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Victoria Hall – a treasured Romandy landmark
One of Romandy’s most culturally significant locations has to be Victoria Hall, Geneva’s iconic concert hall which has firmly cemented itself as a cultural landmark in the city. Built in the 1890s, the hall’s construction was financed by the British consul Daniel...
Ortiz de Gondra unleashes the success of a renowned playwright
Excellence cannot be achieved in a stage production if the text of the play is not outstanding. The staging of Los Gondra (A Basque history), Los otros Gondra (Another Basque history) and Los últimos Gondra (A Basque remembrance) is an example of excellence, from the...
Delémont, plus jeune capitale de Suisse
Capitale du Canton du Jura depuis sa création en 1979, Delémont est une petite ville au cœur de la nature. Comptant environ 12’600 habitants, et près de 25’000 avec son agglomération, c’est la plus grande localité du canton. La partie historique de Delémont est sa...
Going Clubbing
The international organisation working life in Geneva is non-stop. So, for sanity in mind and body, consider the nearby year-round golfing options that will help you build focus, de-stress, and enjoy this beautiful region. Was it Twain who said “golf is a good walk...
Why impact valuation is essential for all sectors
Pursuing a “feelgood preoccupation” with sustainability might originate in good intentions, but may not result in the impact we expect or desire. What matters to stakeholders is how they are or will be affected by a decision, an activity, or an intervention. This...
Switzerland’s UNSC membership: Fabien Merz discusses his research on Swiss foreign policy
Merz is a Senior Researcher in the Swiss and Euro-Atlantic Security Team at the Center for Security Studies (CSS) at the ETH in Zurich, Switzerland. He is also a co-editor of the Center’s policy brief series. In this interview you will learn about Merz’s: current...
Managing ‘Aid Bombardment Syndrome’
Occurring at the midpoint of Agenda 2030, the Effective Development Cooperation Summit hosted by Switzerland and Moldova this week (12-14th December), highlights how better co-operation strengthens trust and transforms the way the Global development community works...
Editorial December 2022 – January 2023
Despite the post-pandemic upturn in winter tourism, including mountain sports, its future is threatened by the energy crisis and global heating. In February 2022, the sixth report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) contained an...
Repenser le positionnement des ONG vis-à-vis des sociétés civiles
Les questions de localisation de l’aide et de pérennité sont aujourd’hui au cœur du débat. Dans le milieu des ONG internationales (ONGI) elles prennent la forme d’une réflexion sur le positionnement à adopter envers les sociétés civiles locales. Retour d’expérience de...
How the UN evacuated staff during Covid
Imagine. A medical evacuation request comes at 2 a.m. Literally hundreds of calls to make, messages to send. The ministry of health, the United Nations resident coordinator, country authorities, countless others. Negotiations, an aviation team, paperwork – passports,...
