Draft:Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU)

Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU)
Abbreviation	CDSU
Formation	December 9, 2015; 9 years ago
Founder	African Diplomatic Organization-ADO
Type	Private nonprofit public policy school
Legal status	Established under the Treaty & Declaration, (Article 22, Chapter 1, Page 56) of the General Assembly of ADO, formerly known as the African Union Youth assembly -AUYA
Purpose	Diplomatic Academy for Nonprofit studies
Headquarters	Accra, Ghana
Vice Chancellor	Dr. Emily Milla-Amekor
Main organ	ECOSOC, Security Council & General Assembly of AUYA
Parent organisation	World Diplomatic Organization)
Affiliations	United Nations University
Staff	45
Formerly called	Foreign Service Institute (FSI)
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The Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU), previously known as the Foreign Service Institute FSI, is a premier Nonprofit training institute founded under the continental treaty and declaration of the General Assembly of the African Union Youth Assembly (AUYA). The CDSU is responsible for diplomatic training and academic collaboration operations within the International Relations and Diplomacy department of the African Diplomatic Organization (ADO), formerly known as the African Union Youth Assembly (AUYA).^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5]^[6]

Establishment & Mission

Originally established as the Foreign Service Institute in 2015, CDSU was founded in accordance with the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace, and Security. The initiation and patronage of Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan emphasized the importance of increasing youth representation in decision-making at all levels. In its early years, the institution was affiliated with the United Nations University. By 2017, it had transitioned to a fully-fledged autonomous nonprofit university and was renamed the Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU). It eventually adopted its current designation under the continental Independent Treaty of the 54 countries that formed part of the permanent signatories to AUYA.^[7]

Biography & History

The first International Diplomatic Training for Emerging Leaders & Diplomats organized by CDSU was held in Accra, Ghana, at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre. This was followed by a second training event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Regional Integration, Ghana. These significant milestones were attended by notable figures such as the Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, former President Jerry John Rawlings, former President John Agyekum Kufuor, and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who served as keynote speakers. Distinguished guests such as Jeffrey D. Sachs and his wife, Sonia Ehrlich Sachs, also visited during these events.^[8]^[9]

Leadership & Chancellors

H.E Dr. Emily Milla-Amekor is the current Vice Chancellor of the Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU).^[10]

#	Full Name	Nationality	Year Took Office	Year Left Office
1	Amb. Jailes Bruce	American	9 December 2015	20 June 2017
2	Amb. Jessica Miller	British	20 June 2017	30 March 2019
3	Amb. Emile A. S Mensah	Ghanaian	30 March 2019	5 August 2022
4	Amb. Emily Milla-Amekor	Ghanaian	5 August 2022	Present

Locations

The Consular & Diplomatic Service University (CDSU) is located in the Old US Embassy building in Osu, Accra, Ghana. It provides a historic and accessible location for its diverse student body and faculty.^[11]

Faculties and Departments

CDSU offers a broad range of faculties and departments designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge in various aspects of diplomacy and international relations.

Faculties	Departments	Programmes
Faculty of Diplomatic Training	Department of Diplomatic Programmes	B.Sc Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette, B.Sc Consular Affairs & Foreign Diplomacy, B.Sc Diplomatic Administration & Practices, Diplomatic Privileges & Immunities Management, Diplomatic Protection & Territorial Asylum, International Relations & Negotiations, Digital Communication, Economic Diplomacy & Foreign Trade, Missions and Structure
Faculty of International Politics	Department of Political Diplomacy	B.Sc International political economy B.Sc International political sociology & B.Sc Global Governance, B.Sc International Humanitarian Law, B.Sc Public Administration, B.Sc Political Management & Security, B.Sc Modern Politics & Foreign Policies, B.Sc Political engineering
Faculty of Peace Diplomacy & Mediation	Department of Peace Diplomacy & Global Governance	B.Sc Peacekeeping and International Conflict Management, B.Sc Cultural Diplomacy, & International Relations, B.Sc Race and Ethnic Relations, B.Sc Peace Resolution, B.Sc Diplomacy and Religion, B.Sc Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

