Program Overview
Title: 2024 CPI Cultural Experts Training Program
Eligibility: Professionals from ODA priority partner countries in arts and culture.
Training Method: Online pre-training and in-country training in Korea.
Contents:
- Theoretical education and practical training on project planning using cultural resources.
- Core Course: Strengthening project planning skills.
- Special Course: Enhancing practical skills in specific fields.
Training Schedule
- Online: July 22 (Mon) – August 2 (Fri), 2 weeks
- In-country:
- Intensive: August 19 (Mon) – September 13 (Fri), 4 weeks
- General: August 19 (Mon) – September 6 (Fri), 3 weeks
Call for Applicants
Application Deadline: June 25, 2024, 10:00 (Korean Standard Time)
Eligibility:
- Cultural experts currently working in relevant fields.
- Individuals interested in planning and promoting cultural projects that contribute to their country’s cultural development.
Target Countries:
- Asia: Laos, Mongolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, East Timor, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand.
- Africa: Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Nigeria, Lesotho, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda.
- Oceania: Kiribati.
- Central and South America: El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil.
- Middle East/CIS: Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan.
Number of Participants: Approximately 48 (13 per Intensive Area, 11 per General Area).
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in the relevant field (ages 25 to 45).
- Must be able to participate in English.
- Must be proficient in using the internet (Google, Zoom, YouTube, etc.).
- Must be able to enter and stay in Korea for the program’s duration.
- Must attend classes during the training period (completion requires an attendance rate of 80% or higher).
Training Method
Online Pre-Training (2 weeks): Video lectures, real-time seminars, and pre-assignments.
In-country Training in Korea: Theoretical lectures, project plan writing workshops, field trips, policy forums. Intensive Areas include 1 week of practical sessions for those with outstanding business plans during the 4th week.
Obligations and Provisions
Obligations: Completion of the training program (attendance rate of 80% or higher, submission of assignments), and submission of a project plan.
Provisions: Certificate of completion, round-trip airfare, accommodation, and daily stipend.
Note: Failure to complete the online pre-training sessions prior to the in-country program may result in disqualification from the program.
Application Submission
How to Apply: Submit applications via email to the CPI Secretariat at cpi@kofice.or.kr.
Required Documents:
- Application form
- Consent form from the applicant’s organization for participation in the program
- Evidence of work experience
- (Optional) Recommendation letter from the Korean Embassy or Korean Cultural Center in the applicant’s home country.
Evaluation and Selection
Evaluation Criteria: Understanding of the program, expertise of the applicant, future activity plans.
Evaluation Schedule:
- 1st Round: Document review (June 27)
- 2nd Round: Interview (July 4 – July 5, varies by field)
Notification of Acceptance: Individual notifications within the second week of July.
Contact Information
CPI Secretariat: cpi@kofice.or.kr
