This course offers a deep dive into the world of international cooperation projects. Participants will explore the intricacies of managing projects across borders, focusing on cross-cultural communication, international law, ethical considerations, and effective team-building in diverse environments. The program is tailored to equip professionals with the necessary skills for successful project planning, execution, and sustainability in the international arena. It's an ideal learning journey for those engaged in or aspiring to work in international NGOs, governmental agencies, and global development sectors.

Who should attend? 

• Directors of government bodies responsible for foreign relations.
• Candidates for diplomatic missions.
• International affairs and diplomacy staff.
• Professionals interested in international laws.
• All new employees and officials in the diplomatic sector.
• Official officers responsible for international agreements.
• Directors of international relations offices.
• Students and graduates from colleges and institutes of political science and international relations.
• New professionals in specialized entities working in the field of international relations, including embassies, consulates and ministries.
• International relations graduates.
• Employees in international organizations.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Explain the importance of international cooperation and its goals, and understand the difference between international cooperation and national projects.
• Enhance participants' ability to clearly define project objectives and identify potential project stakeholders and partners.
• Guide participants in analyzing the local and international environment and evaluating economic, political, social and environmental conditions.
• Providing participants with the necessary skills to plan and manage international projects effectively, including identifying resources, preparing schedules, and managing risks.
• Enhance participants' ability to implement the project effectively, monitor progress and adapt to changes resulting from external variables.
• Enhance participants’ understanding of the importance of evaluating results and learning from past experiences to improve the planning and implementation of future projects.
• Guiding participants in building the institutional capacities necessary to support the sustainability of projects and achieve a positive impact on the beneficiary communities.
• Enhance participants’ ability to build collaborative relationships with potential partners and strengthen international partnerships to support successful project implementation.

• Introduction to international cooperation.
  • Definition of international cooperation and its importance in sustainable development.
  • Studying the types of international cooperation: technical, development, economic, and social.
  • Understanding the global context of international cooperation: challenges and opportunities.
• Factors affecting international relations
  • Economic factors.
  • Geographic factors.
  • Political factors.
  • Military factors.
• International project planning
  • Defining the goals and the problem: reviewing the reasons and goals of the international project.
  • Market and environment analysis: understanding local and international requirements and evaluating potential impacts.
  • Identifying stakeholders and strengthening partnerships: identifying potential partners and developing international relationships.
• Project planning and risk management
  • Develop a project budget and implementation timeline.
  • Identify potential risks and develop strategies to manage them.
  • Using tools and techniques to manage international projects: project evaluation methodology and performance indicators.
• Implementation of international projects
  • Managing the international team: defining roles and responsibilities and enhancing communication.
  • Implementation of sub-plans: Implementing measures specified in the action plans and periodically monitoring progress.
• Monitoring and evaluating international projects
  • Evaluating progress and performance: Using evaluation tools to measure progress toward project goals.
  • Analyzing results and documenting experiences: extracting lessons learned and documenting successes and challenges.
  • Modifying plans and improving performance: Taking the necessary measures to improve project performance and achieve set goals.
• Sustainability and enhancing impact
  • Local capacity building: Supporting the development of local skills and knowledge of beneficiaries.
  • Financial Sustainability: Analysis of possible options for financing and maintaining the project in the long term.
  • Documenting and exchanging results: presenting results and experiences to interested groups and exchanging experiences with international institutions.