Category: SI alumni stories

Jeton Zulfaj’s journey from a Swedish Institute scholarship holder to Political Advisor to the Prime Minister of Kosovo is one of ambition, persistence, and a commitment to public service. During a revisit to Sweden, we met with Jeton to discuss how his experience as an SI scholar shaped his perspective on governance, public policy, and social welfare—insights that continue to drive his commitment to meaningful change in Kosovo and beyond.

Man in suit sits in a sofa — Jeton Zulfaj during a visit to Stockholm, 2024. Photo: Swedish Institute

Alumni, Democracy, SI alumni stories, SI scholarships, SISGP stories, The 2030 Agenda

Once a student in Sweden – now driving change at the highest level

Alumni, Leadership programmes, SI alumni stories

‘The most important part of the programme was meeting other executives from around the world’

Working for an environmental services group operating on six continents, Rafael Augusto Tello Oliveira is always looking for new solutions to sustainability challenges. Through the SI Global Executive Programme, he…

Alumni, Democracy, Leadership programmes, SI alumni stories

‘Being surrounded by like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds was truly inspiring’

Viktoriia Didach is dedicated to strengthening civil society in Ukraine through her work at the Reanimation Package of Reforms (RPR) Coalition. She recently participated in the Swedish Institute’s Leader Lab,…

Alumni, Leadership programmes, SI alumni stories, The 2030 Agenda

‘The SI Global Executive Programme helped me put in place a system to drive engagement’

Kelechi Olawoyin, Chief Sustainability Officer at Transport Services Limited, is leading her company’s sustainability transformation. Through the Swedish Institute’s Global Executive Programme, she learned the power of collaboration in driving…

Alumni, Democracy, Leadership programmes, SI alumni stories, The 2030 Agenda

‘SI Leader Lab provided me with new collaboration opportunities and creative approaches’

Iryna Kozikava, Executive Director of PEN Belarus, works to foster Belarusian culture, defend freedom of expression, and protect the rights of cultural workers. Her participation in the Swedish Institute’s Leader…