Ten main developments in 2011
Milestones, TimelineIn December 2011, Dr. Jovan Kurbalija, the director of Diplo, made predictions for digital policy for 2012, initiating an annual tradition of forecasting.
Translate climate
Milestones, TimelineIn November 2011, during a climate change conference in Durban, discussions raised concerns about understanding climate change universally. Diplo initiated the Translate Climate project to engage people in translating climate illustrations into different languages for broader comprehension.
Diplo among top 10 who are changing the world
Milestones, TimelineDiplo recognized for impactful work in global governance and Internet participation by World e-Democracy Forum and PoliticsOnline in 2009 as part of Top 10 Changing the World list. Diplomatic training and policy support aiding developing nations in Internet governance highlighted at the event.
ICT policy for Africa, Carribean, Pacific
Courses, Milestones, TimelineIn 2009, DiploFoundation initiated a Capacity Development Programme funded by the European Development Fund, targeting African, Caribbean, and Pacific countries to support their policy and Internet governance efforts.
Malta, Mexico and Switzerland promote online diplomatic training
Milestones, TimelineMalta, Mexico, and Switzerland have teamed up to enhance online diplomatic training through an agreement signed in Geneva in 2009. This collaboration allows for joint efforts in creating online courses on global governance. Initially, two institutes, Diplo and the Matias Romero Institute, will be involved in implementing these activities.
Online learning for diplomats from small island states
Courses, Milestones, TimelineDiplo was selected to showcase its climate change training during a Special Event on Climate Change Diplomacy at the UN Headquarters in New York in July 2008, co-chaired by representatives from Malta and Switzerland, and attended by the President of the 62nd General Assembly.
A virtual closing ceremony
Milestones, TimelineStudents from the fourth generation of the Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme had a virtual closing ceremony in July 2008 at Diplomacy Island in Second Life with notable attendees like Dr. Jovan Kurbalija and Markus Kummer. A software bridge facilitated participation for students with weak bandwidth, connecting Second Life with Diplo chat rooms.
Internet governance capacity building programme
Courses, Milestones, TimelineDiplo's Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme aims to support small and developing countries in effectively participating in policy processes shaping the future of the Internet since March 2008.
Diplomacy Island launched in Second Life
Milestones, TimelineDiplomacy Island was established in Second Life in March 2007, during a period when the virtual community was rapidly expanding with over 4 million users.
Internet Governance Forum launched
Events, Milestones, TimelineA meeting was held in Athens in November 2006 for the launch of the Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme.
