Knowledge Exchange

On the basis of our research and documentation, we offer three forms of knowledge exchange services: advanced professional and academic training; consultancy, expertise and facilitation; and publications:

Advanced Professional and Academic Training: We organise practice-oriented courses on the topics of federalism and multiculturalism (e.g. the Summer University). Furthermore, we organise conferences and workshops with internationally recognised researchers and experts, or participate at such events ourselves. We also organise study tours to Switzerland for international delegations. We introduce our guests to the relevant topics and deepen our mutual insights through interactive discussions.

Consultancy, Expertise and Facilitation: We offer consultancy, expertise and facilitation on questions concerning federalism, decentralisation, constitution-making and institution-building.

Publications: The results of our research and knowledge exchange activities are published, among others, in our publication series PIFF consisting of books and working papers.We also publish the results of our activities on the internet, as well as in fact sheets and toolkits that are specially prepared for policy-makers and practitioners. Our working papers (by IFF staff and visiting researchers) and workshop reports are published on our website regularly.

For further information on our Knowledge exchange programs, please contact Prof. Dr. Eva Maria Belser.