Swiss science diplomacy – strategies, instruments and implications for international cooperation
Science diplomacy, a tool for advancing foreign policy objectives, research and addressing global challenges, takes various forms: informing international policies with scientific evidence, facilitating global science cooperation and leveraging scientific collaboration to improve international relations. Switzerland has placed a strong emphasis on science diplomacy in recent years, formally adopting the concept at the federal level and establishing new instruments to support it. This policy brief provides an overview of Switzerland's science diplomacy ecosystem, highlighting opportunities and gaps. Recommendations focus on further strengthening Swiss science diplomacy through alignment of terminology and strategies at the federal level, fostering communication between Swiss science diplomacy actors and developing a Swissnex Africa strategy.
Sustainable, equitable partnerships in North-South collaboration – Lessons learned for future funding models
The aim of the event is to reflect on the state of current funding models for North-South collaboration in research and education, to discuss best practices for achieving equal partnerships and to explore possible designs for future funding instruments.
New KFPE President
Isabel Guenther from ETH NADEL Center for Development and Cooperation has been elected as the new president of KFPE. The KFPE is delighted to have an inspiring and committed new president to work with. Isabel Günther is the successor to Thomas Breu, who has led the KFPE successfully and with great passion over the past six years.
New KFPE members 2024
Kristina Lanz from allianceSud and Achim Wennmann from IHEID have been elected as new members of the KFPE. We are honored to welcome you to our board and we are looking forward to your contributions to push KFPE to the next level.