Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF)

Seminars at the International Academy for Leadership (IAF)

Gummersbach, Germany


APPLICATION GUIDELINES LOGISTICS - EXPECTATIONS


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www.fnfasia.org
www.fnfmalaysia.org


All applicants must have excellent command of the English language, an interest in politics
and liberalism as well as dedication to democracy, protection of human rights, rule of law
and market based economy. Seminars are open to anybody, especially to those who are
engaged in pushing for greater freedom in their country, for example by working for liberal
political parties, NGOs, foundations and media-organisations. Liberal, reform-minded
employees of government agencies are also welcome.


Content Page

1. List of seminars 2
2. Application deadlines 3
3. Application procedures 4
4. Notification 4
5. Air- and Train-Ticket 5
6. Visa Application 6
7. Visa Fee 6
8. Your financial contribution 6
9. Before your departure to Germany 7
10. Departure to Germany 7
11. Arrival in Germany 7
12. Climate 8
13. Your stay at the IAF: Accommodation, Meals and Services 8
14. Leisure Activities 8
15. Internet 9
16. Pocket Money / Means of Payment 9
17. The seminar in Gummersbach / Replications in mind 9
18. After your return: Feedback 9
19. After your return: Replication 9
20. IAF Alumni Network 10
1. List of seminars

Please have a look at the current list of IAF seminars in Germany:

DA1L /
LOCA1ION
1I1LL PAR1ICI
PAN1S
LANGUAGLS 1ARGL1 GROUPS CLOSING
DA1L
ASIA
2.02. - 11.03.,
Gummersbach
Conlict Preention
and Conlict
Management
24 Lnglish
Arabic
\oung leaders rom politics,
research and administration,
police and military
05.01.2011
20.03. - 2.03.,
Gummersbach
Strategic Political
Communication
22 Lnglish Leaders and communication
oicers o parties and NGOs
18.01.2011
10.04. - 22.04.,
Gummersbach
Coalition
Building,Strategic
Partnership
22 Lnglish Managers, executies and
leaders o parties and NGOs
08.02.2011
08.05. - 20.05.,
Gummersbach.
Starts Online
21.2.-20.3. and
28.3.-.5.
Liberalism 1oday -
lreedom lirst
24 Lnglish \oung leaders rom
politics, economy and
administration
04.02.2011
22.05. - 03.06.,
Gummersbach
Strategic Planning 24 Lnglish \oung leaders rom
politics, justice,
administration and NGOs
22.03.2011
10.0. - 1.0.,
Gummersbach
Change
Management
22 Lnglish Managers, executies and
leaders o parties and NGOs
10.05.2011
24.0. - 31.0.,
Gummersbach
New Public
Management
22 Lnglish Leadership personnel rom
politics, administration,
research and priate sector
24.05.2011
14.08. - 26.08.
in Gummersb.
Starts Online
6.6.-3.. and
11..-13.8.
luman and Ciil
Rights
24 Lnglish luman rights actiists,
lawyers and politicians actie
in this ield
10.05.2011
03.09. - 10.09.,
Gummersbach
Political Leadership


22 Lnglish Party representaties in
leadership positions, some
leadership experience is
requested
05.0.2011
18.09. - 30.09.,
Gummersbach
Lquity and Justice
in a Globalized
\orld
24 Lnglish Leadership personnel rom
NGO, politics,
administration and economy
19.0.2011
23.10. - 04.11.,
Gummersbach
Politics and Ciil
Society: Political
Parties and NGOs
24 Lnglish \oung party and NGO
actiists, preerably a party
and an NGO representatie
,two rom each country,
24.08.2011


For more information about the content of the seminars, please go to
www.visit.fnst.org/webcom/show_article.php/_c-1171/_nr-13455/i.html and click abstract.