Partnerships and Funding

CDSU maintains strong partnerships with various organizations and receives funding from multiple sources. These include:^[12]

Embassies
United Nations Agencies
Consulates & High Commissions
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Government Offices
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) & Institutions

References

^ "Institute to train Ghanaian diplomats opened". 4 August 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
^ "Nurture Solid Ghanaian Diplomats' – Nana To FSI". 3 August 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
^ "Prez commissions the Foreign Service Institute". 4 August 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
^ "Ghana will continue to foster excellent diplomatic and international relations – Ayorkor Botchwey". 3 August 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
^ "CDSU among the full list of all Universities in Ghana by gsa.gov.gh" (PDF). Retrieved December 9, 2024.
^ "Public Universities in Ghana". Retrieved December 10, 2024.
^ Dr. Baden McMillan (2018). CONSULAR & DIPLOMATIC SERVICE UNIVERSITY (CDSU) (cdsu). United Nations University. ISBN 978-9004141421.
^ "cdsu Foreign Service University - auya". www.adohq.org.
^ "Biography "of CDSU the Diplomatic University"".
^ "Diplomatic Missions-Owned (West African) Tertiary Institutions". Retrieved December 9, 2024.
^ "CDSU's Physical Address and Location". Retrieved December 10, 2024.
^ "President Akufo-Addo inaugurates new Foreign Service Institute Building". 4 August 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2024.

External links

Official Website

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[Institute_to_train_Ghanaian_diplomats_opened-1] "Institute to train Ghanaian diplomats opened". 4 August 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2024.

[Nurture_Solid_Ghanaian_Diplomats’_–_Nana_To_FSI-2] "Nurture Solid Ghanaian Diplomats' – Nana To FSI". 3 August 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2024.

[Prez_commissions_the_Foreign_Service_Institute-3] "Prez commissions the Foreign Service Institute". 4 August 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2024.

[Ghana_will_continue_to_foster_excellent_diplomatic_and_international_relations_–_Ayorkor_Botchwey-4] "Ghana will continue to foster excellent diplomatic and international relations – Ayorkor Botchwey". 3 August 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2024.

[CDSU_among_the_full_list_of_all_Universities_in_Ghana_by_gsa.gov.gh-5] "CDSU among the full list of all Universities in Ghana by gsa.gov.gh" (PDF). Retrieved December 9, 2024.

[Public_Universities_in_Ghana-6] "Public Universities in Ghana". Retrieved December 10, 2024.

[7] Dr. Baden McMillan (2018). CONSULAR & DIPLOMATIC SERVICE UNIVERSITY (CDSU) (cdsu). United Nations University. ISBN 978-9004141421.

[8] "cdsu Foreign Service University - auya". www.adohq.org.

[9] "Biography "of CDSU the Diplomatic University"".

[Diplomatic_Missions-Owned_(West_African)_Tertiary_Institutions-10] "Diplomatic Missions-Owned (West African) Tertiary Institutions". Retrieved December 9, 2024.

[CDSU's_Physical_Address_and_Location-11] "CDSU's Physical Address and Location". Retrieved December 10, 2024.

[President_Akufo-Addo_inaugurates_new_Foreign_Service_Institute_Building-12] "President Akufo-Addo inaugurates new Foreign Service Institute Building". 4 August 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2024.

[13] "Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs | Sam Nunn School of International Affairs". inta.gatech.edu. Retrieved 2023-07-16.

[14] "Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) Online Graduate School Fair". Harvard FAS | Mignone Center for Career Success. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-07-16.

[15] "APSIA Member – Penn State School of International Affairs". www.sia.psu.edu. Retrieved 2023-07-16.

[16] "Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)". Office of Career Strategy – Yale University. 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-07-16.

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