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SEE Hub: Internet governance in November 2016
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SEE Hub: Internet governance in January 2017
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SEE Hub: Internet governance in September 2016
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SEE Hub: Internet governance in April 2017
The text discusses the April summary of Internet governance and digital policy in South Eastern Europe, highlighting updates and events, including a briefing scheduled for April 25th, 2017. It emphasizes the importanc...
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DiploFoundation participates at the 2nd SEEDIG meeting in Belgrade on April 22, 2016. They support and contribute to discussions on Internet governance, focusing on topics like cybersecurity and human rights. The even...
[Briefing #31] Internet governance in January 2017
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SEE Hub: Internet governance in February 2017
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SEE Hub: Internet governance in October 2016
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[Briefing] Internet governance in February 2017
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Jovan Kurbalija and Vladimir Radunovic discussed the impact of e-diplomacy on junior diplomats' careers at a seminar in Belgrade. They emphasized that in the future, diplomats will dedicate half their time to Internet...
SEE Hub: Internet governance in March 2017
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SEE Hub: Internet governance in January 2018
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SEE Hub: Internet governance in November 2017
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SEE Hub: Internet governance in June 2017
The Internet governance briefing in June 2017 will cover updates shaping future developments. The South Eastern European hub will discuss regional events from June and plans for July on the 27th. Monthly briefings fro...
SEE Hub: Internet governance in April 2018
Join the South Eastern European hub on April 24th for an update on Internet governance and digital policy developments. Receive expert analysis and summaries of global and regional events in the digital realm. Stay in...
SEE Hub: Internet governance in February 2018
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SEE Hub: Internet governance in October 2017
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SEE Hub: Internet governance in September 2017
The text discusses updates on Internet governance in September 2017 and the upcoming events in South Eastern Europe. It highlights the monthly briefings by the South Eastern European hub to provide insights and analys...
SEE Hub: Internet governance in May 2017
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[Briefing] Internet governance in April 2017
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[Briefing] Internet governance in June 2017
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Partnership for a secure cyberspace
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Workshop on E-Diplomacy
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Communication skills workshop for Serbian MFA
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