASEM Ministries of Foreign Affairs should send the nomination of candidates via e-mail, stating the name, position and email address of the candidate. The candidates further should submit a CV and a well-structured motivation statement of no more than 250 words. Selected participants will later be asked to fill up an online registration form.

Deadline

The deadline for the submission for the candidature of Fully Funded ASEF Public Diplomatic Training is Friday, July 12, 2019.