Embassy of the United States Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The International Visitor Leadership Program: Brings mid- to senior-level individuals from Russia to the U.S. for three weeks, to meet with their counterparts and examine issues related to democratic and economic reform, as well as other topics of interest in the U.S.-Ethiopian relationship. The IV Program affords a unique opportunity for established or potential foreign leaders in government, politics, media, education, labor relations, the arts and other key fields to confer with their professional counterparts and to experience the U.S. first-hand.

Unlike some other programs, the American Embassy nominates the visitors, who come to the United States from Ethiopia to meet with their U.S. counterparts in various cities around the country. Candidates do not "apply" or nominate themselves. Cultural and geographic diversity play a large role in these programs. The decision whether to accept and fund each person rests with the Department of State in Washington and the Public Affairs Section in Addis Ababa.

IVL projects provide an in-depth look at a particular subject area. Participants travel in groups and generally visit five or six U.S. cities. Participants are typically in their 30s or 40s, and are mid-career professionals with a long career track ahead of them.

Programs in the Arts and Humanities: A limited number of United States government programs exist in the arts and humanities. Selection is highly competitive. Participants should be up and coming artists, performers, or writers. Programs in museum management are dependent upon a cooperative relationship with an American museum. International Partnership among Museums is a program offered by the American Association of Museums for museum administrators and curators who wish to strengthen ties to American museums and galleries.