


First the League of Nations and then the European headquarters of the United Nations firmly established the reputation of Geneva as a center of international affairs.The city learned how best to cater to the requirements of an international community involved in diplomacy, negotiation and global affairs. The presence of the UN and its agencies (like WIPO, ITU and WTO) is complemented by an important number of NGO's. This incredible pool, boosted by numerous private sector expatriates, makes the Lake Geneva Region truly multicultural, benefiting from the contributions of all nations.