Website relaunch
Events, TimelineDiplo redesigned and relaunched its website in September 2006 focusing on Internet Policy and Governance. The website features training programs, resources, and information on related issues.
Internet governance for Africa
Events, TimelineDiplo supported a training course for African policy-makers on Internet governance in 2006, helping them engage in global discussions and leverage the Internet for development goals.
Crossing the executive digital divide
Publications, TimelineThe DiploHandbook "Crossing the Executive Digital Divide" by Eduardo Gelbstein, released in June 2006, addresses key topics for decision-makers in the Information Age, guiding executives on successful participation and achieving sustainable outcomes.
Diplo awarded UN consultative status
Milestones, TimelineDiplo was awarded Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council in June 2006. This status grants access to meetings, conferences, and the ability to give presentations and statements within relevant processes.
Challenges for foreign ministries
Publications, TimelineForeign ministries faced challenges discussed at a Diplo conference in Geneva in 2006. Topics included reforming diplomatic processes, transformational diplomacy, managing diplomatic knowledge, and performance management. Various countries and experts participated in the event.
An experiment in health diplomacy
Courses, TimelineDiplo conducted a pilot course on Health Diplomacy for health workers from Serbia in September 2006, blending in-person and online learning with a visit to Geneva. An experiment in health diplomacy, the course incorporated basic concepts, online research, and practical policy training. This initiative responded to the increasing significance of health in diplomatic studies, demonstrating the fusion of national health issues with international organizations like the World Health Organization.
Virtual diplomacy for a virtual nation
Events, TimelineThe Roma Diplomacy seminar, titled "Virtual Diplomacy for a Virtual Nation," held in Geneva, brought together Roma rights activists, academics, and members of the international community to discuss Roma Diplomacy. They explored the role of non-state representation in forming policy partnerships and addressing communication gaps between Roma communities and decision makers.
The way forward
Conferences, TimelineIn February 2006, Diplo hosted a conference in Malta, collaborating with various partners, to facilitate discussions on establishing the Internet Governance Forum.
Multistakeholder diplomacy: Challenges and opportunities
Publications, TimelineThe book "Multistakeholder Diplomacy – Challenges and Opportunities" explores the multistakeholder model's characteristics and mechanisms, as well as its relevance to modern diplomacy, international negotiations, the information society's development, and Internet governance.
A challenge for European institutions?
Conferences, TimelineIn December 2005, Diplo and the European Roma Information Office co-organised the Roma Diplomacy conference in Brussels, focusing on the challenge for European institutions.
