International exchange programmes are a favoured instrument to support the training and continuing education of junior executives and enable them to exchange experiences. The workshop's organisers present some of their upcoming or outgoing fellowship programmes, e.g. 'Shaping Europe - Civic Education in Action', a fellowship programme for young professionals from Central and South-Eastern Europe who are dedicated to advancing political and civic education in their home countries. Former fellows and members of the host institutions would like to discuss with the audience experiences and challenges from recent years as well as perspectives for the near future. What are the main benefits of exchange programmes for all parties: host and sending organisations, fellows, organisers, and the societies? Could exchange programmes with Europe also be suitable for young professionals of the Middle East/North African region? Which kind of support is needed in order to facilitate qualification and crosslinking for young people in the field of civic education?
Inputs by
Abdou-Rahime Diallo, African Diaspora Policy Centre (the Netherlands)
Markus Lux, Robert Bosch Stiftung (Germany)
Patrick Siegele, Anne Frank Center (Germany)
Christiane Toyka-Seid, Project Manager (Germany)
Interner Link: Factsheet Fellowship Programme Shaping Europe (155 KB)
Moderation:
Gita Hulmanova, Alumni of the fellowship programme "Shaping Europe – Civic Education in Action" (Slovakia)
Participants of the conference who are involved in exchange programmes are warmly invited to present their programme. If you are interested in presenting your programme please contact C. Toyka-Seid: E-Mail Link: toyka-seid@t-online.de