10-20/07/2018 - Summer Academy | Peace building in post-conflict areas (Κόσοβο)

This July, Kosovo International Summer Academy (KSA) will organize its 6th edition in Prishtina, Kosovo, with a special focus on “Peace building in post-conflict areas – Diplomacy, Leadership and Negotiations”, that will be realized by Kosovo Center for Diplomacy.

The uniqueness of Kosovo International Summer Academy is the association with the professors and guest lecturers from the world’s top universities, government officials and ambassadors. KSA will be welcoming experts from different levels that will be teaching and sharing their academic and professional experiences with our participants, as well as will give the chance to our participants to take the information from the first hand. Kosovo International Summer Academy elaborates different topics on economics, politics, diplomacy, professional etiquette and protocol, leadership, peaceful conflict resolution, EU Integration process, international law, human rights, international justice, international security and the role of civil society in building peace, in interactive lectures with diplomats, high ranking officials, representatives of civic society and prestigious local and international organizations.

The Kosovo International Summer Academy aims to develop a cadre of future global leaders with the ability to make significant changes in their community and the world, in the areas of economic, political and social development.

KSA emphasizes rigorous academic preparation and interactive learning. This experience helps participants to stimulate intellectual curiosity and build self-confidence and critical thinking, while at the same time developing analytical, practical leadership and decision-making skills. Participants learn through intensive engagement in classes, debates, and simulations – involving future international leaders from different countries, cultures, ethnicities and religions.
Our program is comprehensive and educational, but also encourages group interaction and discussion, along with social events. Our structure is organized to provide education, but also to foster relationships and unique experiences.

After the completion of the program, participants are requested to write an essay about their experience in this program, or an article related to Kosovo. The best essay/article will be translated and published in a Kosovo daily newspaper, and two others will be posted in web-page of Kosovo Center of Diplomacy(Opinions section). Awarded Certificates and ECTSAll participants and attendees who fulfill the requirements during the program will be awarded with certificates from Kosovo Center of Diplomacy and University College “Universum”.Successful students will receive 6 ECTS credits of the course of ‘’War and Peace: Historical actors, structures and processes’’, issued by the University College “Universum” .

Αναλυτικές πληροφορίες - Δηλώσεις συμμετοχής: academy-ks.org