Induction for diplomats posted to the African Union

Training

Induction for diplomats posted to the African Union

Course Date/Duration

5 Days

Course Capacity

30 participants

Lessons

Course Fee

$395 - $750

Training schedule

M - F : 9am - 5pm

Training overview

This induction training program for diplomats posted to the AU, interacting or working with the AU, equips participants with an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the African Union system, AU structures, decision-making process and dynamics, partnership ideology, framework, opportunities and challenges for diplomatic engagement with the African Union.

Scope of training

This training topic includes AU norms, structures, leadership and decision-making processes, diplomatic relations and foreign observers’ status decisions, partnership framework and facilities, mapping of key actors and power dynamics within the AU.

Training aim

Upon successful completion of the training program, participants will be able to:

Know the AU-relevant norms, structures, and decision-making processes.
Understand AU’s ‘foreign policy, partnership ideology, partnership framework and facilities.
Appreciate the national interests that inform key AU positions on bilateral and multilateral partnerships.
Identify opportunities to leverage to advance mutual interests.

Target audience

The diplomatic community.

Training methodology

This training is learner centered. The facilitators use adult learning principles and techniques to enable maximum learning and knowledge retention.

Training Content

The content of the training will include:

AU norms, structures, leadership, and decision-making processes.
AU’s ‘ideology, policies on foreign engagement, partnerships framework and facilities.
Geopolitics and AU’s positions on bilateral and multilateral engagements.
Power dynamics within, between and among AU member states and opportunities for leveraging AU’s platform for advancing mutual interests.

Training Location

Participants can opt to receive the training virtually or in person.

Cost of Participation

The cost of participation for the online pathway is $395 and $750 for in person pathway excluding travel, accommodation and subsistence cost in South Africa.

Training overview

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