Young Diplomats Forum MEXICO

Young
Diplomats
Forum
MEXICO
Leading the Future
Programme
Welcome Note
Younes El-Ghazi
Chief Executive
Global Diplomatic Forum
Following the success of the Young Diplomats Forum
2013, in Ankara, Turkey, we are delighted to host the
next event in Mexico.
The Young Diplomats Forum was set up to offer a unique
platform for the next generation of global leaders. It is
after all the next generations that will face the task of
building a peaceful and prosperous world.
Attracting exceptionally bright and accomplished
individuals from across the globe, they will gain further
insight, tools and opportunities to engage the key
stakeholders at a crucial time in their careers and
broaden their connections to influence global leaders.
The week long event includes field trips, interactive
workshops, simulations, case studies,
presentations and speeches from senior figures
from the diplomatic, political and commercial
world.
The Forum will tackle pressing and topical issues related
to international affairs from the perspective of young
global leaders. It will stimulate and facilitate an advanced exchange of ideas, build trust
and become a catalyst for change on a regional and
global arena.
We are excited and delighted to be hosting our next forum in Mexico and I would to take this opportunity to
thank our supporters.
The forum
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Everything we do is rooted from our core belief that we can help bring change to the world.
We believe in defying the status quo.
We believe in changing perceptions.
We believe in thinking in a different way.
We believe in promoting the philosophy of change.
We believe that global prosperity is achieved through universal understanding, global dialogue,
global co-operation and global engagement.
The Young Diplomats Forum is a beacon for change. Our young leaders will create new dialogues
and perspectives to address global issues, including tackling energy poverty, ending sexual violence against women in conflict zones and improving education.
They develop lasting personal and professional relationships with peers from outside of their
existing network, which gives them an alternative view of key international affairs and creating
friendship with individuals that helps shape a more peaceful and integrated world.
ASSEMBLE TASKFORCE
FUTURE LEADERS
CONTRIBUTE
The vision of the Global
Whether you an active young leader,
The YDF gives you the unique
Diplomatic Forum is to assemble
an inspirational citizen of the world,
opportunity to contribute to the
a unique taskforce community of
or a passionate individual in your
international community through
young leaders.
field, we invite you to join us develop
developing recommendations and
These exceptionally bright
the next generation of leaders.
consultations on key global issues
individuals would come from across
The YDF will develop future leaders
from a young leadership
the world and meet annually in
by furthering understanding and
perspective. Participants turn their
different international locations to
knowledge of global trends and
ideas into solid recommendations
enhance their knowledge in
challenges.
and initiatives. As one would expect
interernational affairs and
from a community of young leaders,
diplomacy. They will develop skills,
the experience is unique to
including leadership, negotiations
everyone and we allow them to ex-
and confidence building.
plore and initiate new ideas beyond
the event.
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Global reach
Our participants will have the opportunity to have their presentations, articles and policy document recommendations shared with a global audience beyond the event. We reach:
- 80% of all Ministries of Energy and Economy in the World
- Selected 1500 of top operating NGO’s, think tanks and academic institutions
- All Members of the House of Commons and House of Lords
- 1500 selected executives from the FTSE 500
- CEO’s and Managing Director from the top 500 companies from the energy sector
- All Ministries of Foreign Affairs in the World
- 85% of all the embassies in the World
2013 Participants
north america
17% of participants
europe
asia
40% of partcipants
25% of partcipants
south america
3% of participants
africa
15% of partcipants
We were delighted to have 75 countries represented in the Yong Diplomats Forum in 2013.
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testimonials from our ydf
participants 2013
Here we hear from some of participants from last year, who in their own words tell you about their
experience, what they gained and what it meant to them.
The YDF was perhaps the best international conference I have ever attended!.
I was gratified and humbled to participate and to
speak at the inaugural young Diplomats Forum.
It was an enlightening experience and through the
TDF I‘ve met some of the most
brilliant young minds on earth and made what I
know will be lifelong connections
and friendships.
I gained invaluable knowledge, skills, insights and
transformative perspectives about diplomacy.
The peaceful, respectful and responsible nature of
discussions and interactions at the forum is a great
example and an assertion of our identity as young
people as border-less
generation that is keen to build a better world for all.
The quality of the presenters and their experiences
was world class
and has certainly taught me a lot. I would recomI am proud to be one of the pioneer
mend the YDF for any student or
young professional interested in international affairs Young Diplomats.
and diplomacy
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Raphael Obonyo, External Adviser and Member of
the UN Habitat’s Youth Advisory Board
The Young Diplomats Forum was an amazing experience. As an Israeli, it was
inspiring to meet young leaders from countries like Pakistan, Libya and Iraq
and discover that everyone has a common dream of peace and better future
for our region. I had the honour to represent my country at the multilateral
international arena and the friends I made will stay with me on my way forward.
David Gurevich, Haifa, Israel
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Rommel St. Hill, Attorney at Law/International Trade
Consultant
PROGRAMME - 8TH JUNE
12:30
18:30
Arrival of participants and guests to Mexico City
Day 1
Registration and Reception
9TH JUNE
Transportation to the Senate
Departure from the hotel lobby
08:00
10:00
10:30
12:00
13:00
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14:00
Keynote speeches by Mexican Minister
for Foreign Affairs, Mr. José Antonio
Meade, Ambassador of US, María del
Rosario Green Macías, Former Secretary
of Foreign Affairs of México (1994-2000)
Venue: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Transfer and Tour to the National Palace
(walking)
Transportation to „Los Pinos“
(Presidential Official Residence)
Conference by Mr. Aurelio Nuño Mayer,
Head of Office from Presidency
Location: Los Pinos
14:30
15:30
Lunch
Venue: Senate
Tour around the Senate
Venue: Senate
Tour around the Education Ministry
17:30
Departure to Querétaro
19:00
programme -10th june
I met so many communicative and positive people in one place.
