VoDI
A network of diplomats, experts and institutions
VoDI convenes a multi-stakeholder network — the people and institutions whose cooperation turns research and dialogue into policy.
Who is in the network
Governments & ministries
Ministries of foreign affairs, transport, energy and environment, and the officials who carry policy forward.
International & regional organizations
The UN system, the African Union and regional bodies working on shared challenges.
Diplomatic missions
Embassies, high commissions and representative offices engaged in bilateral and multilateral work.
Private sector & industry
Aviation, energy and business leaders whose decisions shape connectivity and investment.
Academic institutions
Universities, research centres and training institutions.
Civil society
Organizations representing communities affected by the policies under discussion.
Youth & emerging leaders
The fellows, trainees and young professionals the Institute is built to develop.
Development partners
Donors and development agencies supporting research, dialogue and capacity building.
Experts and fellows
8 experts
Where our experts work
Become part of the network
The Institute is always looking for practitioners willing to contribute.
Experts contribute in several ways: joining the Advisory Board, authoring or reviewing research, speaking at forums and dialogues, teaching in the Academy, or mentoring fellows.
If you work in diplomacy, aviation, climate, energy or policy research and would like to be considered, send us a short profile and your area of expertise.
Register your interest
Send a short professional profile, your area of expertise and how you would like to contribute.
Join the networkConvene with us
Bring your institution into a dialogue, a research project or a training programme.