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The DAOC Advantage Global Outlook. Real-world Impact. Caribbean Minded. Certificate of Training inAdvances in Consular Affairsin the Modern DiplomaticMission:A Caribbean PerspectivePROSPECTUSIn-depth LevelPractical and Professional Skills for the Diplomacy Practitioner

I.Have you completed an academic degree incorporating multidisciplinary formal training inpolitics or economics or public/business administration or policy analysis or culture and society,drawing upon a Caribbean perspective or regional focus?II.Are you of the view that, while you have broad exposure to and knowledge of key disciplinaryconcepts, theories and debates at an advanced level, as you plan to fast-track a career pathor, for those young professionals already in the job market with some policy experience, drivegreater success and gain an edge in advancing a career in the public, private, or nonprofitsector (professional contexts wherein diplomacy looms large) you need to be equipped withrelevant practical and professional skills?III.Are you looking for high-quality, immersive learning and short-term, hands-on practical trainingthat won't interrupt your academic studies or career; rather, augment same, recalibrating yourprofessional profile to cast you as a highly marketable international expert with in-depth,specialist understanding of international affairs and contemporary diplomatic practice?like-minded peers, as well as by having direct access to scholarpractitioner facilitators from within and outside of theCaribbean who are practiced professionals and,in some instances, faculty and other top-levelIf so, then the following Diplomatic Academy of theexperts associated with The University ofCaribbean (DAOC) credential is suited for you:the West Indies, including itsrenowned Institute ofCertificate of Training inInternationalRelations(IIR)?Advances in Consular Affairs in the Modern Diplomatic Mission:A Caribbean Perspective1 The DAOCIV. Are you keen to gain relevant expertise by leveraging a cohort network of

A Snapshot ofThe Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean (DAOC)The DAOCThe DAOC is the Caribbean's premierprofessional development-orienteddiplomatic studies training centre. TheDiplomatic Academy is an integral part ofThe University of the West Indies St.Augustine Campus and the Campus'renowned Institute of InternationalRelations (IIR), which was established in1966 by agreement between the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and theGovernment of Switzerland.Advent, Aims and MandateThe building plays host to the Academy's Secretariat and includesclassrooms, breakout rooms, and a board room and television studio,among other amenities.The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago contributedfunds to a new building for the DAOC, which was officially openedon 21 August 2015. Located on the St. Augustine Campus of TheUWI, the building adjoins the IIR.Location and BuildingThe DAOC is eddiplomaticstudiestraining centre2 The DAOCThe DAOC was launched on 6 May 2014.Its realization stems from an exemplarypartnership between The UWI St. Augustine Campus and the government of theday of the Republic of Trinidad andTobago.A first-of-its-kind, practitioner-focusedcentre, the Diplomatic Academy aims toprovide high-quality, immersive learningand short-term, hands-on practicaltraining in modern diplomacy education,as a complement to formal training andon-the-job training in that area.Integral to the DAOC's mission is itscommitment to help close humanresources capacity gaps in internationalaffairs and diplomacy in the Caribbean,by providing capacity-building and skillsdevelopment training in diplomacy to upand coming diplomats and to aspiringdiplomats from the Region.This diplomatic learning and trainingfacility also strengthens the University'scapacities for research/analysis,knowledge‐sharing, advocacy, andpartnerships and dialogue on therelationship between diplomacy and theCaribbean broadly conceived, with thegoal of helping to facilitate policyrelevant awareness-raising on international affairs issues of import (and thatare topical) to the Region.DA increase between 2005–10 and 2011–16;East Afri ca and West Africa remain the highestrecipients.Africa’s debt is rising, but there is nosystemic risk of a debt crisisBy the end of 2017, the gross government debtto-GDP ratio reached 53 percent in Africa, butwith significant heterogeneity across countries.Of 52 countries with data, 16 countries—amongthem Algeria, Botswana, Burkina Faso, and Mali—have a debt-to-GDP ratio below 40 percent;while 6 countries—Cabo Verde, Congo, Egypt,Eritrea, Mozambique, and Sudan—have a debtto-GDP ratio above 100 percent. The traditionalFormat, Methodology, Means of ActionThe DAOC's professional developmentcentric module-based or customized/tailormade workshop teaching programmes,which are held over several days either oncampus or off-site, guide participants inhoning their diplomatic capabilities. Theyimpart the knowledge, essential (especiallysoft) skills, insights and networks neededof 'global thinkers' to fast-track a careerpath and drive greater success in the multifocal profession of diplomacy.The teaching programmes are interactiveand, on an as-needs basis, they draw on arange of subject and area experts. Whilethe programmes are situated in anacademic or disciplinary context, theapproach to teaching is analytical. It ispractice- and teamwork-oriented viatechniques such as the use of real-worldcase studies, peer mentoring and, on acase-by-case basis, study visits, amongothers. The means of action are four-fold:(i) innovative and experiential sharing andlearning; (ii) simulations and advancedtraining methods; (iii) networking withsuperior local, regional and internationalexpertise; and (iv) outreach beyond theCaribbean Community (CARICOM).The DAOC CredentialCertificate of Training/Participation.The DAOC Advantage 2 The DAOCGlobal Outlook. Real-world Impact. Caribbean Minded. Published by the Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean (DAOC), St. Augustine, Republic of Trinidad and TobagoTelephone: 1 (868) 662-2002, Ext. 85360, 85362Email: DiplomaticAcademy@sta.uwi.eduWebsite: https://sta.uwi.edu/daoc/For more information, please contact:The Diplomatic Academy of the CaribbeanInstitute of International RelationsThe University of the West IndiesSt. Augustine CampusRepublic of Trinidad and TobagoCopyright 2021, TheDiplomatic Academy of theCaribbean

