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Vienna School of International Studies - Executive Training Programmes for Female Leadership

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The Executive Training Programmes of the Diplomatische Akademie Wien - Vienna School of International Studies include special courses, summer schools and seminars centering, above all, on EU-specific topics. The programmes are shaped to fit the individual interests and needs of t

Vienna School of International Studies - Executive Training Programmes for Female Leadership

Details

Promoter
Diplomatische Akademie Wien – Vienna School of International Studies — website
Power domain
Political Power
Methods / tools
Gender Training, Competence development
Region (NUTS)
AT13
Keywords
executive training programme, female leadership, public service

Context

The Diplomatische Akademie Wien – Vienna School of International Studies runs Executive Training Programmes, including special courses, summer schools and seminars centred on EU-specific topics for diplomats, public administration staff, and international audiences. Among these, the Online Training Programme for Strengthening Female Leadership in the Public Services and the Women's Empowerment Programmes are specifically designed to support women moving into or already in leadership roles.

Objectives

The programmes aim to familiarise female public officials with the international framework for women's rights and gender equality, including the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals, while building their practical leadership skills.

Activities

The Online Training Programme combines interactive workshops on practical leadership skills with content on international frameworks for gender equality. The Women's Empowerment Programmes are jointly organised with the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens and award Global Citizen Fellowships that cover participants' costs, focusing on education, justice, the rule of law and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Implementation
Indicative cost
Medium (€50k–€500k) — Costs include curriculum design and delivery plus Global Citizen Fellowships covering participants' costs for the Women's Empowerment Programmes; no total budget figure is given.
Time to results
Medium (1–3 years) — Recurring seasonal/annual courses, summer schools and seminars (e.g. 2022 editions referenced); no indication of a fixed end date.
Staffing & skills
Diplomatische Akademie Wien – Vienna School of International Studies, Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (co-organiser of the Women's Empowerment Programmes)

Conditions for success

  • Partnership between DA Vienna and the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens
  • Global Citizen Fellowships covering participants' costs
  • Curriculum tailored to female public officials' needs, combining theory with practice-oriented modules

Where it fits

Governance type
academic/training institution
Scale
transnational

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