European Academy of Diplomacy
European Academy of Diplomacy (EAD, Polish: Europejska Akademia Dyplomacji) is the first European non-governmental diplomatic academy based in Warsaw, Poland, established in 2004. The EAD offers post-graduate courses and workshops in the field of diplomacy, business as well as language courses focused on international affairs. The EAD’s motto is: ‘Empowering a new generation of international leaders’.[1]. The EAD is a member of The International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT)[2].
History[edit]
The EAD’s roots reach the year 1999 and the academic activity of Katarzyna Pisarska and Zbigniew Pisarski - the founders of the Academy. In 2001, they founded a country-wide student association called Forum Młodych Dyplomatów (Forum of Young Diplomats, FMD). Its purpose was to promote civic engagement and popularise the field of Polish foreign policy among young Polish citizens. FMD’s main activities were expert-led workshops and discussion panels.
The formal origins of the European Academy of Diplomacy is the year 2004, when the first edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats took place. The aim of the program was to develop leadership skills and broaden the professional social network of young professionals - originally members of FMD and eventually all the participants interested. About 210 participants from 90 Polish universities took part in the first edition of the program (2004-2005).
From 2004 until now, the EAD has gradually broadened its range of activities, area of research and multinational background of the participants, becoming one of the leading organisations of its kind in Europe[3].
Statutory goals[edit]
According to paragraph no. 9 of the Statute of the Foundation European Academy of Diplomacy, the EAD has the following statutory goals:
“a) Educating young people interested in working for public, domestic and international administration, with particular emphasis on diplomacy;
b) Promoting a positive image of Poland at home and abroad;
c) Promoting knowledge of the field of International Relations;
d) Promoting the idea of international cooperation”[4].
In fulfillment of the above-mentioned objectives, the EAD, inter alia (para. 10 of the Statute):
- Offers classes in character of post-graduate studies.
- Organises seminars, workshops, courses, conferences etc.
- Assists the educational process of the professionals in the field of development of democracy, free market and local governance.
- Initiates and facilitates research in the field of social, political and economical matters.
- Establishes and maintains an international network for co-operation in the field of development of democracy, free market, science, culture and education.
- Supports initiatives aimed at market mechanisms, democratic, civil society and entrepreneurial development.
- Co-operates with governmental, non-governmental and local government units as well as private persons and companies, in pursuit of the EAD’s statutory goals.
- Undertakes other initiatives leading to fulfillment of its objectives.
Programs and the range of activities[edit]
Academy of Young Diplomats[edit]
The Academy of Young Diplomats (AYD) is a diplomatic course (in a form similar to postgraduate university studies) lasting one academic year. Its target group consists of university graduates and young professionals taking first steps in the international work environment. Completion of the course guarantees obtaining an Executive Diploma in the Art of Diplomacy (EDAD). The aim of the program is to equip its participants with the necessary knowledge, set of skills and social network that enables them to pursue their careers in the international environment. Each year, the program consists of 8 weekend sessions with lectures, workshops and classes led by experts in the field of diplomacy, civil service, members of academia and business as well as political and social leaders. In the years 2004-2021, over 2,300 participants from more than 60 countries took part in the AYD[5].
Training and consulting[edit]
The EAD offers training and consulting services for both public and private institutions as well as individuals. The trainings are either open-access or in-house, tailored to the needs of the certain clients. The subjects include e.g. diplomacy, communication, leadership, intercultural differences, management and negotiations. In the years 2004-2021, over 10,000 participants took part in the EAD-led workshops[6].
International Programs[edit]
European Diplomacy Workshop - a 4-day program devoted to the external policy of the European Union[7].
Leadership Skills Masterclass - a 4-day program for building up leadership skills among young professionals in the private sector[8].
Diplomatic Skills Masterclass - a 4-day program covering the field of diplomacy, protocol and etiquette, international differences and leadership skills[9].
Language courses[edit]
Language courses offered by the EAD include various modern languages, most commonly the English language (levels B2 and C1). These courses are mainly focused on diplomatic, international relations and business-related vocabulary and language skills. The courses also include Polish language courses for members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Poland[10].
