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This feedback report summarizes the discussions and themes explored at the Inaugural Meeting of the Conference of African Diplomatic Academies, Universities, and Research Institutes. The report examines the critical responses of African diplomacy in the 4th Industrial Revolution, the dynamics of African diplomacy in a changing world, challenges and opportunities for African sustainable development in the global economy, and key lessons learned in peace diplomacy on the continent. The report also highlights the importance of knowledge generation, the role of the youth in diplomacy, African diplomatic practice, Africa's position in global politics and economy, and the need for research and curriculum development in diplomatic training.
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FEEDBACK FROM INAUGURAL MEETING OF CONFERENCE OF AFRICAN DIPLOMATIC ACADEMIES, UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTES FORUM FOR AFRICAN DIPLOMACY28 February to 1 March 2018
Theme African Diplomacy: Identity, Objectives, Realities and Futures in a Dynamic and Changing World
Thematic Areas 2018 • Plenary 1: African State in the 4th Industrial Revolution: The critical responses in our Diplomacy • Plenary 2: African Diplomacy in a dynamic and ever-changing world • Plenary 3: The State of the global economy: Challenges and Opportunities for African Sustainable Development • Plenary 4: Peace Diplomacy on the Continent: Key Lessons
Where TO? • Some of the areas have been incorporated in the 2019 Programme • Other areas need to be undertaken as Research for African Diplomatic Practice • Methods of Reviewing and Revising Diplomatic Training Curriculum needs to be undertaken • Universities need to mindful of Diplomatic Practice as an important sub-set of the teaching of Diplomacy