Internet governance issues, actors and divides
Milestones, Publications, TimelineA booklet by Diplo and Global Knowledge Partnership explores Internet governance's impact on development, covering various aspects and the debate from the World Summit on the Information Society.
Bridging the digital divide
Events, TimelineDiscussion panel at the Commonwealth Peoples Forum focused on Internet governance for decision makers from resource-limited countries. Participants gained skills for global debates. Diplo's efforts helped shape the Commonwealth Action Plan on the Digital Divide.
Internet governance DVD
Publications, TimelineA self-learning package on Internet governance developed by Diplo and Asia Pacific Development Information Programme, focusing on development-oriented Internet governance and specific Asia-Pacific topics, was created as part of the Internet Governance course.
Internet governance research programme
Courses, TimelineThe Internet Governance Research Programme in 2005, organized by Diplo in collaboration with ICANN and others, aimed to enhance knowledge and skills in Internet governance among participants from developing countries while fostering community-building across diverse groups.
Roma diplomacy
Courses, TimelineRoma professionals from Eastern Europe gathered in Bucharest in July 2005 for the Roma Diplomacy programme, enhancing skills in diplomacy, media, and writing. Ambassador Kishan S Rana led an online introduction to diplomacy afterward.
The intricacies of multilateral diplomacy
Courses, TimelineIn 2005, an online course on multilateral diplomacy aimed to educate participants on diplomatic interactions involving more than two actors, focusing on the complex United Nations system.
First Internet governance capacity building programme
Courses, TimelineThe text discusses the inaugural Internet governance capacity building program initiated by Diplo in collaboration with various partners. The program included an introductory phase followed by individual and collaborative online research activities from March to June 2005.
Between two phases of the World Summit on Information Society
Courses, TimelineDuring the World Summit on Information Society, tutors Veronica Cretu, Ljupco Gjorgjinski, and Andrei Mikheyev presented papers at the event in Saint Petersburg in May 2005.
UN Working Group on Internet Governance
Milestones, TimelineIn November 2004, Secretary General Kofi Annan created the Working Group on Internet Governance to discuss the future of internet governance, comprising 40 experts. Dr. Jovan Kurbalija represented Diplo and the Global Knowledge Partnership in this group.
Exploring how language works
Courses, TimelineDiplo launched a course in 2004, focusing on Language and Diplomacy to explore how language functions in diplomacy and international relations. Emphasizing the importance of language awareness, it aimed to enhance diplomatic and political skills. The course, conducted online for two and a half months, analyzed real-life examples like treaties and speeches to connect theory with practical application.
