E-diplomacy event in New York
Events, TimelineAn E-diplomacy event took place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, organized by the Permanent Missions of Malta and Switzerland in collaboration with Diplo and other partners. Over 70 diplomats and officials were in attendance.
E-diplomacy event in Washington D.C.
Events, TimelineE-diplomacy event in Washington D.C. included presentations by Mark Miceli, Norbert Baerlocher, and Jeff Brueggeman. Dr. Jovan Kurbalija spoke about e-diplomacy, and tele-conferencing was highlighted at the state-of-the-art TelePresence facility.
E-diplomacy event in Brussels
Events, TimelineIn April 2010, the E-diplomacy Initiative was launched in Brussels at the Permanent Representation of Malta, with Dr Jovan Kurbalija and Stefano Baldi as main speakers. The session emphasized using e-tools efficiently to work smarter, not harder, for diplomats. The event was a prelude to the International E-diplomacy Conference held in Malta in June.
Language and influence workshop
Events, TimelineA workshop on Language and Influence held in Malta in March 2010 focused on understanding and utilizing language effectively to achieve goals. Participants gained a linguistic toolkit to address common language challenges like ambiguity and suggestion.
E-tools for consular assistance
Alumni Consular and diaspora diplomacy, Digital diplomacy BlogsConsular departments utilize e-tools like call centers, online travel advice, and social networking to aid nationals overseas. These tools offer assistance during emergencies, provide travel advice, and promote awareness about consular limits and issues like forced marriages. Embracing partnerships with other stakeholders, consulates also leverage platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter for effective communication and social networking with nationals abroad.
Opportunities for interaction
Events, TimelineDiplo's Internet Governance Diplomacy workshop in Nairobi in March 2010 included participants from various sectors learning about Internet governance. They appreciated the interactive nature of the workshop and suggested the need for more similar events in their regions.
Twitter and the first US Diplomatic Cable – Where’s the Connection?
DeepDip Digital diplomacy, Twitter diplomacy BlogsThe blog post draws a parallel between the brevity and conciseness required in Twitter communication and the succinct nature of historical diplomatic cables, emphasizing the enduring value of clear, efficient messaging in diplomacy.
Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy Graduation 2009 – University of Malta
Alumni Courses Contemporary diplomacy EventsIn 2009, graduates from the University of Malta's Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Diplomacy included Lydia Gabcova, Bernadette George-Martial, Philip Johnson, Lilia Ramjeawan, Francella Strickland, and Acquino Vimal.
Master’s Graduation 2009 – University of Malta
Alumni Courses Contemporary diplomacy EventsIn 2009, five candidates graduated with a Master in Contemporary Diplomacy from the University of Malta, with diverse research topics such as diaspora diplomacy and public diplomacy's role in conflict resolution. The ceremony was held at the Jesuit's church in Valletta.
Diplo at the 4th IGF
Conferences, TimelineDiplo delegates participated in the 4th IGF in November 2009 at Sharm el-Sheikh. Efforts were made to include a wider range of stakeholders using Web 2.0 tools for remote participation, aiming to reduce costs and expand the community involvement. Despite a discrepancy between developed and developing countries, youth participation was significantly improved and more structured than in previous years.
