Global south’s call for reformed multilateralism: challenges and prospects
Capacity development COVID-19 and Diplomacy, Development diplomacy, International relations, law and politics, Multilateral diplomacy UpdatesThe article by Ambassador Asoke Mukerji discusses the concept of 'reformed multilateralism' as a way to increase the participation of the Global South in the multilateral system. It highlights the need to address biases in decision-making structures, particularly in the UN Security Council and the International Monetary Fund. The text also mentions the efforts of the Global South in shaping the development agenda and the setbacks faced in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, it raises concerns about the impact of COVID-19, the dysfunctionality of the UNSC, and the rise of confrontational regionalism. Ambassador Mukerji suggests that dialogue and diplomacy are crucial for reforming multilateralism.
A journey of discovery: Using simulation and AI to teach and learn about digital governance
Capacity development Artificial Intelligence, Capacity development, Pedagogy
Recently, I had the opportunity to spend 11 days in the small Dutch town of Driebergen, delving into the world of digital governance and policy with a group of 22 exceptionally bright students. Together, we embarked on a journey of exploration…
Digital transformation among the priorities of Germany’s new strategy for Africa
Access, Capacity development, E-commerce and trade, Telecommunications infrastructure Access, Capacity development, E-commerce and trade, Telecommunications infrastructure Updates
Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has launched a new Africa Strategy dedicated, among other goals, to 'lend[ing] structural support to the achievement of the development goals set by the African Union…
US government launches Digital Transformation with Africa initiative
Access, Capacity development, Critical infrastructure, E-commerce and trade, Telecommunications infrastructure Access, Capacity development, Critical infrastructure Updates
The US government has launched a Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) initiative dedicated to 'expand[ing] digital access and literacy and strengthen[ing] digital enabling environments across the continent'. The USA plans to dedicate…
Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance
Access, Alumni, Capacity development, Courses, Critical infrastructure, Cybersecurity, E-commerce and trade, Faculty, guidelines, IFDT, Telecommunications infrastructure Access, AI diplomacy, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Capacity development, Child safety online, Children's rights, Chip diplomacy, Civil society, Cloud Computing, Communication, Consumer protection, Content policy, Critical infrastructure, Critical internet resources, Cryptocurrencies, Cyberconflict and warfare, Cybercrime, Cybermediation, Cybernorms, Cybersecurity, Data and diplomacy, Data governance, Development, Digital business models, Digital diplomacy, Digital divide, Digital identities, Digital legacies, Digital standards, Diplomacy courses and workshops, Diplomatic career, Diplomatic functions and tools, Diplomatic service, E-commerce and trade, E-government, E-tools, Emerging technologies, Encryption, Foreign ministries, Freedom of expression, Gender rights online, Geneva diplomacy, Human rights, Human rights principles, ICT diplomacy, Inclusive finance, Infrastructure, Intellectual property rights, Intercultural communication, Interdisciplinary approaches, International organisations, Internet governance and digital policy, Internet of things, Jurisdiction, Legal and regulatory, Liability of intermediaries, Multilateral diplomacy, Multilingualism, Multistakeholder diplomacy, Net neutrality and zero-rating, Network security, Online diplomacy, Online education, Pedagogy, Politics and governance, Privacy and data protection, Public policy, Regional cooperation, Regionalism, Remote participation, Rights of persons with disabilities, Security, Semiconductors, Social media, Sociocultural, Sustainable development, Taxation, Telecommunications infrastructure, Terrorism, Transparency, Trust, Violent extremism CoursesThis ADIG online capacity development programme gives current and future internet policymakers a solid foundation in practical and diplomatic skills, as well as techniques necessary to engage effectively in global policy processes.
Science Diplomacy online course
Alumni, Capacity development, Faculty, Milestones Capacity development, Climate diplomacy, Communication, Development, Development diplomacy, Diplomacy courses and workshops, Health diplomacy, International organisations, Multistakeholder diplomacy, Online education, Politics and governance, Public policy, Regionalism, Science diplomacy, Sociocultural, Sustainable development, Transparency CoursesFind out how science and diplomacy should work together to solve the world’s biggest challenges such as climate change and global health. The course is organised in cooperation with the Geneva Science-Policy Interface (GSPI) and the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA).
