2023 Diplo Days in Geneva
AI & art, AI & linguistics, AI Technology Artificial Intelligence2023 Diplo Days in Geneva feature various sessions on digital technologies from November 4th to 8th. The event also includes a Diplos Evening on December 7th to share plans for 2024. Sessions include topics like employing AI for consumer redressal and digital economy agreements. The launch of the Geneva Manual on cyber norms is scheduled, along with exploring the Geneva Digital Atlas. An exhibition by Prof. Vladimir Veljasevic showcases artistic perceptions of technology, governance, and diplomacy. Additionally, a panel on strengthening African digital diplomacy takes place on December 8th.
Can a chair remind us of the interests of future generations?
UN SG Summit of the Future documentsWe consider how the "Future Chair" concept can serve as a reminder of our responsibilities to future generations, exploring ways to integrate this forward-thinking perspective into decision-making processes. This idea promotes sustainability and ethical consideration in today's actions, aiming to ensure a better world for those who follow.
Cyberattacked: Who do you call?
Cybersecurity, Updates Consumer protection, Critical infrastructure, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Digital business models, Network securityWho do you call when you are cyberattacked? Almost noone. You can read about existing cybersecurity solutions and new developments by governments and businesses.
DiploFoundationCan blockchain go green?
Updates Blockchain, Blockchain diplomacy, Crypto diplomacy, Cryptocurrencies, E-commerce and trade, E-waste, Future of work, Inclusive finance BlogsThe 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 also touches on regulatory changes following the transition, emphasizing the shift towards a more centralized governance model. The message explores the ongoing debate between PoW and PoS proponents, underscoring the significance of blockchain technology's evolution towards sustainability and responsible development in a changing regulatory landscape.
Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance
Events Panels and conferences Capacity development, Contemporary diplomacy, Diplomacy of small states, Diplomatic functions and tools, International relations and diplomacy, Internet governance and digital policy, Multistakeholder diplomacy, Politics and governance, Public diplomacy EventsThe Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance, organized by DiploFoundation, will address the evolving role of technology in diplomacy. The event, in collaboration with Malta and Switzerland's foreign affairs departments, will explore digital tools, e-commerce, cybersecurity, and the Global Digital Compact. Set for November 2022 in Malta, discussions will reflect on past decades of tech's impact on diplomacy. This gathering will also celebrate 20 years of DiploFoundation and 30 years of internet and diplomacy research. Participants can engage in shaping our digital future and learn more on the Summit website and the Diploversary page.
Just-in-time capacity building for Rwandan Diplomacy
Timeline Courses Capacity development, Digital diplomacy, Digital foreign policyThe text discusses the growing importance of digital diplomacy and the need for countries to adapt to the digital era to shape their future. Capacity building in Emerging Digital Diplomacy and Foreign Policy aims to equip participants with skills to advance their country's interests in digital geopolitics and geoeconomics, negotiate digital policy topics, and utilize new digital tools effectively.
Beyond the hype of the race for 5G
Alumni Infrastructure, Telecommunications infrastructureThe text discusses the potential and challenges of 5G technology, including its benefits like increased internet speeds and the connection of smart devices, as well as its geopolitical implications and inequalities in access, particularly in developing countries like South Asia. Despite the focus on 5G's promise, the reality is that many regions will struggle to access its benefits due to issues such as affordability and infrastructure limitations. The message emphasizes the importance of addressing digital inclusion through skills training and expanding network reach in developing countries instead of solely focusing on high-speed technology adoption.
Intercultural communication and logical fallacies
Diplo Wisdom Circle Contemporary diplomacy, Cultural diversity, Diplomatic theory and practice, Intercultural communication, Language (and) diplomacy BlogsThe text discusses intercultural communication through the lens of logical fallacies, particularly focusing on hasty generalizations and stereotypes. It questions the impact of generalizations in intercultural communication and debates whether hasty generalizations can be useful. The text also explores the ethics associated with logical fallacies, such as whether the ends justify the means, and highlights the complexities of multiculturalism and diversity management in society. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of recognizing and understanding logical fallacies in shaping beliefs about divisive topics in today's society.
Data Governance in the Context of Emerging Technologies: Promoting Human-Centred and Development-Oriented Societies
CoursesThe message emphasizes the significance of data for innovation and development in today's digital economy, focusing on governance issues related to emerging technologies. Key points include harmonizing national measures impacting data flows, addressing geopolitical implications of data asset concentration, and exploring topics like data geopolitics, trade agreements' role in technology development, non-personal data access, privacy frameworks, and global institutional coordination. The message also invites participation in an online course on data governance, featuring distinguished speakers in the field.
First joint diplomatic training with Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)
Events, Milestones, TimelineDiplo conducted inaugural joint diplomatic training with the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF).
