Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Best Diplomats have established a strategic partnership aimed at promoting sustainable development, advancing diplomatic practices, and providing high-quality educational experiences for young professionals around the world.
The collaboration is grounded in shared goals and complementary strengths, focusing on empowering emerging leaders through meaningful and practical learning opportunities in international affairs, diplomacy, and global governance.
Through this partnership, UNITAR and Best Diplomats will co-develop and implement joint training initiatives that build professional capacity, foster intercultural dialogue, and promote the values of multilateralism.
Thematic Focus Areas
The partnership will concentrate on the following core themes:
- Promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and diplomatic values through joint initiatives.
- Capacity building for participants from both networks through targeted, practical training programmes.
- Intercultural and people-to-people exchanges, including field visits to international institutions.
- Knowledge sharing, with both organizations contributing expertise and best practices to enrich joint activities.
- Strengthening mutual understanding and trust through sustained collaboration and shared missions.
Areas of Collaboration
To achieve these goals, the partnership will focus on:
- Joint Training Programmes: Co-designed, in-person sessions covering diplomacy, sustainable development, and global governance.
- Study Visits: Tailored educational trips to major global institutions such as the United Nations offices in Geneva and New York, offering participants direct exposure to multilateral processes.
- Workshops: Intensive 2-3 day training events across various locations, focused on topics such as environmental governance, international trade, and diplomatic negotiations.
- Promotional Collaboration: Joint outreach efforts, including webinars, information sessions, and the development of communication materials to support programme visibility.
Together, UNITAR and Best Diplomats aim to deliver impactful learning experiences that bridge theory and practice while fostering a shared commitment to global cooperation and sustainable development.
About Best Diplomats
Best Diplomats is an international organization that provides platforms for young leaders and aspiring diplomats to engage in diplomatic simulations and leadership training. With a global presence, Best Diplomats hosts conferences and capacity-building programmes that replicate real-world diplomacy, enabling participants to gain practical skills in negotiation, public speaking, and international relations. The organization is committed to fostering youth engagement in diplomacy and building future leaders through education, dialogue, and cooperation.
