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 labour market and support systems in integrating Ukrainian refugees. It identifies key barriers such as language difficulties, non-recognition of qualifications, […] The post Policy Paper – Anna Kuznetsova appeared first on Executive Education Blog ..read more

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, decision-making processes, and defence issues. Before his parliamentary tenure, he spent 14 years as a French […] The post Guest Speaker Highlight – Arnaud Danjean appeared first on Executive Education Blog ..read more

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 recently appointed Technical Advisor in Export Promotion, local Consumption and Industrial Strategy at the Ministry of Industry and […] The post Alumni profile – Mamadou Ibrahima Fall appeared first on Executive Education Blog ..read more

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 qu’incubateur d’idées, et sa mission visant à préparer les professionnels à naviguer dans un environnement complexe et incertain. Elle aborde en outre l’héritage de l’Institut et la nécessité de le réinventer pour répondre aux défis du XXIᵉ siècle. Pouvez-vous nous en dire plus sur votre parcours et le rôle que vous avez au sein de l ..read more

Dre. Cina Gueye, socio-anthropologue et chargée d’évaluation et de capitalisation chez Equipop, association féministe de la solidarité internationale, est l’une des gagnantes du concours organisé dans le cadre de l’édition 2022-2023 du programme Genre et Développement dans les régions de l’Afrique de l’Ouest et des Grands-Lacs. Dans cet article elle nous présente dans les grandes lignes son travail de recherche sur les politiques d’équité et d’égalité au Sénégal. Cette recherche propose d’examiner les politiques d’équité et d’égalité au Sénégal, sous l’angle de la budgétisation sensible au gen ..read more

Reflecting on her LL.M. journey in Geneva, Mariam Hiba Malika, a student from Kenya who received a full fee waiver for the LL.M. in International Law programme, grapples with the evolving nature of international law and its critical role in global crises. This experience has provided her with essential knowledge and a critical perspective on the complexities of international law and its ties to systemic oppression. Reflecting on my LL.M. journey from my little bubble in Geneva, I find myself grappling with mixed emotions. This reflection comes at a time when international law is in a state of ..read more

Meet Liliana Soler Lutzelschwab, Programme Director of the Executive Certificate & Diploma in Gender and Development in West Africa and the Executive Certificate in Gender and Development in Latin America. Since 2003, Liliana has also been responsible for gender training and the academic coordinator for Latin America within the Executive Programmes in Development Policy and Practice. You have been the programme director of the Gender and Development executive programmes for West Africa and the Great Lakes region since 2020. What specific needs or gaps in gender development education do the ..read more

Meet Dr Barbara Dubach, Managing Director and Founder of Engageability and Executive Director of Innovate 4 Nature, who will be one of our distinguished guest speakers for the new Executive Certificate in Nature-Positive Economy, starting on 24 June 2024. Could you tell us more about your professional experience? For over 25 years, I have been a passionate advocate for sustainability. With a background in environmental economics, I have dedicated my career to bridging the gap between business and sustainability. As the CEO and founder of engageability, a leading centre of excellence for sustai ..read more

In the past decade, the global refugee crisis has more than doubled. Between 2022 and 2023, several wars and armed conflicts have significantly contributed to the displacement of people worldwide. The main conflicts causing such displacement include the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas armed conflict with its potential escalation to a broader Middle East region, continuing attacks and violence in Afghanistan, the Central Sahel (Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso) and Haiti. We should also not overlook the impact of climate-related disasters on displacement, which, according to IDMC’s Global Rep ..read more

Lucile Maertens is associate professor in political science and international relations at the Geneva Graduate Institute and co-director of the Global Governance Centre. We are delighted to have her on board for the first edition of the Executive Certificate in Nature-Positive Economy starting on 24 June. Could you tell us more about your professional experience? I am associate professor in political science and international relations at the Geneva Graduate Institute and co-director of the Global Governance Centre (GGC). I also hold a position of scientific collaborator at the University of L ..read more