Information booklet Module 2.6 Protocol and Diplomatic Law

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Website http://sta.uwi.edu/iir/academy.asp

Telephone: +1(868) 662-2002 ext. 83237

Email: [email protected]

Module 2.6

Protocol and Diplomatic Law

10 - 14 August 2015

Trinidad & Tobago

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Last updated on July 21 2015

The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean

The University of the West Indies

All rights reserved.

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is a new and innovative training centre in

Modern Diplomacy for Diplomats and

other professionals in the Caribbean and

beyond.

Modern international relations and

diplomacy exist within a continuously

evolving platform of change. In order to

be most effective, the instrument of

diplomacy requires continuous updating

via ongoing learning, training and

development.

While the basics of diplomacy remain,

namely the pursuit of foreign policy

objectives and state interests, this activity

today occurs beyond the national level,

into the realm of regional and global

interests and objectives.

The Academy meets a clearly felt need, in

the absence of any proper training and

learning facility regionally, to offer

programmes in diplomacy at various

levels and on diverse subjects relevant to

the 21st century socio-political and

economic environment.

The result of a cooperative arrangement

between the Government of the Republic

of Trinidad & Tobago, via its Ministry of

Foreign Affairs, and The University of the

West Indies through its Institute of

International Relations, The Diplomatic

Academy will be initially established on a

two-year project basis but will continue to

exist as long as there is a demand for

such a training facility. While an integral

part of The IIR, The Academy has a

separate identity, mandate, programme,

staffing and budget.

The Diplomatic Academy of the

Caribbean, the first of its kind, reaches out

to a cross-section of target groups and

beneficiaries, involved in one way or

another in international cooperation,

negotiations and transactions - in the

CARICOM region and beyond.

The Academy pursues partnerships with a

number of prominent and renowned

diplomatic academies and schools of

international affairs from various parts of

the world.

Professor W. Andy Knight, Director

“Unlike other diplomatic academies, The Diplomatic Academy

of the Caribbean was envisioned as a training facility that would

give prospective and current Caribbean diplomats the

competence to practice a new form of diplomacy that would be

relevant to the changed condition of the 21st Century”.

About The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean

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Duration and Attendance Diplomatic training on Protocol and the Art of Diplomatic Communications is conceived

to be short, intensive and hands-on.

Location and Miscellaneous Information • The training takes place at The Institute of International Relations, The University of the

West Indies St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad & Tobago..

• Secure parking is available at the TGR Car Park of the university grounds.

• The dress code is Business Attire.

Protocol and the Art of Diplomatic Communications

Telephone: +1(868) 662-2002 ext. 83237 | Email: [email protected]

Full-time

Monday 10th to Friday 14th of August 2015

Training will be delivered from

9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. daily.

Full attendance will be taken into account for

satisfactory completion of training and the award

of certificate.

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Background


Diplomatic Protocol, as an art and

science, has always been intrinsically

linked to the practise of Diplomacy and

the peace between nations.

It remains a fundamental component of

Diplomacy, especially in a more and more

globalized and interconnected world.

F l o w s o f i n f o r m a t i o n a n d

communications are increasing, cultural

exchanges and global trade are booming

and the number of official State visits

between countries is unprecedented.

Therefore, the modern diplomat of the

21st century must master the codes, rules

and processes of Diplomatic Protocol in

order to be performant and adaptable to

any situation.

Besides core diplomats, more

professionals become involved in

diplomatic matters through trade and

international negotiations, and thus

require proper training to reach their

goals at the international level.


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Course Content and Simplified Schedule

DAY 1 Basic Rules and Regulations, Cornerstones of Protocol

DAY 2 Protocol and Social Intelligence, Codes of Conduct

DAY 3 Protocol in Multicultural settings and in Social Occasions

DAY 4 Protocol Considerations: receiving foreign visitors and event planning

DAY 5 Protocol focus on: flags and dinner etiquette, dealing with Business

and Military Protocol


Col. Daniel Pryce,

graduate of the

DAOC’s Protocol

Module 2.5 held in

Jamaica in March

2015, escorts

President Obama

during an official

State visit.


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This Module aims at providing the

Participants with knowledge and

understanding of basic principles

governing host country protocol,

governing certain specific protocol issues

and processes, and to transfer through

appropriate training actions a protocol

code of behavior to future participants

and target groups.

On completion of the course, participants

should be able to:

• Plan and manage events and

foreign guests’ visits from A to Z;

• Connect and interact with persons

in different arenas;

• Behave under the correct diplomatic

and business etiquette in all

situations.

Learning Objective

Target Group


National and regional governmental and non-governmental officials involved, or likely to

be involved in protocol matters, and in the functions of protocol training, including HR

Personnel. This training module is targeting in particular persons who, by their very

functions, have to treat with foreign visitors and guests, including diplomats, Business

Executives, and high level NGO Representatives and Military Personnel.


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Methodology

This Module is a “training of trainers” programme, to transfer not only knowledge and

aptitudes to the Participants, but also introduces them to the necessary training

technology and equips them to initiate and conduct training actions at the level of their

respective departments, units, and organizations, assuring thus multiplier effects over

time and over future trainees. Also, hands-on practical exercise will be provided such as

simulations and negotiations and experience-based discussion with the experts and

within participants will be encouraged.

Language

The course will be conducted in English. Participants are expected to be proficient or have

a good working knowledge of the English language.

Certificate of training

A certificate of training from The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean will be awarded

upon satisfactory completion of the given assignment at the end the Module.



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Global, Hemispheric and Regional Security and Defence

Experts

To lead the Modules, The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean invites a number of

prominent international and regional experts, each with high academic qualifications and

outstanding records of in diverse areas of in modern diplomacy.

