Where dialogue, research and training meet

VoDI delivers its mandate through five pillars and a set of thematic initiatives, each one connecting the Institute to a different part of the diplomatic community.

Structures

Key programs

Everything the Institute runs sits inside one of its five pillars.

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Diplomatic Dialogue & Engagement

Promoting dialogue and global cooperation through diplomacy.

Voice of Diplomacy PodcastYoung Diplomat Forum Initiative (YDF)Emerging Diplomats Fellowship (EDF)Read the programme

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Academy & Training

Developing professional skills in diplomacy and leadership through curated training and courses.

International Relations & Diplomacy StudiesAviation & Air Transport StudiesLeadership Development StudiesRead the programme

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Aviation Diplomacy Program

Advancing aviation cooperation, connectivity and diplomatic engagement.

Aviation Diplomacy FellowshipAviation Diplomacy Forum (ADF)Aviation policy research and advisoryRead the programme

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Climate & Energy Diplomacy

Promoting dialogue, knowledge and cooperation on climate and energy issues.

Climate diplomacy and negotiationEnergy security and transitionE-mobility and sustainable transportRead the programme

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Research & Policy Innovation

Producing research, policy ideas and strategic knowledge for decision-makers: the research and think-tank arm of VoDI.

Policy research and analysisResearch publications and policy briefsStrategic advisory and policy innovationRead the programme

Delivery

Professional Services Provision

What the Institute is engaged to provide

Advisory & Consulting

Specialized advisory and consulting services in diplomacy, international relations, policy, and strategic affairs.

Research & Policy Services

Applied research, policy analysis, policy briefs, reports, knowledge products, and evidence-based advisory services.

Training & Executive Education

Professional training, executive education, workshops, seminars, and capacity-building programmes.

International Cooperation

Partnership development, international engagement, diplomatic cooperation, stakeholder relations, and cross-border collaboration.

Strategic & Institutional Advisory

Strategic planning, institutional development, organizational strengthening, project advisory, and capacity development.

Aviation, Climate & Energy Advisory

Specialized advisory services covering aviation, air transport, climate policy, energy transition, electric mobility, and related international cooperation.

Partner on a programme

Host a forum, co-design a training programme, or bring a thematic initiative to your institution.

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