Development
17 May, 2024
Ghana’s National Communications Authority(NCA) approves Starlink launch
Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has approved SpaceX Starlink GH LTD to provide satellite broadband services in the country.... Read more
15 May, 2024
East Africa outages highlight Africa’s Internet vulnerabilities
Recent damage to undersea cables supplying internet to African countries has raised concerns about the continent's network vulnerabilities. This incid... Read more
16 Sep, 2023
Emerging Kenya’s climate diplomacy
Kenya has been fostering emergence of Africa's climate diplomacy. African leaders are calling on rich countries to fulfil their financial pledges to s... Read more
05 Sep, 2023
Why web accessibility for people with disabilities is a critical test for digital diplomacy?
As digital diplomacy aims for cutting-edge metaverse and AI technologies, it should always keep in mind the central promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sus... Read more
24 Jan, 2023
Digital transformation among the priorities of Germany’s new strategy for Africa
Germany's new Africa Strategy emphasizes digital transformation as a key priority among other goals, aiming to support African development in alignmen... Read more
14 Dec, 2022
US government launches Digital Transformation with Africa initiative
The US government has launched the Digital Transformation with Africa initiative, committing over $350 million to expand digital access and literacy i... Read more
10 Aug, 2022
Digitalisation and U.S. Strategy Towards Sub-Saharan Africa
The U.S. Strategy Towards Sub-Saharan Africa emphasizes digitalization as key for development amid competition with China. Priorities include building... Read more
15 Apr, 2022
New Nimble networks to empower local communities
Nimble network solution for local communities, developed by startup Wakoma, won the Future Networks 2021 Challenge. It provides a low-cost, low-power ... Read more
31 Mar, 2022
Weather and climate early warning systems to protect everyone
World Meteorological Day highlighted the aim to provide global early warning systems to safeguard against severe weather and climate shifts within fiv... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
Criticism of shifts in the UK development diplomacy
Criticism of the UK government's development diplomacy is centered on recent actions reducing the aid budget and focusing on private-public partnershi... Read more
[Briefing for diplomats] An inclusive internet: Lowering the barriers for access
02 Dec 21 - 02 Dec 21Online
WTO: Connectivity, Competition, Collaboration: The 3Cs of Digital Trade – What policies for post-COVID success?
22 Jun 21 - 22 Jun 21Online
5th ‘Road to Bern via Geneva’ dialogue: On data and Tech4Good
25 Mar 21 - 25 Mar 21Online
Sustainable Capacity Building: Internet Governance in Africa
09 Mar 21 - 09 Mar 21Online
Start of contemporary diplomacy courses
05 Oct 20 - 05 Oct 20Online
Online discussion: Navigating Geneva’s digital policy landscape
23 Jun 20 - 23 Jun 20Online
Diplo at STI Forum 2019, New York
14 May 19 - 15 May 19New York, USA
[WebDebate] Blockchain for development: a critical assessment
06 Nov 18 - online
The UN World Data Forum 2018
22 Oct 18 - 24 Oct 18Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Introduction to Digital Policy and Diplomacy 2018 (just-in-time Geneva-based course)
08 Oct 18 - 17 Dec 18Geneva, online
Diplo at Public private partnerships for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
10 Apr 18 - 13 Apr 18Geneva, Switzerland
Disrupting development through science, technology and innovation
28 Mar 18 - Geneva, Switzerland
We all need accessibility. To everything. Really.
The message emphasizes the importance of accessibility in various aspects of life, from physical environments to web content. It discusses the challenges organizations face in implementing web accessi[...]
25 Jan, 2024
Ubuntu Ethos: African Insights for Ethical AIÂ
As negotiations on AI governance unfold, Africa's participation is pivotal. The continent could contribute its Ubuntu etho-philosophy to the global shaping of AI rules. Ubuntu, deeply ingrained in Afr[...]
18 Aug, 2023
Can blockchain go green?
The text discusses Ethereum's transition to Proof of Stake (PoS) algorithm, highlighting its energy efficiency benefits and the broader implications for the crypto industry's environmental impact. It [...]
07 Oct, 2022
Alt text and inclusive communication: Is a picture really worth a thousand words?
The message emphasizes the importance of alt text for inclusive communication by providing visually impaired users with auditory descriptions of images. It highlights how alt text can enhance web acce[...]
27 Sep, 2022
Year in review: The digital policy developments that defined 2021
The digital policy developments in 2021 were mainly shaped by pandemic challenges, a race for tech supremacy, antitrust investigations, semiconductor shortage effects, social media controversies, and [...]
27 Dec, 2021
Digital accessibility in Kenya after COVID-19
Digital accessibility in Kenya faced challenges during COVID-19. The pandemic highlighted the struggle for accessibility, particularly for persons with disabilities in accessing online information and[...]
16 Dec, 2021
How to break down silos across defence, diplomacy and development?
Efforts to break down silos between defence, diplomacy, and development are being prioritized globally, with countries like the United States and Australia taking steps to integrate these areas for mo[...]
14 Sep, 2021
An overview of ‘People’s Money: Harnessing Digitalization to Finance a Sustainable Future’
The Digital Finance Task Force launched the report 'People's Money: Harnessing Digitalization to Finance a Sustainable Future,' exploring the link between digitalization, finance, and sustainable deve[...]
27 Aug, 2020
The Future of the Internet
The text discusses the broad scope of Internet governance, highlighting concerns about human rights, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and connectivity. It emphasizes the need for international collabora[...]
13 Jul, 2020
The reality of science fiction: Behind the scenes of race and technology
The text discusses the intertwining of race, technology, and Afrofuturism, highlighting the parallels between the experiences of black people in real life and those portrayed in science fiction. It em[...]
