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Date: October
2-4 2008
Theme:
Enhancing Effective Global Partnerships
Location: Four
Points Sheraton Hotel 1201 K Street, NW Washington,
DC 20005 
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Since 1989, the International Association of
Black Professionals in International Affairs (BPIA) has succeeded in
encouraging people of color to participate more fuly in the
international community and in preparing consituents for leadership
roles in world affairs. BPIA has also been instrumental in broadening
the perspective of organizations engaged in international affairs,
particularly in relation to the concerns, experiences and contributions
of people of color.
The stark under-representation of minorities, especially African
Americans, deprives the United States of a range of perspectives,
inputs, and human resources to draw upon in meeting the challenges of
the 21st century. Accordingly, BPIA will continue to respond to the
country's changing security, intelligence, foreign policy, educational
and commercial needs by increasing the involvement of African Americans
and other people of color in international affairs, preparing them for
leadership roles in world affairs, encouraging their participation more
fully in the global community and supporting public and private sector
organizations with international and multicultural dimensions.
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BPIA 9th Biennial Conference: “Enhancing Effective Global Partnerships”
October 2 - October 4, 2008
BPIA sponsors a biennial conference designed to make a vital contribution to creative thinking, informed policy development and action in international affairs. This year’s conference will focus on the role the United States can play as a global partner. With a change in administration the United States can better position herself in being a better partner in international Affairs.
Click here for registration information
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International
mentors Program The
Mentors Forum is designed to provide opportunities for students,
graduate scholars and young professionals to meet informally with
senior professionals and experienced career internationalists. During
these sessions career options and current international issues are
discussed in small group settings at the homes of mentors or at pubic
sites. Participants have a valuable opportunity to share and learn from
leaders who represent a variety of disciplines. BPIA counts among its
mentors: One of the missions of BPIA is to contribute to
global understanding of world issues. Through the Foreign Policy
Forums, held periodically throughout the year, BPIA explores issues and
current events in a simulating dialogue with experts in the field. Read More
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Education
and exchange One of
the missions of BPIA is to contribute to global understanding of world
issues. Through the Foreign Policy Forums, held periodically throughout
the year, BPIA explores issues and current events in a simulating
dialogue with experts in the field. Read More
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