M. Tidiane DIOUWARA

Executive Director of CIPINA International

Tidiane Diouwara is a trained journalist and information science specialist, of Swiss nationality of Mauritanian origin, holder of a university master’s degree in linguistics, a third-cycle doctorate in information science followed by several postgraduate training courses in management psychology, sustainable development and human resources management. Mr. Diouwara holds the title of journalist registered in the Swiss professional register (RP). He has worked as a journalist for several African and Swiss media, was a press correspondent at the United Nations, and held several important positions in various organizations. He was notably Director of Communications for the World Medical Center, Head of Sustainable Development Projects at the City of Lausanne, among others. Involved in the associative world for around thirty years, he is a member of the Swiss section of RSF (Reporters Without Borders), the International Union of the Francophone Press (UPF) and LICRA Vaud (International League against Racism and Anti-Semitism). Currently an international consultant on issues of African diaspora integration, international migration and multi-sectoral development, he is the Executive Director of CIPINA International, an African organization in Switzerland with ECOSOC status and supported by the International Organization of La Francophonie. He is also the Founding Director of the LAFF Festival, one of the largest cultural events in Switzerland. A diplomatic advisor, he is also Ambassador of Peace for Benin. A polyglot, in addition to French, he speaks English, Spanish, Arabic and several African languages.

• Phone:+ 41 78 824 54 94
• Email:tidiane.diouwara@cipina.org