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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Multistakeholder negotiation is a mechanism by which stakeholders can skillfully navigate multilateral priorities and effectively coordinate action towards achieving the SDGs.
Our services help stakeholders to plan, consult, coordinate, and contribute expertise on relevant issues.
One of the key goals of the Institute as a non-state stakeholder in global events is to engage in intergovernmental decision and policy-making processes through:
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supporting the participation of civil society, academia, and public diplomacy practitioners in intergovernmental events in line with the relevant rules of procedure for the respective intergovernmental bodies by applying for special accreditation to the respective governing bodies,
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participation in sessions as subject experts,
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submission of written or oral statements at various intergovernmental events.
For example, the Institute actively works to ensure the inclusion of gender-specific issues across negotiated outcomes. To support its advocacy, the Institute prepares papers backed by research, submits written or oral statements at various events, and communicates key gender equality linkages through outreach.
We provide opportunities for public diplomacy practitioners and researchers operating in different sectors to become active participants in global discussions that aim to develop a broader strategy to shape a better future.
The Institute supports its members in coordinating their work with international organizations, accessing their processes and meaningfully participating in them.
APPROVED PARTICIPATION
Open for Participation — May 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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Read more ( 70 + events)
SELECTION CRITERIA
Selection criteria for members to represent the Institute at conferences
When reviewing application forms, the Institute considers a number of primary and secondary selection criteria outlined below.
Primary selection criteria
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The applicant is a member of the Institute for at least one year.
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The applicant has demonstrated experience in fields related to conferences.
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The applicant must be in good standing.
Once these primary criteria have been met, a number of secondary considerations are factored into the final selection.
Secondary selection criteria
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Participation in previous programmes and events
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Availability of funding
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Gender diversity
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Geographical diversity
As a rule, participants are required to fund their own participation in conferences, except for virtual events, which are provided free of charge.
Approval of members’ participation in events will be based on due diligence and risk assessment, in accordance with the eligibility criteria and the Institute’s rules and policies.
Please note that the Institute is not responsible for financially sponsoring participation, facilitating visas, or providing insurance if the application to attend is approved.
Registered representatives are responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs.