SwissDO is a Swiss non-profit association working at the intersection of sport, diplomacy and international governance. Our mission is to build professional capability, support informed institutional engagement and strengthen Switzerland’s position within the international sport ecosystem.We work with diplomats, public authorities, sports organisations, cities, international institutions and private-sector partners through executive education, strategic advisory and structured convening.

Our mission

SwissDO focuses on four areas:

• Developing professional capabilities in sport diplomacy and international sport governance
• Supporting institutions facing governance, policy, major-event and international positioning questions
• Convening decision-makers around defined institutional and diplomatic issues
• Supporting Switzerland’s sport ecosystem through city strategy, international relations and long-term legacy

At the intersection of sport and diplomacy

Geneva brings together multilateral diplomacy, international organisations and public institutions. Lausanne is a major centre of international sport governance.SwissDO works across these environments to connect sport, diplomacy and public decision-making.Our work brings together:

• Governments and diplomatic services
• Cities, cantons and public authorities
• International and national sports organisations
• International organisations
• Businesses and institutional partners
• Universities and civil society organisations

SwissDO operates independently as a Swiss non-profit association and applies its activities to its statutory mission.

Our values

Independence: SwissDO operates independently of governments, sports governing bodies and commercial interests.
Integrity: Our work is based on clear governance, responsible institutional engagement and appropriate management of conflicts of interest.
Responsibility: We work with defined objectives, appropriate follow-up and attention to institutional impact.
Inclusion: SwissDO integrates accessibility, representation and responsible participation across its programmes and activities.
Institutional continuity: We support long-term relationships, knowledge transfer and the preservation of Switzerland’s experience in international sport governance.