WECO Director-General Election [Sign-up/Aeia Only]

by **Midrasia** » Wed Dec 18, 2019 1:23 pm

World Educational and Cultural Organization

Verden Uddannelsesmæssige og Kulturelle Organisation

The World Educational and Cultural Organization (WECO) (Glanish: Verden Uddannelsesmæssige og Kulturelle Organisation) is a non-governmental organization based in Vænholm, Glanodel.
Its declared purpose is "to contribute to global education and pursuit of the liberal arts by promoting international collaboration in order to increase universal respect for intellectualism, diversity, culture, and heritage."

WECO pursues its objectives through five major programs: education, natural sciences, social/human sciences, culture, and communication/information. Projects sponsored by WECO include literacy, technical, and teacher-training programs, international science programs, the promotion of independent media and freedom of the press, regional and cultural history projects, the promotion of cultural diversity, translations of world literature, international cooperation agreements to secure the world cultural and natural heritage, collectively known as World Heritage Sites, and to preserve human rights, and attempts to bridge the worldwide digital divide.

WECO's aim is "to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information". Other priorities of the organization include attaining quality "education for all" and "lifelong learning", addressing emerging social and ethical challenges, fostering cultural diversity, a culture of peace and building inclusive knowledge societies through information and communication.

Bio courtesy of Glanodel via IIWiki

With the conclusion of Anna de Ouserad's two-year term as the Director-General of the World Educational and Cultural Organization, it is now time for the group's members and board to elect a new leader who will hold office until 2022. Who the 23rd official WECO Director-General will be, and what direction they will take the organization in remains to be seen. Whilst the sitting Director-General may campaign for a second term, they are usually challenged in their pursuit of another mandate. Only one Director-General of the group, Silas Lund, has served more than one term.

Delegates from each of the regional offices of the World Educational and Cultural Organization will now have the opportunity to submit their nominations for the new Director-General. These individuals will be cordially invited to participate in a number of events in which they may put their case forward to the various members of the organization.

With the conclusion of campaigning each national delegation to the World Educational and Cultural Organization will be empowered to submit their votes for their preferred candidate. The organization operates a two-round voting system which will see the two most popular candidates from the first round go head-to-head in a final vote to decide who will govern the organization for the coming years.

List of candidates:
Anton Kaveter
Kévin Dubois
Arabel Moreno
Kirsikka Huomalainen
Apollo Verdi

OOC: Nominations for the new Director-General of WECO may now be made by any nation within the region, over the coming day's candidates will be required to provide a speech outlining their campaign platform and the direction in which they wish to take the organization during their term. Additionally, candidates will be required to answer questions from the media for the duration of their campaign and during official WECO events. Nations may also participate by providing news coverage of the campaigns, though any major events should be agreed with the individuals in question (unless it is disprovable slander or libel) Participants are also encouraged to outline any political backstabbing/dealmaking that may be going on behind the scenes in their bid to get their candidate(s) to the seat of Director-General.

Application form:

Code: Select all: [b]Name:[/b] [b]Date of Birth:[/b] [b]Citizenship:[/b] [b]Alma mater:[/b] [b]Employment history:[/b] [b]Bio:[/b] [b]Campaign platform summary:[/b]

Example Application:

by **Aleia** » Sat Dec 21, 2019 8:06 am

Name: Anton Kaveter
Date of Birth: 24.06.1964
Citizenship: Aleian

Alma mater: University of Northern Asura

Employment history:
Oralienborg Museum, Museum Director (2010-)
University of Mydroll, Professor of History (2004-2010)
Oralienborg Museum, Museum Director (1996-2004)
New World Archaeology, Land Archaeologist (1988-1996)
Oralienborg Folk Museum, Museum Aide (1986-1988)

Bio:

Throughout his career, Anton Kaveter has had experience in terrestrial archaeology and has been involved in several projects, particularly those involving ancient Fiorentine and Aleian settlements. He used his knowledge during his time at the University of Mydroll, during which he both taught the history course at his college and drafted three theses. Kaveter has also worked at various Aleian museums, where he became acquainted with WECO.

Campaign platform summary:

The introduction of WECO heritage traditions that will further raise awareness of the cultures of the world
Dedicate larger resources to restoring WECO heritage sites in regions of conflict, including Aramas and Veleaz, as well as preventing further damage on them
Develop a plan for increasing the sustainability of the world's cities within all three aspects (economical, social, environmental)

by **Midrasia** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 12:33 pm

Name: Kévin Dubois
Date of Birth: 4 April 1960
Citizenship: Midrasian

Alma mater: King Alydian College, University of Mydroll

Employment history:

University of Mydroll, Professor of Global History (2014-)
Government of Midrasia, Advisor for Cultural Affairs (2010-2014)
University of Almiaro, Professor of Global History (2004-2010)
University of Oyonaix, Professor of History (1993-2004)
University of Saint Solenn, Professor of History (1987-1993)

Bio: Kévin Dubois has been a long-standing professor of global history within Midrasian academia. Dubois has been notable for promoting and enshrining a global approach to history within the Midrasian curriculum which came about during the 1990s. Dubois is perhaps most famous for his published work on cross-cultural connections in the medieval Asur and northern sea. Dubois has also been notable throughout his career for his charity work in developing countries, as well as for his advisory role in cultural affairs for the Ranieri government between 2010 and 2014.

