Connecting Cultures. Building Understanding.
Established in 2014 in Seoul, GPDNet convenes leading sovereign cultural and public diplomacy institutions across continents to advance dialogue, mutual trust, and knowledge exchange across societies.
Cultural Village Foundation – Katara (Doha, Qatar)
The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara in Doha holds the formal institutional presidency and executive secretariat seat of the Global Public Diplomacy Network, providing a strategic multilateral platform for international assemblies, joint initiatives, and cultural exchanges. Qatar’s statutory membership in the alliance is anchored by the Katara Public Diplomacy Center (KPDC), operating under the auspices of the Cultural Village Foundation – Katara to foster global dialogue, public diplomacy innovation, and sustainable soft-power cooperation.
Foundational Documents & Leadership
The GPDNet Charter
The foundational legal charter outlining principles, voting rights, and multilateral cooperation frameworks.
Vision & Mission
Advancing cultural and public diplomacy as tools for mutual understanding and inter-societal dialogue.
Secretary General
The executive office administering central operations, diplomatic coordination, and member liaison.
Explore GPDNet Programs
Discover our four diplomatic pillars advancing cultural hubs, knowledge exchange, capacity building, and policy publications.