CDA Weeklong Seminar - Cultural Diplomacy in Africa: A Forum for Young Leaders “Bridging Africa through Economics”

The forthcoming CDA Weeklong Seminar (17th – 21st August 2009) will explore the importance of economic bridges to the development and stability of Africa. It is based on the recognition that economic interdependence between African states, and between Africa and other regions can: - Support development by providing opportunities for local citizens - Encourage and support the establishment of democratic state institutions - Facilitate cultural exchange between stakeholders, employees, local partners and the wider communities - Strengthen the political and cultural relations between the states involved In addition to looking in greater detail at the history and development of cultural diplomacy, the Seminar program will therefore also focus on the following subjects: - The relationship between economic interdependence and peace and stability - The facilitation of cultural exchange through economic bridges - The role of young leaders in strengthening and supporting economic bridges