IVLP Programs: September 2018

Interfaith Dialogue and Religious Freedom: 6 visitors from Near East and North African regions will visit Seattle to explore conflict resolution and mediation approaches to interfaith and cross-cultural cooperation.

Transparency and Accountability in Government: 10 visitors from Malaysia will examine the effect of transparency on trade, investment, and economic development; and explore the range of institutions that hold government accountable, including private sector organizations, and the media.

Labor Reform: Key Challenges and Next Steps: 5 visitors from the Republic of Korea will visit Seattle to examine labor reform best practices and lessons learned in the United States, as well as explore innovative ideas for addressing policy challenges that affect youth, women, and irregular workers.

Law of the Sea: Fisheries Management & Marine Protected Areas: 8 visitors from the Asia Pacific region will visit Seattle to explore fisheries management and marine protected areas.

Water Resources Management: 9 visitors from around the world will visit Seattle to examine innovative strategies for assessing, monitoring, and conserving water resources.

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: 12 visitors from Cambodia will examine best practices in promoting women’s entrepreneurship, including access to training, financing, networks, and mentorship.

Water Resources Management: 9 visitors from around the world will visit Seattle to examine innovative strategies for assessing, monitoring, and conserving water resources.

Connecting Nepali Producers to the American Market: 6 visitors from Nepal will visit Seattle to explore opportunities to connect goods produced in Nepal with buyers and consumers in the Seattle marketplace.