First Internet governance capacity building programme
Courses, TimelineThe text discusses the inaugural Internet governance capacity building program initiated by Diplo in collaboration with various partners. The program included an introductory phase followed by individual and collaborative online research activities from March to June 2005.
Between two phases of the World Summit on Information Society
Courses, TimelineDuring the World Summit on Information Society, tutors Veronica Cretu, Ljupco Gjorgjinski, and Andrei Mikheyev presented papers at the event in Saint Petersburg in May 2005.
Exploring how language works
Courses, TimelineDiplo launched a course in 2004, focusing on Language and Diplomacy to explore how language functions in diplomacy and international relations. Emphasizing the importance of language awareness, it aimed to enhance diplomatic and political skills. The course, conducted online for two and a half months, analyzed real-life examples like treaties and speeches to connect theory with practical application.
Capacity building in Internet governance (training – research – policy immersion)
Courses, TimelineDiplo's inaugural multistakeholder course on Information Society Governance ended in December 2003, encompassing training sessions in Belgrade, online learning sessions, and activities in Geneva to enhance diplomatic reporting skills. This course attracted participants from government, business, media, and civil society.
Diplo and GCSP joint initiative on cybersecurity
Courses, TimelineDiplo collaborated with GCSP in 2003, contributing to a security course in Belgrade and Bishkek on information technology and negotiations. They co-organized a panel in Geneva on cyberwar, cybercrime, and cyberterrorism.
Internet governance workshop in Belgrade
Courses, TimelineIn September 2003, a workshop on Internet governance was conducted in Belgrade by Diplo in collaboration with the Diplomatic Academy and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, preceding a larger event in Geneva later that year.
Bilateral diplomacy course starts…
Courses, TimelineDiplo launched an online course in August 2003 on Bilateral Diplomacy to teach participants the basics of this essential aspect of international relations. The course, conducted online over two months, combined theory with practical examples from diplomatic practice.
A dedicated language and diplomacy forum
Courses, TimelineIn September 2002, DiploProjects initiated an online forum specifically focused on language and diplomacy.
Expanding the offering
Courses, TimelineJovan Kurbalija presented on using the internet for diplomat training at the International Studies Association convention in Washington in February 1999.
First postgraduate accredited course
Courses, Milestones, TimelineIn 1999, DiploProjects collaborated with the University of Malta to introduce the first Postgraduate Diploma course in and Diplomacy. It attracted 14 participants from 9 countries, with a blended learning approach including a workshop in Malta and online sessions. This course later developed into the Master in Contemporary Diplomacy, continuing to be provided by Diplo and the University of Malta.
