Digital standards
Towards a more diverse international standardisation landscape – Motivations and actions for stakeholders in the ARIN region
15 Mar 22 - 15 Mar 22Online
Digital standards, China, and geopolitics: What is at stake?
14 Dec 21 - 14 Dec 21Online
What is the future of PDF on its 30th anniversary?Â
You can read more on the evolution of PDF format over the last 30 years. Will PDF remain relevant in the future? PDF is likely to be used whenever there is a need to preserve documents.[...]
14 Sep, 2023
Involvement of ARIN Service Region in International Digital Standardization
A study conducted by Diplo through the Community Grant Program highlights the need for greater involvement of small, developing countries in international digital standardization processes, as current[...]
06 Mar, 2022
[WebDebate #12 summary] Standardisation: Practical solutions for strained negotiations, or an arena for realpolitik?
Standards are essential in everyday life and can shape habits, making life easier. The WebDebate discussed the importance of standardization in facilitating daily activities, supporting sustainable de[...]
07 May, 2017
Standardisation – The Key to Unlock the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Standardisation plays a crucial role in achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda. A webinar led by Mrs. Lorenza Jachia emphasized the importance of standards in promoting sust[...]
21 Feb, 2017
Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance
5 May 2025
Cybersecurity online course
13 October 2025
Economic Diplomacy online course
13 October 2025
Introduction to Internet Governance online course
Internet Technology and Policy: Challenges and Solutions online course
21 July 2025
Master in Contemporary Diplomacy
2021
Report: The geopolitics of digital standards: China’s role in standard-setting organisations
Standards for digital technologies are all around us, enabling devices to interact with each other, allowing us to connect to mobile networks, and fa... Read more
2011
Factors influencing broadband adoption and digital content consumption in developing countries: A case from Pakistan
This paper attempts to redress the issues of broadband adoption and digital content consumption and provides detailed analysis on the factors that inf... 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
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