The Executive Program
Our goal is to equip more than 100 emerging health leaders from the public and private sectors, and civil society, with the skills to effectively navigate in global and regional political settings of importance for health.
The work is grounded in collaboration and exchange, bringing together diverse expertise, perspectives, and experiences. Although the program is based on the theories that have shaped and explain the current state of the world, our focus is on the practical aspects of health diplomacy and considering what might be required for future health leaders to succeed.
We have designed the program to prioritize experiential learning over traditional teaching methods, focusing on real-world applications that empower future leaders.
The program will accept 28 mid-career global health leaders (fellows) every year from around the world and across sectors. Demand for this program is high following the successful programs in 2024 and 2025.
We will provide an equal number of places to attendees from resource limited settings and ensure participation from both private and public sectors.
Benefits:
- Practical Learning: Engage in action-oriented experiences
- Networking: Connect with our health diplomacy community
- Research Opportunities: Contribute to pioneering studies on health diplomacy
- Career Development: New avenues for organizations to train and retain talent
Health diplomacy
Health Diplomacy is the art and science by which governments, the private sector, civil society, and individuals navigate political processes to improve health outcomes. It operates in both domestic and international contexts, encompassing bilateral and multilateral agreements, the use of health as a foreign policy tool, and the finding of solutions to cross-border health challenges.
A key subset of health diplomacy is Global Health Diplomacy, which operates at the intersection of health and international relations on the global stage. It encompasses global health governance, the coordination of efforts, and the negotiation of priorities among international organizations, states, and non-state actors. While its primary focus is global, it also intersects with domestic policies on complex issues such as climate change, crisis preparedness and response, and health financing.
Health Diplomats
Health diplomacy involves a wide range of professionals, reflecting the reality that health outcomes cannot be achieved by the health sector alone. Health Diplomats include individuals working in Ministries of Foreign Affairs, government agencies, public institutions, the private sector (both corporate and not-for-profit), and humanitarian organizations. These professionals use the tools of health diplomacy to advocate for and advance health objectives across sectors.