Winrock Business School (WBS) & Institute for Peace and Dialogue (IPD) Partnership
Building Global Leaders in Peace, Mediation & Intercultural Dialogue
Winrock Business School (WBS), Ghana is proud to partner with the Institute for Peace and Dialogue (IPD), Basel, Switzerland, to deliver internationally recognized executive and youth-focused programs in peacebuilding, mediation, leadership, and intercultural engagement.
This strategic Ghana–Switzerland collaboration combines African leadership perspectives with European expertise in conflict transformation and diplomacy, offering participants a truly global learning experience.
🌍 About the Partnership
The WBS–IPD partnership is designed to:
- Promote peacebuilding and conflict resolution education across Africa and beyond
- Provide dual certification opportunities from Ghana and Switzerland
- Create global networks among professionals, youth leaders, diplomats, and development practitioners
- Strengthen leadership capacity for governments, NGOs, businesses, and international institutions
Through blended delivery models (online + in-person in Switzerland), participants gain both academic knowledge and practical exposure to international peacebuilding environments.
🎓 Joint Programs Currently Running
Global Executive Certificate in Peacebuilding, Mediation & Intercultural Leadership
Delivered in collaboration with IPD’s renowned international academies in Basel.
Target Group:
- Diplomats and government officials
- NGO and development practitioners
- Corporate leaders and CSR managers
- Security and peace professionals
- Academics and researchers
Core Modules Include:
- Conflict Analysis & Transformation
- International Mediation Practice
- Intercultural Communication
- Peace Leadership & Global Governance
- Negotiation Strategies
Certification:
Participants receive joint certification from WBS (Ghana) and IPD (Switzerland).
International Summer Academy Participation (Basel, Switzerland)
WBS delegates participate in IPD’s annual global academy in Basel, Switzerland, which convenes participants from over 40 countries.
Highlights:
- Intensive 10-day in-person training
- Simulation exercises & mediation labs
- Dialogue with global experts
- International networking
- Exposure to European peacebuilding institutions
This program strengthens global exposure and professional credibility.
Ghana–Switzerland Young Leaders Dual Certificate Programme
Designed for young leaders (16–25), university students, and emerging entrepreneurs.
Focus Areas:
- Leadership & Global Citizenship
- Peacebuilding Fundamentals
- Intercultural Dialogue
- Ethical Leadership
- Global Networking Skills
Structure:
- Online preparatory sessions (Ghana)
- 4–10 days immersion in Switzerland
- Cultural and institutional visits
- Dual certification
Read More about this program here
Dual Executive Certificate in Project Management
A Ghana–Switzerland Blended Executive Programme
The Dual Executive Certificate in Project Management is a high-level professional programme delivered by Winrock Business School (WBS), Ghana in partnership with the Institute for Peace and Dialogue (IPD).
The programme is designed to equip professionals with practical, globally relevant project management skills, combining African implementation experience with Swiss precision, governance standards, and international best practice.
🎯 Programme Objective
To strengthen participants’ ability to design, plan, execute, monitor, and successfully deliver complex projects across corporate, development, government, and NGO sectors.
👥 Target Participants
- Project Managers and Coordinators
- Development Programme Officers
- Corporate and Public Sector Executives
- Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders
- NGO and International Organization Professionals
📚 Core Learning Areas
- Project Design & Logical Frameworks
- Planning, Scheduling & Budgeting
- Risk Management & Quality Assurance
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Leadership & Cross-Cultural Project Management
- Governance, Compliance & Accountability
Participants complete a practical capstone project linked to their workplace or sector.
🌍 Delivery Structure (Blended Model)
- Online Executive Sessions (Ghana & International Faculty)
- 4-Day Executive Immersion in Switzerland
- Case studies, simulations, and applied learning
- International networking opportunities
🎓 Certification
Successful participants receive a Dual Executive Certificate in Project Management issued by:
- Winrock Business School (Ghana)
- Institute for Peace and Dialogue (IPD)
🌟 Programme Value
✔ International exposure
✔ Practical, results-oriented learning
✔ Enhanced global credibility
✔ Access to cross-continental professional networks
🌐 Unique Value Proposition
The WBS–IPD collaboration offers:
✔ Internationally recognized Swiss training standards
✔ Dual certification enhancing global career prospects
✔ Exposure to multicultural environments
✔ Access to international expert faculty
✔ Strong alumni network across continents
🎯 Impact
Graduates of the WBS–IPD programs are equipped to:
- Lead peace initiatives in fragile contexts
- Mediate community and organizational conflicts
- Promote intercultural cooperation
- Engage in global policy dialogue
- Strengthen governance and institutional resilience
