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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...

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Participant Profile – Gulnoza Akhmedova

Participant Profile – Gulnoza Akhmedova

Meet Gulnoza Akhmedova, a Gender and Civil Society Promotion Associate and Adjunct Faculty member at Webster University in Tashkent. Originally from Ukraine and raised in Uzbekistan, Gulnoza's journey has taken her from teaching languages to championing gender...

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Participant Profile – Tetiana Isaieva

Participant Profile – Tetiana Isaieva

Tetiana Isaieva is a steadfast advocate for innovation and collaboration, with over 20 years of experience as an international leader in Life Sciences. As the Head of Compliance at Roche, she continuously shapes the future of healthcare through policy advancements and...

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Alumni profile – Mariapia Ngeze

Alumni profile – Mariapia Ngeze

The Development Practices and Policies Programme at the Geneva Graduate Institute conducts an effects survey every four years to assess the programme's influence on participants' professional and personal development. While measuring the true impact of a diploma on an...

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Policy Paper – Anna Kuznetsova

Policy Paper – Anna Kuznetsova

Integrating Ukrainian Refugees into the Swiss Labor Market: Challenges, Strategies, and Policy Recommendations In this policy paper, Anna Kuznetsova, a participant in the Diplomacy, Negotiation and Policy Executive Diploma, analyses the effectiveness of the Swiss...

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Guest Speaker Highlight – Arnaud Danjean

Guest Speaker Highlight – Arnaud Danjean

We had the honour of interviewing Arnaud Danjean, a distinguished expert with extensive experience in foreign affairs, defence, security, and intelligence. He served as an elected Member of the European Parliament for 15 years, specialising in EU external policies,...

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Alumni profile – Mamadou Ibrahima Fall

Alumni profile – Mamadou Ibrahima Fall

Mamadou Ibrahima Fall obtained his Master's in International Negotiation and Public Policies at the Graduate Institute in 2013. With over twenty years of experience in economic and commercial diplomacy and developing strategies for various organisations, he was...

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La Formation Continue aujourd’hui

La Formation Continue aujourd’hui

Dans cette interview exclusive, Marie-Laure Salles, Directrice de l'Institut, nous raconte son parcours et comment elle est arrivée à la tête de cette institution. Elle évoque également l'importance de l'approche transdisciplinaire de l'Institut, son rôle en tant...

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Module 1 is officially underway!Our Executive Education Development Policies & Practices Programme – English‑Speaking Africa group has officially started its first online module with Matteo Guidotti, in partnership with University of Ghana Business School.This year, we’re proud to welcome participants from Malawi, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Liberia, Tanzania, and Ethiopia, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. 🌍On Day 2, Dr Caroline Gaudron from Médecins Sans Frontières delivered a powerful presentation on “The triple nexus: the case study of northern Mozambique”—a course that was very well received and highly appreciated by the participants.Here’s to an inspiring start for our 2025–2026 cohort! 💡#ExecutiveEducation #DevelopmentPolicy #CapacityBuilding #LeadershipDevelopment #InternationalDevelopment #GlobalSouth #SDGs #GenevaGraduateInstitute #EducationForImpact #PublicPolicy ... See MoreSee Less
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