As you can see from the list, three types of seminars are available:

two-week-long seminars in Gummersbach, Germany. FNF will select participants from the
pool of applicants

week-long seminars in Gummersbach, Germany. FNF will select participants from the pool
of applicants

two-week-long seminars in Gummersbach, which start online. These seminars are open to
anyone and have three phases: phases I and II via the internet, followed by a seminar in
Gummersbach, Germany. Initially, participants will login to the IAF online platform,
receive study material, get assignments and discuss/chat with other participants from
around the globe. The participants performance will be assessed by FNF. Those who do
best in online phase I will be invited to take part in online phase II and to later travel to the
seminar in Gummersbach, Germany. In order to have a chance to make it, please complete
all assignments and participate actively in all online-discussions.

Having studied the list, please choose and apply for ONE seminar which a) interests you, b)
you are suitable for and c) will benefit you and/or the organisation you work with.


2. Application deadlines

The closing dates (deadlines) for applications in the list in this document (see above) differ
from the dates mentioned in the list that is available at
www.visit.fnst.org/webcom/show_article.php/_c-1171/_nr-13455/i.html. Here is why: The
deadlines in the list that is available online refer to the days applications need to be received
in Germany. However, we kindly ask you to send your application to FNF staff in Asia a few
days before the Germany-deadline. There will be a screening and ranking of applications at
the FNF Regional Office in Bangkok. We need a few days for this, we then forward all
applications to Germany. The list in this document (see above) includes your all important
Asia-deadline, and it also includes more specific information regarding the phases of the
seminars which start online. So please use the list in this document for your reference.
Needless to say: The sooner we receive your application, the better. Late and/or incomplete
applications will not be considered.

12.11. - 19.11.,
Gummersbach
lreedom and
Property
22 Lnglish Leaders rom politics,
economics, administration,
media
14.09.2011
04.12. - 16.12.,
Gummersbach.
Starts Online
19.9.-16.10. and
24.10.-3.12.
Strengthening
Political \outh
Organisations
24 Lnglish Actiists o political youth
organizations rom the age
o 18 onwards
30.08.2011
3. Application procedures

Your application must include

a) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with one photo (4x6)
b) Motivational letter: appr. 300 words, telling us WHY you would to attend the particular
seminar you are applying for and HOW it will benefit you as a person and/or the
organisation you work with
c) Filled out IAF registration form (we will send you the form).

Please note that if you are applying for a seminar which starts online, you only need to send
us your CV to get started. In case you do well in the online phase I and are invited to the
online phase II and to the following seminar in Germany, we will then need you to fill out the
IAF registration. Online-start: No motivation letter is needed.

Malaysia: Please send your application (email attachments) to Nattipa
(nattipa.chuenpirom@fnst.org)

Cambodia: Please send your application (email attachments) to Khim Sophanna
(khim.sophanna@fnst.org), Neang Sovathana (nana_neang@yahoo.com) and Nattipa
Chuenpirom (nattipa.chuenpirom@fnst.org)

Myanmar: Please send your application (email attachments) to Aye Mya Hlaing
(aye.m.hlaing@gmail.com) and Nattipa (nattipa.chuenpirom@fnst.org)


4. Notification

The final decision regarding who gets to participate in the seminars is made in Germany. Due
to limited space at the seminars and due to regional quotas, only about 25 percent of the
applications we receive in Bangkok are awarded places in any given IAF seminar. We will
inform you whether your application for regular seminars was successful or not and whether
or not your performance in seminars which start online was good enough to advance or not.

In case you were not successful: Please have another look at the list of IAF seminars, choose
another seminar and apply/try again. Not having been chosen may not be related to you
and/or your qualifications but simply to the fact that space is limited and quotas (Asia,
Africa, America etc.) must be kept. We therefore strongly encourage you to keep
trying/applying.

In case you are notified that you are invited to Gummersbach, please read and follow the
information on the next pages.








5. Air- and Train-Ticket

You may fly to Frankfurt or to Cologne
1
. If you fly to Frankfurt, you may take a high-speed
train to Cologne usually this is the fastest option as many flights arrive in Frankfurt, the
train conveniently leaves from the airport and it only takes about 55 minutes to Cologne.
However, we will not be able to provide you with a train ticket up front, you will have to
purchase it yourself and you will get reimbursed. A roundtrip train ticket Frankfurt
Cologne costs 85 122 Euros, depending on the time of the day. Sometimes cheaper deals
are available. Should you not have enough money to be able to purchase a train ticket
yourself, please look for a flight to Cologne.

