Capacity development
Contents
Updates
From our blog
What are diplomatic competencies for the AI era?
18 October 2024
In my previous blog post, Why AI Will Make Diplomacy More Important, I argued that AI will enhance the relevance of diplomacy. Now, let’s consider the competencies diplomats will need to succeed in an AI-driven worl...
Why will AI enhance, not replace, human diplomacy?
16 October 2024
Artificial Intelligence, Diplomatic career, Diplomatic protocol and etiquette, Diplomatic reporting, Diplomatic service, Pedagogy
Diplomacy is undergoing a significant transformation in the age of artificial intelligence. Rather than becoming obsolete, it is poised to thrive—and here’s why. Diplomacy in the AI era: Human as ever D...
By teaching, We learn
30 September 2024
Artificial Intelligence, Education diplomacy, Online education, Pedagogy
On Friday, September 27, in Sofia, I had the honour of receiving, on behalf of Diplo, the Docendo Discimus Award from the Institute of Diplomacy of the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The award’s name, meanin...
Part 3 – Speaking of futures: Presuppositions
Part 1 - Speaking of futures: Story-capsules | Part 2 - Speaking of futures: Que será, será Any given subject can be framed in many ways – as the arts make manifest – yet all too often, we resort to the...
Training and courses
Events
25th European Diplomatic Programme: The use of AI in foreign affairs
21 Nov 24 - 22 Nov 24
United Arab Emirates Diplomatic Academy: Training on Artificial Intelligence
18 Nov 24 - 20 Nov 24
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait and Diplo forge strategic partnership
21 May 24 - 21 May 24
Briefing with Delegation of Catalonia
09 Mar 23 - 09 Mar 23
Briefing on technical standards for the Netherlands business community
07 Mar 23 - 07 Mar 23
College of Europe students visit DiploFoundation
07 Mar 23 - 07 Mar 23
Tech Attaches Briefing: IGF 2023 and related developments
01 Nov 23 - 01 Nov 23
Training on Global Digital Compact and Digital Governance II
12 Dec 23 - 13 Dec 23
The Power of the Unsaid – Diplomatic Communication in the AI Era (Workshop)
25 Apr 23 - 25 Apr 23
Serbia, Southeast Europe
Diplo at IGF 2023
08 Oct 23 - 12 Oct 23
Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance
17 Nov 22 - 19 Nov 22
Just-in-time capacity building for Rwandan Diplomacy
03 Oct 22 - 14 Oct 22
Digital Diplomacy Training for Diplomats – Namibia
07 Jan 22 - 21 Jan 22
Promoting inclusiveness in e-commerce negotiations through capacity building
01 Dec 21 - 01 Dec 21
AU-GFCE Cybersecurity Knowledge Modules
01 Sep 21 - 01 Oct 22
Humanism and artificial intelligence
24 Dec 19 - 24 Dec 19
Embedding science and technology in international relations education and diplomatic training
16 Feb 19 -
United States
Diplo & the Geneva Internet Platform at the 13th Internet Governance Forum
12 Nov 18 - 14 Nov 18
France
Geneva Policy Immersion of the Capacity Development Programme in Multilateral Diplomacy for Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific Islands
07 Jun 17 - 17 Jun 17
Switzerland, Africa
Cybersecurity Competence Building Trends: Presentation of study and follow-up discussion
08 Apr 16 -
Switzerland
Next phase in the Malta – Mexico – Switzerland online diplomatic training cooperation
28 May 13 -
Switzerland
Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme for ACP countries
01 Feb 09 - 01 Sep 11
Resources
2021
Digital Commerce Course: a five-year assessment
The publication evaluates the impact of the Digital Commerce Course, aimed at providing capacity building on e-commerce to trade professionals. Over the years, the course has helped trade negotiators navigate an ever more complex e-commerce agenda, which currently enco... Read more...
2021
[HOW-TO] How to use Wonder for hosting an event
Wonder is a video communication platform that allows for larger online group gatherings that mirror on-site meetings.... Read more...
2021
[GUIDE] How to set up your online conferencing presentation
This tutorial will help you set up the scene, lighting, camera, and audio in your home office or studio environment for the optimal videoconference experience.... Read more...
2021
ConfTech Help Desk: Frequently asked questions
The resource contains a list of commonly asked questions about the set-up of online meetings and conferences and the use of online conferencing tools.... Read more...
2020
[HOW-TO] How to use Jitsi for hosting an event
Jitsi is a set of open-source projects that enables users to create secure video conferences easily.... Read more...
2020
[HOW-TO] Broadcasting yourself on social media
The number of social media users who follow livestreams has increased. With this in mind, you can broadcast yourself (and your speakers) directly on social media.... Read more...
2020
[HOW-TO] How to use Teooh for hosting an event
Teooh is a social platform that enables creators and communities to engage in virtual live multi-way conversations.... Read more...
2020
[TRENDS] Did you know? Emerging terms
There is a wide range of terms used to describe the use of electronic tools for meetings. Here's what we're observing.... Read more...
