The Public Diplomacy Council
Advancing America's dialogue with the world
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NCIV National Meeting
Washington will be the venue for the National Council for International Visitors’ most comprehensive professional development and training event, scheduled for February 10 – 13, 2010. The Meeting’s theme is “One Handshake at a Time: 50 Years of Leadership in Citizen Diplomacy.” For more information, go to the NCIV Web site at http://www.nciv.org
NCIV National Meeting
Washington will be the venue for the National Council for International Visitors’ most comprehensive professional development and training event, scheduled for February 10 – 13, 2010. The Meeting’s theme is “One Handshake at a Time: 50 Years of Leadership in Citizen Diplomacy.” For more information, go to the NCIV Web site at http://www.nciv.org
USAID Community Cultural Centers in Afghanistan provide information about access to justice and how to use the judicial system. In the picture, Community Cultural Center volunteers in Parwan province distribute information about access to justice and women's rights. For more stories and pictures go to http://www.usaid.gov/stories/
[USAID photo]
Everyone can see Council documents and information under Our Work.
Rebuilding America's Public Diplomacy
Renewing America's Voices- Ideas for Reform
On the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, Council members Walter Roberts, Barry Zorthian and Alan Heil present eight ideas to guide a review of U.S. international broadcasting, which they recommend.
Enabling Public Diplomacy Field Officers to Do Their Jobs
Ambassador William Rugh observes shortcomings in the performance of public diplomacy at field posts, traces them to organizational flaws at the State Department, and offers recommendations for a "fairly simple" internal restructuring.
Basic Principles for Improving Public Diplomacy 2008
Twelve premises have gained broad consensus among the members of The Public Diplomacy Council as pillars for initiatives to strengthen U.S. public diplomacy. View them at the link above or under "Our Work," Occasional Papers.
Reforming U.S. International Broadcasting for a New Era Nov 25 2008
By broad consensus of its members, the Public Diplomacy Council strongly recommends to the new Administration and Congress an urgent reform of America’s publicly funded international broadcasting. View the paper at the link above or under "Our Work," Occasional Papers. The paper was revised and reissued on November 25.
The public affairs sections at U.S. embassies are the critical link in effective public diplomacy, according to a new paper by Council Member Michael Canning, an experienced practitioner. View his study The Overseas Post: The Forgotten Element of Our Public Diplomacy.
"Public Diplomacy Begins With You," in the Christian Science Monitor, counters five "myths." Read the article by the Public Diplomacy Council Member Sherry Mueller, who directs the National Council for International Visitors.
Renewing America's Voices- Ideas for Reform
On the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Broadcasting Board of Governors, Council members Walter Roberts, Barry Zorthian and Alan Heil present eight ideas to guide a review of U.S. international broadcasting, which they recommend.
Enabling Public Diplomacy Field Officers to Do Their Jobs
Ambassador William Rugh observes shortcomings in the performance of public diplomacy at field posts, traces them to organizational flaws at the State Department, and offers recommendations for a "fairly simple" internal restructuring.
Basic Principles for Improving Public Diplomacy 2008
Twelve premises have gained broad consensus among the members of The Public Diplomacy Council as pillars for initiatives to strengthen U.S. public diplomacy. View them at the link above or under "Our Work," Occasional Papers.
Reforming U.S. International Broadcasting for a New Era Nov 25 2008
By broad consensus of its members, the Public Diplomacy Council strongly recommends to the new Administration and Congress an urgent reform of America’s publicly funded international broadcasting. View the paper at the link above or under "Our Work," Occasional Papers. The paper was revised and reissued on November 25.
The public affairs sections at U.S. embassies are the critical link in effective public diplomacy, according to a new paper by Council Member Michael Canning, an experienced practitioner. View his study The Overseas Post: The Forgotten Element of Our Public Diplomacy.
"Public Diplomacy Begins With You," in the Christian Science Monitor, counters five "myths." Read the article by the Public Diplomacy Council Member Sherry Mueller, who directs the National Council for International Visitors.
The Government Accountability Office
lists "improving U.S. image abroad" as an "urgent issue" on its Web
publication "2009 Congressional and Presidential Transition." The page
contains links to a series of GAO reports on public diplomacy and
broadcasting.
