‘Civil diplomacy’ is a diplomacy that aims to foster cooperation, dialogue and understanding through an active role in national and international affairs by individuals, civil society organisations, academic institutions, private sector representatives and other communities, defined as non-state actors. Unlike traditional state diplomacy, civil diplomacy is conducted independently of official government actors and involves the direct participation of communities.
In a globalised world, civil diplomacy goes beyond inter-state relations and enables individuals and societies to contribute to diplomacy. This approach allows for more inclusive, creative and sustainable ways of solving global problems. It also facilitates understanding and co-operation among peoples by overcoming formal diplomatic barriers between states.
Civil diplomacy is becoming more widespread around the world. For this reason, the Union of Diplomats (BDU), with its Civil Diplomacy Academy, has developed a training programme content under the title of both Civil Diplomat and Local Government Diplomat.
The Civil Diplomacy Academy will be conducted online within the framework of our “Cooperation Protocol” with different universities and NGOs at the international level. The language of instruction is Turkish and English.
Admission Requirements for the Civil Diplomacy Programme
- To be between the ages of 20-60,
- To be at least a High School Graduate,
- To be a Mid-Level or Senior Manager in Public Institutions, Municipalities or Private Sector,
- To work actively in Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Professional Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations,
- To be a University Student (Associate, Undergraduate, Master and Doctorate Level)
- To be a Candidate Manager in Private or Public Institution,
Admission Process to the Civil Diplomacy Programme
- People who meet the admission requirements apply online through the BDU Web Page (bduinternational.org) with their Diploma, Certificate of Employment from their company, SSI Document, Identity Information, Criminal Records Documents.
- Application dates are announced on the BDU Web Page (bduinternational.org).
- After the applications are analysed, the pre-accepted applicants are taken to an oral interview.
- After the Oral Interview, Students/Persons who are accepted to the Civilian Diplomacy Programme are notified via E-Mail and SMS.
Civil Diplomacy Programme Diploma
- Attendance to the courses is compulsory.
- Students attending the training cannot report more than 2 excuses.
- After the excuse notification, they have to take the courses they have not taken on the appropriate date.
- Students who take all of the courses are subject to the exam.
- Apart from the exam, students also have to prepare a ‘Graduation Paper’.