Usually participants travel abroad for the duration of the seminar in Germany. Should you
wish to extend your stay abroad beyond the timeframe of the seminar (at your own expense),
please inform Nattipa (nattipa.chuenpirom@fnst.org) about your preferred/proposed travel
dates RIGHT AWAY (before the air-ticket is booked/purchased). Once the ticket is booked
and paid for, we usually cannot accommodate changes. FNF will not cover charges that
might arise due to changes.

In case a participant does stay longer in Europe, his/her actual flight cost will be compared
with the cost of a flight to Cologne for the seminar period. FNF will only cover the cost of a
flight to Cologne for the seminar period, additional costs need to be covered by the
participant. FNF will provide and pay for your health insurance for the duration of the
seminar only. Should you want to extend your stay, you need to buy your own health
insurance for the extra-days.

Reservation - Booking - Payment

Malaysia: Please provide Nattipa with your proposed travel dates and three quotations
from three airlines (through websites or travel agents). Nattipa will choose one flight.
Please book and pay the ticket and send the original invoice and the receipt to FNF. We
will reimburse you right away. Train tickets Frankfurt (Frankfurt(Main)Flugh) Cologne
(Kln Hbf) may be purchased online (www.bahn.de) or be bought at the ticket counter in
the railway station at the airport. Again, we will reimburse you. Please send your bank
account details to Nattipa.

Cambodia: Please get in touch with Neang Sovathana (Nana) to discuss the dates of your
flights. Nana will look for three quotations, then she will book and pay for your flight and
give you your ticket. Train tickets Frankfurt Cologne may be purchased online
(www.bahn.de) or be bought at the ticket counter in the railway station at the airport.
Again, we cant give you a train ticket up front, please buy it yourself, you will get
reimbursed. Should you not have enough money to be able to purchase a train ticket
yourself, please look for a flight to Cologne.

Myanmar: Please provide Nattipa with your proposed travel dates. Nattipa will get three
quotations for you, book a flight, pay the air ticket and send it to you. Train tickets
Frankfurt (Frankfurt(Main)Flugh) Cologne (Kln Hbf) may be purchased online
(www.bahn.de) or be bought at the ticket counter in the railway station at the airport.
Again, we cant give you a train ticket up front, please buy it yourself, you will get

Or, upon notification and as an exception to the rule, to Dsseldorf.

reimbursed. Should you not have enough money to be able to purchase a train ticket
yourself, please look for a flight to Cologne.


6. Visa Application

Apply for a Schengen-Visa at the nearest German Embassy or Consulate as soon as possible.
Please fill out the visa application form (you can download it from the website of the nearest
German Embassy) and bring all necessary documents to the embassy when you apply,
including passport (has to be valid for at least six months from the date of departure),
passport pictures, letter of employment etc. (please check details on the website of the
German Embassy).

You will also need

a) Invitation letter to Germany (we will send it to you)
b) Proof of travel/health insurance (we will arrange coverage and send you proof)
c) Roundtrip Airplane-Ticket to Germany (see above)


7. Visa Fee

There will not be a visa fee. Should you have problems at the Embassy in this regard, please
contact us.


8. Your financial contribution

FNF covers all cost (air/train tickets, seminar-costs, room and board in Gummersbach etc.),
but we kindly ask you for a small contribution of your own:

Malaysia: 260,- Euro
Cambodia: 100,- US$
Myanmar: 100,- US$

The contribution only applies for those who actually travel to Gummersbach and is not asked
for at the start of seminars which start online. In case you are unable to provide such
contribution, please notify us. We will work something out.

Malaysia: we will deduct your contribution from your reimbursement

Cambodia: Please bring the Euro equivalent of 100 US$ to Germany and pay your
contribution in Gummersbach in Euro

Myanmar: Please give your contribution in cash to Aye Mya Hlaing (Amy)





9. Before your departure to Germany

Malaysia: Should we not have had a chance to speak before or during the application
process, please get in touch with Moritz Kleine-Brockhoff (moritz@fnst.org) or Wolfgang
Heinze (wolfgang.heinze@fnst.org) before you depart. We would like to meet you or at
least talk to you over the phone about expectations.

