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Highlights from Liliana Soler’s Mission in Colombia
Between February and March 2025, the Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID) carried out a field mission in Colombia led by Liliana Soler, Programme Director of the Executive Programme in Gender and Development. This mission took place in a highly complex regional context...
The Indispensability of Diplomacy
In an age marked by digital disruption, shifting power dynamics, and increasing demands for transparency, the practice of diplomacy is under pressure like never before. In this article, Professor Jussi Hanhimäki explores the historical roots of diplomacy and reflects...
Strengthening Gender Perspectives in Development Projects: Key Insights from the CAS in Gender and Development Workshop
The closing workshop of the CAS in Gender and Development brought together participants from across Latin America to reflect, share experiences, and apply tools for transformative action. Between 28 March and 5 April 2025, the first module of the Gender and...
Participant Profile – Alan Feler
Originally from Argentina, Alan Feler is a Resource Mobilisation Officer at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). He works to strengthen international cooperation and global networks, maximising the fundraising potential of the Red Cross and Red...
Primera Ceremonia de Graduación del CAS en Género y Desarrollo
El pasado 13 de febrero se llevó a cabo la entrega de diplomas a l@s participantes de la primera versión del Certificado Ejecutivo en Género y Desarrollo – CAS para América Latina y el Caribe. El evento tuvo lugar en Cúcuta, Colombia, desarrollado en modalidad...
Introducing Our New Executive Certificate on Gender and Risk Management in Climate Change
A New Programme for Climate Resilience and Gender Equity The Executive Education at the Geneva Graduate Institute is proud to announce the launch of its new Executive Certificate in Gender and Risk Management in Climate Change. Developed in collaboration with the...
Insights from DPP Graduates 2025
The 2024-2025 edition of the Development Policies and Practices (DPP) programme concluded in January, bringing together professionals from around the world committed to addressing today's most pressing development challenges." This year, seven graduates from the six...
Participant Profile – Nineta Avani
Meet Nineta Avani, a Programme Officer at the Global Fund, where she’s not just managing grants in Azerbaijan and Kosovo—she’s driving impact, forging partnerships, and championing sustainability. With a background at the European Commission and hands-on experience...
Multilateralism 2.0: Time for Diplomats to Step Up
Does President Trump’s return to the US White House mean the death of multilateralism? Jussi Hanhimäki takes a nuanced view and signals a pathway towards a more inclusive international cooperation. Multilateralism is dead, according to the conventional wisdom...
Navigating Employment for High-qualified Ukrainian Refugees in Switzerland: Challenges, Opportunities, and Government Support
Interview held by Anna Kuznetsova, an alumna of the Diplomacy, Negotiation and Policy Programme, with Adrian Gerber on 10 December 2024 Anna Kuznetsova, an experienced professional in international development and partnership building of Ukrainian origin, recently had...
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