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Dear Madam,
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, an NGO located in Berlin, suggests you to take a look at this upcoming event annouced below, if you are interested in the cultural diplomacy in Europe, it may definitely be relevant.
Do not hesitate to spread the word and to participate to this exciting seminar!
We are looking forward to sharing with you this one weeklong seminar which will take place at the end of July in Berlin.
Sincerly.
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Call for Applications
Cultural Diplomacy in Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders (CDE)
(Berlin, 29th July – 5th August 2010)
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“Nation Branding in an Interdependent World:
An International Conference on the Economic, Political, and Cultural Dimensions of National Brands”
(Berlin, 29th July – 01st August 2010)
Dear Friends & Colleagues,
“The Future of Europe: National Brands and Regional Integration” is an 8 day program of lectures, panel discussions, seminars, as well as cultural and social activities, that will analyse the processes of European expansion and integration, explore the concept of nation branding, and assess the impact of nation branding on Europe’s regional identity. Participants of the CDE program will participate in the ICD’s forthcoming international conference “Nation Branding in an Interdependent World”, (Berlin 29th July-1st August 2010), which will explore the concept of nation branding, its history and consider its impact on the economic, political and cultural relations between countries.
We are currently accepting applications to attend the congress, and I would therefore be grateful if you could forward the information below on to anyone who you feel may be interested in attending. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support in raising awareness of our upcoming event.
Participants
The Conference is open to applications from students and young professionals with an active interest in European affairs. The online application form can be found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_forums_cde_application-form
Further Information
Further information: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/cde
Enquiries: cde@culturaldiplomacy.org