The chapter delves into the intricacies of international diplomacy at UNESCO, from initiating projects to negotiating and amending formal documentation. It highlights the roles and responsibilities of delegates, the collaborative decision-making process, and the challenges faced in uniting countries with diverse interests. The conversation provides insights into the dynamic nature of diplomatic work, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and consensus-building.
In international diplomacy, "communication is everything". This is the main point of this conversation, in which I talk to my friend who works for the UK delegation at UNESCO in Paris. We discuss the work that UNESCO does, and the various communication challenges involved in working together with representatives from countries all around the world, including the collaborative writing of official documents where the use of a single comma can be debated for hours, and the meetings and conversations in which cultural sensitivity and good-will are essential elements for success.
Also includes some communication idioms and guitar playing near the end of the episode.
π Episode page with introduction transcript https://teacherluke.co.uk/2024/02/19/869-working-at-unesco-english-in-international-diplomacy/
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