Are you working in the public sector or in business? Would you like to enhance your professional qualifica- tion and expand your network of committed Europeans? Do you want to develop and implement new ideas and innovative concepts? www.goerdeler-kolleg.de The Goerdeler Kolleg for Good Governance The focal points of the Kolleg are: provides professional training in the field of good governance to a new generation of executives from Acting responsibly: Carl Friedrich Goerdeler Kolleg Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Participants will receive additional training and certifica- for Good Governance Russia, Turkey, and Ukraine. In doing so, it aims to tion in the areas of administration modernization and foster responsible action in the public sector (public good governance. 2014 / 2015 administration and non-profit organizations) as well as in business. The Kolleg is named after the lawyer, Gaining insight behind the scenes: civil servant and member of the German resistance Participants will learn how good governance is practiced Carl Friedrich Goerdeler (1884–1945). in administration, business, and civil society by means of practical examples in Germany and the EU. They will The Kolleg will enable you to receive exclusive glimpses into political life and have an :: take active part in seminars, discussions and opportunity to make new contacts and extend their In cooperation with workshops to extend your professional knowledge networks. the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) and skills :: build up your network of contacts in Germany, Shaping sustainable plans: the EU, and all participating countries, and Participants develop their own idea for a project with :: make a contribution to the development of good reference to their home institution, receive training as governance in public administration, business, project managers, and initiate their projects and civil society. in the course of their year at the Kolleg. The year-long program consists of the following units: The seminars will take place in Berlin, :: a three-week seminar Warsaw, and Brussels. (August 30–September 20, 2014) :: a project phase in your home country in which you implement your own plans for a project (October 2014–August 2015) :: a mid-year seminar (four days in March 2015) :: a concluding seminar (three days in August / September 2015) Fotos: Dirk Enters Professor Günter Verheugen in conversation with Kolleg participants “Changing society requires not only good will but also courage and knowledge.” Prof. Günter Verheugen, Director of the Kolleg The following is required of all applicants: Additional information can be found on the The Robert Bosch Stiftung :: citizenship of one of the following countries: following webpage: www.goerdeler-kolleg.de is one of the major German foundations associated Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, with a private company. Established in 1964, it Russia, Turkey, or Ukraine Contact for Applicants: represents the philanthropic and social endeavors :: residency in one of these countries Dr. Jennifer Schevardo of Robert Bosch (1861–1942) and fulfills his legacy in :: a university degree, with proof of outstanding Telephone: +49 (0) 30 25 42 31-47 a contemporary manner. The Robert Bosch Stiftung academic performance [email protected] GmbH works predominantly in the fields of inter- :: several years of professional experience in www.dgap.org national relations, health, and education. relevant areas (with responsibilities in personnel German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP) or budget matters) Center for Central and Eastern Europe of the Professor Günter Verheugen, :: the support of your employer Robert Bosch Stiftung former vice president of the European Commission, :: a specific idea for a project and an interest in Rauchstraße 17/18 will accompany the participants as director of the good governance and policy 10787 Berlin Kolleg. :: a strong sense of social responsibility and commit- Germany ment in addition to strong leadership The Kolleg is conducted in cooperation with the :: excellent German and good English language skills Head of Program: Center for Central and Eastern Europe of the Robert Carsten Vogel Bosch Stiftung at the German Council on Foreign The working language is German. Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH Relations (DGAP). The Center advises foreign policy www.bosch-stiftung.de decision-makers from the fields of politics, the The Robert Bosch Stiftung will cover travel economy, and civil society on current political develop- expenses, costs of accommodation, seminars, and ments in Central and Eastern Europe. It also organizes (if needed) a German language course, as well as Deadline for applications: March 3, 2014 conferences, discussions among experts, and back- provide an allowance of 400 euros. ground briefings..