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Workshop on Diplomatic Protocol

Multilateral Diplomacy

Type
Workshop
Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Date
to
Duration
3 Days
Programme Area
Multilateral Diplomacy
Website
http://www.unitar.org
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
taylor.sullivan@unitar.org
Contact Number
+1 613 724 0697

Background

In the context of a partnership agreement signed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Division for Multilateral Diplomacy Programme Unit (MDPU) of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) will implement a face-to-face training workshop on Diplomatic Protocol in Geneva from 26 to 28 August 2019, in partnership with an organisation specializing in protocol and etiquette.

Event Objectives

This workshop should provide participants with the tools to sharpen their professional diplomatic etiquette, procedure, and language proficiency for both bilateral and multilateral settings. Participants should learn how to conduct themselves in these settings, and the process of hosting formal and informal diplomatic meetings, as well as gain proficiency in cross-cultural communication

Learning Objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants should have:

  • Empowered knowledge and practice on diplomatic protocol when attending, hosting or organizing bilateral and multilateral meetings, conferences & events
  • Sharpened professional diplomatic protocol and etiquette competency in various forms of verbal, personal & written, email interaction with counterpart around the world
  • Refined indirect diplomatic communication style and enhanced diplomatic language proficiency
  • Increased cross-cultural communication competency   
  • Perfected diplomatic dining etiquette skills in preparation for global social events. During the working luncheons, participants will benefit from a full step-by-step tutorial on European (British & French) and American dining etiquette

Content and Structure

The workshop is divided into 3 days. 

Day 1 : Personal Diplomacy & Diplomatic Protocol
Day 2 : Bilateral Diplomacy & Diplomatic Protocol
Day 3 : Multilateral Diplomacy & Diplomatic Protocol

Methodology

Participants will be engaged in a series of lectures, presentations and group assessment activities.

Targeted Audience

18 participants from the Ministry of the Foreigh Affairs of Saudi Arabia and from the Permanent Mission in Geneva.