How to Prepare for Life After a Career in Diplomacy
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How to Prepare for Life After a Career in Diplomacy
We diplomats often identify with our job, and when we leave, we find ourselves confronting an identity crisis — or even loss of identity.
By AMBASSADOR CHARLES RAY | NOVEMBER 29, 2020
As ambassador to Zimbabwe, Charles Ray met with grandmothers running community projects to help pay for their grandchildren’s education in 2012. Photo by U.S. Embassy Harare.
An assistant public affairs officer in the United States Army moonlighting as an arts and theater critic for a local newspaper may be a peculiarity, but with proper authorization, I managed to pull it off back in the 1970s, when I was stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C. I also wrote for a state historical society’s publication. One of my crusty old editors advised me to establish a practice of writing at least 1,000 words every day to improve my skills.
That habit, which continues to this day, proved essential to a fulfilling post-retirement life decades later. After 20 year..
The traditional event of Vasilopita cutting was organized online for the...
The Hellenic Business Association of Serbia celebrated the 18th traditional event of Vasilopita Cutting, which was organized in the online format for the first time. The event presents continuity of online activities, but also an initiative of the Association to adapt the tradition of Vasilopita Cutting to the current working conditions.
The President of HBA emphasized in his introductory speech that the Hellenic Business Association of Serbia is always available to its members, for any kind of assistance and support – especially today when it is very important that representatives of the Greek business community selflessly support each other.
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Italy one of most important partners of Serbia
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikola Selaković pointed out in a conversation with Ambassador of Italy Carlo Lo Cascio that Italy is one of the most important partners of Serbia.
Selaković emphasised that Italy is the second foreign trade partner of Serbia and a country that strongly supports our country on the path of European integration.
He pointed out the fact that as many as 1,789 active Italian companies with more than 26,000 employees operate in Serbia, saying that our country will strive to provide favourable conditions for continued support to Italian investors in the future.
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GIZ Delivers 58 e-Bikes to Caregivers
The German Development Cooperation implemented by GIZ delivered electric bicycles to 16 towns and municipalities, to support social care workers at a time when the number of Covid-19 cases is rising again. They will be distributed to caregivers providing home assistance services to the elderly and other persons in need of care, who greatly rely on this type of support because of movement restrictions and increased health risk.
The donation was awarded by the German-Serbian Development Cooperation project “Social Services for Vulnerable Groups”. In addition to the bicycles, it also includes helmets and safety locks. The e-bikes are battery-powered but can also be ridden without the power on.
“Home assistance for the elderly is one of the social services in highest demand. We are very pleased this donation will support the employees in social protection, making it easier for them to reach their beneficiaries, and is also environmentally friendly. The fact that the bicycles are produced..
Meet virtually Canadian writer Kim Thúy
In celebration of the Francophonie Month in Serbia, Clio Publishing Company and the Embassy of Canada organize a virtual book-launch and a panel discussion with Canadian author Kim Thúy
About Kim Thúy’s novel EM and her literary work, diversity of francophone literature, multiculturalism, writers as holders of intercultural dialogue, role of literature in fragile democracies, culture of diversity, gender equality, artistic contribution of women, will speak:
Kim Thúy, author, H.E.
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Onlajn predavanje: Moja priča o Kini (Zoran Bogdanović, vlasnik kompanije Starlink)
Institut Konfucije u Beogradu i Biblioteka grada Beograda pozivaju vas na onlajn predavanje Moja priča o Kini
Zoran Bogdanović, vlasnik kompanije Starlink
Zoran Bogdanović je od 1997. godine živeo i radio u NR Kini i vlasnik je kompanije Starlink Enterprise Limited koja je tokom godina postala sinonim eksperta u trgovini, pružanju usluga i konsaltingu. Za predsednika Srpsko-kineskog poslovnog kluba izabran je 2014. godine, dok je u periodu od 2008. do 2012. bio delegat Skupštine dijaspore i Srba u regionu predstavljajući Kinu i ostale države Azije.
Predavanje će biti dostupno na youtube kanalu Institut Konfucije u Beogradu od 23. marta 2021. godine, a možete mu pristupiti i preko sledećeg linka: https://youtu.be/k83cqL3NPu0
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Thirty Years of the Southern Common Market
The Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) was founded upon the signing of the Treaty of Asuncion in 1991 by Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The bloc is a historic achievement in the region and one of the major milestones in Latin American economic integration, which was intended to overcome the previous logic of rivalry between the countries and establish cooperation dynamics.
With a population of almost 300 million and an area of about 15 million square kilometres (50 % larger than the European continent and almost as large as Russia), MERCOSUR is known for its great natural resource and food potential.
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“Peacekeeping in the Francophone space in the 21st century”
Co-organized by Embassy of Egypt in Belgrade, Conflux Centre and the Cairo Center for Conflict Resolution and Peacekeeping Within the Month of Francophonie: Webinar on “Peacekeeping in the Francophone space in the 21st century” Highlights Role of Local Culture and Multilingualism
Within the Month of Francophonie, Embassy of Egypt in Belgrade, Conflux Centre and the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (CCCPA) convened on March 18, 2021 a webinar titled “Peacekeeping in the Francophone space in the 21st century”, for the third year in a row.
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World news story: OSCE Head of Mission to Serbia: UK response
Ms. Nicola Murray, Deputy Head of the UK Delegation to the OSCE, responds to Ambassador Braathu, new Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia.
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Challenges and potentials in the field of environmental protection in Sremski...
As a contribution to the broad public discussion on the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in Serbia, the environmental pillar of the “SDGs for ALL” Platform produced two videos on environmental challenges and potentials facing the municipality of Sremski Karlovci.
The first video presents the activities of local partners in the municipality of Sremski Karlovci related to protected natural areas and sustainable tourism and refers to the SDG 15 (life on land) and 12 (responsible consumption and production). The video is available at this link
The second report deals with the impact of climate change on local viticulture, as one of the most important industries in the municipality of Sremski Karlovci, and refers to the goal of sustainable development 13 (climate action), and partly to goal 12 (sustainable consumption and production). The video is available at this link
Both reports indicate the importance of localization of the universally d..