For this Module, we are happy to welcome lead experts:


Gary R. Biggs is a veteran protocol officer with over 27 years of

experience advising senior officials on a wide range of protocol issues

including foreign and domestic visitor programs, conferences, special

events and ceremonies. His expertise includes policy development, staff

management, program design and execution, funding and team

coordination. He is a founding partner of Protocol Partners-Washington

Center for Protocol, Inc. Additionally since 2003, Biggs has been an

adjunct faculty member in the Event Management Certificate Program at The George

Washington University School of Business in Washington, D.C., and at Stratford University,

Falls Church, Virginia. Biggs is a member of the Protocol and Diplomacy International

Protocol Officers Association and served on its board of directors from 2005-2007. He

enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the U.S. Department of Defense, including 10

years as the Chief of Protocol and two years as the Chief of External Communications at the

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), and 15 years as the Protocol Officer in the

Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon.

Lawrence P. Dunham served as U.S. Assistant Chief of Protocol from 1989

until 2005, and held a variety of other positions in the State Department

Protocol Office beginning in 1983. He was Acting Chief of Protocol from

January until June 2001. He now consults for government and private

sector clients. As Assistant Chief of Protocol, Dunham headed Protocol’s

Diplomatic Affairs Division, which oversaw the State Department’s

relations with foreign embassies in Washington, and foreign government

offices throughout the United States. In addition to his primary responsibilities, Dunham

coordinated or participated in a number of events such as the Summit of the Americas, the

NATO 50th Anniversary Summit Meetings, Presidential Inaugurations, State Funerals of former

U.S. Presidents, State Visits of foreign leaders to the United States, and travel by the President

and of Presidential Delegations representing him overseas.


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Application Procedure

To apply, download our application form on our website at:

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1. Complete Application form.

2. Do not forget to fill out the motivation section, payment section, and to sign and

date, or your application will be rendered void.

4. Once filled out, or printed and scanned, return to us by:

E-mail: [email protected] or

Fax: +1(868) 663-9685 or

Mail or Deposit to: The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean

Institute of International Relations


St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago

5. Applications will be assessed by The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean and

applicants will be contacted by a staff member by email or by phone for confirmation

within 3-4 working days.

Application Deadline

Applications will be open until August 3rd, 2015

Participants are encouraged to apply early as limited space is available.



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Fees

Fees covers tuition, course material, coffee and lunch breaks.

This Module has a flat rate of:

Full-time: USD$1,000.00

Cancellation Policy

We try to be as fair as possible with cancellations and refunds as we understand

cancellations are sometimes unavoidable. Arrangements can be made to attend another

training module or you may wish to send a replacement participants to attend in your

place.

If, for any reason, you have to cancel an agreed registration, The Diplomatic Academy

must be notified in writing, either by post or e-mail no later than 2 weeks before the start

of the Module. A cancellation fee of 10% will apply.

The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean reserves the right to change the course

content and the selected experts at its discretion, or to cancel the training Module

entirely should there be an insufficient number of applicants.


Participants can be either:

• Self-funded

• Sponsored by their employers and

organisation.

• Discounts are available for groups

of ten (10) persons from the same

organisation or from the NGO

sector. Ask your employers about it!


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Logistics in Trinidad & Tobago

Coming from overseas? We would be delighted to welcome you to the twin islands of

Trinidad & Tobago should you decide to embark on this Module with us. Please note that

you are expected to make your own travel, accommodation, visa and insurance

arrangements prior to attending the Module.

We strongly encourage participants from overseas to contact and book accommodation

at The University Inn. Located on the edge of The University of the West Indies’ St.

Augustine campus, The University Inn is a Boutique Bed & Breakfast that offers visitors a

winning combination of comfort, a relaxed atmosphere and convenience.

Upon request, a directory of hotels and guest houses in St. Augustine vicinity or in Port of

Spain can also be made available to you, do not hesitate to contact us today.



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Need more information? Have any question? Contact a Staff Member today!

Ms. Chinaka Nelson, Assistant Coordinator or

Ms. Corinne Sandy, Project Coordinator

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Telephone:

+1(868) 662-2002 extension 83237

Fax:

+1(868) 663-9685

Email:

[email protected]

Office location and mailing address :


Institute of International Relations


St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago


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The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean

The Diplomatic Academy’s partners

The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean has or is in the process of establishing partnerships

with a number of prominent and renowned diplomatic academies, schools of international affairs

and organizations from various parts of the world.

« I have taken the liberty of sharing my experience at the Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean,

with my colleagues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, always highlighting, that the Academy is the

real mover and shaker of the concept of a new Caribbean diplomacy.»

G. Jaimes, expert of Module 3 Climate Change Diplomacy

« I thought it would not be easy to go back to the classroom, but what we have learned is very

insightful and useful both professionally and in everyday life.»

W. Mahabir, participant of Module 6 Summit Diplomacy

« It has been one of the better organized and well-thought-out Programmes that I have attended

in a long time. I learnt a host of new things that will augur well for my career in any organization

that I am placed. »

G. Thomas-Roberts, participant of Module 2 Protocol and Diplomatic Law

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About us

The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean is a new and innovative

training centre in Modern Diplomacy for Diplomats and other

professionals in the Caribbean and beyond. Modern international

relations and diplomacy exist within a continuously evolving platform

of change. In order to be most effective, the instrument of diplomacy

requires continuous updating via ongoing learning, training and

development.

Contact us

T: +1(868) 662-2002 ext. 83237 E: [email protected] W: http://sta.uwi.edu/iir/academy.asp

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