Editorial
Welcome to cinfo. As a part of cinfo’s new strategic direction to expand our quantitative and qualitative research on trends in the labour market and careers in international cooperation, we would like to present you this study on careers in multilateral organisations. What drives the careers of Swiss professionals who work for UN agencies or International Financial Institutions? Why do people decide to join, remain or discontinue working in multilateral organisations? And to what extent did their experience working for a multilateral organisation meet their expectations? Switzerland has a keen interest in actively shaping the debate and policies of international cooperation in multilateral organisations and therefore proactively seeks to increase Swiss representation. As a close partner, cinfo is mandated to support the Swiss government in achieving this goal. To ensure that professionals with the right profiles and competencies join and progress in these organisations, it is crucial to be aware of the factors that influence decisions to join, remain and leave. To our knowledge there are no comparable initiatives, making this a highly pertinent and fascinating study. We are pleased to present some surprising insights, which provide the food for thought required for debate and strategic decision-making on how the government and cinfo can effectively support Swiss professionals at various stages of their careers in multilateral organisations. I wish you a good read.
Lisa Isler Director cinfo
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