The program provides for professional training in the field of good governance to a new generation of executives from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine.
The Goerdeler Kolleg for Good Governance aims to foster responsible action in the public sector (public administration and non-profit organizations) as well as in business. The Kolleg is named after the lawyer, civil servant and member of the German resistance Carl Friedrich Goerdeler (1884–1945).
The following is required of all applicants:
:: citizenship of one of the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, Turkey, or Ukraine
:: residency in one of these countries
:: a university degree, with proof of outstanding academic performance
:: several years of professional experience in relevant areas (with responsibilities in personnel or budget matters)
:: the support of your employer
:: a specific idea for a project and an interest in good governance and policy
:: a strong sense of social responsibility and commit- ment in addition to strong leadership
:: excellent German and good English language skills
The working language is German.
The Robert Bosch Stiftung will cover travel expenses, costs of accommodation, seminars, and (if needed) a German language course, as well as provide an allowance of 400 euros.
The year-long program consists of:
:: a three-week seminar
(August 30–September 20, 2014)
:: a project phase in your home country in which you implement your own plans for a project (October 2014–August 2015)
:: a mid-year seminar (four days in March 2015)
:: a concluding seminar (three days in August / September 2015)
The Robert Bosch Stiftung is one of the major German foundations associated with a private company. Established in 1964, it represents the philanthropic and social endeavors of Robert Bosch (1861–1942) and fulfills his legacy in a contemporary manner. The Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH works predominantly in the fields of inter- national relations, health, and education.
The Kolleg is conducted in cooperation with the Center for Central and Eastern Europe of the Robert Bosch Stiftung at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP). The Center advises foreign policy decision-makers from the fields of politics, the economy, and civil society on current political developments in Central and Eastern Europe. It also organizes conferences, discussions among experts, and back- ground briefings.
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