AICPA is a professional institute for the professionalization and advancement of public diplomacy and management practices in all sectors of the economy. It is a professional and educational body.
AICPA advances the practice of diplomacy in management, international and public relations, by building capacity in managerial and leadership skills, through Trainings, Research, Consultancy, Publications, and Professional Services. We aim to develop public diplomacy and management initiatives in all sectors through its practices, and in collaboration with other academic, professional and research institutions around the world.
AICPA is the nationwide professional association for those involved in public administration. It is a voluntary, non-profit, member-based organisation that enables people with an interest in public administration and public sector reform to exchange ideas on trends, practices and innovations. It has divisions in all states and territories and a national support office.
AICPA aims to:
• promote good governance
• encourage excellence in the provision of public services in Australia
• contribute to the development of public policy and management practices that will enhance the performance of the public sector.
AICPA recognises the increasing demands on public administration to deliver better and more efficient public services, and the important role it plays as the nationwide professional association of the public sector.
OUR OBJECTIVE
• Develop multi-faceted leaders and managers with a well developed global mindset, strong world-range entrepreneurial business and diplomacy skills, and a deep commitment to corporate governance and ethical conduct.
• Provide training, development programs and consultations. Replete with quality management practices consistently.
• Building estimable leaders, managers and executives with a global vision and strong managerial and leadership skills.
• Develop and create leadership studies that identify key aspect of management of human resources in public and private services.
• Promote public diplomacy and management in government and private sectors as a profession.
• Provide an international forum to enable the development, conduct and critical evaluation of communication research, sustain a programme of high quality scholarly publications and knowledge exchange.
• Provide training that meets the corporate and diplomatic challenges of the 21st century, i.e - globalization, commercialization and technology.
• Encourage fellowship and cooperation in public and private service.
• Provide opportunities for professional growth and development for practitioners and conducting research and investigation on public management issues.
• Facilitate positive changes that improve the delivery of private, public and international relationship management services.
OUR VISION
To create a positive work environment, work relations and practices through robust diplomacy and practical positive policies and actions.
OUR MISSION
To professionalize public diplomacy and management with a view to train corporate leaders and managers who create sustainable prosperity worldwide.
Public Diplomacy and Management (PDM)
Public diplomacy and management (PDM) . . . is a field of management that deals with the cultivation of multi faceted leaders and managers with well developed diplomatic global business skill, and the influence of public attitudes on the formation and execution of foreign and corporate management policies.
It encompasses dimensions of international relations beyond traditional diplomacy; the interaction of private and public organizations, groups and interests in one country with those of another; the reporting of foreign affairs and its impact on policy; communication between those whose job is communication, as between diplomats, foreign corporate executives and foreign correspondents
It is a Management science that focuses on the entire organization process of forming a strategic vision, setting objectives, crafting strategies, implementing, executing and the arrangements by which public services are delivered from both a short and a long-term perspective.
In other words, PDM is about the set of requisite skills required in wise ingenious steering of public affairs, negotiations and adept managing of situations. It encompasses dimensions of administration, policy, traditional diplomacy, relationship management and public opinion.
It also includes functions such as crafting and deploying appropriate and prompt messages in apt media to describe the organization, convey its vision, and help it communicate its message in times of change or crisis. Its scope cuts across organisations, bodies and organs like: companies -national and multinationals; governments local, state, federal and foreign; nongovernmental organisations; associations and international organs like the UN.
Membership in AICPA distinguishes Professionals and Organizations as Leaders in The Field of Public Diplomacy and Management
The Institute mission is about developing skills, raising awareness, rewarding excellence, supporting our members and giving public diplomacy a voice at the highest levels. Our members are highly trained to provide support for organizations and enhance the professional reputation of the industry.
Like other reputable professional bodies the Institute offers different levels of membership to deserving and astute individuals that are desirous of enhancing and developing public diplomacy management practice in both public and private sectors of the economy, and these membership is by application. The membership embraces all professions within and outside the country. It also offers direct membership concessions to deserving intending members.
Benefits and Privileges of Members
1. Understand the changing role of communications globally.
2. AICPA members are taught the skills of communication, problem solving, mediation, critical thinking, conflict-resolution, negotiation, management, and leadership.
3. Members gain a thorough understanding of customer relations, customer/client retention, economics, negotiation, cultural diversity, international relations, and political science.
4. All members share a substantial background of international work, travel and education experience that enriches and complements the global nature of the curriculum.
5. Full-time members bring with them up to 10 years experience in a broad range of work experience. They include veteran bankers, geologists, entrepreneurs, marketing managers, computer engineers, lawyers, Peace Corps volunteers and journalists.
6. Position yourself to advance your career with our CERTIFICATION and gain an attractive highlight on your resume!
7. Members of the Institute will receive access to international networks of like minded individuals in order to be able to develop additional initiatives, joint projects and beyond.
8. Members receive an automatic 10% discount on the participation cost of all AICPA International Conferences, Seminars & Workshops, Certificate Programs and E-learning Courses.