Campaign platform summary:

Promotion of WECO heritage sites in nations outside of Asura
Promote a more global/connective approach toward WECO's educational programs over traditional national focus
Create a new fund for tackling child poverty and education in developing nations

by **Vidoria** » Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:24 am

Name: Arabel Moreno
Date of Birth: 30 July 1976
Citizenship: Vidorian

Alma mater: University of Adrogué

Employment history:

Cordóso School of History and the Arts, Professor of History (2016-)
Government of Vidoria, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (2012-2016)
University of Belaroda del Sur, Assistant Professor in Cultural Studies (2007-2012)
Adrogué Anthropology Museum, Conservation Officer (2005-2007)

Bio: Arabel Moreno has been influential in her home nation of Vidoria for many reasons, most notably for the increased protection and funding of historical sites during her time as Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs. She is also notable for her funding and protection of historical sites in other countries, and wants such actions to be undertaken officially by the major Aeian authority for world heritage. She currently works as a professor in one of the most influential schools in Rennekka, where she published work about the connection between Majulan and North Rennekkan natives.

Campaign platform summary:

Increased funding and protection for cultural sites, especially ones in developing nations
An increased amount of museums dedicated to educating people about foreign cultures and foreign history
Funding for education in less developed countries, as well as support for free education

by **Crylante** » Thu Jan 09, 2020 3:36 pm

Name: Dr. Kirsikka Huomalainen
Date of Birth: 24 June 1991 (in Isomuuri, Särmäki, Crylante)
Citizenship: Crylantian

Alma mater: Nygaard College, University of Lentini (BA), Unity College, University of Lentini (PhD)

Employment history: Research Fellow in Archaeological and Anthropological Studies at Solberg College, Lentini (2016-present)

Bio: By far the youngest candidate for WECO Director General, Dr. Huomalainen studied Archaelogy and Anthropology at Nygaard College, Lentini University from 2009 to 2012, gaining a top-standard degree in the subject. She then attended Unity College, Lentini University from 2012 to 2016 as a PhD student, doing her doctoral thesis on the Bronze Age cultures of modern-day Lilledel and their influence on the modern region. This has inspired her research career, where she has extensively studied and written about Bronze Age and Neolithic cultures in the Lhedwinic archipelago, as well as leading interventions in the subject for undergraduates at Solberg College.
Campaign platform summary: Dr. Huomalainen wishes to use her term in office to focus on the global study of Bronze Age and Neolithic cultures and their influence on the modern societies in the regions they occupy, as well as the preservation of sites from this period, citing the designation of the Lentini Stone Alignments as a World Heritage Site an example of the work she would like to do.
She has also passionately supported initiatives to bring free, secular and humanistic education to the world as a whole, increase educational and cultural opportunities in developing countries and deprived regions within developed countries, and towards campaigns for gender equality and multiculturalism.

by **Lopimina** » Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:34 am

Name: Apollo Verdi
Date of Birth: 17/6/1979
Citizenship: Atrescan

Alma mater: University of Lentini (PhD)

Employment history: Head of Archaeological Studies at Royal College Albasini (2015-present)
Lead Archaeologist in Fiorentine-era discoveries in Atresca (throughout 2010s)
Professor of Archaeological Studies at Royal College Albasini (2007-2015)

Bio: Verdi was born in Rocca, Atresca in 1979 and studied archaeology and cultural anthropology at the University of Lentini between 1999 and 2003. Natural proficiency in his field secured Verdi a position as a Professor of Archaeology at the Royal College Albasini, one of Atresca's most prestigious universities. He led the pack in the discovery of many Fiorentine-era artifacts throughout Atresca and has been recognised by his peers as one of the leading archaeologists in his field of the 2010s. In 2015, Verdi was promoted to Head of Archaeological Studies at RCA, where he continues to be employed to this day.
Campaign platform summary:

Designation of more Fiorentine-era sculptures and landmarks as World Heritage Sites
Relocate the WECO headquarters to a more centralised location, preferably Atresca or Midrasia.
Funding more archaeological expeditions to developing states, as well as funding and supporting their regional cultural preservation programs.

