Depending on your type of organization, various roles and responsibilities may apply:
Permanent Missions of Countries to the UN:
- Before the Forum: Facilitate the integration of national projects into discussions; encourage the participation of delegations from their countries.
- During: Organize the presence of observers from the Permanent Mission; ensure liaison between government representatives and international initiatives; support diplomatic discussions.
- After: Follow up on the implementation of initiatives in their countries; disseminate the results nationally.
International Organizations:
- Before: Identify relevant international projects for the forum; facilitate collaborations.
- During: Co-chair and moderate panels and provide expertise on global issues.
- After: Support projects resulting from the forum with institutional resources; incorporate conclusions into their programs.
UN Services, UN Organizations:
- Before: Encourage coordination of projects related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); guide the forum’s annual themes.
- During: Contribute to discussions; provide frameworks and resources for impactful initiatives.
- After: Monitor projects to ensure alignment with the SDGs; provide progress reports.
NGOs:
- Before: Propose innovative projects; mobilize local and international communities.
- During: Lead workshops (coach) and co-chair debates on social and environmental issues.
- After: Participate in project follow-up; ensure implementation on the ground, drawing on solutions from discussions where appropriate.
International Federations and Umbrella Organizations:
- Before: Identify key themes and priorities for the forum and projects to promote.
- During: Facilitate intersectoral collaboration (co-chair); promote their members’ initiatives.
- After: Oversee the implementation of accountable projects; coordinate efforts and members to sustain results.
Academic Institutions:
- Before: Conduct preparatory research; identify scientific solutions to present.
- During: Co-chair and lead conferences relevant to their fields; organize and conduct workshops on academic advances (coach).
- After: Provide academic follow-up for projects; assess the long-term impacts of forum initiatives.
Companies:
- Before: Propose technological solutions and funding models for innovative projects.
- During: Present corporate social responsibility initiatives; participate in discussions on social entrepreneurship; contribute to sustainable entrepreneurship innovations.
- After: Support and implement projects; provide technological resources and investments.
Investment Funds:
- Before: Identify high-impact projects to support; prepare to propose and present blended finance solutions.
- During: Participate in project presentations and assess investment opportunities.
- After: Finance and support the implementation of projects.
Media Organizations:
- Before: Ensure media coverage to increase the forum’s visibility and its topics.
- During: Cover live events, interview participants, and publish articles on projects.
- After: Follow the progress of projects launched at the forum and report outcomes to a broader audience.
Foundations:
- Before: Identify and select projects to support; collaborate with other foundations on joint initiatives.
- During: Present case studies or philanthropic projects; provide financial or material support to projects.
- After: Monitor funded projects and evaluate their outcomes.
Think Tanks:
- Before: Propose research and analysis on key forum topics; identify emerging trends for inclusion in discussions.
- During: Co-chair and moderate expert panels and contribute strategic insights to projects.
- After: Publish analytical reports on forum outcomes and recommend directions for future projects.
Additionally, various partnership formats may be proposed by different types of organizations or individuals within the Geneva Forum.
Partnerships on Conferences
Academic or business-oriented, here are four types of partnerships that can be offered at the Geneva Forum, around the organization, preparation, management, and follow-up of the conferences. Each of these partnerships not only helps to structure and improve the quality of the Geneva Forum’s conferences but also ensures their effectiveness in terms of implementation and follow-up on decisions made, in service of your own goals.
Logistics and Organization Partnership
- Description: This partnership focuses on the planning and technical organization of the conferences. It includes the management of infrastructure, technical equipment, venue logistics (room booking, booth setup, registration management), and the coordination of on-site teams.
- Proposal:
- Propose a company specialized in event management to oversee the setup of the conference rooms, manage technological needs (audio, video, lighting), and ensure smooth logistics during the event.
- Partnership with an event management agency or a technical provider specialized in international events.
- Offer of hostess services and participant reception management, in collaboration with an event agency.
Content Preparation and Speaker Partnership
- Description: This type of partnership involves the selection of speakers, the preparation of topics, and the setup of discussion panels or interactive sessions. It includes identifying experts, key actors in each thematic field, and defining conference objectives in alignment with the Forum’s themes.
- Proposal:
- Work with academic organizations, universities, or think tanks to identify international experts who will contribute to the panels.
- Collaborate with NGOs, foundations, or research institutions to prepare working documents, case studies, or reports that will serve as a basis for discussions.
- Development of educational content in partnership with training institutes to prepare speakers to optimize their presentations.
