The British Academy for Training and Development offered this training course on preparing international cooperation projects for professionals looking to enhance their skills in this area of international relations, with advanced curricula developed by the British Academy for Training and Development.

International cooperation involves implementing and concluding international agreements and preparing economic and social development plans by international actors and stakeholders. Competition is used in decision-making during conflicts and disputes. Since competition is an important factor in decision-making, the strategies adopted by other countries or allies can significantly influence the outcomes of such decisions. In today's world, countries cannot make decisions without considering what other nations are doing and planning around them.

The international regulatory system revolves around all the processes that govern the network of relationships among countries. This network has contributed to forming mutual dependence and interaction among countries within the global political system, reaching a stage of interdependence. International relations are built on strong connections and mutual interdependence between countries. Each state considers only its own strength and security because it operates in a system based on self-defense. It seeks prestige among other nations within the global political regime, particularly regarding the independence of its decisions, based on the compatibility of interests among states. Modern international economic relations have changed significantly in line with the broad modern transformations of the global system, integrating each economic entity considerably with others in the global economic system.

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.