Open World Leadership Center

Open World Leadership Center Type: Government Parent organization: Congressional Office for International Leadership Employees: 20 Executive: Executive Director Budget: $1.5 million (FY 2023) Address: 101 Independence Ave., SE LA-144 Washington, DC 20540-9980 USA Website: https://www.openworld.gov/ Creation Legislation: Public Law 106-113, 1999 (part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act) Wikipedia: Open World Leadership Center

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Mission To enhance understanding and cooperation between the United States and countries of the former Soviet Union by facilitating professional exchanges for emerging leaders, promoting democratic values, and fostering international relations.

Services Leadership Exchanges; Cultural Programs; Professional Development

Regulations

Open World Leadership Center operates under the Congressional Office for International Leadership, focusing on cultural and professional exchanges to build ties between the U.S. and emerging leaders from Russia, Eurasia, and the Baltic states.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of the Open World Leadership Center is to promote mutual understanding, democratic principles, and cooperation by introducing emerging leaders from Russia, Eurasia, and the Baltic states to American society, governance, and professional practices. Through these exchanges, it aims to strengthen international relationships and support the development of civil society in these regions.

Parent organization

The Open World Leadership Center is part of the Congressional Office for International Leadership.

Legislation

The Open World program was authorized by Public Law 106-113, 1999, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which established the program to foster U.S.-Russian relations.

Partners

• U.S. Congress for oversight and support
• Host institutions across the U.S. for exchange programs
• Governments and organizations in participating countries

Number of employees

The Center has approximately 20 employees.

Organization structure

• Office of the Executive Director provides strategic direction.
• Program Management organizes and executes exchange programs.
• Outreach and Development manages partnerships and participant recruitment.
• Alumni Relations keeps in touch with past participants.

List of programs

• Professional Exchange Programs for Emerging Leaders
• Cultural and Educational Visits
• Community Engagement Initiatives
• Leadership and Democracy Workshops

Last total enacted budget

The budget for the Open World Leadership Center in Fiscal Year 2023 was approximately $1.5 million.

Leader

The Center is led by an Executive Director.

Services provided

The Open World Leadership Center provides services by arranging short-term visits for professionals to experience American culture, government, and business practices firsthand. These exchanges include professional meetings, cultural activities, and community stays with American families, aimed at building lasting connections and understanding.

Regulations overseen

While the Center does not oversee regulations, its activities are conducted in accordance with U.S. laws concerning international exchange programs, focusing on cultural diplomacy and educational policy.

Headquarters address

1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005

Website

https://www.openworld.gov/

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:Open World Leadership Center

External links

• https://www.openworld.gov/
• https://www.openworld.gov/about/
• https://www.openworld.gov/programs/