New partnership with Argentina for diplomatic training
Courses, Milestones, TimelineDiplo has partnered with Argentina's National Foreign Service Institute to enhance online diplomatic training through a recent memorandum of understanding.
Just-in-time course on Digital Commerce
Courses, TimelineA just-in-time course on digital commerce was introduced during E-commerce Week 2017. This five-week blended course was a collaborative effort involving various organizations such as the International Trade Centre, Consumer Unity & Trust Society International, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, and Diplo.
2017 Geneva Engage Awards
Conferences, TimelineThe 2017 Geneva Engage Awards were presented to Geneva-based organizations, international organizations, and permanent missions for their exceptional social media outreach and engagement efforts for the second year in a row.
Master/PGD in Contemporary Diplomacy workshop
Courses, TimelineSummary: An introductory workshop for the 2017 Master/Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy, organized by Diplo and the University of Malta, offered sessions on various diplomacy-related topics like negotiations, digital diplomacy, and the United Nations to diplomats, international organizations staff, business representatives, journalists, and academics.
GIP just-in-time course
Courses, TimelineA course took place from January 23 to March 26, 2017, to help permanent missions in Geneva engage with digital politics.
Diplo at the 11th IGF
Conferences, TimelineDiplo actively participated in the 11th IGF in Mexico, contributing to a full program of activities. The Digital Watch observatory provided session reports, a daily newsletter summarizing discussions, and a report showcasing main themes and trends. Additionally, the 7th edition of "An Introduction to Internet Governance" by Dr. Jovan Kurbalija was launched at the event.
Computer science for policymakers
Courses, TimelineIn November 2016, Diplo organized a four-week course titled "How Computers Really Work: Outsmart your smartphone!" to provide policymakers with an in-depth practical understanding of computer science fundamentals.
Fundamental Science and Society
Events, Timeline Panels and conferences Science diplomacy EventsA workshop celebrating the 50th anniversary of Rencontres de Moriond will focus on "Fundamental Science and Society." The event will address the role of fundamental research in technological advancements and sustainable development on Day 1, and the themes of excellence, diversity, and open innovation in fundamental and applied research on Day 2. The workshop aims to include perspectives from Asian and developing countries, emphasizing the intersection of science with societal progress. DiploFoundations' Dr. Jovan Kurbalija will be a speaker at the event. More details are available on the workshop's website.
New alumni hub
Milestones, TimelineDiplo introduced the Alumni Hub in July 2016 to assist and acknowledge the accomplishments of its over 5000 alumni from 208 countries through articles, events, webinars, and more.
ASEM summit
Conferences, TimelineDr Katharina Hoene conducted a diplomatic training course for Asian and European students ahead of the ASEM summit in Ulaanbaatar. At the summit, the Outlook Report 2016/2017 was launched, focusing on strengthening digital connectivity through diplomacy in Asia-Europe relations.
