The NATO Defense College (NDC) was honoured to host the 24 participants to the 2014 NATO-Wide Executive Development Programme (NEDP), with which the College has been proudly associated since 2009. Twelve nations were represented on this year’s edition.
The NEDP builds a collaborative network of international civilians from across the Alliance, to develop together as a team during a programme lasting nearly 10 months. This unique programme is made up of a combination of four on-line phases, and five residential courses hosted by four different NATO bodies. One of those residential modules takes place at the NDC.
BrigGen Patrick DESJARDINS (FRA A), Director of Academic Operations at the NDC, warmly welcomed the group on Monday 6 January. The group accomplished its programme objectives during the week, as participants worked on team presentations on relevant NATO topics. The week also allowed the NEDP to profit from the Senior Course curriculum, by attending several informative lectures during the week, along with Senior Course 123.
The NDC Commandant, Lieutenant General Arne Bård DALHAUG (NOR A), followed by the NDC Dean, Dr Daria DANIELS-ŠKODNIK (SVN C), closed the proceedings at the end of a week that has provided the opportunity to develop essential skills and know-how for cohesive management within the NATO structure.
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(Prepared by Ms Giulia A. Bruni Rocchia, ITA C)
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