"Law and Justice" Open World Delegation with Congressman James P. McGovern

Provides an opportunity for Russian elected officials, political candidates, and emerging political and civic leaders from all jurisdictional levels to observe the American political system at the federal, state, county, and municipal levels in the endeavor to produced effective, responsive government. The principles of accountability, governance, and the role of citizenry in government are among the concepts emphasized in the program. The Russian participants are encouraged to share information on the Russian political and civil life with American counterparts and hosts

Year 2007

June 9-16

ICW hosted ten Russian judges who participated in the Open World Judicial Program.  This was a special program sponsored by the US Congress through the Open World Leadership Center at the Library of Congress.  They spent two days in homestays in the Worcester area, then the remainder of their program was in the Federal Court system in Boston.  In addition to ICW staff, they were accompanied by two Russian facilitators and four professional interpreters.  More information is at www.openworld.gov. 

Year 2006

December 9-17

10 day program for five top city administrators from the Russian City of Kaluga
Administered by the Academy for Educational Leadership (AED). 
Theme of the Program: Effective City Management

This program was designated as a “Special Project,” which means that ICW, through a competitive bidding process, was invited to propose the program, develop the theme, and select candidates. 

Delegates: 
Eduard Maloletnev,Deputy Mayor, Head of Administration
Aleksandr Ivanov, Chairperson, Kaluga City Duma (City Council)
Aleksandr Odinochnikov,Deputy Chair, Kaluga City Duma
Petr Sergiyenko, Deputy Head, Department of Financial Analysis, Audit Chamber, City of Kaluga
Vladimir Tylkin,Deputy Head, Education Administration Office, Kaluga

Year 2005

July 23 - 31

One week program for 5 delegates from Russia.
Topic of the program: ”Women as Leaders”
Sponsored by the Open World Leadership Center at the US Library of Congress.
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Year 2004

June 12-21

One week program for 4 government officials from Russia.
Topic of the program: “Federalism.”
Sponsored by the Open World Leadership Center at the US Library of Congress.
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May 15-23

One week program for 5 delegates from Russia.
Topic of the program: “Innovation in Higher Education.”
Sponsored by the Open World Leadership Center at the US Library of Congress.
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Year 2003

September 19-27

One week program for 5 delegates from Russia.
Topic of the program: “Youth Issues”
Sponsored by the Open World Leadership Center at the US Library of Congress.
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July 3-11

One week program for 4 delegates from Russia.
Topic of the program: ”Women as Leaders”
Sponsored by the Open World Leadership Center at the US Library of Congress.