Intercultural Competencies in Central African Republic

07/03/2023

DATE	MODE OF DELIVERY	PROJECT PARTNER	MAIN BENEFICIARY
24 – 25 January 2023 31 January – 1 February 2023	Online	Austrian Centre for Peace	EU Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA)

Course Summary

The premier training of 2023 focused on Intercultural communication and strengthening intercultural competencies in the Central African Republic (RCA). The Austrian Centre for Peace (ACP) implemented the training in French for two groups of participants, 29 altogether, all coming from the EU Advisory Mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA). The course combined theoretical concepts and inputs, self-assessments, group exercises, plenary discussions, and various tools, including videos and pictures. With their help and under the trainers’ professional guidance, the participants explored (regionally specific) cultural differences in values, norms, and behaviour, and common pitfalls that lead to misunderstanding and cause tensions. Furthermore, they acquired competencies that allow effective communication across cultural barriers.