Southeast Europe and the EU - Leadership Development Programme
In an effort to support the integration process in Southeast Europe, the fourth "Southeast Europe and the EU - Leadership Development Programme" supports 30 young people from the countries of Southeast Europe as well as broader Europe . The programme was initiated in 2006 by the TRANSFUSE Association, Berlin , and the College of Europe, Bruges . Starting from 2008, the European Fund for the Balkans in Belgrade has joined the
initiative and generously supports the programme.
The Programme will consist of the following activities:
Two-weekSummer Academy in Germany (Berlin/Schloß Neuhardenberg) 29 August - 12 September 2009
The curriculum will include topics related to the European Union and the development of its relations with Southeast Europe as well as wider issues of international and economic relations. Practical training components focussing on negotiations, project management and presentation skills will
provide participants with essential leadership qualities.
Joint Projects in Southeast Europe between November 2009 and March 2010 The participants will work together in small multicultural groups to develop and implement a joint activity in Southeast Europe .
Five-day Seminar in Belgium (Brussels/Bruges)
April 2010
The Closing Seminar offers visits and briefings in the EU institutions and NATO in Brussels and in the Campus of the College of Europe in Bruges .
The Programme will be led by an Academic Dean, who will guide the participants through the different aspects of the Programme. The working language of the Programme is English. Participants are expected to be available during the overall period of the Programme (July 2009 - April 2010) and to attend each planned activity.
Only 30 selected applicants will be invited to participate. Their participation in the Programme is financed by the European Fund for the Balkans, an initiative by the Robert Bosch Stiftung, the King Baudouin Foundation, the Campagnia di San Paolo and the ERSTE Foundation, hosted by the Network of European Foundations.
Apply online: www.seeyoungleaders.org
Deadline for Application is Europe 's Day: 9 May 2009.
