The 2013 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Asia Pacific
"South Pacific Relations: The Application of Cultural Diplomacy in Fostering Australasian Relations"
(Berlin; May 17th - 20th, 2013)

Symposium Overview
With the ever increasing significance of successful global and regional governance, the 2013 International Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the Asia Pacific will focus on the challenges and opportunities that the South Pacific region faces as a potential regional power in the international community. In recognition of Australia’s role as a key power in the region, the conference will focus on how Australia, working in partnership with others in the region, can facilitate stable, cooperative initiatives in tackling the key challenges present in the area.

The Conference will focus in particular on the following areas:
Trade and Investment
Economic Development
Regional Security and Stability
Cultural and Indigenous Rights
Health and Social Challenges
Sustainable Development, Environmental Responsibility, and Climate Change
Ocean & Fisheries Management

Participant Papers
The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the International Symposia on Cultural Diplomacy 2013, and would therefore like to welcome conference participants to submit a paper they would like to be considered for presentation at the symposium. Following the conference, select papers will chosen to be included in the proposal document that will be issued and sent to all governments and leaders of the international community following the Symposia.

Certificate of Attendance
All Conference participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which will provide details of the high-profile speakers who took part in the event, and list the topics which were discussed. Each certificate will be signed by two members of the vast ICD Advisory Board.

To apply please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.de/index.php?en_iscd-2013

For more information please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_2013-iscd-asia-pacific