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.

Objective	Provide practical tools for diplomatic and multilateral negotiations
Format	In-person
Language	English
Schedule	5 sessions, from 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm
Dates	8, 22*, 24, 29 September and 1 October
Price	CHF 2’000.- Payment by instalments available upon request.
Certificate	Delivered upon completion of the course

Programme

Day 1

COURSE	SPEAKER
The Mechanisms of the Diplomatic Negotiation	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 Union to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations 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 Organizations in Geneva. Mr Markus Schlagenhof Deputy Secretary-General of the EFTA

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 Union to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations 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 Organizations 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 and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations, World Trade Organization and other International Organizations in Geneva
2nd part (7:30 pm to 8:45 pm) Diplomacy in a Fragmented World: The New Landscape of Non-State Actors	Mr Alexandre Munafò Head of Humanitarian Diplomacy & Communications at the Geneva Call

COURSE

SPEAKER

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

New Challenges and Leadership

H.E. Mr Matthew Wilson
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations, World Trade Organization and other International Organizations in Geneva

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

Diplomacy in a Fragmented World: The New Landscape of Non-State Actors

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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