9. Invitation to attend local and international leadership management skills programs in such functional areas as marketing, public management and human resource management, Industrial Relation and operations, thereby building your knowledge and understanding of global economic systems, cultural traditions, languages and international business practices and the unique ability to think globally and act optimisely.
OUR CORE MISSION
1. To explore Diplomacy in all its forms / types and dimensions
2. To build a network of key partners (institutions, companies and individuals) active in the diplomatic-international relations field, to support members interested in diplomacy-related experience and careers.
AICPA welcomes all every prospective member to join the network of business and professional diplomat with an interest in diplomacy, international negotiation and foreign policy.
As 21st century diplomacy is evolving and taking on new roles and meanings, the institute deals in every aspect of diplomacy and management practices from environmental and public to cultural and nuclear diplomacy. Having to tackle a wide range of global issues, today’s diplomacy offers great opportunities to those who want to work at the interface between their own field of study and international policy—in an international NGO or governmental context. So whatever your field of study, be it medical, science, law or humanities, AICPA is open to you for you to get involved and learn more about your interests.
All AICPA programmes are interactive, offering opportunities for developing individual and team skills. Exercises are based in current international issues in real time, updated continually.
Public Diplomacy and Management?
Public diplomacy and management (PDM) . is a field of management that deals with the cultivation of multi faceted leaders and managers with well developed diplomatic global business skill, and the influence of public attitudes on the formation and execution of foreign and corporate management policies.
It encompasses dimensions of international relations beyond traditional diplomacy; the interaction of private and public organizations, groups and interests in one country with those of another; the reporting of foreign affairs and its impact on policy; communication between those whose job is communication, as between diplomats, foreign corporate executives and foreign correspondents
It is a Management science that focuses on the entire organization process of forming a strategic vision, setting objectives, crafting strategies, implementing, executing and the arrangements by which public services are delivered from both a short and a long-term perspective.
In other words, PDM is about the set of requisite skills required in wise ingenious steering of public affairs, negotiations and adept managing of situations. It encompasses dimensions of administration, policy, traditional diplomacy, relationship management and public opinion.
It also includes functions such as crafting and deploying appropriate and prompt messages in apt media to describe the organization, convey its vision, and help it communicate its message in times of change or crisis. Its scope cuts across organisations, bodies and organs like: companies -national and multinationals; governments local, state, federal and foreign; nongovernmental organisations; associations and international organs like the UN.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
The following are the different levels of membership
Graduate Membership - First degree holders of with 1 year work experience.
Associate Membership - First degree holder of 6 years and above, with a minimum of 6 years work experience
Full Membership - A first degree holder of 8 years and above, with at least 8 years work experience
Senior Membership - An MBA, M.sc degree with at least 15 years work experience, or a first degree with 15 years work experience.
About the AICPAM
In the current increasingly globalized world, individuals, corporations and governments from across the globe are becoming more integrated than ever before and have the ability to exchange information faster and more efficiently; Thus, inter-cultural relations have become increasingly important in the 21st century. Cultural diplomacy has long been recognized as a prime instrument to promote international links and understanding between countries and peoples; The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy was founded with this aim in mind.
“The AICPAM´s ultimate goal is to promote global peace and stability by strengthening and supporting intercultural relations at all levels.”
Philosophy
The AICPA understands that in an increasingly globalized, in which people are able to travel and exchange information faster than ever before, there is a growing interdependency between nations. As a result, successful inter-cultural interaction will undoubtedly become a major challenge for international relations in the 21st century.
In this regard, the AICPA believes that inter- and intra-cultural relations can be strengthened and maintained through dialogue. This, in turn, leads to a better understanding and greater trust between cultures, prevent misunderstanding, improve communication and cooperation and help to reduce the likelihood of socio-cultural conflicts.
Role & Mission
The major objectives of the AICPA are to extend current research, programs and practices in the field of cultural diplomacy and create a platform to promote and sustain inter-cultural dialogue at all levels. The AICPA actively encourages and supports cultural diplomacy as an academic discipline.
AICPA Activity & Methodology (More) »
Over the past decade the AICPA has grown to become one of Africa's largest independent cultural exchange organizations, hosting programs that facilitate interaction among individuals of all cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, from across the world.
AICPA’s primary activity focuses on the development and the promotion of the field of Cultural Diplomacy with the aim to raise awareness and understanding of the field across the globe both locally and internationally; The AICPA works continuously to develop new and innovative initiatives of cultural diplomacy.
In addition to promoting cultural diplomacy through its own initiatives, the AICPA also promotes cultural diplomacy by actively supporting the work that is already being done in this area by partnering and communicating with other actors in the field.
The AICPA activities are implemented and executed by its four main institutions: the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy, the Organization for Youth Education & Development (OYED), the Inter Parliamentary Alliance for Human Rights & Global Peace (IPAHP) and the AICPAM House of Arts & Culture.