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30 Jul, 2024
Nigeria aims for global tech leadership with new initiative
The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a new program under its digital transformation strategy. The initiative aims to equip 1,000 citizens e... Read more
29 Jul, 2024
Ethiopian council of ministers approves AI policy
The Council of Ministers has ratified a policy to promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance financial inclusion and strengthen nation... Read more
09 Jul, 2024
Nigeria to develop ‘Nigerium’ blockchain for enhanced data security
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is exploring the development of an indigenous blockchain called Nigerium to enhance dat... Read more
27 Jun, 2024
Telecom Namibia Partners with ZTE and Huafull for 3-Year TN Mobile Network Upgrade
Telecom Namibia is thrilled to announce a 3-year partnership with ZTE Corporation and Huafull International Limited to enhance its mobile network. Thi... Read more
14 Jun, 2024
ITU and ATU discuss ICT progress in Africa
In a significant effort to address the evolving ICT landscape, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the African Telecommunications Unio... Read more
13 Jun, 2024
Fibre optic deal to save Sh170bn, says Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo, Kenya
4 The Kenya government will save Sh170 billion through a deal between the Kenya Power Company and the Ministry of Information, Communications, and The... Read more
13 Jun, 2024
Sparkle partners with Telecom Namibia to boost digital connectivity in Africa
Telecom Namibia, owned by the Namibian government, runs the country’s largest digital telecommunications network, serving over 619,000 customers... Read more
07 Jun, 2024
Botswana grants approval for Starlink satellite Internet access
Botswana grants operating license to Starlink after presidential meeting in Texas... Read more
07 Jun, 2024
Ghana to boost 4G reach by 65%, aims to construct 4,400 4G and 5G sites in three years
Ghana’s Minister of Communications outlines plans to raise 4G coverage from 15% to 80% in three years using Next-Gen InfraCos (NGIC). The govern... Read more
22 May, 2024
Nigeria to launch 1.4 petabyte data center by May 29, 2024
The Nigerian government plans to open a state-of-the-art data center with a capacity of 1.4 petabytes before May 29, 2024, marking President Bola Tin... Read more
17 May, 2024
Kenya sets new accelerated target for fiber rollout
Kenya is optimistic about achieving its ambitious goal of deploying 100,000 kilometers of optical fiber to underserved areas, now aiming to complete i... 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
Implementing AI in daily work: Training for the EU staff in Geneva
20 Jan 25 - 20 Jan 25Geneva
2025 Forecast: AI and Digital Developments
08 Jan 25 - 08 Jan 25Online
The role of diplomacy in AI geopolitics | AGDA
19 Nov 24 - 19 Nov 24Abu Dhabi
25th European Diplomatic Programme: The use of AI in diplomacy
21 Nov 24 - 22 Nov 24Budapest, Hungary
AI and diplomacy: Navigating technology and policy
07 Nov 24 - 07 Nov 24Geneva
February 2025 online courses |Â Diplo Academy
17 Feb 25 - 17 Feb 25Online
Lecture on AI between technology, economy and humanity
08 Oct 24 - 08 Oct 24Nyon
Leadership training on AI and diplomacy @ the UAE diplomatic academy
18 Nov 24 - 20 Nov 24Abu Dhabi, UAE
AI for Media Professionals: Briefing at the Montenegrin Public Service Broadcaster
08 Oct 24 - 08 Oct 24Podgorica, Montenegro
EBU Leadership Summit – AI Discussion
26 Sep 24 - 26 Sep 24
50th Meeting of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training
08 Oct 24 - 11 Oct 24Becici, Montenegro
Ethics and AI | Part 6
The EU AI Act is the world’s first comprehensive legal framework regulating AI, balancing innovation with fundamental rights protection. By adopting a risk-based approach and emphasising transparenc[...]
20 Mar, 2025
Part 5: Rethinking legal governance in the metaverse
Are we stuck in a ‘Groundhog Day’ of tech governance? The metaverse and AI demand new legal approaches, yet outdated regulations keep us in a cycle of repetition. Can we break free and build adap[...]
13 Mar, 2025
Ethics and AI | Part 5
The Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence marks a historic step as the first legally binding international treaty on AI, emphasising human rights, democracy, and the ru[...]
12 Mar, 2025
Part 4: SDGs as ethical, human rights-based, and technological boundaries of the metaverse
Can the SDGs serve as guardrails for metaverse development? In Part 4 of her blog series, Dr Anita Lamprech examines how human rights, ethics, and digital policies must evolve alongside immersive tech[...]
08 Mar, 2025
Ethics and AI | Part 4
The UN's ethical AI principles strive to balance innovation with accountability, emphasising "do no harm," sustainability, and human oversight. However, as AI governance remains largely voluntary, the[...]
04 Mar, 2025
Part 3: ‘Readiness across the spectrum: Countries’
How ready are countries for the metaverse? Nations are taking different approaches – state-led, industry-driven, or hybrid models. Where does your country stand? Dr Anita Lamprecht explores. [...]
27 Feb, 2025
Ethics and AI | Part 3
UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence sets a global standard for AI governance, emphasising human rights, fairness, and accountability. By addressing both visible and hidd[...]
25 Feb, 2025
Part 2: ‘CitiVerse: Turning the world into a global village (or rather sandbox?)’
