The Author’s Methodologies

 

The methodologies set out below are original intellectual works of Anna-Anila Pani and are protected under Greek Law 2121/1993 on Copyright, the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, and applicable European Union and international law. The economic and moral rights therein belong exclusively to the author. None of these rights has been assigned to Leirion Alternative Library. Leirion Alternative Library has been granted solely a licence to apply the methodologies within the framework of its programmes.

 

Next Generation Diplomatic Architecture™ (NGDA).* A university-level methodology of diplomatic simulation. It was developed by the author between 2023 and 2026 at the Leirion International Model United Nations Conferences. It was applied in its entirety in 2026, at the 5th Leirion International Model United Nations Conference in Athens. In July 2026, the foundational volume of the methodology was published by Leirion Publications under ISBN 978-618-87607-4-5.

 

Ithaca Method™ (Μέθοδος ΙΘΑΚΗ).A pedagogical methodology of free coexistence and poetic expression. It was applied in Greece, France and Germany under the central theme “Co exist Freely” («Συνυπάρχω Ελεύθερα»). In January 2022, a book bearing the same title was published in three languages. The methodology’s date of creation is evidenced by a notarial deed of July 2021.

 

MUN for Primary School Students. A methodology adapting diplomatic simulation to primary education. It was applied with Greek pupils at the first conference, in 2024, and at the second conference, in 2026.

 

Dialogue with a Painting. A methodology of museum education. It has been applied since 2022, in successive cycles, at museums in Athens. More than 150 primary school pupils have taken part.

 

The use, reproduction, adaptation and teaching of the above methodologies using their materials or names, their presentation as one’s own work, and any form of commercial exploitation thereof are prohibited without the prior written consent of the author. Any infringement may give rise to civil and criminal liability under applicable law.