Visegrad School of Political Science[edit]
The Visegrad School of Political Science is a joint project of the EAD and the Council of Europe. It is open for young politicians, leaders of civic and NGO sectors and journalists from the Visegrad Group (V4) countries. The aim of the program is to tighten intra-regional relations, develop democratic mechanisms in the V4 states and share the knowledge and experiences between the neighbouring countries[11].
Management[edit]
The managing competences in the Foundation European Academy of Diplomacy are split between the Foundation Council and the Management Board[4].
Foundation Council[edit]
The Foundation Council is a decision-making, controlling and supporting body. It consists of one to six members, including the Founders. Its main tasks are:
- nominating and recalling the Head and the Members of the Board;
- evaluating, controlling and accepting accounts of the Management Board;
- shaping the main directions of functioning of the Foundation.
Management Board[edit]
The Management Board is an executive and representative body. It consists of approximately 5 members nominated by the Foundation Council. Its main tasks are:
- creating annual meritorical and financial plans of the Foundation;
- managing the budget and the human resources of the Foundation;
- making all the decisions unless they are a domain of other bodies.
EAD Directors[edit]
The Head of the Management Board is also titled Director-General of the Foundation. To date, the EAD has had two Directors (nominated by the Foundation Council for an indefinite period): Katarzyna Pisarska (till the end of 2020) and Natalia Czajkowska (from 1 January 2021)[12].
Advisory bodies[edit]
Council of Ambassadors[edit]
The Council of Ambassadors is a non-formal group of Polish ambassadors, supporting the EAD in its mission of preparing young leaders for their careers in professional diplomacy. The Council is a forum for views exchange and advises the EAD on the offer in the field of diplomatic training. The Head of the Council is Jan Wojciech Piekarski, former Polish ambassador to Pakistan (1984-1989), Belgium and Luxembourg (1998-2002) and Israel (2003-2006)[13].
International Honorary Council[edit]
International Honorary Council is a non-formal group of political and social leaders, supporting the EAD in its mission of training young leaders in the spirit of global responsibility. The Council advises the EAD on the process of institutional and meritorical development, thus implementing the EAD’s statutory objectives[14]
Partners[15][edit]
- Council of Europe
- International Visegrad Fund
- Centre for Polish-Russian Dialogue and Understanding (Centrum Polsko-Rosyjskiego Dialogu i Porozumienia)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland
- Konrad Adenauer Foundation
- National School of Public Administration (Krajowa Szkoła Administracji Publicznej)
- PZU Group
- PwC
- JS Legal
References[edit]
- ↑ "About us". European Academy of Diplomacy. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ "European Academy of Diplomacy | The International Forum on Diplomatic Training". forum.diplomacy.edu. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ "Our Story". European Academy of Diplomacy. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "EAD Statute" (PDF). Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "About the Program". European Academy of Diplomacy. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ "Executive Education". European Academy of Diplomacy. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ "European Diplomacy Workshop – online webinar". European Academy of Diplomacy. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ "Leadership Skills Masterclass (online webinar)". European Academy of Diplomacy. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ "Diplomatic Skills Masterclass (online webinar)". European Academy of Diplomacy. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ "Language Courses". European Academy of Diplomacy. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ admin. "ABOUT US". VSPS | Visegrád School of Political Studies. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ "Fundacja Europejska Akademia Dyplomacji | krs-pobierz.pl". krs-pobierz.pl (in polski). Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ "Council of Ambassadors". European Academy of Diplomacy. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ "International Honorary Council". European Academy of Diplomacy. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ↑ "Partners". European Academy of Diplomacy. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
External links[edit]
- European Academy of Diplomacy website (English), https://diplomats.pl/
- European Academy of Diplomacy website (Polish), https://diplomats.pl/pl/
- Visegrad School of Political Studies website, https://visegradschool.org/
- Forum of Young Diplomats website, http://www.diplomacy.pl/pl/
- International Forum on Diplomatic Training website, https://forum.diplomacy.edu/
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