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NOTETOALLAPPLICANTSTOOASSCHOLARSHIPS
PLEASEREADBEFORESTARTING
Theapplicationmustbecompletedinitsentiretybeforeexitingthesiteorsubmittingtheform.Theinformationyouentercanbe
savedasyouareworkingonitduringthissession.However,informationcannotbesavedforanothersessionbeforetheapplication
issubmitted. We strongly suggest that you print a blank application form, prepare the narrative information in a separate Word
documentwhichyoucancopyandpasteintotheonlineapplicationform,andfillouttheotherdatabyhandontheapplicationform
beforeyoubegintofillouttheformonline.Onceyouaccessandopentheform,itcanremainopen(withoutexitingorsubmittingit)
indefinitely,soyouwillhavetimetofillouttheformandcheckyourinformationbeforesubmittingit.Nochangeswillbepermitted
afteryousubmittheform.
Thisapplicationmustbecompletedonline.
OASCITELScholarshipOpportunitiesundertheOASPartnershipsProgramforEducationandTrainingoftheDHDEE

TheGeneralSecretariatoftheOrganizationofAmericanStates(GS/OAS)throughtheInterAmericanTelecommunication
Commission (CITEL), ISES and the GVFs Andrew Werth Memorial Scholarship program are offering complete tuition
scholarships1toqualifiedcandidatesoftheAmericastofurthertheireducationthroughthe:
OASCITEL/CullenInternationalScholarshipOpportunities
CullenInternational,intheframeworkofapartnershipwiththeGeneralSecretariatoftheOrganizationofAmericanStates
(GS/OAS) through the InterAmerican Telecommunication Commission (CITEL), is offering two different types of
scholarshipstoaqualifiedcandidateoftheAmericastofurthertheireducationthrougha:
MasteringDigitalEconomyRegulation
OAS/DHDEE/CIR.097/2016
AbouttheOrganizationofAmericanStates(OAS),CITELandCullenInternational
TheGeneralSecretariatoftheOrganizationofAmericanStates
GS/OAS is the central and permanent organ of the Organization of American States (OAS). Through its Department of
HumanDevelopment,EducationandEmployment(DHDEE),GS/OASsupportsOASmemberstatesincreatingpoliciesand
executing programs that promote human capacity development at all educational levels. By enabling formative
opportunitiestocitizens,DHDEEstrengthensdemocraticvaluesandsecurityundertheframeworkofregionalintegration.
DHDEE does this: (i) by supporting the efforts of OAS member states to improve the quality of and equity in education
whileenhancingandhighlightingthecontributionoftheirdiverseculturestoeconomic,social,andhumandevelopment
and(ii)byassistingthecitizensoftheAmericasinrealizingtheirfullpotentialbygivingthemaccesstoknowledgeand
skillsthroughtrainingthatimprovesthestandardoflivingforindividuals,familiesandcommunitiesintheregion.
TheInterAmericanTelecommunicationCommissionoftheOAS(CITEL)
The InterAmerican Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) is an entity of the Organization of American States
(hereinafter"theOrganization"),establishedbytheGeneralAssembly,inaccordancewithArticle53oftheCharterofthe
Organization.
CITELhasthemissiontofacilitateandpromotetheintegralandsustainabledevelopmentofinteroperable,innovativeand
reliabletelecommunications/ICTsintheAmericas,undertheprinciplesofuniversality,equityandaffordability.
The vision of CITEL is the full integration of the American States into the Global Information Society, with a view to
enablingandacceleratingsocial,economicandenvironmentallysustainabledevelopmentforalltheregionsinhabitants
throughthedevelopmentoftelecommunicationsandinformationandcommunicationtechnologies(ICTs
AboutCullenInternational
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Cullen International is an independent provider of regulatory intelligence covering competition law and the
telecommunications, media, digital economy and postal sectors. For 30 years, Cullen International has been tracking,
analysingandbenchmarkingregulatorydevelopments,nowcoveringtheMiddleEastandNorthAfrica,aswellasEurope
andLatinAmerica.
CullenInternationalprovidescomprehensive,neutral,unbiased,timelyinformationthatisusedbythewholeindustryand
iswidelyrecognizedastheleadingregulatorysupportserviceproviderinthefield.
Its services consist of a unique range of alerts, reports, benchmarks and enquiry services, which are complemented by
trainingandconsultingservices.Theoutstandingregulatorylibrarycontainsovertwentyfiveyearsofsourcedocuments
linkedtoexpertanalysisofevents.
