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NETWORLD NEWS

In addition to recurring updates on Exchange Programs, The World Today, Community and Culinary Connections, GlobalJax members, donors and professional hosts are encouraged to share their thoughts on world issues, their experiences with international visitors, their travels around the world and stories that remind us that it's a small world indeed. Have an idea? Share it with us here.

Colombia - Export Logistics and Rural Economic Development

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

Azerbaijan - Tourism Development

October 5-9 2019 The US State Department is partnering with GlobalJax bring 6 leaders in the Azerbaijani Tourism Industry to Northeast Florida. This project will connect leaders in tourism development in Northeast Florida and leaders from Azerbaijan to share best practices in sustainable tourism development and marketing strategies at the local, regional, and national level. The program will also highlight trends in American Tourism and give the leaders exposure to local ecot

Saudi Arabia - Improving Social Services

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

Transparency & Accountability in Government

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

Brazil: Innovation in Security and Law Enforcement

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

Emerging Leaders from South and Central Asia learn about Government Transparency and Accountability

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 to host Malaysian Judges to Learn about the U.S. Judicial System and Rule of Law

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 Welcomes Local Legislators from Russia to Jacksonville

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