EuroDIG kicks off in Belgrade
Alumni Panels and conferences Interdisciplinary approaches, Internet governance and digital policy EventsEuroDIG has commenced in Belgrade, Serbia. Diplo, in collaboration with various organizations, is co-organizing the two-day event, assisting in program organization, panel setup, and facilitating remote participation. To join remotely, visit www.eurodig.org.
Modern Diplomacy For Small States 2011
Alumni Training and workshops Contemporary diplomacy EventsA successful workshop on Modern Diplomacy for Small States with participants from Commonwealth countries, mostly representing small states like Maldives, Mauritius, and Nigeria. Led by Maltese diplomats, the event focused on practical insights, favoring practitioners over academics.
Workshop on Public Diplomacy for Parliamentarians
Alumni Training and workshops Capacity development, Public Diplomacy EventsA workshop targeted South African parliamentarians to enhance their involvement in public diplomacy activities, exploring topics from management strategies to political implications, with a special focus on the Internet's influence on policy-making.
ICT policy and IG workshop in Pretoria
Alumni Training and workshops Internet governance and digital policy, Interdisciplinary approaches EventsOver 60 representatives gathered for ICT policy and IG workshops in Africa, organized by Diplo in collaboration with various entities. The workshops took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Pretoria, South Africa, focusing on capacity development in ICT policy and internet governance for countries in Africa.
Public Diplomacy workshop in South Africa
Alumni Training and workshops Capacity development, Public Diplomacy EventsA workshop on Public Diplomacy was held in Pretoria, South Africa, as part of the Capacity Development Programme. It included online training for junior diplomats and parliamentarians, covering various aspects of public diplomacy and strategic preparations. The focus was on South Africa's strategy for the upcoming Climate Change Summit in Durban.
ICT policy and IG workshop in Addis Ababa
Alumni Training and workshops Telecommunications infrastructure, Cultural diversity, Internet governance and digital policy, Jurisdiction, Privacy and data protection EventsA recent workshop on ICT policy and Internet Governance was held in Addis Ababa. Over 60 representatives from various sectors participated, focusing on regional priorities, local services, international relations, legal aspects, and personal data protection.
Master/PGD in Contemporary Diplomacy starts again in 2011
Alumni Courses Contemporary diplomacy EventsThe 2011 Master in Contemporary Diplomacy Workshop had 17 participants from various countries, fostering great group dynamics. It included new exercises like a Crisis Management simulation and a Meet the Press session, enhancing practical skills. The in-person element was emphasized for its effectiveness. Congratulations to the 2011 class, looking forward to their graduation.
E-diplomacy and e-governance seminars for government officials
Alumni Training and workshops Digital diplomacy EventsGovernment officials from Serbia and Montenegro attended e-diplomacy and e-governance seminars in Belgrade and Podgorica. The seminars, organized by the Vienna Diplomatic Academy, covered topics like the impact of the Internet on diplomacy and preparations for the European Dialogue on Internet Governance. Discussing issues like privacy, data protection, and Montenegro's EU accession, the seminars aimed to enhance officials' understanding of e-diplomacy and e-governance.
Workshop on E-Diplomacy
Alumni Training and workshops Digital diplomacy EventsA two-day workshop on e-diplomacy took place in Belgrade, Serbia, with participation from diplomats and officials from various ministries. The event aimed to bridge internet governance and information policy, addressing issues like data protection and cybercrime. A subsequent workshop in Podgorica, Montenegro focused on internet governance in the context of the accession process, acting as preparation for an upcoming Euro meeting in Belgrade in May 2011. Both workshops were organized in collaboration with the Vienna Diplomatic Academy.
Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy Graduation 2010 – University of Malta
Alumni Courses Contemporary diplomacy EventsNine participants from Diplo’s Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy graduated on December 2, 2010, in a ceremony at the Jesuit’s church in Valletta, Malta. Congratulations to Hussein Abdullahi, Amr Aljowaily, Francois Desruisseaux, Tim Ecklund, David Kavanagh, Spyros Miltiades, Lucy Mumbua Mulili, Bharat Raj Paudyal, and Birgit Scheffel.
