IMPLEMENTATION OF CULTURAL DIPLOMACY TO BOOST KENYA’S GLOBAL PERCEPTION

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of Study 1.2 Problem Statement 1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.4 Research Questions 1.5 Significance of Study 2. Literature Review 2.1 Definition of Cultural Diplomacy 2.2 Historical Context of Cultural Diplomacy 2.3 Cultural Diplomacy in African Context 2.4 Importance for National Image 3. Theoretical Framework 3.1 Soft Power Theory 3.2 Public Diplomacy Models 3.3 Intercultural Communication Theories 4. Methodology 4.1 Research Design 4.2 Data Collection Methods 4.3 Data Analysis Techniques 4.4 Ethical Considerations 5. The Current State of Kenya's Global Image 5.1 Perception in Western Countries 5.2 Economic and Political Impacts 5.3 Challenges in Image Management 6. Cultural Assets of Kenya 6.1 Heritage Sites and Museums 6.2 Traditional Music and Dance 6.3 Contemporary Art and Fashion 6.4 Culinary Traditions 7. Strategies for Cultural Diplomacy 7.1 Leveraging Cultural Heritage 7.2 Engaging International Audiences 7.3 Collaboration with Global Entities 7.4 Digital Media and Cultural Exchange 8. Case Studies 8.1 Success Stories from Other Nations 8.2 Comparative Analysis with Kenya 8.3 Key Lessons Learned 9. Conclusion and Recommendations 9.1 Summary of Findings 9.2 Recommendations for Implementation 9.3 Future Research Directions 9.4 Final Thoughts on Cultural Diplomacy