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Israeli Diplomats Now Undergo Technology Training

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has added seminars and training sessions on technology and innovation to its training programs for diplomats headed to overseas assignments

CTech 17:1029.04.18

Israeli diplomats headed for overseas assignments now learn about technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship as part of their training, Andy David, who is the director of the innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology department at Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in an interview with Calcalist Sunday.

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The program, which is developed in collaboration with the Israeli Innovation Authority, the Israeli Export Institute, the Ministries of Economy and Science and Technology, and local tech companies, will provide seminars, lectures, and training sessions to some 200-300 people each year, Mr. David said.

Andy Daviv. Photo: Amit Sha'al

“In recent years, a real asset has been created for us here in Israel, with Israeli innovation serving as a magnet for foreign heads of state, business people, students and young people from all over the world,” Mr. David said. “We have a power that we diplomats must be able to understand and utilize,” he said. “We see innovation a very central tool in the diplomat’s toolbox.”