1. Internet based platform Practitioners “How to” Tools
GCF III 2016/2017
Planning Phase
• Host to be announced by year end
• Agenda to focus on innovations, emerging trends, showcasing tools
• Format to foster external stakeholders participation & private sponsorships
• Policy Discussion Papers to be produced on key 7 themes
Engagement & Networking
Local GCF Chapters
• 8 Canadian Pilot GCF Chapters in BEJING, BNGKK, DELHI, LDN, MANIL, MXICO, RYADH & STAGO to be launched
• Doubling the GCF membership by summer 2016
• Expanding the offer for consular training and sharing of consular training material
Digital & Social Media Functions
Internet based platform
• A Website repository for: Research & Best practices
• Chat Room discussions on key consular and emergency management topics
Online Training
• Webinars
• Workshops-in-a-box
LinkedIn/Facebook
• Connect GCF members through a digital platform and social media by early 2016
• Encourage GCF practitioners to share tips , tools & requests and offers for resources with Forum members
Policy & Practice Development
GCF Working Groups on: Emergency management
- Vulnerable Clients: Family services; Mental Illness, Arrest and Detention
- Model Consular Practice
- Migrant Workers & International Workforce
- Safe Travel Culture
VCCR Agenda
• Support development of model consular practice guidelines
• Promote discussions on existing and prospective normative standards (VCCR+)
Practitioners “How to” Tools
• Travel Apps • Resource mapping template
• VCCR sorting placemat
• Safe Travel coms material
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