SI Leadership Programmes

Business leadership is crucial for sustainable development and the green transition. 🚀 As the SI Global Executive Programme’s week in Sweden has come to a close, we thank our 97 participants from around the world for their: 💚 generosity in sharing experiences and insights, 🙏 motivation to collaborate, ✨ commitment to driving change. The week—filled with collaboration, exploration of opportunities, field visits, and networking with Swedish companies and organisations in sustainability—taught us that: 🌏 Global unity is essential to solving global challenges. 🚀 Progressive leadership is key to driving change. 💡 A creative and innovative culture is the way forward. Md Jakaria Jalal, Head of Strategic Planning at Bashundhara Group in Bangladesh, specialising in energy, shares his thoughts on the days in Stockholm: 💬 I’m returning home with a renewed sense of purpose regarding sustainability in leadership. The practical examples and strategies discussed have equipped me with actionable ideas to implement in my ongoing work. We now look forward to welcoming all our executives online for the final assignments of the SI Global Executive Programme. Link to full article in comments 👇 #SILeadershipprogrammes #SIGlobalExecutiveProgramme #SIGEP #TeamSweden Svenskt Näringsliv 📷 Moa Karlberg

Meet Basma Tawakol, founder and CEO of Dayra دايره and one of our participants in She Entrepreneurs 2024. 🌟 Read about her inspiring journey to develop a sustainable fashion platform in Egypt that upcycles clothing. And how the Swedish Institute’s She Entrepreneurs programme helped her prioritise her well-being and expand her international network. Link to full article in comments 👇 📷 Lieselotte van der Meijs #SILeadershipprogrammes #SheEntrepreneurs

Exploring global business opportunities for sustainability. 💡🌍🔋 Earlier today, over 70 representatives from Swedish companies and organisations at the forefront of green transition were introduced to our #SIGEP executives from 22 countries around the world. Svenska institutet hosted the event together with Svenskt Näringsliv and #TeamSweden, a gathering where peers and change leaders connected to spur business development and trade opportunities. Thank you for joining! #SILeadershipProgrammes #SIGlobalExecutiveProgramme 📷 My Dalenbäck, Swedish Institute

Challenge accepted! ✨🌎 The SI Global Executive Programme gather business leaders who share the same agenda — to reshape the future of business and sustainability. After months of working together online, our group of 95 executives from 22 countries have gathered in Stockholm for an intensive on-site module including knowledge building and networking with Swedish companies. Progressive and forward-thinking leadership is crucial to drive change. These change leaders from various industries and sectors have taken on the challenge to shape a future that is not only economically resilient, but also socially and ecologically sustainable. #SIGEP #SIGlobalExecutiveProgramme #SILeadershipProgrammes 📷 Moa Karlberg

This wonderful group of civil society leaders just finished SI Leader Lab Sweden week! 👏 Their stay in Stockholm included: 🌱 Exploring and developing their leadership skills. 💡 Collaboration, ideation and creation around advocacy. ✨ Learning innovative advocacy methods and creative processes to overcome everyday challenges in their civil society work. 🗨️ Networking, sharing experiences, and building new knowledge with peers. One highlight was a networking event on Monday with 200 guests, where our participants built new connections with representatives from Swedish civil society. We thank all our inspiring participants for their contributions to making this week memorable and for their unfailing commitment to lead and work for a more just, peaceful, and inclusive society. 🌍 #SILeaderLab #SILeadershipProgrammes Photo: Moa Karlberg

All set for one week full of creation and collaboration around advocacy! Finally, 90+ civil society leaders have landed in Stockholm for the #SILeaderLab Sweden week.  💡 The leadership programme gathers peers from across various sub-sectors in civil society to explore their leadership skills, share experiences and learn innovative advocacy methods.  🌍 This year’s group represent 15 countries in Eastern Europe, Middle East and North Africa. After months of online workshops and coaching the coming days in Sweden is all about on-site learning to deepen the experience, enhance collaboration and continue to grow as influential leaders.  Stay tuned for updates!  📷 Moa Karlberg #SILeadershipProgrammes #Agenda2030 #SDG16 #CivilSocietyLeaders

What a week! 🎉 Thank you to all the inspiring She Entrepreneurs that contributed to an unforgettable Sweden Week. The participants in this year’s programme, all founders of impact driven businesses, finally gathered in Stockholm för six busy days where we: ✨ Shared knowledge, gained insights and discussed common challenges through workshops, sessions and enriching encounters. 💡 Gained valuable mentor support on topics important as we scale or grow our businesses. 🚀 Were invited to TreeToTextile, Einride and A house, and got to explore their unique stories. 👋 Connected with with Swedish accelerators, investors and fellow entrepreneurs. Abir KHALDI from Tunisia, co-founder of Coworky Innovation Hub when asked about her thoughts on the week: 💬 "My goal for this week has been to deepen my understanding of Sweden's entrepreneurial ecosystem and explore opportunities for collaboration with local and international partners. By building stronger connections and gaining insights into the business landscape, we can identify synergies that can foster impactful partnerships on a global scale." Raghda M. from Egypt, co-founder of HEALNOSTiC also shares her experience: 💬 “I’m deeply grateful to the Swedish Institute for this transformative experience. It was a week full of learning, connecting with brilliant minds, and discovering the beauty of Swedish culture.” Now we look forward seeing our She Entrepreneurs online for the last sessions of the programme! #SheEntrepreneurs #SwedishInstitute #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounders #leadership #sustainabledevelopment #SDG #SILeadershipProgrammes 📷 Lieselotte Van Der Meijs

💚 There was great interest in networking with our She Entrepreneurs, as over 40 representatives from the Swedish entrepreneurial eco-system took the opportunity to connect during a lunch organised by the Swedish Institute. 👏 To all the participants that joined in, thank you! #SheEntrepreneurs #SwedishInstitute #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounders #leadership #sustainabledevelopment #SDG #SILeadershipProgrammes 📷 Ulrika Engström

🎉 Welcome to Sweden She Entrepreneurs! ✨ 32 female founders from Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Tunisia and Türkiye have arrived in Stockholm for the onsite part of our leadership programme She Entrepreneurs 2024. This intensive learning week will combine workshops, mentor support, field visits and a lot of networking. 🚀 Alev Akarsu from Türkiye is the co-founder of Tufetto, a digital furniture design company designing sustainable products for the future. 💬 "For me, this week is about connecting with fellow female entrepreneurs, gaining new insights and growing through networking and learning opportunities.” Keep tuned to get updates throughout the week! 📸 Lieselotte van der Meijs #SheEntrepreneurs #SwedishInstitute #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounders #leadership #sustainabledevelopment #SDG #SILeadershipProgrammes

☀️ As Swedish summer is here we will slow down our social media presence in time for vacations. 🙏We want to thank all our participants and alumni for your dedication and hard work during this spring. Together we accelerate action towards a more sustainable, inclusive and peaceful world.🚀 🌻 Wishing you a happy summer! /SI Leadership Programme Teams 📸Jonas Forsberg/Folio/imagebank.sweden.se #SwedishInstitute #SILeadershipProgrammes #leadership #sustainabledevelopment #Sustainability