projects & Partnerships

From trade and labour to AI and migration, each initiative below embodies how the TASC Platform operates as a multi-disciplinary platform dedicated to policy engagement, peer exchange, and supporting partners in shifting perspectives to advance large-scale societal transformations.

Our projects drive change by:

  • Designing and testing solutions for systems-level progress through applied research

  • Convening high-trust spaces and workshops that surface challenges, address future-ready priorities, and spark collaboration

  • Incubating global professional communities that turn dialogue into action

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empowering change makers

Trade and Labour Programme

  • Partnership with: World Economic Forum, Laudes Foundation

    This joint project focuses on creating synergies between trade and labor policymaking, aiming to ensure that economic growth and sustainable development also translate into tangible improvements in worker well-being. The multistakeholder work programme aims at identifying and sharing best practices from across the labour and trade policy spaces; building partnerships to align social commitments with inclusive supply chain practices; informing trade policy discussions; and providing a coordination platform.

Women Returning to Work in a Post-Pandemic World (completed)

scaling private practice solutions for refugee talent integration

  • Partnership with: International Trade Center (ITC)

    This dynamic initiative aims to showcase and enhance successful business models that integrate refugee talent into their workforce. As global displacement reaches unprecedented levels, we invite companies to explore transformative practices that support economic empowerment and sustainable employment for refugees.

The Futures Balance: Policymaking with Inter-Generational Equity

  • Partnership with: The Beyond Lab at UN Geneva

    The Future Generations Balance Sheet aims to guide policy and decision-makers towards making informed choices that do not just serve immediate needs but also consider the well-being of future generations, thereby minimizing our 'debt to the future' and fostering a shift towards sustainable, regenerative development. The project brings together a group of future users and diverse experts to explore, combine, and expand disciplines and approaches that are currently emerging and applied in silos, such as inter-generational approaches including economics of the future and generational accounting, insights from behavioural economics, and methods for holistic and forward-looking policy planning, such as systems thinking and strategic foresight.

Our Future Life

  • Partnership with: Arizona State University, Gesda, ITU, RSA, WEF, and XPrize Foundation

    The Our Future Life collective seeks to generate the world's most inclusive brainstorm, inviting participants from all walks of life to share their visions through short videos and films. These contributions aim to inspire policymakers, decision-makers, creators, and future shapers, driving a direct line of communication between the imagination of the global community and those crafting our future, and addressing critical topics like AI, technological transformation, and human-centered work lives. The TASC Platform hosted a workshop exploring the potential to engage under-represented populations in global decision-making, and launched the “Visions of the Future of Work” short film competition, culminating in a workshop at the AI for Good Summit.

unlocking telework for refugees: 8 multi-sector policy recommendations

  • Partnership with: Centre for Trade and Economic Integration (CTEI), Geneva Trade Platform

    This research initiative engaged 25 organizations and 15 Swiss-based Ukrainian refugees to investigate how digital employment can offer new pathways to security and prosperity for refugees. Addressing barriers such as digital upskilling, legal frameworks, and recognition of qualifications, the research proposes eight targeted policy recommendations across key sectors - governmental, NGOs, private, and international organizations.

TELEMIGRATION : DIGITALLY ENABLED GLOBALISATION OF SERVICES (Completed)

Communities

Business & Conflict Community of Practice

  • The Business & Conflict Community of Practice is a global network connecting over 200 professionals across six continents, dedicated to promoting responsible business practices in conflict-affected and complex environments. Established in late 2022, and co-hosted by the TASC Platform and the Geneva Trade Platform since August 2024, the community provides a safe space for discussion, information exchange, and intentional relationship-building among experts from international organizations, academia, consultancies, and law firms. Members engage through bi-monthly online meetings, a private online platform managed by TASC, and an annual in-person gathering in Geneva during the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights. This collaborative approach enriches the global conversation on responsible business conduct and supports professionals navigating the challenges at the intersection of business, human rights, and conflict.

The Bridging-Changes Academy

  • This leadership programme led by Claudine Haenni was initiated as a response to the evolving demands of leadership in a complex, interconnected world. Recognizing the shift from traditional top-down leadership models to those emphasizing teamwork, creativity, and innovation, this initiative aims to nurture future leaders who foster broader collaboration with and contributions to the global community. Initially focusing on Southeast Asia, the programme addresses the pressing need for practical leadership skills through interactive training modules for changemakers aged 30 to 40. The partnership with the TASC Platform aims to provide a connection to the topics and expertise of International Geneva, while bringing insights and challenges on the future of leadership in Southeast Asia (and other geographies) to Geneva-based policymakers.

Women leading Well

  • The "Women Leading Well" initiative is a dynamic program designed to support Geneva-based women in humanitarian leadership roles. Launched in January 2024, it offers a comprehensive experience encompassing interactive workshops, monthly Peer Advisory Board meetings, and public events. Participants engage in learning key "Leading Well" practices, sharing challenges and strategies, and fostering a supportive community. This program is part of a broader "Solidarity Experiment" focused on promoting trust-based solidarity and well-being within the humanitarian sector.

The UN Economics Networks on Development and Sustainability

  • This leadership programme led by Claudine Haenni was initiated as a response to the evolving demands of leadership in a complex, interconnected world. Recognizing the shift from traditional top-down leadership models to those emphasizing teamwork, creativity, and innovation, this initiative aims to nurture future leaders who foster broader collaboration with and contributions to the global community. Initially focusing on Southeast Asia, the programme addresses the pressing need for practical leadership skills through interactive training modules for changemakers aged 30 to 40. The partnership with the TASC Platform aims to provide a connection to the topics and expertise of International Geneva, while bringing insights and challenges on the future of leadership in Southeast Asia (and other geographies) to Geneva-based policymakers.

Shifting Perspectives Through Whole Body Intelligence (Completed)

  • This pilot programme, led by Gib Bulloch, brought together participants from different sectors and disciplines to explore leadership beyond conventional cognitive strategies, engaging the whole spectrum of human intelligence—mental, emotional, and physical. Through a series of workshops blending meditation, theatre techniques, dance, movement, and sensory awareness, participants were encouraged to transcend the linear mindset and harness their innate creativity and intuition. The 4-part programme aimed to cultivate conscious leaders capable of leveraging their full potential to address pressing global challenges. This approach, grounded in neuroscience, challenged traditional perceptions by demonstrating the profound impact of integrating "inner development" with sustainable development efforts.