Short Visits to the Institute of Federalism

The Institute of Federalism receives, on an ad-hoc basis, numerous guests from around the globe. Lectures and discussions with academics and practitioners from developed, developing, or simply countries in transition with a focus on federalism, multicultural societies and/or human rights and minority protection.

In 2009, delegations from the following countries were received by the Institute:

• February 22 - March 2: a delegation from North Korea. Read more... Read the articles in Le Temps, La Liberté, swissinfo.

In 2008, the following delegations visited the Institute:

• 4 November: a delegation from Iraq on federalism and linguistic diversity
• 20 October: a delegation from Nepal for an introduction to the Swiss political system
• 22 September: a delegation from the Joint Financial Commission of Tanzania during a study-tour on the topic of Public Finance
• 9 July: a delegation from Ukraine during a study-tour
• 7 July: a delegation from Cuba for an introduction to the Swiss political system
• 25 March: a delegation from King Prajadhipok's Institute, Thaïland for an introduction to the Swiss political system
• 17-23 March: a delegation of Journalists from Columbia
• 5 March: a delegation from Carrefour-Suisse for an introduction to the Swiss political al system

In 2007, the following delegations visited the Institute:

• 19 July: A delegation from the People's Republic of China
• 2 June: A delegation from Nepal
• 29 March: A delegation from Thailand
• 27 February: A delegation from Quebec

For more information please contact Eva Schmassmann