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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.

Stakeholders

Who is in the network

The VoDI Expert Network is a global network of distinguished diplomats, policymakers, academics, researchers, industry professionals and subject-matter experts who contribute their expertise to VoDI’s research, advisory services, training, policy dialogue and international initiatives.

They come from seven groups, and the Institute’s work depends on all seven being in the same room.

A parliament building
Governments & ministriesMinistries of foreign affairs, transport, energy and environment, and the officials who carry policy forward.
The United Nations Secretariat building
International & regional organizationsThe UN system, the African Union and regional bodies working on shared challenges.
National flags flying side by side
Diplomatic missionsEmbassies, high commissions and representative offices engaged in bilateral and multilateral work.
Colleagues in discussion around a meeting table
Private sector & industryAviation, energy and business leaders whose decisions shape connectivity and investment.
The reading room of a research library
Academic institutionsUniversities, research centres and training institutions.
A group in discussion around a table
Civil societyOrganizations representing communities affected by the policies under discussion.
A hall of graduates in academic dress, photographed from above
Youth & emerging leadersThe fellows, trainees and young professionals the Institute is built to develop.
The network

Experts and fellows

6 experts

DF
David Feith Senior Fellow
DF
Distinguished Fellow Distinguished Fellow
KE
Kalkidan EsayasResearch Fellow
RL
Research Lead Research Lead
Expertise

VoDI experts areas

The fields the Institute’s network works in, and the people listed under each.
  • Diplomacy9
  • Leadership8
  • International Relations2
  • Aviation2
  • Climate & Energy1
  • Research & Policy2
  • Strategic Partnership5
  • Capacity Building2
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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 network

Convene with us

Bring your institution into a dialogue, a research project or a training programme.

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