Diplo launches new home for alumni network
Milestones, TimelineDiplo created a Facebook group called Diplo Alumni for its alumni on 12 September 2017. It serves as a platform for former students to connect, collaborate on ideas, and stay updated on activities and opportunities in a more informal setting.
New partnership with Argentina for diplomatic training
Courses, Milestones, TimelineDiplo has partnered with Argentina's National Foreign Service Institute to enhance online diplomatic training through a recent memorandum of understanding.
New alumni hub
Milestones, TimelineDiplo introduced the Alumni Hub in July 2016 to assist and acknowledge the accomplishments of its over 5000 alumni from 208 countries through articles, events, webinars, and more.
Sustainable Development Diplomacy: On the Road to Achieving the SDGs online course
Alumni, Capacity development, Milestones Capacity development, Civil society, Communication, Contemporary diplomacy, Cultural diversity, Democracy, Development, Development diplomacy, Diplomacy courses and workshops, Diplomatic career, Diplomatic reporting, Diplomatic theory and practice, Energy diplomacy, Foreign ministries, Foreign policy, Globalisation, Human rights, Humanitarian diplomacy, Intercultural communication, International organisations, International relations and diplomacy, Multistakeholder diplomacy, Online education, Politics and governance, Public policy, Real-time diplomacy, Regionalism, Sustainable development, Telecommunications infrastructure, Transparency, Water diplomacy CoursesLearn how to assess development needs and cooperation opportunities, select appropriate donors, facilitate cooperation among partners, implement programmes and projects, and foster win-win aspects for developed and developing countries.
Geneva Engage Award initiated….
Conferences, Milestones, TimelineThe Geneva Engage Award was launched in cooperation with various international bodies in Geneva, including the Permanent Mission of Switzerland and ICANN, for the Geneva Engage conference held in January 2016.
The Internet as Common Heritage of Mankind
Events, Milestones, TimelineDr. Alex Sceberras Trigona proposes the Internet be seen as a Common Heritage of Mankind, applying the legal concept to its critical infrastructure. This idea aligns with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Diplomatic training co-operation: Mexico, Malta, and Switzerland
Milestones, TimelineMexico, Malta, and Switzerland have renewed a memorandum of understanding on diplomatic training, allowing Mexican diplomats to participate in online courses provided by Diplo. Over 11 years, the collaboration has involved over 350 Mexican diplomats in training, with additional educational initiatives jointly developed.
Launch of Geneva Digital Watch newsletter
Milestones, TimelineGeneva Digital Watch newsletter launched with its inaugural issue on 28 September 2015, focusing on global and Geneva digital policy developments.
Geneva Internet Platform: one year on
Milestones, TimelineThe Geneva Internet Platform has become a key player in global digital policy in its first year, offering events and briefings on digital policy issues and attracting various partners interested in digital developments.
Asian lecture tour by Dr Jovan Kurbalija
Milestones, TimelineDr Jovan Kurbalija embarked on an Asian lecture tour in March 2015 to address modern diplomacy challenges in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia. The tour was linked to a training workshop for country diplomats under the Asia-Europe Public Diplomacy Training Initiative organized by Diplo and partners.
