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The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy would like to take this opportunity to announce our upcoming events for the month of September 2010. These will consist of:

• "The ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy";
• "Europe Meets Latin America: A Forum for Young Leaders";
• "The Language of Art and Music".

Part of the "Language of Art and Music" conference will consist of "Floodwall," an art exhibition of 710 drawers rescued from the debris of Hurricane Katrina.

Below you will find more detailed information about the events, and we hope to see you in September!

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The next Session of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy will take place from 7th - 12th September 2010 and will focus on the following theme: "Assessing the Societal, Political and Economic Benefits of Arts & Culture".

In addition to looking at the history and development of the field of cultural diplomacy and its contemporary application across the world, the forthcoming Academy Session will focus in particular on the following issues:

• The importance of soft power in contemporary international relations and the evolving role of hard power;
• "The Universality of Art and Music" and contemporary case studies;
• The role of art and sport initiatives in promoting peace-building and reconciliation between divided communities and countries;
• The application of cultural diplomacy in foreign policy strategies – case studies from North America, Europe, African and Latin America;
• The financial benefits of having a strong national brand: increased tourism and international investment;
• International academic and artistic exchange;
• Gaining a Competitive Advantage through Culture: The political and economic benefits for national governments and private sector companies.

To find more information about the Academy on our website:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_academy

To become a member of the Academy group on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=70539258808&ref=ts

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"The Language of Art and Music" will be split into two complementary components: "The Universality of Art and Music", and "Contemporary Case Studies".

"The Universality of Art and Music" (9th September 2010) The first component part of the conference will explore the theory behind art and music as cultural bridge, exploring in particular their universal nature. Academic experts will consider how we interpret and experience these cultural forms, and how these experiences can be compared across national boundaries.

"Contemporary Case Studies" (10th September 2010) The second component part of the conference will look at a diverse range of case studies from across the world, featuring both music and art. Politicians, diplomats, and practitioners will offer their perspectives on these initiatives and the impact they have had on a local, national, and global level.

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"Floodwall"

Participants of the program will also have the opportunity to take part in two public evening events being held in association with the exhibition Floodwall, which will be co-hosted by the ICD and the US Embassy in Berlin. Further information about Floodwall can be found at the following site:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_conferences_loam_floodwall-exhibition

To find more information about "The Language of Arts and Music" on our website:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/academy/index.php?en_conferences_language-of-art-and-music

To become a member of "The Language of Arts and Music" group on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123672844327626#!/group.php?gid=145085452182418&ref=ts

To find more information about Floodwall on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123672844327626#!/event.php?eid=115917838460279&ref=ts

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The next EMLA Weeklong Seminar will take place in Berlin from the 12th to the 17th September and will focus on the following theme: "Emphasizing Commonalities or Differences: New Perspectives on European-Latin American Relations"

In this context, the forthcoming Weeklong Seminar will explore the following issues:

• The challenges and opportunities faced by regional organizations in Latin America (MERCOSUR, UNASUR, CAN, etc.)
• Progress made by the EU-LAC Summits, focusing in particular on the May 2010 Summit in Madrid
• The development of gender equality in Latin American countries in the political sphere, and the impacts of gender equality measures in both regions
• Case studies of sustainable development policies in Latin American and Europe
• A comparison of environmental research and climate change activity in the two regions
• An assessment of the activity of European NGOs conducting development work in Latin America, considering the challenges and opportunities ahead
• The migration of Latin Americans to Europe – what are the drivers of this process and how do the Diaspora adapt to life in Europe

To find more information about EMLA on our website:

http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_forums_emla_about

To become a member of the EMLA group on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123672844327626#!/group.php?gid=123672844327626&ref=ts