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We’re building a hub where ideas of civil society and academia turn into real-world impact throuh public diplomacy. Inequality and unequal power relations are critical issues in public diplomacy because they influence social stability, governance, and international relations (IR). On the global stage, inequality affects IR, migration patterns, and development policies, making it a vital consideration for public diplomacy practitioners and policymakers. Multilateral negotiation can be used as a mechanism by which stakeholders can skillfully navigate multilateral priorities and effectively coordinate action towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Engage in Global Decision-Making
One of the Institute’s key goals as a non-state stakeholder in diplomacy is to actively participate in intergovernmental decision- and policy-making processes on sustainable development.
To achieve this aim, the Institute regularly receives special accreditations for conferences, summits, meetings, and other events organized by:
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United Nations System Organizations
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World Health Organization (WHO)
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International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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World Bank Group
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World Trade Organization (WTO)
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
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Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs)
Public diplomacy practitioners help advance coherence across the UN agenda’s cross-cutting issues by fostering meaningful, strategic, and effective engagement of civil society, academia, and diverse stakeholders in UN processes.
This multi-step process includes informing stakeholders about relevant UN events and participation modalities, outlining registration requirements and selection criteria, obtaining special UN accreditation for the Institute, selecting candidates and preparing delegations to participate, and coordinating joint inputs, statements, and follow-up actions.
Approved Participation
Open for Participation — (May-September 2026)
Members and interested stakeholders are invited to express their interest in joining current activities:
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High-level multilateral conferences- 2 ,
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Sector forums- 6 ,
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Public consultations- 3
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Stakeholder Group Consultation - 1
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Working groups, Commission - 6
Explore invitations and special accreditations received by the Institute from international organizations, along with details of approved participation.
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5-7 May 2026- Eleventh Annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) / UN system events
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Parliamentarians Stakeholder Group Consultation – WUF13 / ECOSOCC events
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Call for Questions: Candidates for President of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly
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Galvanizing Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for the Success of Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT)/ ECOSOCC events
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Special Accreditation Applications Submitted for UN Events
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UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (September 2026)
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Third Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation
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THE POWER OF DECENTRALIZED CO-WORKING
United Nations
Science Summit around the 78th UN GA.
Four Doctor/PhD members of the Institut de diplomatie publique have been involved in important UN events .
In order to show how new public diplomacy has been contributing to the attainment of the 17 SDGs, the Institute participated in the Science Summit at the 78th United Nations General Assembly. Throughout the Summit, members of the Institute engaged in discussions with civil society organizations, academia, and representatives of international institutions.
Across these high-level dialogues, we raised a wide range of pressing SDG issues, including: (READ MORE)
World Bank and International Monetary Fund
O. Weretelnik (PhD in Economics), pictured at the Civil Society Townhall during the speech of International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, participated in the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) as a member of the delegation from the Institut de diplomatie publique.
The CSO Townhall is a place where civil society organizations engage directly with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. While conversations covered a broad range of topics, a core theme ran through them all: voices of civil sosiety are central to shaping fair, inclusive, and resilient global economic systems.
World Bank and International Monetary Fund
O. Weretelnik (PhD in Economics), pictured at the center together with representatives of the Reserve Bank, participated in the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) as a member of the delegation from the Institut de diplomatie publique.
The Annual Meetings serve as a platform for finance ministers, agency heads, central bank representatives, NGOs, and academics from around the world to convene and discuss global concerns.
Economic diplomacy, with its increased focus on global economic issues, problem-solving, and shared goals, bridges public interest communication and international relations to enable the diverse stakeholders to promote essential values—especially within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals strategy.
World Health Organization
CSO Commission General meeting
Three representatives from Institut de diplomatie publique participated in the WHO CSO Commission General Meeting
The Institute supports open, accountable, and participatory decision-making and good governance by promoting decentralized cooperation through multistakeholder partnerships that ensure that no one is left behind and by encouraging the involvement of both researchers and practitioners of public diplomacy as key stakeholders at all levels.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime / UNTOC Review Mechanism
Two representatives from Institut de diplomatie publique participated in the UNTOC Constructive Dialogue. During the Dialogue, public diplomacy practitioners had the opportunity to be briefed on the status of the review process carried out within the framework of the UNTOC Review Mechanism as well as on the outcomes of the 14th meeting of the Working Group of Government Experts on Technical Assistance.
United Nations Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention
At its session on organizational matters, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime -UNODC Ad Hoc Committee, recalling paragraph 9 of General Assembly resolution 75/282 of 26 May 2021, decided to approve the participation of the Institut de diplomatie publique in the sessions of the UN Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention for Countering the Use of Information and Communication Technologies-ICT- for Criminal Purposes.
WOMEN'S INVOLVEMENT IN PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
The involvement of the female gender in public diplomacy and decision-making processes is of great importance to the Institute. The Institute addresses this through public diplomacy, developing new approaches in communicating by bringing together experts with decision-makers to improve and enable public understanding of this important subject.
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION FOR WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVES
MEMBER OF THE SCIENCE COUNCIL OF THE INSTITUT DE DIPLOMATIE PUBLIQUE DR. NISSI IKENNA-AMADI HONORED BY BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION FOR WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVES.
Speaking on the recognition, Dr. Ikenna-Amadi expressed her appreciation, stating:
"This recognition is not just about my work; it reflects the resilience, strength, and determination of African women. Our mission remains clear—to continue creating pathways that enable women to thrive in leadership, entrepreneurship, and economic participation." Read more
Member-authored Books and Contributed Chapters
Many members of the Institute teach courses, conduct research and produce publications.
The books illustrate the breadth, depth, and diversity of the Institute’s academic community—featuring, in 2020–25, 200+ scholars from 14 countries around the world. Scholars range from postdocs to distinguished professors.
Members are invited to tell us about a book you’ve authored, its focus.
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