About the Certificate of Training in Advances in Consular Affairsin the Modern Diplomatic Mission: A Caribbean PerspectiveOffered as a four-day module, Advances in Consular Affairs in the ModernRisks to the outlookgreater—than conventional analysis predicts. TheDiplomatic Mission: A Caribbean Perspective is one of a suite of cutting-edgeClouding the macroeconomic forecasts for Africastandard framework that many economists usetrainingprogrammes, which span a multi-rungor three-tiered approach toare several risks.(the optimal currency area) can be difficult to vallearningattheDAOC,asfollows:First, further escalation of trade tensionsidate for countries with too little accurate data onbetween the United States and its main tradingkey macroeconomic variables. It is unlikely thatpartners would reduce world economic growth,differences in labor markets will disappear rapLevel— that shocks willwith repercussions for Africa. These tensions,idly over time.ExpertIt is alsounlikelyCovers issuetogether with the strengthening of the US dollar,hit only one memberand not be generalized tospecifictopics, byIn-depth manyLevel or—all of them.have increased the volatility of some commoditySo it is unlikely that an AfricanwayofaCoversprices and pressured the currencies of emerg- ingsupranational authoritywill have the resources tomasterclass,thematicallyFoundationcountries. If global demand slows, commoditycometoaidofcountrieshinging onfacing severe economicorientedLevel — Coversprices could drop, reducing GDP growthsubjects,anddifficulties.participants'andthe "mustadvancedparticipantsare countriesadversely affecting tradeand fiscal balancesforForin a monetary union, wellknows"of fiscal institutionsexpectedtoAfrica’s commodity exporters.functioning , knowledgecross-countrysame as apossessSecond, costs of external financing could furandprerequisiteintermediaterules are needed to help members respond toknowledge ofther increase if interest rates in advanced counsame as aasymmetric shocks. The free movement of labor,tries rise faster than assumed.capital, and goods should be a reality—not just aprerequisitegoal. Debt and deficit policies should be conThird, if African countries are again affected byextreme weather conditions due to climatesistent across the union and carefully monitoredchange, as they have been in recent years, agriby a credible central authority. And the finanAs anIn-depthLevelthisnon-creditmoduleprovidesa groundinginculturalproductionand offering,GDP growthcouldbecial andbankingsector shouldbe under titularreference,addingvaluetolower than projected.supervision by a unionwide independent instituthe resumeof the diplomacyFourth, politicalinstability andpractitioner.security probtion capable of enforcing strict prudential rules.lems in some areas could weaken economies.Each of these four requirements is a tall order.Together, they present enormous macroeconomicCountries that have improved their fiscal s.Module Descriptionate debt will probably be resilient to new externalPolicy implicationsshocks. But those that have not rebuilt their departicipants with state-of-theThe recovery of Africa’s GDP growth from theare unprepared for significant downsideart andstate of the practice training in consularaffairs in the modern diplomatictrough of 2016 suggests resilience as well as vulrisks.mission, taking a fresh look from a Caribbeanperspectiveat:and(i) globalmigrationnerability to regionalshocks.issuesThe proandMonetarythe diaspora;and sissues at playjected growth of 4 percent in 2019 and 4.1crisispercentandchallengingits consequential impact on the consularfunction.in 2020is welcome progress. But dependencyAs noted in last year’s Outlook, countries engageon a few export commodities to spur growth andThein consularfunctionof consulatesandto volatilityhonoraryconsulatesmonetary unionswith intherespecthope of macrovulnerabilityin commodityprices extualized, distinguishing from embassiesor highTheimpeded mostAfrican commissions.economies from sustaininginclude a promotionstable exchangeand macrohigh ionsof theCommodityconsulardependenceinstitutioneconomic omiclevers,tensionsexamined,along withlessrecentdevelopmentsin consularaffairs,withcreatingan y trends, approaches and challenges (e.g. migration-relatedtion, lowertransaction(as currencystabilizationpolicies.vis-à-visAs a result—andas oftenissues).Theyhave costsa bearingon converthe Caribbeansettingthe vocated—Africaneedsdeepstructuralreformsbetween consular functions and diplomacy, consular governance and politics,convergence among member countries. But thereto successfully diversify its economy, both vertiand the changing role of the consular institution in relation to theory and practice.also are costs. By definition, monetary unions limitcally and horizontally.Againstthis backdrop, and in a manner gearedtoward junior to mid-careerDiversifying and undertaking deep structuralthe flexibility of member countries to use monetaryprofessionals, this module reviews traditional responsibilities of the consularchange require considerable development finance.instruments to adjust to external shocks.functionand comprehensively engages inAparta forward-lookingexamination offrom revenue from extractive sectors andThe immediate gains from African nfromauniquelyCaribbeantaxes, most African countries receive remittancesintegration, one of the aspirations of regional sponsibilityforincludingandthat now exceed ODA and FDI—notcontinental integration, may be much more elusiveinvolvedaffairs,challengeseither directlyindirectly,in this throughtime ofinformaluncertaintytransferredchannels,—and intheconsularmacroeconomicmuch orremittancesand change.3 The DAOCThe DiplomaticAcademy derivesits character fromits global outlook,real-world impactand Caribbeanmindednesswhich, in sum,constitute TheDAOCAdvantage

