Category: diversity

What makes the EM45 culturally interesting?

A small group of participants of the current 45th UNEP/UNESCO/BMUV International Postgraduate Course on Environmental Management prepared a contribution on how they profit from the diversity within the whole group of participants. Please find their summary of ideas below:

“In January 2022, CIPSEM was happy to invite a group of international participants from different parts of the world for the 45th UNEP/UNESCO/BMUV International Postgraduate Course on Environmental Management for Developing Countries. Originally, the group was represented by participants from 19 countries: Armenia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Jamaica, Malawi, Mozambique, Nepal, Pakistan, Sudan, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is an amazing experience to have such a group with diverse cultural backgrounds and this has made the course even more interesting. This is due to the following reasons:

Inspire creativity and innovation

This diverse group of participants has changed how others perceive the world. Members of this international team come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, and their diverse opinions, as well as their personal and professional experience, have provided new perspectives that have inspired each individual’s development.

We learn from one another and understand how to respect and value the different cultural backgrounds

The interaction among participants from all these nations is such an incredible experience. This increases the level of understanding about other cultures, the differences, similarities, and value one another through these similarities and differences. It creates a unique set of knowledge, skills, and attitude for many of the participants and this is crucial for personal and professional development.

Has propelled personal and professional growth

The program has attracted talented and ambitious professionals from all around the world, which adds to its appeal as it enhances personal and professional development. Working with people from all of these different cultures may be a really rewarding experience.”

by Adriana Valeria Ramos Roncal (Bolivia), Alkhansaa Saber (Sudan), Peter Mkilindi (Tanzania) & Rehab Tayfor (Sudan)