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San Diego International Affairs Board: Global Engagement Initiatives

The International Affairs Board's mission is to enhance San Diego's global identity, foster cultural connections, boost international economic competitiveness, and advise local authorities on global matters. This report outlines strategies to promote the city's global image, engage with global neighborhoods, and advocate on global issues. Highlights include community events, partnerships, and policy advocacy.

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San Diego International Affairs Board: Global Engagement Initiatives

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  1. 2016 Annual Report & 2017-2019 Workplan

  2. Mission Statement: The International Affairs Board seeks to promote San Diego’s global identity, encourage cultural connections, cultivate international economic competiveness, and advise the Mayor and City Council on ways that international issues and policies impact San Diego. Vision: “Enhancing San Diego’s Global Identity”

  3. 2016 Highlights Friendship City Program Consul Reception Over 100 Community Events Dozens of International Delegations New Executive Director

  4. Strategy 1: Promote SD Global Identity Target KPIs • Two presentations to community groups about member area of expertise • Formal relationships with organizations • Specific projects with partner organizations • Completed and printed brochure • Implemented new framework for Friendship Cities • Global Identity Outreach to Town Councils, International Partners, Universities • Establish Outreach Committee • 8 meetings of the Outreach Committee IAB as the central voice of San Diego’s global identity, providing access to the City for international partners throughout San Diego

  5. Strategy 2: Focus on SD "Global Neighborhoods" • Eight external events out in community for resource / public policy input July 2017 – Refugee Panel Discussion • Complete neighborhood database on globally-oriented organizations with self-update ability • Annual Award program 2017 – “San Diego Diplomat of the Year” Smart Border Coalition • Regular newsletter Target KPIs Leveraging local population's connections abroad & amplifying the global identify present within SD neighborhoods

  6. Strategy 3: Advocate on Global Issues • Public Input Forum for International Stakeholders on SD Issues of Global Nature Re-organization of IAB in the Municode • Letters of Support and Advocacy Statement on Presidential Executive Order • Report on particular issues to Council Subcommittee on Economic and Intergovernmental Relations Let’s do this again! Target KPIs Provide public policy advice to the Mayor and Council on the impact of international issues on San Diego

  7. 2016 Annual Report & 2017-2017 Workplan

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