Facilitation and Conference Management Partnership
- Description: This partnership aims to manage the moderation, animation, and facilitation of live conferences. It involves encouraging interactions among participants, leading Q&A sessions, and facilitating collaboration during workshops.
- Proposal:
- Partnership with professional moderators or workshop facilitators experienced in mediating debates on complex topics (sustainable development, social innovation, etc.).
- Collaboration with communication consulting firms or conference animation experts to energize discussions and ensure active audience participation.
- Include conflict management specialists to facilitate discussions on sensitive topics, especially in mediation or conflict resolution sessions.
Post-Conference Follow-up and Evaluation Partnership
- Description: This partnership aims to ensure the follow-up of conference conclusions, evaluate results, and implement action plans. It includes collecting feedback, drafting summary reports, and coordinating efforts to turn discussed ideas into concrete projects.
- Proposal:
- Work with strategy consulting firms to assess the impact of the conferences, measure results, and provide recommendations for the next edition.
- Partnership with NGOs specialized in project follow-up to support the implementation of initiatives presented during the conferences.
- Collaboration with academic institutions to publish conference findings and results in reports, studies, or scientific articles, thus ensuring wider dissemination of the ideas developed.
Development Partnerships
- Research and Development (R&D) Collaborations:
- Cooperation between researchers, universities, laboratories, and companies for innovative projects in scientific, technological, or environmental fields.
- Typically proposed by: research institutes, universities, scientific NGOs, technology companies.
- Partnerships for Social and Environmental Innovation:
- Development of sustainable solutions focused on addressing social, environmental, or economic challenges.
- Typically proposed by: NGOs, philanthropic foundations, mission-driven companies, social startups, governments.
- Joint Ventures or Strategic Alliances:
- Creation of joint ventures or alliances between organizations to develop large-scale joint projects.
- Typically proposed by: multinational companies, international NGOs, investors, financial institutions.
- Financial Partnerships and Philanthropy:
- Direct financial support in the form of impact investments, philanthropic donations, or crowdfunding.
- Typically proposed by: foundations, philanthropists, banks, responsible investors, crowdfunding platforms.
- Educational and Training Partnerships:
- Collaboration around educational programs, professional training, or capacity building for sustainable development.
- Typically proposed by: universities, training institutes, educational NGOs, governmental organizations.
- Professional Networking and Ethical Business Development:
- Creation of ethical professional networks in specific sectors to exchange practices, establish contacts, or launch projects.
- Typically proposed by: chambers of commerce, professional associations, entrepreneurial networks, ethical businesses.
- Peace and Conflict Mediation Partnerships:
- Alliances for conflict management and resolution through mediation projects, often in international or regional contexts.
- Typically proposed by: mediation NGOs, governments, international organizations (such as the UN), conflict resolution experts.
- Natural Resource Management and Environmental Preservation Partnerships:
- Cooperation for sustainable ecosystem management, biodiversity protection, and energy transition.
- Typically proposed by: environmental NGOs, governments, international agencies, green technology companies.
- Technological Partnerships (Fab Labs, Technological Innovation, etc.):
- Collaboration around technological projects and open-source solutions for innovation in various fields (robotics, electronics, drones, etc.).
- Typically proposed by: tech companies, fab labs, academic institutions, specialized NGOs.
- Logistical and Advisory Support for Project Internationalization:
-** Support services for project implementation in different countries through logistics, management consulting, or talent recruitment.
-** Typically proposed by: consulting agencies, international NGOs, governments, development organizations.
Types of Organizations and Eligible Individuals
You can contact us if you represent one of the following types of organizations.
- NGOs and Foundations: If you support high-impact social or environmental projects, whether through funds, expertise, or networks.
- Businesses and Startups: If you are seeking or offering innovations, technological solutions, or market development opportunities that think outside the box or propose schematic innovations.
- Philanthropists and Impact Investors: If you wish to provide financial support in the form of targeted donations or investments aligned with your values.
- Research Institutes and Universities: For R&D collaborations, project call response consortia, participatory research projects, or educational programs.
- International Organizations (UN, etc.): If you want to co-facilitate large-scale projects, with a focus on peace, sustainable development, capacity building, or global goals.
- Governments: For regulation, project approval, and the implementation of public policies based on collaborative governance or a bottom-up approach.
- Professional Associations and Chambers of Commerce: For business partnerships and networking opportunities across sectors.
Proposing a Partnership
By combining these different formats and types of partners, the Geneva Forum creates an ecosystem conducive to innovation, cross-sectoral collaboration, and the realization of projects with long-term impact on sustainable development.
To submit a partnership proposal, contact us using the form below.