modules on relevant policy subjects in the field of the Union’s external action, in particular the CFSP, as well as on the Union’s role as a global actor and multilateral relations;

practical training on relevant diplomatic skills, including on negotiation, communication, leadership, decision-making and other processes, political reporting and protocol, by means of an approach to contextual learning in an interactive environment;

knowledge transfer and the sharing of experiences by practitioners, academics and researchers in the field of diplomacy and of the Union’s external action; and

study visits to Union institutions, Member States’ representations, international and other relevant organisations.

be responsible for the overall management of the EUDA;

present the draft training programme to the Steering Committee for its approval and oversee the implementation of the EUDA education and training activities;

ensure the regular production of evaluation reports concerning the training programme and its components and submit those reports to the Steering Committee;

advise and support the work of the Steering Committee, and inform it of all other relevant activities regarding the training programme;

inform the Steering Committee of the budget proposal for the EUDA, and on the implementation of the budget; and

work in close consultation with the Commission and maintain contacts with the relevant authorities in the other Union institutions and in Member States.

the development of curricula and the provision of the education and training activities referred to in Article 3; and

the provision of appropriate training facilities, full boarding and suitable living facilities for participants during the programme, as well as the provision of adequate lodging to the participants during their assignment to the EEAS’ departments pursuant to Article 3(3).

implementation of the education and training activities of the training programme, including the design of the courses and the monitoring of the programme;

systematic reporting of all EUDA education and training activities to the Head and to the Steering Committee;

collaboration with the Head on the implementation of the training programme if and where necessary; and

representation of the EUDA in matters concerning its training programme.

approve and keep under regular review the training programme of the EUDA, as well as other education and training activities where appropriate;

review the training programme evaluation reports required under Article 6(1), point (c), and make recommendations with regard to EUDA activities;

evaluate the performance of the grant beneficiary every year on the basis of the training programme evaluation reports, as well as the information provided on the budget implementation pursuant to Article 6(1), point (e), to ensure that the implementation of the EUDA training programme meets the required standards, as jointly defined by the EEAS and the Steering Committee; and

decide on measures for cooperation with other relevant actors, as referred to in Article 10.

propose, subject to approval by the Steering Committee, the eligibility and selection criteria of the participants, aiming to secure the highest standards of ability, efficiency and integrity;

launch a call for candidates on an annual basis; and

select participants from among the candidates proposed by the Member States and by the Union institutions.