Cambodia: Should we not have had a chance to speak before or during the application
process, please get in touch with Khim Sophanna (khim.sophanna@fnst.org) or Sovathana
Neang (nana_neang@yahoo.com). We would like to meet you or at least talk to you over
the phone about expectations.

Myanmar: Should we not have had a chance to speak before or during the application
process, please get in touch with Moritz Kleine-Brockhoff (moritz@fnst.org), Wolfgang
Heinze (wolfgang.heinze@fnst.org) or Aye Mya Hlaing (aye.m.hlaing@gmail.com). We
would like to meet you or at least talk to you over the phone about expectations.


10. Departure to Germany

Transport to your Airport (hometown): Please use public transportation. Should it not be
available, a taxi is ok. In any case: Please get and keep receipts.

PLEASE KEEP ALL RECEIPTS (public transport, taxi etc.) AND ALL BOARDING
PASSES. HAND THEM OVER TO US. WE NEED ORIGINALS!


11. Arrival in Germany

Arrival at Frankfurt Airport, connecting flight to Cologne: at Frankfurt airport, you
need to go through immigration first and then find your departure gate for your domestic
flight. Your luggage will likely be checked through to Cologne, but please make sure it
really will be when you check-in in Malaysia/Cambodia/Myanmar.

Arrival at Frankfurt Airport, continuing by train to Cologne: at Frankfurt airport, you
need to go through immigration, get your luggage and go through customs. Find the airport
train station for long distance trains (look for signs: Fernbahnhof) you will have to
leave the main terminal and walk a bit, just follow the signs. If you have not purchased a
train ticket online, train tickets to Cologne are sold at a ticket office in the train station
(Fernbahnhof).

Arrival at Cologne train station: you will be met by a FNF staff member. Please go to the
McDonalds inside the train station that is located at the exit Breslauer Platz (not the exit
that faces the huge church but the exit at the opposite end of the train station). The FNF
driver will expect you in front of the McDonalds and take you to the IAF Gummersbach.

Arrival at Cologne Airport: you will be met by a FNF staff member. The FNF driver will
wait for you at the exit of your respective arrival gate with a sign stating Friedrich-
Naumann Foundation. He will take you to the IAF Gummersbach

Should you fail to meet your driver or face any other problems during your journey, e. g.
flight or train delays, please call the IAF academy at +49(0)2261 3002-0 or the driver at
+49(0)170 234 84 41. We can only respond to the change and take you to the academy if we
learn in time about problems. Please let us know as early as possible about any change or any
problem.

As we do provide transport to the IAF from your arrival point in Cologne, we will not refund
taxi receipts to the IAF.


12. Climate

Please check the weather report for Germany before your departure. Most times of the year
you will need to bring warm clothes.


13. Your stay at the IAF: Accommodation, Meals and Services

We want to make the stay at the IAF as pleasant and informative as possible for our seminar
and conference participants. Here are a few pieces of advice which you might find useful.

The International Academy for Leadership (IAF) is located in the Theodor-Heuss-Academy
in Gummersbach, a quiet, small town in the countryside about 45 min by car from Cologne.
Participants will mostly live in single rooms, and partly in double rooms. Any expenses for
bed and board will be covered by the academy. The meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are
usually in the academy with the exception of meals served in other places within the seminar
programme. Should you have any special wishes (vegetarians or special diet) please indicate
them on the registration form.

You will be put up in modern rooms with television, radio and telephone. Calls from outside
can reach you directly in your room (phone number: +49-2261-3002 plus the three-digit
extension indicated on the phone in your room) or through the reception desk (phone
number: +49-2261-3002-0), from where calls will be put through to you. You can dial into
the international network directly from our phones at any time.

At the reception you can also buy international calling cards, which make international phone
calls much cheaper. There is also a laundry (washing machine + dryer) which you can use for
a fee of 2 . Should you have any questions or need help with anything, the reception will be
at your disposal between 08:00 am and midnight. They speak English and German.


