Centre for Applied Studies in International Negotiations (CASIN) , www.casin.ch, is now accepting application for the 30th Seminar on "Fostering Entrepreneurship & Leadership."

The programme is designed for business leaders, social entrepreneurs, managers in micro- and SME finance institutions, development finance institutions, foundations, NGOs and public authorities who are committed to obtaining better triple bottom line results.
Participants are selected to reflect international diversity and leadership skills. Participation is limited to 25 individuals. The deadline to receive application is 25th April 2008 and application form can be downloaded from the website. There is a charge of CHF 2170/- to attend the seminar. A few fellowships are available.

Key Features include
1) Explore new options->reassess strategies-->learn from peers
In workshops and lectures, we will uncover what Geneva-based
international organizations such as the International Trade Centre (ITC) are doing to promote business-enabling environments, improve M&SME competitiveness and promote greater access to international markets.We will hear from commercial financial actors that are supplying private international capital to microentrepreneurs (BlueOrchard and Bamboo Finance) or channelling strategic philanthropy to social
initiatives (UBS) thus unleashing the pro-development impact of mainstream finance. We will hear from experts in social entrepreneurship) on how to further unleash the potential of high social impact with commercial sustainability.And for the first time ever, in 2008, we will spend a full day at IMD, one of the leading business schools in the world. There, under the leadership of 2 IMD faculty members each participant will have three MBA students working on the participant's case study, exchanging experiences and know-how that will deliver clear take-home value for all.

2)Bring Your Own Case for Discussion
The seminar provides a forum to present and discuss real cases brought by participants. The cases will reflect innovative responses that foster effective and equitable development by financing local development and promoting entrepreneurship. In this way, seminar participants will be exposed to inspiring case studies on microfinance, enterprise development, social entrepreneurship and innovative public-private partnerships. The seminar will give you an opportunity to look at your business from a different angle. You will examine your mission, strategies and goals.

3) Negotiation Skills and Leadership
At a negotiation workshop participants will:
• Assess their negotiation capabilities
• Identify their strengths and weaknesses;
• Better understand the other party's position;
• Identify and sketch strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.

4) Key Speakers
Prominent speakers will exchange with and challenge participants with new approaches to entrepreneurship
and development. The Fostering Entrepreneurship & Leadership seminar aims to promote Emerging Leaders from around the world by offering them access to individual and institutional resource providers. We aim to support emerging entrepreneurial leaders in their search for innovative and action-oriented
responses to effectively meet development goals.
The learning process is further enhanced by the exchange of varied and impressive experiences and ideas between participants who hold a variety of responsibilities and
represent a broad spectrum of cultural backgrounds.The learning process is further enhanced by the exchange of varied and impressive experiences and ideas between participants who hold a variety of responsibilities and represent a broad spectrum of cultural backgrounds.

5) Real Take-Home Value & Network of Participants
Over the past 29 years, the Management of Interdependence Series has served as a forum for dialogue in the search for policy options at national and international levels. It has brought together 1,324 participants from 116 countries representing a wide range of ministries and government agencies, international organisations, NGOs, trade unions, and academics.