GLX Programs: March 2022

The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by the World Affairs Council which is a member of Global Ties U.S.

Using Visual Arts to Drive Social and Economic Change: This virtual program for Algeria will explore U.S. art management, including how to start a successful art business, organize arts events and festivals, secure private and international investments, effectively market products, create social media campaigns, and promote the art scene in their community.

U.S. Economic and Trade Policy: This virtual program for Central and South America will examine U.S. and global trade interests, policy-making and policy-influencing institutions, and the political, economic, social, and cultural factors that affect U.S. trade policy. Participants will gain insight into the U.S. economic system and the domestic economic and political forces that influence U.S. trade policy.

Enriching the Cultural and Creative Sector in Dubai: This virtual program for Dubai will explore U.S. best practices in museum, library, festival management, in fields from performance to literature, art, and design and endeavors to archive and preserve heritage sites.

U.S. Foreign Policy Decision Making: This virtual project for participants from around the world will examine U.S. foreign policy processes and priorities, and trends in U.S. international relations; domestic political and socioeconomic forces and stakeholders that influence U.S. foreign policy decisions; and the role of media in informing the public and influencing the policy process.