[b]Last Call for Applications[/b] The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the Berlin International Economics Congress 2011, our forthcoming international conference, as well as to our next Cultural Diplomacy in the Global Economy Young Leaders Forum. [b]The Berlin International Economics Congress 2011[/b] „An International Conference on the Future of Global Politics, Nation Branding, Sustainable Tourism and International Investment in a Globalized World” (Berlin, 9th - 12th March 2011)([url=http://www.biec.de]www.biec.de[/url]) [b]Cultural Diplomacy in the Global Economy:[/b] A Forum for Young Leaders „The Future of Global Politics, Nation Branding, Sustainable Tourism, and International Investment in a Globalized World” (Weeklong Seminar, Berlin, 9th - 15th March 2011)([url=http://www.icd-internationaleconomics.org]www.icd-internationaleconomics.org[/url]) [b]Conference Participants[/b] The conference is open to applications from young professionals, students and scholars, civil society practitioners, private sector representatives, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world. All seminar participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the speakers who took part and the topics discussed. Each certificate will be signed by two members of the ICD's Advisory Board. [b]Sustainable Network[/b] Conference participants will become part of a growing international network of people from across the world with different fields of interest and levels of experience, who share a commitment to intercultural exchange. Participants will be able to remain in touch with each other through the ICD Online Network. The online application form can be found under: [url=http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/culturaldiplomacyandtheeconomy/index.php?en_seminars_nws_application-form]www.culturaldiplomacy.org/culturaldiplomacyandtheeconomy/index.php?en_seminars_nws_application-form[/url] [b]Speakers[/b] The speakers during the program will consist of renowned figures from international economics and politics (including Heads of State and Ministers) and high-profile representatives from the private and public sectors. A large number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board will also be speaking at the BIEC conference. Speakers for the Conference include: • Abel Cruz - Vice Minister of Economy Investing and Competitive Issues of Guatemala • Dr. Alfredo Palacio - Former President of Ecuador; ICD Advisory Board Member • Beatriz Merino - Former Prime minister of Peru • Dr. Charles van Marrewijk - Professor of International Economics, Utrecht School of Economics, Utrecht University, Netherlands (Specializations: International Trade, Geographical Economics, Economic Growth & Development) • Edmund Bartlett - Minister of Tourism of Jamaica • Dr. Erhard Busek - Former Vice-Chancellor of Austria, Former Minister for Education & Cultural Affairs; ICD Advisory Board Member; Former Minister for Science and Research; Advisor to ECIKS (Economic Initiative for Kosovo) • Frank Barry - Professor of International Business & Development, School of Business, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland • Dr. Gerhard Prätorius - Head of Coordination CSR and Sustainability, Volkswagen AG; ICD Advisory Board Member • Hugo Lavados Montes - Former Minister of Economy, Development and Tourism of Chile • Dr. Jan Van Der Borg - Professor in the Economics of Tourism at Erasmus University Rotterdam and the Ca'Foscari University of Venice, Italy • Kalonzo Musyoka - Vice President of Kenya; Former Minister of the Environment of Kenya • Nahas Angula - Prime Minister of Namibia • Dr. Oliver Zoellner – Chair of Media and Marketing Research, Stuttgart Media University, Germany • Dr. Peter Cornelius - Economic Advisor to AlpInvest Partners; Former Group Chief Economist for Royal Dutch Shell; Former Chief Economist and Director of the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Program [b]For a selection of nation branding video clips, or more information on the conference, please visit [url=http://www.biec.de]www.biec.de[/url], or address queries to info@culturaldiplomacy.org[/b]
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