by **Cuirpthe** » Sat Jan 11, 2020 4:50 pm

Name: Martin ú Brian
Date of Birth: 6 January 1971
Citizenship: Cuirpthean

Alma mater: University of Narraghmore

Employment history:
University of Portlaoise, Director of the History Department (2014-Present)
Government of Cuirpthe, Minister of Communication and Cultural Affairs (2010-2014)
Ballinluska University, Professor of Global and Asuran History (2001-2010)
University of Tuagore, Assistant Professor of Asuran History (1996-2001)

Bio: Martin ú Brian is an accomplished historian and professor in the subject. ú Brian has been an influential proponent of cultural education as a part of Cuirpthean curriculum, most notably as the Minister of Cultural Affairs for the Cuirpthean government, and as the History Department Head at the University of Portlaoise. He rose to prominence for several published works regarding the history, culture and people of Northern Asura, as well as promoting and contributing to cultural research in Northern Arabekh.

Campaign platform summary:

Support for education in developing countries, primarily those in Arabekh, Majula and Sifhar
Increased research and recognition of heritage sites in Northern Arabekh
Promoting cultural awareness and multicultural education

by **Navack** » Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:24 pm

Name: Herman Lund
Date of Birth: January 12, 1968
Citizenship: Navish

Alma mater: The Institute of Brestrand (BA in History) (MD in International Studies); University of Lentini (PhD in Sociology)
Employment history:
- Minister of Culture and Education
- General-Director of the Social Studies department at The I.
- Director of the History Department at the I.
- Professor of North Asuran history and Sociology at The I.

Bio: Born in a wealthy family from Gardrag, Herman Lund always had the best education possible. Attended to the best high school in town and was accepted right after graduation at the Institute of Political Science and Social Studies of Brestrand. He pursued a major in History with concentration in North Asuran history. He was offered a position as a golbal history professor assistant during his junior year of college. After graduated, he became World History professor, later specializing in North Asuran history. His master's degree is on International Studies and geopolitics. He then pursued a PhD in Sociology. Lund was appointed as the Minister of Culture and Education by Helle Schanke.
Campaign platform summary:
- Promote educational programs and fund basic infrastructure projects in poor/conflict regions outside Asura.
- Create intercontinental study programs as a way to raise cultural awareness and inclusiveness.
- Add new heritage sites outside Asura and invest in their restoration/preservation.
- Relocate the WECO headquarters to a more centralised location in Asura

by **Maeqiana** » Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:26 pm

Name: Mwengo Tsurabba

Date of Birth: 1960, May, 11th
Citizenship: Mardki

Alma mater:
Triune University of East Mardki,
Mydroll Collage, (Masters scholarship in Agricultural Sciences)

Employment history:

Agricultural Commissioner in Zud Inland district (1983-1984)
Appointed Mayor-Executive of Narok Farmsmill (1985-1991)
Appointed Mayor-Executive of Wamba Civilian-Guild Corporation (1992-1999)
Social Security Advisor to Lasu Duz Capital Authority (1999-2016)
Triune University Academic Ombudsman (2017-2020)

Bio:
Mwengo Tsurabba was born into Mardki during the early reign of the Presidential Dynasty of the Kwahil family, and received formal education beginning at age 13 after his first year in his village’s conscript army as part of the mandatory 7 year service requirement. After completing his national service requirement of 7 years in 1979, Mardki had a devout sense of duty to do the best he could to better the impoverished conditions he had seen combatting local gruella groups and policing villages, where children were tied to their mother’s wrists in public to prevent kidnapping and sold as slave labour to illegal plantations. Ascending the academic ranks studying economics, politics, engineering and theology, Mwengo Tsurabba was offered the position of agricultural commissioner for his home territory of the Zud Inlands. Finding little satisfaction in the practically powerless and bureaucratically strained work of the regional government, Mr Tsurabba applied for the notoriously corrupt position of Mayor-Executive in the urban cores of Zud Inland. In Narok he oversaw the enforcement of civil rights and fairer working conditions, along with fighting embezzlement by officials and syndicates. A glimmer of hope to the end of corruption in Mardki, Mwengo sucessfully completed his masters scholarship as an 'ambassador of peace' at Midrasian Mydroll Collage. Coming back to the coast in his later life to serve a key role in the University reforms of the late 2020s, to raise standards and crackdown on corruption, he turned his attention to the international community and felt a strong empathy towards the neighbouring states and histories of hardship in the world.

Campaign platform summary:

Establishing a Humanitarian Action Branch of the WECO to protect refugees and children from conflict and displacement, and rehabilitation of populations to promote lasting peace.
Encouraging inter-institutional partnerships and agreements between universities and hospitals to share and promote the virtues of knowledge and learning and improve access to medical care for the poor and stateless persons.
Increased focus towards archaeological studies and restoration efforts for historical buildings, artefacts, texts and promotion of ‘cultural committees’ in urbanized environments to provide an easier framework for infrastructure development in developed nations.

WECO Director-General Election [Sign-up/Aeia Only]

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