Exchange Details

LFP Program Components and Timeline

U.S. Components (May 2010 and Fall  2010):
We have just completed the first round of exchanges and you can read aboutheir expereinces in the blogs.

Fellows coming for the Fall program will confirm their participation in a few weeks. They will attend orientation sessions prior to departing for the United States during which they will apply for their U.S. visas, learn about American culture, and review program requirements. Upon arrival in Washington D.C. , they will participate in an intensive introduction to the U.S. political process. Fellows will enjoy a 12 day experience in US Congressional Offices, immersing themselves in the daily operations of national governance, government oversight, and citizen participation.

Before departing the U.S., Fellows will be required to submit a short proposal which culminates in establishing a link between their host in US and their home city/region.

Dates for the Fall program are tentatively set for Septmber 18 to October 17, 2010.

Reciprocal Components – US delegates to Kuwait and Oman  (Winter and Spring 2010-11):

US delegates will be selected from among the mentors and hosting congressional offices to travel to the GUlf for a 7-14 day study tour.  Americans will attend orientation sessions prior to departing for the Arabian Gulf during which they will learn about host country culture and review program requirements. Upon arrival overseas, they will participate in a short intensive introduction to the local political climate. They will then spend 10-14 days participating in workshops and collaborating on projects with their Fellow.

Tentative Dates for December Trip:

Saturday December 4 – arrival in Kuwait

Sunday December 5- Friday December 10 – Kuwait

Friday December 10 travel to Oman

Saturday December 11-Friday December 17 Oman and travel back to US

Alumni Components (Ongoing):
In addition to the reciprocal component of the LFP, all LFP alumni will be invited to events and possibly assist in future exchange programs.

As a measure of success, this exchange program requires that US and Gulf Fellows makes presentations to 20 or more colleagues to inform them of the program outcome and share their learning and experience.