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====== Citizen Diplomacy ======
 
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The phrase “citizen diplomacy” was first coined by American documentary filmmaker, David Hoffman, in 1981. It is based on the idea that average citizens have the right or even the responsibility to promote their country in a positive light,as well as contribute to the development of a cohesive global community. Citizen diplomats can include students, teachers, artists, professionals, sportsmen, travellers, and volunteers. These individuals engage in an unofficial capacity, and access indirect channels of influence to facilitate cross-cultural understanding and build bridges between peoples and societies.
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The phrase “citizen [[diplomacy]]” was first coined by American documentary filmmaker, David Hoffman, in 1981. It is based on the idea that average citizens have the right or even the responsibility to promote their country in a positive light,as well as contribute to the development of a cohesive global community. Citizen diplomats can include students, teachers, artists, professionals, sportsmen, travellers, and volunteers. These individuals engage in an unofficial capacity, and access indirect channels of influence to facilitate cross-cultural understanding and build bridges between peoples and societies.
  
 
[[Category:The Cultural Diplomacy Dictionary]]
 
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== External links and references ==
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* [http://uscenterforcitizendiplomacy.org U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy]
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* [http://www.worldcitizensguide.org World Citizens Guide]

Latest revision as of 09:20, 3 April 2014

Citizen Diplomacy[edit]

The phrase “citizen diplomacy” was first coined by American documentary filmmaker, David Hoffman, in 1981. It is based on the idea that average citizens have the right or even the responsibility to promote their country in a positive light,as well as contribute to the development of a cohesive global community. Citizen diplomats can include students, teachers, artists, professionals, sportsmen, travellers, and volunteers. These individuals engage in an unofficial capacity, and access indirect channels of influence to facilitate cross-cultural understanding and build bridges between peoples and societies.

External links and references[edit]