Our Governance

As a nonprofit organization, the Académie des Métiers de la Diplomatie operates under a governance structure based on independence, accountability, and transparency. Its various governing bodies work together, each within its own area of expertise, to define policy, manage the institution, and foster its development.

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Annual General Meeting

As the Academy’s highest governing body, the General Assembly brings together the association’s members. It sets general policy, reviews activity and financial reports, and makes key decisions regarding the institution’s operations and future development.

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Board / Executive Committee

This body is responsible for the operational and administrative management of the Academy. Composed primarily of the Presidency, the General Directorate, and the Treasury, its mission is to prepare the work of the governing bodies, monitor the implementation of decisions made, and ensure the smooth functioning of the institution. The Chair of the Executive Committee also serves as President of the Academy.

CHAIRWOMAN

Ms. Denise Guine Baldassarre

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Ms. Mbarka Zineddine

This governance structure enables the Academy to combine strategic vision, institutional standards, and operational efficiency in support of its missions and its international influence.

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For more than 40 years, the Académie des Métiers de la Diplomatie has been training and supporting professionals in the field of international relations. Drawing on its expertise, it combines high standards, innovation, and practical experience to prepare professionals for the changing landscape of diplomacy and the new challenges of international action.
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