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International Centre for Black Sea Studies

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International Centre for Black Sea Studies
AbbreviationICBSS
Formation1998
TypeInternational Relations, Think Tank
Headquarters19 - 21 Arachovis str. & Ippokratous, 10680
Location
Director General
Georgios Mitrakos
AffiliationsOrganization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation
Websitehttps://icbss.org/

The International Centre for Black Sea Studies (Greek: Διεθνές Κέντρο Μελετών Ευξείνου Πόντου, English Acronym: ICBSS, Greek Acronym: ΔΙ.ΚΕ.Μ.Ε.Π.) is a research centre based in Athens, Greece, focused on promoting multilateral cooperation among the countries in the Black Sea region.[1]

Events and conferences

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  • International Black Sea Symposium: Launched in 2008, the IBSS serves as a platform for dialogue and knowledge transfer aimed at enhancing existing synergies, promoting further regional cooperation in social and economic programs.[2]
  • BSEC Month of Culture: The ICBSS launched the BSEC Month of Culture (MoC) in 2017, with the aim of promoting the region's cultural identity. The MoC is an online program of cultural highlights in performing arts, cinema, literature, painting, architecture and gastronomy from the 13 BSEC Member-States. The event takes place online from November 1 to 30 each year.[3]

Research

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The Centre undertakes a number of projects, often in collaboration with regional and international partners, aimed at promoting cooperation and policy coordination in various fields such as tourism, culture, the blue economy, science and technology, environmental policy, skills development, women and youth empowerment, etc.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "ICBSS At a glance". International Centre for Black Sea Studies.
  2. ^ "International Black Sea Symposium". International Centre for Black Sea Studies.
  3. ^ "BSEC Month of Culture". International Centre for Black Sea Studies.
  4. ^ "ICBSS Research Projects". International Centre for Black Sea Studies.
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