Diplomacy Goes Virtual: Inauguration of Diplomacy Island and Virtual Embassy in Second Life
Panels and conferences Digital diplomacy EventsMaldives inaugurates the first Virtual Embassy in Second Life, located in Diplomacy Island's Diplomatic Quarter. The initiative aims to expand diplomatic representation for small and developing countries with limited real-world outreach. The ceremony was a dual event in Geneva and Second Life, offering participants the chance to engage, watch speeches, and explore the virtual embassy and Diplomacy Island.
CEI Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum “Lifelong Learning and Diplomacy”
Panels and conferences International relations and diplomacy EventsDr. Jovan Kurbalija participated in the CEI Dubrovnik Diplomatic Forum on "Lifelong Learning and Diplomacy," organized by the Croatian Diplomatic Academy. Attendees included 40 officials from member states of the Central European Initiative. The event included discussions on the future curriculum for diplomatic training, with Dr. Kurbalija presenting on "Knowledge Management in Diplomacy" and leading a workshop on curriculum development.
Meeting of Global Knowledge 3 International Advisory Board
Panels and conferences Emerging technologies EventsDr. Jovan Kurbalija participated in the Global Knowledge 3 International Advisory Board meeting to plan the event in Kuala Lumpur in December 2007.
Panel Discussion with MEDAC Alumni
Panels and conferences Multilateral diplomacy EventsStudents from MEDAC attended a panel discussion in Geneva on multilateral diplomacy, featuring notable figures such as Dr. Jovan Kurbalija and diplomats from Morocco and Tunisia.
International Conference – Diplomacy of Small States
Panels and conferences Diplomacy of small states EventsThe International Conference on Diplomacy of Small States highlighted the challenges faced by small nations in global affairs, focusing on diplomatic strategies and resource management. Participants discussed organizing diplomatic services, crisis management, negotiation tactics, innovative representation methods, and leveraging the internet in diplomacy. This event marked the beginning of Diplo’s Diplomacy of Small States initiative.
International Conference – Challenges for Foreign Ministries: Managing Diplomatic Networks and Optimising Value
Panels and conferences Digital diplomacy EventsThe International Conference addressed challenges faced by foreign ministries in managing diplomatic networks and optimizing value, with a focus on countries with limited resources. It aimed to facilitate experience sharing and produce optimal value from foreign ministry systems, resulting in the publication of a volume on the subject.
International Conference – Internet Governance: The Way Forward
Panels and conferences Internet governance and digital policy, Interdisciplinary approaches EventsThe text discusses the importance of Internet Governance on a global scale, highlighted by the establishment of the Internet Governance Forum following the World Summit on the Information Society. The conference aimed to address the formulation of the Forum and promote a multistakeholder approach.
International Conference – Roma Diplomacy: A Challenge for European Institutions?
Panels and conferences Roma diplomacy EventsThe European Parliament organized a conference on Roma Diplomacy to address discrimination and living conditions issues faced by Roma in Europe. It aimed to elevate the Roma issue to a pan-European level, involving civil servants, diplomats, politicians, and Roma rights activists in strategizing and developing recommendations for European institutions.
Commonwealth Peoples Forum, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Panels and conferences Internet governance and digital policy, Interdisciplinary approaches EventsDiplo hosted a panel during the Commonwealth Peoples Forum on Internet Governance for decision-makers from resource-limited countries. The discussion aimed to equip participants with the necessary skills to engage in global debates effectively. Panelists included experts from DiploFoundation and Privaterra, contributing to the Commonwealth's Action Plan on the Digital Divide.
International Conference on Multistakeholder Diplomacy
Panels and conferences Interdisciplinary approaches EventsThe conference focused on the multistakeholder approach to diplomacy, emphasizing the roles and impacts of various stakeholders. It aimed to provide recommendations for the World Summit on the Information Society and Internet Governance, highlighting the need for diverse actors to address complex global issues beyond traditional diplomatic processes.
