Type
Workshop
From Policy to Practice: Skills for Public Policy, Leadership and Global Governance
Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Date
Duration
1 Hours
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Registration
Application-based event
Mode of Delivery
E-learning
Language(s)
English
Pillar
People
Partnership
IHEID
Event Objectives
· Enhance practical engagement with multilateral processes Enable participants to actively explore how diplomacy and development policymaking operate in real-world international contexts.
· Deepen understanding of international organisations in practice Provide first-hand insights into the roles, structures, and decision-making dynamics of institutions such as United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
· Develop career-relevant analytical and professional skills Strengthen participants’ abilities in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and strategic thinking within global governance settings.
· Facilitate meaningful exchange with experienced practitioners Create opportunities for dialogue, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing between students and senior experts from UNITAR.
· Promote critical thinking on policy effectiveness and implementation Encourage participants to assess policy design, evaluate impact, and reflect on real-world challenges in execution and sustainability.
Background
There is a substantial demand for practitioner-led learning that bridges academic analysis with practical application. This workshop responds to that need through a structured and interactive exchange with experienced multilateral professionals. The workshop will focus on how global governance institutions operate within a multilateral environment shaped by shifting geopolitical dynamics, emerging global crises, technological transformation, and growing demands for accountability and inclusion. It will examine how evidence informs policymaking under conditions of uncertainty and how diplomacy, peacebuilding, and advocacy interact within complex international systems.
Content and Structure
· Expert presentation
· Case study or practical insights
· Interactive Q&A session
Methodology
½ day workshop
Targeted Audience
Students studying International Relations, Diplomacy, Social Development, International History, Political Science
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