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9th Geneva Engage Awards recognise International Geneva’s digital outreach excellence

The 9th Geneva Engage Awards honor excellence in International Geneva's digital outreach efforts, recognizing organizations across different categories like International Organizations, NGOs, and Permanent Representations. Special awards highlight innovative digital engagement practices. The event stresses the importance of inclusive digital spaces, particularly web accessibility for over 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide. It encourages reflection on meaningful engagement in the digital age. The Geneva Internet Platform, managed by DiploFoundation, plays a key role in facilitating digital governance discussions and capacity building for stakeholders shaping the digital future.

Diplo to develop a tailored AI system for managing IGF knowledge

Diplo is launching an initiative, Knowledge for the Digital Future, to organize and make accessible the vast knowledge generated through the Internet Governance Forum (). This project aims to develop a tailored AI system to manage the accumulated knowledge, enabling easy access for users to compare discussions, identify commonalities, and track issue evolution over time. The goal is to utilize this knowledge to enhance digital governance, promoting a sustainable, inclusive, and human-centric digital future. Interested parties can find more information and partnership opportunities on Diplo's dedicated page.

Launch of the Dig.Watch News+ app

The Dig.Watch News+ app, launched by Diplo and the Geneva Internet Platform, offers digital policy news, event updates, newsletters, and videos. It expands on the Digital Watch Observatory's mission to provide comprehensive resources for digital policy information. Contact digitalwatch@diplomacy.edu for questions or feedback on the app.

Diplo conducts training for 52 diplomats in New York

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Diplo led a training program in New York for 52 diplomats, focusing on digital governance skills, including topics like internet policy, AI, and data governance. The initiative aimed to empower diplomats, especially from smaller nations, with the knowledge needed for negotiating digital agreements like the Global Digital Compact. The two-day training utilized advanced technology for a comprehensive learning experience.

Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) recognised as ‘key organisation’ by the Canton of Geneva

The Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) has been acknowledged as a significant organization in the digital policy field by the Canton of Geneva. This recognition is noted in the Canton of Geneva Report, praising the GIP's role in training diplomats, providing key summaries at international conferences, and promoting Geneva as a hub for digital discussions. The report also highlights two key publications by Diplo and GIP, emphasizing their contributions to digital governance conversations. Dr. Jovan Kurbalija, the Executive Director of Diplo, underlines the importance of technology supporting human values. Diplo's activities through the GIP include digital policy debates, monitoring, and capacity development since 2014.

Diplo releases new report: ‘Tech Diplomacy Practice in the San Francisco Bay Area’

Diplo's new report delves into tech diplomacy in the San Francisco Bay Area, showcasing trends like increased government involvement and tech companies' openness to foreign engagement. The report, a follow-up to its 2018 edition, emphasizes the importance of understanding Silicon Valley for countries venturing into tech diplomacy. It also highlights the need for diplomats to acquire digital skills and points out a lack of Global South representation in Bay Area tech diplomacy. The report aims to guide governments on leveraging technology for citizen service.

Diplo’s new video series DW Shorts brings you the latest digital policy developments

Diplo's new video series, DW Shorts, offers brief, informative updates on global digital policy developments. These videos, presented by experts from the Digital Watch Observatory, cover cybersecurity, data protection, and more, aiming to keep viewers informed and spark discussions on technology's impact on society. Distributed weekly on Diplo's YouTube channel and the Observatory, Shorts aligns with Diplo's mission to foster global understanding and collaboration on internet governance and digital policy issues.

Rwandan diplomats and officials complete online training in digital diplomacy

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Rwandan diplomats and officials complete online training in digital diplomacy with the support of Malta’s Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade. The training focused on the impact of digitalization on diplomacy, geopolitics, and practical tools. Malta emphasized the importance of cyber diplomacy for smaller nations and highlighted the collaboration and friendship between Malta and Rwanda. DiploFoundation, specializing in internet governance and digital policy, conducted the training, aiming to enhance Rwanda's skills in digital geopolitics, negotiations on cybersecurity and e-commerce, and the utilization of digital tools in diplomacy.