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Strengthening Voices of Small and Developing Countries - 10 Years of Diplomatic Training
Ambassador to three more countries in the region. This will come with a lot more work and challenges, but will be a great opportunity to broaden my horizons and networks. I am also about to finish my post-graduate course in Contemporary Diplomacy with DiploFoundation and aim to start my Masters after that. What has been your experience so far with Diplo? I first heard about Diplo from an Ambassador who was invited by the Surinamese government to train new diplomats in 2006. Ambassador Rana shared the goals and possibilities
Overall, I learned as much from the formal lectures as I did from my fellow students from around the world. The course provided invaluable insight into different world views, negotiation and presentation techniques, goals and objectives in International Relations. If I had been with only peers from my own country, there would have been no real broadening of my horizons.
of DiploFoundation and inspired me to take a course. Arriving in Malta in February 2008 for the two weeks introductory course, I experienced an atmosphere of professionalism and empowerment. I easily connected with the lecturers and received many practical tips. After returning from Malta, I felt more comfortable and knowledgeable about many issues pertaining to diplomacy. Economic and public diplomacy were of great interest to me, as I believe in their importance for a small state like Suriname.