Development Office Newsletter: Issue N°1 2011
INTERVIEW
On 11 February 2011, Mr Boag delivered a lecture to the students of the College of Europe on “The Creation of the EEAS and the Changing Role of Commission/EU Delegations”. On such occasion, the Development Office interviewed Mr Boag about his experience and views concerning the current establishment of the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the professional training needs of its staff.
“Building an ‘esprit de corps’ is a key training need for the EEAS staff”
Mr Boag, in your opinion, what are the challenges ahead in terms of professional training needs of the staff working at the newly created EEAS?
The staff of the EEAS is composed by personnel of two European Institutions, the European Commission and the General Secretariat of the Council of the EU, and diplomats of the 27 EU Member States of the EEAS. The future staff of the EEAS did not have any common background and training. The launch of the EEAS is now a great opportunity to learn from the past and move forward in fostering a “one and indivisible” external action service, having all its personnel members acting and working together as a team.
ACTIVITIES
Development Office trains Russian professors on EU Terminology
Since 2007, the Development Office of the College of Europe has been organising a yearly training seminar focusing on EU Terminology in English, targeted to professors and language teachers of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO).Macedonian civil servants discover the world of EU Negotiations
From 24 to 26 January 2011, the Development Office organised in Skopje, a 3- day training seminar on EU Negotiations, in the framework of the USAID – World Learning Programme.IHL - Introductory Seminar on International Humanitarian Law
The Development Office and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) organised an introductory seminar on International Humanitarian Law.The Polish Government flies towards a successful EU Presidency
After nine months of dedicated work, the project ‘Specialised training on practical aspects of participation of Polish governmental administration in the EU decision making process’ co-financed by the European Social Fund has come to an end.Open Registrations
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An interactive journey through the lifespan of European projects, from EU funding to project evaluation.
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