Category: The 2030 Agenda

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 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…

Alumni, Nobel Prize Teacher Summit, SI alumni stories, SI stories, The 2030 Agenda

From Nobel Prize Summit to local impact – meet Sujeena Shakya

This autumn, Sujeena Shakya attended the Nobel Prize Teacher Summit – an opportunity provided by Sweden Alumni Academy. We asked about her experience at the summit, her work as a…

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

‘I met a lot of incredible people, professionals from different countries’

Badri Belkania, editor at Go Group Media, is committed to fostering peace and dialogue in Georgia and the surrounding regions. Through his participation in the Swedish Institute’s Leader Lab, Badri…