CullenInternationalisalsoregularlyselectedtocarryoutimportantresearchandstudiesfortheEuropeanCommission
andotherorganizationsandisfrequentlysoughtouttochairormakepresentationsatindustryevents.
Formoreinformationpleasevisithttp://www.culleninternational.com/
I.ABOUTTHEPROGRAM
1.Modalityofthecourse:Onsite,Brussels,Belgium
2.Startandenddatesofthecourse:November2223,2016
3.Courseduration:Twodays
4.Languageofinstruction:English
5. Coordinator of the course: Mrs Carolina Limbatto Analyst, Latin AmericaEmail: Carolina.Limbatto@cullen
international.comCullenInternationalM+541141724098ClosLucienOuters1121/1,1160Brussels,Belgium
7.CourseObjectivesandContent:Thetrainingwillprovideattendeeswith:
aclearoverviewoftheregulatoryconcepts,mechanisms,andchallengesaffectingthedigitaleconomysector
aninsightintotheprivacyregulatoryframeworkaffectingbothelectroniccommunicationsserviceprovidersand
othertypesofproviders,withaspecialemphasisonthechangesthatwillbeintroducedattheEUlevel
anoverviewoftheprotectionofconsumerswhenpurchasingdigitalgoodsandservices
aclearpictureoftherolesandliabilityofintermediaries(ISPs,searchengines,socialmedia)whenfightingillegal
andharmfulcontent
anupdateofrecentEUdevelopmentsrelatingtosecurity
anintroductionintothebigdebatesthatareshapingdiscussionssurroundingcopyrightandgeoblocking
II.ABOUTTHESCHOLARSHIP
1.BENEFITS:
Onefullscholarshipandonepartialscholarshipwillbegranted:
o A complete scholarship of the registration fee to the course for one participant, for a value of US$1,700.00 (1,500.00
Euros), covering also the accommodation and flights expenses for a maximum amount of US$2,800.00 (2,500.00 Euros)
andthecostsforlunchesanddinnersi.eamaximumtotalvalueofUS$4,500.00(4,000.00Euros).
NB:Byacceptingthefullscholarship,theparticipantortheparticipantscompanyororganizationcommitthemselvesto
takechargeofanyotherextraamountabovetheUS$2,800(2,500Euros)foreseenfortheexpenses.
o A partial scholarship covering the registration fees to the course for one participant, for a value of US$1,700.00
(1,500.00Euros).(Costsforlunchesanddinnersfullycovered).
NB: By accepting the partial scholarship, the participant or the participants company or organization commit
themselvestobeartheexpensesfortravelandaccommodation.
2.ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS:
oBeacitizenorpermanentresidentofanOASmemberstate[1]/(Residentsmustsendinacopyoftheirvisa)
o Participant profile: As the history of market liberalization in the EU and the associated regulatory framework is often
seen as an interesting and influential model for other regional markets, these classes will meet the needs of those who
wantto:
1.gainaclearinsightintothemainissuesandlatestdevelopmentsoftheEUtelecomsregulatoryframework
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2.understandhowtheseissuesmaytranslateintotheirownnationalregulatoryenvironmentand
3.learnandexchangeviewsonemergingquestionsfacedbythecommunicationsindustry
oTheidealparticipantsforthesemasterclassesare:
o seasoned regulatory experts who have become specialized in a specific regulatory area but who wish to refresh their
understandingofthebroaderrangeofregulatoryissues,or
oIndividualswhohaverecentlymovedintoaregulatorypositionandwishtoacquirearapidgraspofthekeydebates.
oThisclassisnotdesignedforexpertswhoalreadyhavethoroughunderstandingofEUtelecomsregulation.
3.SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATIONRESTRICTIONS:
IfyouwereawardedanOASProfessionalDevelopmentScholarshipinthepasttwelve(12)monthsorifyoucurrentlyhold
an OAS Scholarship for Academic Studies, you are NOT eligible to apply for another Professional Development
Scholarship.
Also, Staff members of the General Secretariat, persons under performance contracts with the General Secretariat, staff
membersofthepermanentmissionstotheOAS,andtheirrelativesarenoteligibleforOASacademicscholarships.
4.SUBMISSIONOFSCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION:
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5.SCHOLARSHIPSELECTIONCRITERIA:Scholarshipsshallbegrantedbasedonthefollowingcriteria:
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Anextensiveandequitablegeographicdistributionforthebenefitofallmemberstatesthattakesintoaccountthe
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borneeitherbytheparticipantsorganizationortheparticipant.
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