IVLP Programs: April 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of State's Office of International Visitors has postponed in-person exchange programs. Virtual meetings will instead be arranged for the following programs:

Smart Ports: This virtual project will introduce government and port officials from Panama to strategies to maintain the security and sovereignty of their ports, build their institutional capacity, and promote the economic viability of ports and supply-chain management.

Promoting Climate Resilience in Pacific Island Countries: This virtual project will showcase U.S. experience and expertise in climate adaptation and resilience to natural disasters at the national level and in coastal communities. Policymakers and on-the-ground practitioners from the Pacific Islands will learn about the diverse nature of the U.S. response to climate change and how different regions utilize their local knowledge, experience, and political context to shape adaptation responses and programs.

Domestic Violence Salon Series: This virtual project comes in response to the dramatic worldwide increase in violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, seen following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will explore methods and tools to determine cases of violence against women, meet with institutions dedicated to issues of violence against women, and engage with judicial actors involved in the criminal prosecution of domestic violence cases during COVID-19.

NGO Management III: This virtual project will highlight the role of the non-profit sector in U.S. society and the ways that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) promote an educated, engaged civil society as a cornerstone of democracy. Participants will explore innovative non-profit management strategies, including strategic planning, use of social media and new technologies, fundraising, board development, and the effective use of volunteers.

Biosecurity and Agricultural Import/Export: This virtual project will examine the intersection of U.S. policies on international trade, sustainable agriculture, and consumer health and safety. Participants will explore how U.S. farmers and ranchers meet the complex economic and environmental challenges of providing affordable, high quality, and safe food products for both domestic consumption and international export.

NGO Management - Joint Project for EAP and SCA: This virtual project will highlight the role of the non-profit sector in U.S. society and the ways that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) promote an educated, engaged civil society as a cornerstone of democracy. Participants will explore innovative non-profit management strategies, including strategic planning, use of social media and new technologies, fundraising, board development, and the effective use of volunteers.

U.S. State and Local Government: This virtual project will explore how the United States’ decentralized governmental structure engages citizens in local, state, and federal policy development. Participants will explore the responsibilities of state and local government in public outreach and administering public services such as elections, justice, health, and education.