A curated selection of public diplomacy-relevant news from a global cross-section of English-language media outlets, including independent, corporate-owned, and state-sponsored sources. The stories featured don't necessarily represent CPD's views nor have they been verified by CPD.

Is Your Favorite Food Somewhat American?

ometimes immigrant chefs can’t obtain favorite ingredients in their new home so they look for substitutes. Or they discover in America new types of food and improvise. Often their creations introduce other Americans to their native cuisines. And sometimes chefs adapt their favorites to appeal to the tastes of their new countrymen.

Tags: united states, america, food, Cultural Diplomacy, cultural exchange, gastrodiplomacy

Airports as Tool in Destination Branding

The airport presents visitors with a cherished consumer experience, such as convenience and hospitality. Beginning from the airport, ranked as third in Africa and 28th globally by Skytrax, a United Kingdom-based firm specialising in airline and airport research, everything appeared in order.

Tags: nation branding, Nation Image, airports, exhibit, south africa, travel, brand experience, destination branding

S. Korea, China Agree on 69 Cultural Exchange Programs

South Korea and China have agreed to carry out 69 cultural projects this year to build stronger ties between their people, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Friday. [...] The projects include various academic seminars, youth exchange programs, speech contests and concerts, as well as a joint study of pandas.

Tags: south korea, china, cultural exchange, Cultural Diplomacy, xi jinping, panda diplomacy, park geun-hye, people-to-people diplomacy, partnership

'Citizen Diplomats' Touted at Conference Hosted by Tulsa Global Alliance

“Our U.S. government can’t be everywhere at every moment,” said Jennifer Clinton, president of Global Ties U.S. “We must continue to find ways to leverage the citizenry to build the bridges that lead to increased security, economic development, economic ties and cultural ties.”

Tags: non-state pd, citizen diplomacy, united states, Cultural Diplomacy, non-profit organization, exchange programs, tulsa global alliance, Global Ties U.S., cultural exchange

Show Local Films at Ghanaian Embassies - BSIFF

Film is a cultural diplomacy tool, a trade enabler, a global connector an employment creator. It is also a powerful tool for communication. [...] These were some of the points raised by a delegation to the Communications Ministry by stakeholders of the film industry, led by the Black Star International film festival (BSIFF).

Tags: Cultural Diplomacy, film diplomacy, film, film industry, nigeria, black star international festival, ghana, ghana film, nollywood, government pd

Savvy Social Media Diplomacy a Standard in Digital Era

Indonesian diplomats are being encouraged to keep up with the rapid development of technology and communication tools by exploring the use of new media in the Foreign Ministry's leadership programs. [...] progress of technology demanded an adaptive attitude to innovations in politics, diplomacy and global communication...

Tags: indonesia, social media, digital era, Digital Diplomacy & New Technology, communication, politics

Egyptian Embassy Launches 2016 Public Diplomacy Campaign

The Foreign Ministry, in a statement, said that the campaign aimed at spreading awareness of the parliamentary life in Egypt that began as early as 1866 and its significance on Egypt’s public and political life.
 

Tags: egypt, government pd, egyptian embassy, history & pd

Passport to the World

“Through these working holiday agreements, the government hopes to enhance our young people’s global competence, thereby boosting the nation’s competitiveness, as well as increase the self-reliance of Taiwan’s youth,” says Andrew Lee, deputy director-general of MOFA’s Public Diplomacy Coordination Council.

Tags: taiwan, exchanges, china, working holidays, education, youth engagement

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