The Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s International Academy for Leadership (IAF) invites young leaders engaged in politics, administration, research and private sector to join an online seminar on new public management.

The online seminar on "New Public Management" is divided into three phases. In the first part (which will start on 23.07.2009), participants are given materials to read with an aim to deepen their knowledge. In the second part, participants are encouraged to discuss via an online forum their views and insights. Lastly, participants will be asked to write an essay. For more information, please contact Turkey office of Friedrich Naumann Foundation.

The seminar does not require participants to be online at all times. They have the flexibility to work at their own pace provided they meet the deadlines assigned to each task.

Based on their contribution, IAF will invite 24 participants to Gummersbach, Germany to continue the discussions raised online. To secure an international and regional mix of participants the two best performers from Africa, South Asia and Southeast and East Asia, Eastern Europe, from the Mediterranean Countries and from Latin America – presuming a good performance. The remaining 12 invitees will be chosen according to performance regardless of the region of residence.

Application procedure: Please e-mail letters of intent adding a CV to belma.bagdat@fnst.org. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. FNF Turkey Office will only evaluate applications from Turkey. If you live in another country, please contact the Foundation’s office in your country or nearest to your country. The deadline for submission of applications is 19 June 2009.