MethodologyThis online module is intended to be highly interactive and practical, immersing participants inkey/relevant frameworks: namely, the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963) andinternational migration treaties, human rights treaties and non-binding frameworks which governmigration. By way of the course manual, participants will be provided with: (i) a day-to-day, contentrelated breakdown of the four-day long training; and (ii) background material for reading andgeneral orientation as regards the subject matter.The primary means of instruction will be interactive lectures, with time allocated for questions anddiscussion. Emphasis will also be placed on peer-to-peer learning. Participants’ immersion in themodule subject matter will be evaluated through assignments, and the training will be capped witha roundtable featuring senior consular functionaries from the Caribbean who will provide bestpractice-oriented perspectives on key elements of module-related learning.Expected OutcomesAt the end of the training, participants will:1.2.3.4.5.6.Understand the legal framework within which they function;Know the role and function of a Consular Post;Know the authorities, laws and regulations that permit and proscribe their functioning;Appreciate the dynamic power of the diaspora and acquire new modalities for utilising same;Be alert to the power and the pitfalls associated with public diplomacy;Be cognisant of the power of an effective network in successfully serving your nationals in thesending and receiving States;7. Know the importance of preparation in non-crisis times for effective functioning during crises in thesending State or the receiving State;8. Ensure that as a consular functionary all their publics in the sending State are aware that they existand are willing to assist them to achieve their goals, legally;9. Appreciate historical and contemporary bi-lateral (and regional) migratory patterns that influence therelationship between the home country and state in which they function;10. Be knowledgeable of international migration treaties, human rights treaties and non-bindingframeworks which govern migration, as well as multilateral or regional processes which are shapingthese agreements and frameworks;11. Understand citizenship and migration-related rules and regulations of the country in which theyfunction; and12. Understand migration-related needs of their country’s diaspora, especially of vulnerable populations(for example, farm workers, involuntarily returned, unaccompanied minors).Certificate of TrainingEnrolment and TuitionWith regard to this module, open enrolment applies. Tuition fees, which include module materials, are structured to accomodate sponsored & unsponsored participants.2 The DAOC4 The DAOCIn recognition of the successful completion of this module, participants are conferred with a muchsought-after Certificate of Training. To obtain the Certificate, participants must meet all trainingrequirements. (Admission guidelines are set out at Pg. 1: I & II.)

The DAOC Advantage Global Outlook. Real-world Impact. Caribbean Minded.

the resume of the diplomacy practitioner. The objective of this DAOC module is to provide participants with state-of-the-art and state of the practice training in consular affairs in the modern diplomatic mission, taking a fresh l

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