October 10-15, 2019 We are honored and excited to welcome a delegation of leaders in economic development from Colombia. While in Northeast Florida, the group will meet with their counterparts to share best practices, learn new ideas, and build relationships with JAXPORT, freight forwarders, coffee importers and roasters, Enterprise Florida, the US Commercial Service, the UNF Small Business Development Center, and local leaders in rural economic development at the Florida Dep

GlobalJax will be working with leading members of Saudi Arabia to explore models of effective social work and social services programs. While here they will learn new approaches to care for vulnerable children and dive into methodologies for the care of adults, as well as the elderly experiencing physical or mental limitations. This project will open up a discussion on how social programs here in the US help adults with disabilities improve their quality of life, attain their

GlobalJax is honored to be working with international leaders from 18 nations around the globe* on a project to explore the role of citizens, traditional and new media, academia, and civil society in fostering transparency and accountability in government. The leaders will be meeting with the Director Council Secretary of the Jacksonville City Council in order to explore mechanisms that maintain a culture of transparency in city government. Further assessment of transparency

GlobalJax is working with a group of young leaders from Iraq to improve their entrepreneurial skills. This program will not only enhance the youth’s knowledge of good business practices, but also expose them to different cultures and perspectives. While in Jacksonville, participants will spend time working with other organizations that heavily involve the youth. They will meet with the Green Team Youth Corps to learn more about enhancing neighborhoods in the urban core, and

GlobalJax is hosting a delegation from Ukraine to learn about healthcare management in the United States. To gain insight on the quality of the US healthcare system and the role of private health insurance providers, visitors will meet with Florida Blue representatives for an overview of the healthcare system administration in the U.S., and to learn how both public and private health policies are implemented. The delegation will also meet representatives from the Duval County

GlobalJax is hosting a delegation from Brazil to learn more about innovation in security and law enforcement. Delegates will gain insight in law enforcement training and professional development, and how to counter threats, increase cooperation between government and the private sector, and combat transnational crime. While in Jacksonville, participants will spend time at the Duval County Pre-Trial Detention Center, where visitors will see some of the processes first-hand re

GlobalJax is hosting a delegation of officials from South and Central Asia to learn strategies and standards for improving accountability and transparency in government. Delegates will also gain insights about effective principles of ethical systems for accountability and transparency in government and business in the U.S. Delegates will meet with local organizations such as City of Jacksonville’s Office of the Inspector General and Office of Public Accountability to discuss

GlobalJax is hosting a delegation from Malaysia to explore the Judiciary's role in preserving democratic and transparent practices. Participants will learn techniques and measures the Judicial System uses to protect victims of criminal activity and prevent future crime. While in Jacksonville, the delegation will learn and share best practices with their counterparts at the States Attorneys Office, Duval County Circuit Courts, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, and local educators

GlobalJax is hosting a delegation of legislators from Russia to examine local government and the legislative process in Jacksonville. Prior to their arrival in Jacksonville, delegates will meet with Congressman Rutherford (FL-DISTRICT 4) and Senator Marco Rubio's Foreign Affairs staff on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. In Jacksonville, the group will meet with City Council members to discuss key issues affecting the city, best practices in engaging with their respective distr

GlobalJax is hosting a delegation from across Latin America to explore strategies to combat gender-based violence. Participant will learn techniques to identify forms of abuse, the key role men in the Jacksonville community play in reducing gender-based violence, and discuss how social outreach and creative uses of new media can serve as tools for combating violence. Delegates will interact with Senator Aaron Bean, Circuit Court Judge Ed Roberson, and Jacksonville Area Legal