14th Summer Academy (2024), Institute for Peace & Dialogue

Its image as one of the most favourable places for traveling has made it more interesting to offer an exited and comprehensive program for our participants.

Nowadays unfortunately several frozen or ongoing conflicts between or within states still exist. Conflicts are different and if we look to the world mankind, how they are facing many new challenges, coupled with new dangerous situations, i.e. terrorist acts, non-legal arming of conflict sides, re-determination of borders, establishing new countries in the world map, non-providing territorial integrity, trafficking of arms, drugs and human; disputes on the implementation of transnational energy projects, democratization and false elections, revolution and internal political conflicts, armed guerrilla movements, violation and discrimination by nationalists, world economic crisis, climate change and unsafely biodiversity etc. Unfortunately, the list is long. Conflicts are related and an integral part of human beings, as conflicts cause violation of human rights.

Existing conflicts weaken every kind of cooperation between nations, states and Institutions. Without lasting mutual cooperation and understanding, the future prosperity of the world would remain only as a good dream. Taking into consideration of peaceful behaviour and engagements, we can make a decision on the strict belief, that opportunities for solving all kind of conflicts are feasible.

Because in every conflict situation and tension forms we consequently face the below mentioned common situations

• Desperate situation and non-solving problems are not eternal.
• It is possible to make common decision and find common values, even both conflict sides are thinking differently.
• If the hostility thinking becomes stronger, there are no winner and right side.
• Protracted conflicts on the same time endanger to the development and prosperity of all involved conflict parties.
• Any peaceful mediation, negotiation and mutual understanding actions are useful than nothing.

Participants will have access to expert knowledge, work-base and hands-on experience as all our Experts are specialists with years of experience academically and professionally in their respective fields, will contribute to this event, with many years of experience in Peacebuilding, Conflicts Solution, Mediation, Leadership and International Security Studies. This is truly a great opportunity not to be missed to get or refresh knowledge, skills and create new worldwide friendship and networks.

14th Summer Academy offer lectures and classes via non-formal, interactive and practical methods by the experienced teachers with professional and academic background include the following stated methodologies

• Interactive teaching based on research and professional experience, illustrated by practical cases
• Lectures through open presentation and panel discussions
• Workplace case studies, situational examples and success stories telling
• Problem solving group works, paired practice discussion/exchange and self/group reflections
• Individual approach, role plays, group presentations and assignments
• Short video film coaching 

Participation in all Modules is mandatory to get Certificate.

Main Goal of the Summer Programs 

• The main goal of the 14th Summer Academy is to strengthen the skills of the representatives from state institutions, business sector, INGOs/NGOs, education institutions, religious organisations, independent mediators, politicians and students through academic and as well work-field based trainings in peacebuilding, mediation, conflict resolution, international security leadership and intercultural dialogue fields. Participation in 14th Summer Academy gives the participants education and network to build their future career worldwide level in state, private and public sectors as peace builder, manager, lawyer, diplomat, human resource officer, mediator, international and public relations manager, mentor, coacher and in etc. relevant jobs.
• The main goal of the 3 Month Research Program is to develop the academic and work-field based skills of the researchers via academic trainings, reading materials, Supervisor guidance and closely acquaintance them with relevant Swiss state, public and private Institutions. Participating as researcher in 3 Month Research Program could assist you to apply PhD programs with fresh research skills, to join various institutions as professional researcher or expert (Parliament, Research Centres, Think Tank Institutions, Universities, Various States organizations) or as trainer.

Why Basel as Ideal Venue for Visit 

• To enjoy from marvelous Swiss Nature, visiting City Library, Museums, Zoo and Theater during the free time and weekends period
• Basel is a home city of oldest university (more than 550 years) of Switzerland and there have plenty research, innovation and teaching institutions in different spheres
• Existence of many world leading multinational companies in the pharmacy, law, agrochemicals, medical engineering, IT, logistics, finance and communications fields
• Basel is essential location in Europe which connect South Europe with North Europe, East Europe with West Europe by rail, plane (EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg), ship, tram, bus and auto roads
• Basel located at the heart of Europe where France, Germany and Switzerland all meet which also makes easy of daily visiting more people from neighbour countries with using of convenient public transport
• Existence of plenty hotels, restaurants, bars, museums, theatres, cinemas, green parks and shopping places gives opportunity to the guest of the Basel city to spend comfortable and enjoyable time
• Hotel guests in Basel can use the city's public transport free-of-charge with their BaselCard. This card also allows to the guest to enter many public places with 50% discount and free surfing on the guest WiFi
• Visiting of Zoo in Basel which is oldest Zoo in Switzerland
• Basel is the safe place for visit and it`s gives positive feeling while talking with friendly and hospitable local people
• Walking in Rhine riverside could relax and gives you fabulous time
• Basel is well-known as Football Capital of Switzerland

Summer Academy Timetable

• Arriving of Participants (Check in after 14:00): 5 & 13 August
• Breakfast Time: 7:00 - 9:00
• Morning Workshops Period: 9:00 - 12:30
• First Break Time: 10:30 - 11:00
• Lunch Time: 12:30 - 13:30
• Afternoon Workshops Period: 13:30 - 16:30
• Second Break Time: 14:45 - 15:00
• Free Day (No Class & Lunch): 12 & 20 August
• Certification: 11 & 19 August
• Departure of Participants (Check-out till the 10.00): 13 & 21 August
• Half Class Days: 9 & 17 August till the 12.30