Diplomatic Negotiations: Navigating Global Challenges and Building Consensus

Objective

This module aims to provide practical tools through an in-depth exploration of international diplomacy and multilateral negotiation processes, particularly in the face of contemporary global challenges.

The expertise of high-level speakers will offer participants a unique insight into both the theoretical and practical dimensions of diplomatic work, with a particular focus on negotiation techniques, multilateral and regional diplomacy, as well as the impact of artificial intelligence and new technologies.

In addition, a simulation and an immersive visit will enable participants to acquire all the necessary tools for their future negotiations.

Programme

Day 1

COURSE SPEAKER

The Mechanisms of the Diplomatic Negotiation

  • Mastering the essentials of Diplomatic Negotiation.
  • Exploring the intricacies of Negotiations.
 Mr Raoul Delcorde
Ambassador (rtd) of Belgium
Member of the Royal Academy of Belgium and the IID Council
Date Tuesday, 8 September
Schedule from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm
Language English

Day 2

A Special Evening

A clue : it’s about AI

Date

Thursday, 22 September

Please note that the course may take place on 17 September rather than 22 September
Schedule from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm
Language English

Day 3

PURPOSE SPEAKERS
Roundtable : Exploring the Regional Models of Cooperation with the African Union, ASEAN, and the EFTA

 

  • H.E. Mr Girma Amente Nono
    Permanent
    Observer of the Permanent Delegation of the African Unionto the United Nations Office and other international organisation in Geneva.
  • H.E. Mr Carlos D. Sorreta
    Ambassador
    Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva.
  • Mr Markus Schlagenhof
    Deputy Secretary-General of the EFTA
Date Thursday, 24 September
Schedule from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm
Language English

Day 4
Diplomacy in the 21st Century

COURSE SPEAKER

1st part (6:00 pm to 7:15 pm)

New Challenges and Leadership

 H.E. Mr Matthew Wilson
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of Barbados to the United Nations
World Trade Organization and other international organisations in Geneva

2nd part (7:30 pm to 8:45 pm)

The role of New Diplomatic Players or Negotiating with Non-State Actors: Challenges and Best Practices

 Mr Alexandre Munafò
Head of Humanitarian Diplomacy & Communications at the Geneva Call
Date Tuesday, 29 September
Schedule from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm
Language English

Day 5

COURSE SPEAKER
Case Studies in Diplomatic Negotiations – Simulation Mr Raoul Delcorde
Ambassador (rtd) of Belgium
Member of the Royal Academy of Belgium and the IID Council
Date Thursday, 1 October
Schedule from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm
Language English
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