In recognition of the United Nations’ 80th anniversary, UNRCCA conducted an online Model United Nations simulation as part of its Preventive Diplomacy Academy. Facilitated by representatives from the PDA Alumni Network, the event brought together members of the PDA Cohort 2025, offering them a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the processes of multilateral diplomacy and […]
UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy commences seventh academic year
On 10 April, the UNRCCA proudly launched the seventh academic year of its Preventive Diplomacy Academy (PDA), marking another milestone in fostering youth engagement and capacity-building for peace and sustainable development in Central Asia and Afghanistan. Following a rigorous and competitive selection process, 48 outstanding candidates were chosen from a pool of 370 applicants across […]
Students of the UNRCCA Academy of Preventive Diplomacy study the subtleties of negotiation skills
In July 2024, the UNRCCA Academy of Preventive Diplomacy invited Evan Hoffman, PhD in Political Science, to conduct a three-day online seminar for youth from Central Asia and Afghanistan on conflict prevention, mediation, and negotiation. PDA students learned about various theories of conflict and their classification, as well as how to act appropriately in conflict […]
The UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy took part in an Interactive Game about Water Diplomacy
On April 29, the USAID Central Asia’s Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity in cooperation with the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) and the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy (PDA) organized the Nexus simulation game session for the PDA 2024 cohort and PDA Alumni members from Turkmenistan. The NEXUS game offers a unique training […]