Opportunities for interaction
Events, TimelineDiplo's Internet Governance Diplomacy workshop in Nairobi in March 2010 included participants from various sectors learning about Internet governance. They appreciated the interactive nature of the workshop and suggested the need for more similar events in their regions.
Diplo at the 4th IGF
Conferences, TimelineDiplo delegates participated in the 4th IGF in November 2009 at Sharm el-Sheikh. Efforts were made to include a wider range of stakeholders using Web 2.0 tools for remote participation, aiming to reduce costs and expand the community involvement. Despite a discrepancy between developed and developing countries, youth participation was significantly improved and more structured than in previous years.
Professional development workshops
Courses, TimelineProfessional development workshops in Malta in October 2009 covered Language and Influence, as well as Protocol and Business Etiquette, acting as the initial sessions of a series.
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.
EuroDIG 2009
Courses, Timeline Panels and conferences Interdisciplinary approaches, Internet governance and digital policy EventsAt EuroDIG 2009, twenty graduates from Diplo’s European Capacity Building Programme, representing non-state entities, contributed to discussions, ensuring inclusion of Eastern and South-Eastern European countries in crucial Internet policy processes.
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.
Looking under the bonnet
Events, TimelineDiplomats and journalists play key roles in international affairs, often leading to tension and conflict due to different perspectives. A 2009 workshop in Geneva aimed to bridge this gap by enhancing journalists' understanding of diplomacy, exploring procedures and professional cultures to shed light on how diplomacy functions.
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.
10 years of diplomatic Training
Publications, TimelineThe Commonwealth Secretariat and Diplo collaborated for 10 years to provide diplomatic training for small and developing countries. Their joint publication shares success stories of program participants and highlights the impact of the training on individuals and their nations.
Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme for ACP countries
Timeline Training and workshops Capacity developmentSummary: The Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme tailored for ACP countries from 2009-2011 offered a comprehensive curriculum covering various aspects like infrastructure, legal, economic, sociocultural, and development issues, with advanced courses focusing on critical internet areas. Features included a Train-the-Trainer program, research phase, workshops, and policy fellowships.