Its unbelieveable! Now, after coming back to Azerbaijan to my
studies, I really miss the environment, the fruitful lectures. This
was a truly valuable experience!
Sheyla Rzaeva - Student - Azerbaijan
08:30
09:30
11:00
11:20
13:00
14:00
15:00
Departure from hotel lobby
Diplomacy in the 21st Century: Venue : Anahuac University
- New Actors
- Information Technology and Diplomacy
Refreshment Place
Regional Organisations in the Americas and their Role as Diplomatic Entities:
- Case Studies: The Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) , the Central
American Integration System ( SICA) and Community of Latin American and
Caribbean States ( CELAC)
Lunch
Public and Cultural Diplomacy: Presentation by the National Council for Culture and
the Arts ( CONACULTA)
Sport and Public Diplomacy:
- Case of Brazil: World Cup 2014 and Olympics 2016 Opportunities for Public Diplomacy
to Restore the Damage of the Confederation Cup 2013
Preparation for Group Presentations
16:00
18:30
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Reception with Govenor Calzada:
Venue: Santa Rosa De Viterbo
YDF / Programme
Day 2
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programme -11th june
08:30
09:00
Departure from the hotel lobby
Track II and Track III Diplomacy: Venue: Anahuac University
- Outline of the Day, Aims and Format
- Track II Diplomacy - An Introduction
- Track II Diplomacy and Moving from Arms to Agreement
Refreshment Break
11:00
11:15
13:30
Day 3
Niche Diplomacy:
- Concentrating Resources in Specific Areas
- Is it just for Small and Middle Powers?
- The Power of “The Better Argument” in a Privileged or Protected Corner in Diplomacy
Case Study: Like-Minded Mega Diverse Countries
Lunch at the Los Azteca Vine Yards
The Role of Local Government in International Affairs
15:00
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Programme / YDF
programme -11th june
16:20
Refreshment
Participants Presentations
16:40
18:00
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Departure to the hotel
Day 3
programme -12th june
The Forum brought together more than 70 nationalities including conflicting
nationalities like Israel- Lebanon, Palestine, Pakistan- India, Iran-Iraq and the rest of
the Arab countries - under 1 roof to sit, sleep and on one table to eat
for 1 week. Indeed, such diversity generated hot discussions.
Malik Hammad Ahmad
Director, Institute of Peace and Diplomacy
Islamabad, Pakistan
Departure from hotel
08:30
Negotiation Workshop: Venue: Queretaro Congress Centre
09:00
Day 4
Refreshment Break
11:00
11:30
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NAFTA, the driving force for North American cooperation
Governor Calzada, Governor of the State of Queretaro, Mexico
Programme / YDF
programme -12th june
12:00
Presentation on the Role of The United Nations Development Programme in Mexico
Juan Miguel Diez, Representative of the UNDP, Mexico
Participants Presentation
12:30
Lunch
13:30
15:00
17:00
18:00
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Day 4
Digital Diplomacy Workshop
Karima Rhanem, Representative of the Global Diplomatic Forum in the Middle East and
North Africa
Closing speech and awards of certificates of participation by Younes El-Ghazi,
Chief Executive, Global Diplomatic forum
Visit to the CIMA
programme -13th june
Departure from the hotel lobby
09:00
Visit and tour to the Aeronautical University in Queretaro
09:45
Day 5
Visit to Teotihuacan (archeological site)
13:00
Departure to Mexico City
16:30
visit queretaro
Le Pena De Bernal
A day trip to a totally
charming little town.
One of the Mexico Magico sites...over which
towers
stunning Bernal peak...
third largest
monolith in the world
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Plaza de Armas
This is a great starting point to discover
Querétaro‘s centro.
Make sure to venture
a little further away
from the main plazas
in order get the best
prices and the most
authentic food!
Iglesia de Santa Rosa
de Viterbo
Convento de Santa
Clara
Querétaro is replete with spectacular
churches and this one
is undoubtedly one of
the most outstanding
among
A beautiful building,
in addition to its grand
architecture, inside
surprises visitors with
a baroque altarpieces
elaboradísimos with
incredible symbolism.
how to apply
The YDF is established to attract exceptional young lea-
Upon selection, candidates are welcomed to the Young
ders from across the world and we encourage a diverse
Diplomats Forum and assigned a contact from the Global
mix of candidates from different regions, backgrounds,
Diplomatic Forum for all further communications.
experiences, professional industries and ages.
You will be invited to join our social media platforms wheEach year we receive applications that are then reviewed
reby you can start developing those important relation-
in great detail by our committee that assess each
ships with the other successful candidates.
application.
The Application Process includes:
All efforts are made to create a truly representative group.
The very best candidates are shortlisted and contacted
for further information.
- A personal statement ( max. 500 words) describing
previous leadership roles and future aspirationsW
- A current CV
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APPLYING
CONFIRMATION
CONTACT
Successful applicants
Applications will be
All applications to
Applicants will receive
will receive full details
accepted from the
be submitted by
a confirmation of receipt
on the Forum and
1st January- 30 April
email to:
from us. Applications
assigned with a contact
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ydf@gdforum.org
will be reviewed by
from the GDF
our committee
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How to Apply / YDF
OUR PARTNERS
The Goverment of
the State
of Queretaro
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Global Diplomatic Forum
5, Metcalfe Court
Renaissance Walk
London
t +44 (0) 208 853 3293
e ydf@gforum.org
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