Global Public Diplomacy Network
A global multilateral alliance of sovereign public diplomacy institutions, cultural foundations, and national bodies advancing dialogue, cooperation, and mutual understanding.
Cultural Exchange
People, arts and heritage
Knowledge & Research
Ideas, studies and dialogue
Capacity Building
Skills, training and collaboration
Global Cooperation
A network across continents
A Sovereign Alliance for Cultural & Public Diplomacy
Established in Seoul in 2014 following multilateral consensus at the Korea Foundation Global Seminar, the Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNet) unites national-level cultural institutions to facilitate civil-society exchange and policy innovation. Headquartered under the institutional presidency and secretariat of the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara in Doha, with Qatar’s membership anchored by the Katara Public Diplomacy Center (KPDC), GPDNet connects 30 member organizations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas to build sustainable soft-power cooperation.
ALLIANCE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS
Member States & Associated Institutions
Representing Sovereign Cultural Diplomacy Across 5 Continents
Latest News & Official Communiqués
GPDNet Forum on Cultural Diplomacy Brings Together Global Partners in Doha
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Cultural Hub
A dynamic multilateral platform advancing cultural exchange, shared heritage, and artistic collaboration across member societies.
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Exchange of Knowledge
Scholarly lecture series, strategic research studies, and multilateral dialogues exploring public diplomacy frameworks.
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Capacity Building
Specialized executive workshops and training modules enhancing diplomatic skills, institutional capacity, and multilateral cooperation.
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Director’s Publications
Strategic perspectives, policy papers, and authoritative studies curated by leaders of member diplomatic institutions.
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Uniting sovereign cultural foundations, academic bodies, and diplomatic authorities to advance multilateral cooperation.