10 Jun, 2020
An ambassador’s personal reflections on his time at the UN (2013-2015)
Between 2013 and 2015, India's Ambassador to the UN reflects on efforts towards Security Council reform and the adoption of Agenda 2030 on Sustainable Development. Despite challenges, progress was mad[...]
30 Sep, 2019
Accelerating action: SDGs need ‘digital steroids’
We discuss leveraging digital technology to fast-track Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the crucial role of innovation in meeting global challenges.[...]
24 Sep, 2019
Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance
5 May 2025
AI Apprenticeship online course
24 March 2025
Science Diplomacy course 2021
10 October 2022
Science Diplomacy online course
13 October 2025
Tech Diplomacy online course
5 May 2025
Online Meetings and Conferences: How to Run Effective and Secure Events online course
Capacity Development online course
Internet Technology and Policy: Challenges and Solutions online course
21 July 2025
Master in Contemporary Diplomacy
Sustainable Development Diplomacy: On the Road to Achieving the SDGs online course
13 October 2025
Cybersecurity online course
13 October 2025
Economic Diplomacy online course
13 October 2025
2023
Status of internet access and connectivity in Africa
Africa has been focusing on internet connectivity and access as a priority. The continent is a fast adopter of technology, internet penetration rates ... Read more
2020
Sustainable Capacity Building: Internet Governance in Africa – An Action Plan
Enhancing sustainable capacity building on internet governance (IG) would have positive consequences within and beyond the African context. Considerin... Read more
2019
The EU’s New Commission: Digital Policy in the Limelight (Briefing Paper #13)
In this briefing paper, Dr Stephanie Borg Psaila analyses Ursula von der Leyen's new EU Commission's emphasis on digital policy for 2019–2024.... Read more
2018
Developing Community-level Capacity Assessment Tools: Perspectives and Practical Applications in the Context of Rural Africa (Briefing Paper #11)
The message provides an overview of developing community-level capacity assessment tools relevant to rural Africa to improve local development strateg... Read more
2017
Leaving No One Behind in the Data Revolution (Briefing Paper #5)
The text offers policy recommendations and insights on cybersecurity, focusing on building resilience, fostering cooperation, and addressing challenge... Read more
2016
In search of the most sustainable and coherent diplomatic approaches to addressing the fundamental challenges Small States (including Small Island States or SIDS) perennially face in an uncertain world of hegemonic giants
Small states, in every sphere of natural and human activity, are negatively and disproportionately impacted by crises, when compared to their hegemoni... Read more
2016
Namibia’s Digital Foreign Policy and Diplomacy (Briefing Paper #3)
This briefing paper emerged from Diplo's participation in Namibia's Foreign Policy Review Conference (July 2016). In this paper, Dr Katharina E. Höne... Read more
2015
Information and communications technologies for development
The text discusses the role of information and communications technologies (ICTs) in development.... Read more
2015
Pricing the right to education: The cost of reaching new targets by 2030
This paper shows there is an annual nancing gap of US$39 billion over 2015-2030 for reaching universal pre-primary, primary and secondary education ... Read more
2015
Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a comprehensive plan that outlines 17 goals aimed at ending poverty, protecting... Read more
2015
Oslo Summit: Financing Education in Developing Countries
The Oslo Summit focuses on financing education in developing countries to ensure access and quality education for all children.... Read more
2015
Achieving Zero Hunger: The Critical Role of Investments in Social Protection and Agriculture
The message emphasizes the crucial role of investments in social protection and agriculture in achieving zero hunger.... Read more
17 May, 2024
Ghana’s National Communications Authority(NCA) approves Starlink launch
Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has approved SpaceX Starlink GH LTD to provide satellite broadband services in the country.... Read more
15 May, 2024
East Africa outages highlight Africa’s Internet vulnerabilities
Recent damage to undersea cables supplying internet to African countries has raised concerns about the continent's network vulnerabilities. This incid... Read more
16 Sep, 2023
Emerging Kenya’s climate diplomacy
Kenya has been fostering emergence of Africa's climate diplomacy. African leaders are calling on rich countries to fulfil their financial pledges to s... Read more
05 Sep, 2023
Why web accessibility for people with disabilities is a critical test for digital diplomacy?
As digital diplomacy aims for cutting-edge metaverse and AI technologies, it should always keep in mind the central promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sus... Read more
24 Jan, 2023
Digital transformation among the priorities of Germany’s new strategy for Africa
Germany's new Africa Strategy emphasizes digital transformation as a key priority among other goals, aiming to support African development in alignmen... Read more
14 Dec, 2022
US government launches Digital Transformation with Africa initiative
The US government has launched the Digital Transformation with Africa initiative, committing over $350 million to expand digital access and literacy i... Read more
10 Aug, 2022
Digitalisation and U.S. Strategy Towards Sub-Saharan Africa
The U.S. Strategy Towards Sub-Saharan Africa emphasizes digitalization as key for development amid competition with China. Priorities include building... Read more
15 Apr, 2022
New Nimble networks to empower local communities
Nimble network solution for local communities, developed by startup Wakoma, won the Future Networks 2021 Challenge. It provides a low-cost, low-power ... Read more
31 Mar, 2022
Weather and climate early warning systems to protect everyone
World Meteorological Day highlighted the aim to provide global early warning systems to safeguard against severe weather and climate shifts within fiv... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
Criticism of shifts in the UK development diplomacy
Criticism of the UK government's development diplomacy is centered on recent actions reducing the aid budget and focusing on private-public partnershi... Read more
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