E-diplomacy international conference
Conferences, TimelineThe E-diplomacy international conference in Malta in June 2010 marked the conclusion of the Diplo initiative that integrated online discussions with awareness events for diplomatic communities in various global hubs.
Training the trainers
Courses, TimelineThe "Train the Trainers" workshop supports the Africa-Caribbean-Pacific region in developing and implementing Internet and communication technology policies. Participants from various countries engaged in a course on tutoring for online education, emphasizing practical teaching techniques and evaluating methods. The workshop acknowledges the complexity of online tutoring and the importance of dynamic communication to prevent isolation among learners.
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.
E-diplomacy seminar in Baku
Events, TimelineDiplo's Dr. Andrei Mikheyev conducted a two-day e-diplomacy workshop in Baku in collaboration with the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy. The workshop focused on Internet trends affecting government activities, especially diplomacy, and emphasized the use of social media. The event attracted 29 participants, with 16 from the Azerbaijan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Attendees learned about online tools to enhance their daily work through hands-on exercises, discussions, and student presentations.
E-diplomacy event in New York
Events, TimelineAn E-diplomacy event took place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, organized by the Permanent Missions of Malta and Switzerland in collaboration with Diplo and other partners. Over 70 diplomats and officials were in attendance.
E-diplomacy event in Washington D.C.
Events, TimelineE-diplomacy event in Washington D.C. included presentations by Mark Miceli, Norbert Baerlocher, and Jeff Brueggeman. Dr. Jovan Kurbalija spoke about e-diplomacy, and tele-conferencing was highlighted at the state-of-the-art TelePresence facility.
E-diplomacy event in Brussels
Events, TimelineIn April 2010, the E-diplomacy Initiative was launched in Brussels at the Permanent Representation of Malta, with Dr Jovan Kurbalija and Stefano Baldi as main speakers. The session emphasized using e-tools efficiently to work smarter, not harder, for diplomats. The event was a prelude to the International E-diplomacy Conference held in Malta in June.
Language and influence workshop
Events, TimelineA workshop on Language and Influence held in Malta in March 2010 focused on understanding and utilizing language effectively to achieve goals. Participants gained a linguistic toolkit to address common language challenges like ambiguity and suggestion.
