As from last October the first three students from countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region started benefitting from a new annual scholarship programme for students from this region to pursue a Master’s in Diplomacy degree at the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies (Medac) hosted at the University of Malta.

The programme was launched following the signing of a memorandum of understanding last November by Frank Priess, deputy department head European and International Cooperation of the Konrad-Adenauer- Stiftung (KAS) Political Dialogue South Mediterranean regional programme and Medac director Stephen Calleya.

The Master of Diplomacy (MDip) programme is aimed primarily for young diplomats and other students wishing to pursue an international career. The programme comprises courses in international relations, international economics, international law, international history and diplomacy, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean region. The programme is fully accredited by the University of Malta under the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

Both KAS and Medac consider education as an important component of dialogue and exchange between countries and societies. The collaboration will enable both institutions to take their mandate in this area further and provide higher education opportunities to deserving young professionals.

Medac is an institution of higher learning with a unique focus on the Mediterranean region. It offers master degrees in diplomatic studies, which provide students with an opportunity to study and interact in an international setting with students coming from North Africa, Middle East, Africa, Europe and beyond. The institution strives to provide an all-round experience that allows students who are either already active in or aspiring to pursue careers in international organisations, diplomatic missions, public administration, non-governmental organisations or in the private sector, to advance in their respective careers and to achieve their professional goals.

The KAS Political Dialogue South Mediterranean regional programme is based in Tunis and implements cross-national projects in the Mediterranean region. Its objective is to strengthen the political dialogue and societal and economic integration in the region and to sustainably promote cooperation and partnership with the EU.

An important instrument for implementing these goals is cross-country and cross-regional dialogue programmes such as workshops, conferences or information and study visits together with international, European and local experts. The activities are designed to enhance the exchange of information and experiences.

Furthermore, policy papers and research publications illustrate concepts for partnership-based cooperation and raise awareness among decision-makers for integrated, cross-regional solutions.

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