14. Leisure Activities

In our leisure room we have table tennis, pool billiard and table soccer facilities. In the hall
there is a reading corner where international papers are available. In addition a selection of
videos and board games can be obtained from the reception for a deposit. During summer
tennis courts are also available. You can contact the reception if you wish to book a court.



15. Internet

Feel free to use our computers in the internet corner or use our W-LAN in the hall.


16. Pocket Money / Means of Payment

We recommend you to bring enough money for your personal expenses (e. g. bar, cigarettes,
telephone, postcards, stamps, laundry, etc.). Smaller amounts can be changed at the academy
in cash or in traveller cheques made out in Euro.


17. The seminar in Gummersbach / Replications in mind

You will receive all relevant information and teaching material in Gummersbach. Seminars
are usually attended by about 25 participants from around the globe. One or two resource
persons will conduct the seminar. Participatory methods and group work are frequent.

Please be punctual at the seminar and at all events. During the seminar, please ask plenty of
questions, participate actively in discussions and share experiences from your country! Please
pay close attention and all times and collect all teaching material and your notes. Participate
and learn in a way that enables you to later pass on your new knowledge to others back
home. We would like you to do just that.


18. After your return: Feedback

Please contact us when you are back home. We would like to get feedback: what was good,
what was bad? We like to meet you or at least talk to you over the phone.

Malaysia: Please get in touch with Moritz Kleine-Brockhoff (moritz@fnst.org) or
Wolfgang Heinze (wolfgang.heinze@fnst.org) when you are back home.

Cambodia: Please get in touch with Khim Sophanna (khim.sophanna@fnst.org) or
Sovathana Neang (nana_neang@yahoo.com) when you are back home.

Myanmar: Please get in touch with Moritz Kleine-Brockhoff (moritz@fnst.org),
Wolfgang Heinze (wolfgang.heinze@fnst.org) or Aye Mya Hlaing
aye.m.hlaing@gmail.com) when you are back home.


19. After your return: Replication

If possible, we would like you to replicate the IAF seminar you attended or parts thereof -
in your home country. You will be the resource person. It could be just a one day seminar,
reflecting the most important aspects of what you have learned. Or it could be longer. The
target group could include colleagues from your organisation, staff of (another) NGO or
other interested groups or persons. Cambodia has a fixed event for this: IAF dinner meetings.
Participants from Malaysia and Myanmar have also shared their newly acquired knowledge
in the past, but in those two countries we do not have regular avenues/events for such events
yet we improvise. In any case: FNF will cover the expenses.


20. IAF Alumni Network

Over the years, more than 200 participants from Malaysia, more than 60 from Cambodia and
more then 15 from Myanmar have attended IAF seminars. In all three countries, we have
established IAF Alumni Networks. Malaysia (FAN Malaysia) is most active, Cambodia
(IAF Cambodia Alumni) has regular events, Myanmar (IAF Alumni Network Myanmar)
recently got started. The networks bring together people from different walks of life, who
push for more freedom in their country and work for democracy, the protection of human
rights, the rule of law and a market based economy.

The level of activity of the Alumni Networks very much depends on the enthusiasm of their
members. FAN Malaysia has organised political events, such as panel-discussions in the past.
They also publish an annual calendar with varying themes (2011: human rights). IAF
Cambodia Alumni get together every month to discuss political issues. Sometimes movies
are shown. The young IAF Alumni Network Myanmar has also published a calendar (theme:
democracy/elections), followed by two social gathering. All events are not only open to IAF
alumni, but also to those who are thinking about applying in the future.

Contacts for IAF Alumni Networks:

Malaysia: Wolfgang (wolfgang.heinze@fnst.org) and Nattipa
(nattipa.chuenpirom@fnst.org)

Cambodia: Khim Sophanna (khim.sophanna@fnst.org) and Nana
(nana_neang@yahoo.com)

Myanmar: Amy (aye.m.hlaing@gmail.com), Moritz (moritz@fnst.org) and Wolfgang
(wolfgang.heinze@fnst.org)

We encourage you to be an active member of your alumni network. You will be invited to
events: please attend and bring your liberal friends. Should you have ideas for
events/activities: Great. FNF will make it happen and cover the cost.