Ten years of Cybercrime Convention
Events, TimelineA discussion at the Palais des Nations in Geneva marked the 10-year anniversary of the Council of Europe's Convention on Cybercrime, exploring cybersecurity challenges, balancing security with human rights, lessons learned, and the Convention's effectiveness in addressing global cyber issues.
Brussels e-briefings with Richard Werly
Events, TimelineBrussels e-briefings with Richard Werly offered real insights into Brussels policy-making and events through live webinars, hosted by an experienced journalist and guests, providing a critical and factual perspective on important issues.
On the ground knowledge
Events, TimelineStudents from Diplo and another institution attended a seminar on Parliamentary Diplomacy in Malta in March 2011. The event, co-organized with the House of Representatives, provided valuable insights from experienced parliamentarians through interactive sessions, focusing on practical, on-the-ground knowledge.
E-diplomacy after WikiLeaks
Events, TimelineProfessionals gathered for an e-diplomacy panel to address Diplomatic Reporting post-WikiLeaks in a discussion organized by Diplo and held in Geneva. The event was held in February and also broadcast online.
WikiLeaks and the Future of Diplomacy
Events, Timeline Panels and conferences International relations and diplomacy EventsAt a policy briefing in 2011 on 'WikiLeaks and the Future of Diplomacy,' Dr. Khalid Koser, Dr. Jovan Kurbalija, and Mr. Philip Mottaz discussed the impact of WikiLeaks on diplomacy from different perspectives. Professor Francois Heisbourg shared initial remarks, followed by audience questions and a summary. The event took place in Geneva and online.
Analysing Internet governance
Events, TimelineA workshop on Internet governance was held by Diplo in December 2010, focusing on various aspects like network and search engine neutrality, the WikiLeaks case, internet infrastructure, domains, trademarks, jurisdiction, and social issues.
Lively discussion continued beyond the workshop
Events, TimelineParticipants from Jamaica and other Caribbean countries engaged in a lively discussion at the Internet Governance Diplomacy workshop in Kingston, covering various topics like infrastructure and standardization. During an interactive simulation exercise, they role-played different stakeholders to address issues like content management and e-commerce taxation. The discussions extended beyond the workshop, with Diplo and 4D Jamaica continuing them on the project’s online community site.
E-diplomacy event in Geneva
Events, TimelineOver 60 diplomats attended the E-diplomacy Initiative launch event in Geneva. The focus was on remote participation in meetings, highlighting its benefits like increased inclusivity via cost and time savings and reduced carbon footprint. The event emphasized that remote participation complements but does not replace face-to-face meetings.
Internet governance workshop in Ghana
Events, TimelineOver 20 participants from Ghana and Nigeria showed great interest and attended an Internet governance workshop in Accra in May 2010. The workshop covered various aspects of Internet governance and its impact on local policies, with a special focus on international and regional processes.
E-diplomacy event in Vienna
Events, TimelineDiplomats and officials gathered in Vienna for an E-diplomacy event in May 2010, involving discussions on technology costs, e-government services in Malta, information management for diplomats, remote participation tools, and the impact of e-communication on language.
