Ten years after the first Afghanistan Conference in Bonn in 2001, a follow-up conference is being held in Bonn again on 5 December 2011. Together with Afghanistan, the goal of this conference is to discuss all the aspects of the present situation in the country and give a concrete shape to the transition process and future engagement of the international community in Afghanistan. A total of around 90 delegations with 1000 participants are expected. Afghanistan will preside over the conference and Germany will host it. The United Nations will also play an important role.
On the sidelines of this conference, it has been proposed to hold an International Student Conference also giving 60 students from across the ISAF countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan a chance to do the same as the world diplomats will be doing at that time.
Based on first-hand information from and discussions with conference participants and independent experts, the students will work on their own solutions on the many challenges facing Afghanistan today.
The Afghanistan Student Conference will take place in Bonn, Germany on December 4-7, 2011. Full board and lodging will be provided and the active participation of students can be supported by a limited allowance up to €200.
Applications are invited from exceptional students and young professionals, aged 20-30 and having a strong interest in Afghanistan and the region. Studies and/or experience in the fields of international relations, development cooperation, defense/security, journalism, international business, and academia are desirable.
Applicant requirements:
- Students and young professionals age 20-30
- Afghan, Pakistani or an ISAF country citizenship
- Strong interest in Afghanistan and the region
- working knowledge of English
Deadline for submitting the applications is July 24, 2011
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