The CitiVerse Initiative is testing how AI, digital twins, and virtual worlds can enhance urban life. Can this technology-driven approach create more inclusive and sustainable cities? Dr Anita Lamprec[...]
19 Feb, 2025
Ethics and AI | Part 2
AI ethics is not a mere extension of traditional moral principles but an inflection point that challenges how we define responsibility, oversight, and trust in technology. While AI itself remains mora[...]
18 Feb, 2025
Part 1: Harnessing technology, driving SDGs
Can the metaverse accelerate progress towards the SDGs? In a new blog series, Dr Anita Lamprecht analyses how UN 2.0 is harnessing digital technologies to drive global cooperation and sustainable dev[...]
12 Feb, 2025
The Paris AI Summit: A diplomatic failure or a strategic success?
The recent AI summit in Paris, while perceived as a diplomatic setback due to the absence of U.S. and U.K. support, successfully reframed the global AI agenda. Unlike previous summits, it shifted focu[...]
12 Feb, 2025
Ethics and AI | Part 1
AI innovation is evolving rapidly, often outpacing laws and ethical safeguards, leaving regulators struggling to keep up. While technology promises efficiency and progress, it also carries risks that [...]
11 Feb, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance
5 May 2025
AI Apprenticeship online course
Online Meetings and Conferences: How to Run Effective and Secure Events online course
Artificial Intelligence: Technology, Governance, and Policy Frameworks online course
16 February 2026
Economic Diplomacy online course
13 October 2025
Introduction to Internet Governance 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
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
2019
Mediation and artificial intelligence: Notes on the future of international conflict resolution
Over the last years AI has emerged as a hot topic with regard to its impact on our political, social, and economic lives.... 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
Searching for Meaningful Human Control. The April 2018 Meeting on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (Briefing Paper #10)
In this briefing paper, Ms Barbara Rosen Jacobson analyses the debate of the April 2018 meeting of the Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) of the Conv... Read more
2017
Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems: Mapping the GGE Debate (Briefing Paper #8)
The paper discusses the ongoing debate in the Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) and the varying perspect... 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
Stakeholderism in African Internet Governance: the Case of the .africa gTLD
In 2012, ICANN announced plans to delegate over 1000 new generic top level domain names, one of which was the long awaited .africa.... Read more
2012
The Hypocrisy Threatening the Future of the Internet
The message highlights the threat of hypocrisy to the future of the internet, raising concerns about the negative impact of inconsistent actions and s... 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
2011
Bandwidth management: the public policy approach in a university campus network
This research presents an example of how evidence-based policy-making can lead to bandwidth optimisation in a university network, giving rise to impro... Read more
2011
E-learning at Fiji National University
In this paper, Fiji National University (FNU) was used to determine the possibility of e-learning. A new programme was chosen and a programme document... Read more
2011
The use of ICT in human rights promotion: A case study of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
The paper seeks to render a critical analysis that will lead and co-ordinate a programme of promotional work across the region, including the integrat... Read more
30 Jul, 2024
Nigeria aims for global tech leadership with new initiative
The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a new program under its digital transformation strategy. The initiative aims to equip 1,000 citizens e... Read more
29 Jul, 2024
Ethiopian council of ministers approves AI policy
The Council of Ministers has ratified a policy to promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance financial inclusion and strengthen nation... Read more
09 Jul, 2024
Nigeria to develop ‘Nigerium’ blockchain for enhanced data security
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is exploring the development of an indigenous blockchain called Nigerium to enhance dat... Read more
27 Jun, 2024
Telecom Namibia Partners with ZTE and Huafull for 3-Year TN Mobile Network Upgrade
Telecom Namibia is thrilled to announce a 3-year partnership with ZTE Corporation and Huafull International Limited to enhance its mobile network. Thi... Read more
14 Jun, 2024
ITU and ATU discuss ICT progress in Africa
In a significant effort to address the evolving ICT landscape, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the African Telecommunications Unio... Read more
13 Jun, 2024
Fibre optic deal to save Sh170bn, says Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo, Kenya
4 The Kenya government will save Sh170 billion through a deal between the Kenya Power Company and the Ministry of Information, Communications, and The... Read more
13 Jun, 2024
Sparkle partners with Telecom Namibia to boost digital connectivity in Africa
Telecom Namibia, owned by the Namibian government, runs the country’s largest digital telecommunications network, serving over 619,000 customers... Read more
07 Jun, 2024
Botswana grants approval for Starlink satellite Internet access
Botswana grants operating license to Starlink after presidential meeting in Texas... Read more
07 Jun, 2024
Ghana to boost 4G reach by 65%, aims to construct 4,400 4G and 5G sites in three years
Ghana’s Minister of Communications outlines plans to raise 4G coverage from 15% to 80% in three years using Next-Gen InfraCos (NGIC). The govern... Read more
22 May, 2024
Nigeria to launch 1.4 petabyte data center by May 29, 2024
The Nigerian government plans to open a state-of-the-art data center with a capacity of 1.4 petabytes before May 29, 2024, marking President Bola Tin... Read more
17 May, 2024
Kenya sets new accelerated target for fiber rollout
Kenya is optimistic about achieving its ambitious goal of deploying 100,000 kilometers of optical fiber to underserved areas, now aiming to complete i... 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
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