On Saturday in August 08th, 2020 at the Université Libre du Burkina (ULB), a 12 candidates were granted with their graduation certificates in Diplomacy and international relations. The first group of 3 candidates are represented by the 12th Class-MATES of the “ Action and International Cooperation ” (ACI) program co- organized by the Yangrin SAWADOGO Research-Dissemination Center on Peace and Development (CRYSPAD) and the ULB. The second group of 9 candidates graduated in the certification training of the Institute for Support of Diplomatic and International Careers (IACDI) on crisis analysis, management and communication from July 22nd – 25th , 2020.
The ceremony was chaired by a coach-training session led by Doctor Poussi SAWADOGO, Diplomat, IACDI Training Advisor and Chairman of the African Union of Coaches (UACOACHS). This coach training focused on the topic: » How to access to positions in International organizations « . The training facilitator was Coach Palingwendé Boukaré KABORE, the Dean of CRYSPAD.
First of all Doctor Poussi SAWADOGO demonstrated that each professional field has an international dimension. Thus, local or national politicians have joined regional or international organizations, national security agents got a career in global component, from national one becomes an international consultant. He invited his participants interested by the International careers to build qualities and skills such as opened mindedness and cross cultural assets self-reliance and critical spirit, to be committed in seeking the excellency at any level, singularity and leadership. Language and communication skills as well. The Presenter has identified a number of gateways in International organization, such as recommendation, successful placement, testing, consultation, appointment and application. If human relations are tremendously helping to access to International position, the intrinsic and valuable skills of the candidate are essential for one success.
The mission of CRYSPAD and ULB, the ACI Program has been aiming at preparing Burkinabè and Africans to access to international positions for 12 years. The IACDI, created in 2017, as a diplomatic and international coaching tool brings substantial expertise to teaching this program. Indeed, the ACI program has a total hourly volume of 450 hours. Inspired by the best training curricula in diplomacy and international relations, the ACI program comprises seven modules allowing to understand the following;
- Studying of the international Position (60 hrs),
- Acquiring knowledge and skills for the international actions (60 hrs),
- Discovering Africa through the international relations (60 hrs),
- Living and experiencing diplomatic practices (60 hrs),
- Learning languages related to international action (60 hrs),
- Studying international cooperation institutions, programs and projects (90 hrs)
- Discussing current concerns (60 hrs).
The graduated students of both trainings session were awarded with their certificates on Saturday 08th August, 2020 at the ULB in a very lively environment of happiness and gratitude. Among the graduated students, Cheick MOAZE OUEDRAOGO, as a Special one, said to be a spiritual guide tolerance and peace Promoter related to cross cultures and religions of UACOACHS was highly represented by a peer led by its Executive Secretary, Coach Daouda MAIGA.
After certificates presentation, Coach Palingwendé Boukaré KABORE invited the 300 participants to the ceremony to register for the 13th ACI-mate program which is planned to start by October 1st, 2020. This group of trainees will receive an updated content taking into account recent developments in global geopolitics.
IACDI Communication Department
Translated by Laurent OUEDRAOGO, Communicator-Translator and High Sports Performance Specialist