‘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 connected with leaders worldwide and gained fresh ideas to make his sustainability work even more effective.

Man in beard, shirt and jacket smiling to the camera. — Rafael Augusto Tello Oliveira participated in SI Global Executive Program 2024. Photo: Moa Karlberg

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…

Baltic Sea region cooperation

How the Swedish Institute contributed to a resilient Ukraine and strengthened cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region in 2024

In 2024, the Swedish Institute actively supported projects across various areas—ranging from environmental issues to democracy development in Sweden’s neighboring regions, with a particular focus on Ukraine. As part of…

Baltic Sea region cooperation

Building resilience: Swedish Institute funds project to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

When Russia’s attacks target Ukraine’s electricity and heating networks, the solutions are simple but crucial: electricity and heat must be secured. With support from the Swedish Institute, Swedish, Estonian, and…

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…