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U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires seeks proposals for a cross-sector Alumni Summit on civic leadership and responsible AI

The U.S. Department of State, through the Embassy Buenos Aires Public Diplomacy Section, is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement to organize a national cross-sector Alumni Summit in Argentina. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Embassy Buenos Aires, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Scope: - Organize and implement a national summit for at least 50 alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs (e.g., YLAI, IVLP, Access, Fulbright) - Focus on strengthening civic leadership, good governance, and institutional resilience - Emphasize responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), innovation, and ethical frameworks - Target participants from public, academic, NGO, and private sectors across Argentina - Key Requirements: - Equip participants with practical tools and strategic insights for responsible technology use - Establish at least three post-summit joint initiatives - Document a 20% positive shift in participant commitment to Freedom of Expression in digital spaces - Propose scalable models and sustainable partnerships to extend impact beyond initial funding - Eligibility: - Not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, and Public International Organizations - Funding: - Estimated award value between $50,000 and $100,000 for a single cooperative agreement - Substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy throughout the project - Period of Performance: - Approximately 18-24 months, with projects to be completed in about one year and potential for continuation grants

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The U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires announces an open competition to strengthen civic leadership, good governance, and institutional resilience across Argentina by organizing a national cross-sector Alumni Summit. The summit aims to equip emerging leaders from the public, academic, and NGO sectors with practical tools, strategic insights, and ethical frameworks regarding innovation, emerging technologies, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address institutional and societal challenges. Applicants are encouraged to propose scalable models and sustainable partnerships to extend program impact beyond the initial funding period. The project targets alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs residing in Argentina and seeks to enhance regional stability and institutional resilience through leadership skills and collaborative networks.

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