Sustainable Development Diplomacy: On the Road to Achieving the SDGs online course
Alumni, Capacity development, Milestones Capacity development, Civil society, Communication, Contemporary diplomacy, Cultural diversity, Democracy, Development, Development diplomacy, Diplomacy courses and workshops, Diplomatic career, Diplomatic reporting, Diplomatic theory and practice, Energy diplomacy, Foreign ministries, Foreign policy, Gender and diplomacy, Globalisation, Human rights, Human rights principles, Humanitarian diplomacy, Intercultural communication, International organisations, International relations, law and politics, Multistakeholder diplomacy, Online education, Politics and governance, Public policy, Real-time diplomacy, Regionalism, Sustainable development, Telecommunications infrastructure, Transparency, Water diplomacy CoursesLearn how to assess development needs and cooperation opportunities, select appropriate donors, facilitate cooperation among partners, implement programmes and projects, and foster win-win aspects for developed and developing countries.
Master in Contemporary Diplomacy
Access, Alumni, Capacity development, Courses, Critical infrastructure, Cybersecurity, E-commerce and trade, Faculty, Telecommunications infrastructure Access, Artificial Intelligence, Bilateral diplomacy, Blockchain, Capacity development, Child safety online, Children's rights, Cloud Computing, Communication, Consumer protection, Contemporary diplomacy, Content policy, Critical infrastructure, Critical internet resources, Cryptocurrencies, Cultural diplomacy, Cyber diplomacy, Cyberconflict and warfare, Cybercrime, Cybernorms, Cybersecurity, Data and diplomacy, Data governance, Development, Development diplomacy, Digital business models, Digital diplomacy, Digital divide, Digital foreign policy, Digital identities, Digital standards, Diplomacy courses and workshops, Diplomacy of small states, Diplomatic career, Diplomatic functions and tools, Diplomatic law, Diplomatic protocol and etiquette, Diplomatic reporting, Diplomatic service, Diplomatic theory and practice, E-commerce and trade, E-government, E-tools, Economic, Economic diplomacy, Emerging technologies, Encryption, Energy diplomacy, Food diplomacy, Foreign ministries, Foreign policy, Freedom of expression, Gender and diplomacy, Gender rights online, Human rights, Human rights principles, Inclusive finance, Infrastructure, Intellectual property rights, Intercultural communication, International law, International organisations, International relations, law and politics, Internet governance and digital policy, Internet of things, Jurisdiction, Language and diplomacy, Legal and regulatory, Liability of intermediaries, Multilateral diplomacy, Multilingualism, Multistakeholder diplomacy, Nation branding, Negotiations, Net neutrality and zero-rating, Network security, Online diplomacy, Online education, Pedagogy, Privacy and data protection, Privileges and immunities, Public diplomacy, Public policy, Real-time diplomacy, Regional cooperation, Regionalism, Remote participation, Rights of persons with disabilities, Security, Semiconductors, Social media, Sociocultural, Sustainable development, Telecommunications infrastructure, Trust, Violent extremism, Virtual diplomacy CoursesThe accredited programme guides working professionals through the challenges of contemporary diplomacy, and offers a specialisation in internet governance, equipping internet policymakers with practical skills for both regional and international diplomacy.
Economic Diplomacy online course
Alumni, Capacity development, Courses, E-commerce and trade, Faculty Capacity development, Communication, Competition regulation, Consumer protection, Development diplomacy, Digital standards, Diplomacy courses and workshops, Diplomatic theory and practice, E-commerce and trade, Economic, Economic diplomacy, Foreign ministries, Foreign policy, Globalisation, Intellectual property rights, Intercultural communication, International law, International relations, law and politics, Legal and regulatory, Nation branding, Negotiations, Online education, Pedagogy, Politics and governance, Privacy and data protection, Regionalism, Sociocultural, Sustainable development, Taxation CoursesLearn how economic diplomacy is connected to other diplomatic branches; trends in economic exchanges, especially in international trade; the purposes of economic sanctions; and much more.
Cybersecurity online course
Alumni, Capacity development, Courses, Critical infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Faculty, guidelines, Telecommunications infrastructure Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Capacity development, Child safety online, Children's rights, Cloud Computing, Conflict and crisis, Conflict resolution & Mediation, Contemporary diplomacy, Content policy, Critical infrastructure, Critical internet resources, Cyber diplomacy, Cyberconflict and warfare, Cybercrime, Cybermediation, Cybernorms, Data governance, Development, Digital diplomacy, Digital foreign policy, Digital identities, Digital legacies, Digital standards, Diplomacy courses and workshops, Diplomatic career, Diplomatic service, E-commerce and trade, E-government, E-tools, Emerging technologies, Encryption, Energy diplomacy, Ethics, Foreign ministries, Freedom of expression, Gender rights online, Geopolitics, Human rights principles, Infrastructure, Intellectual property rights, Interdisciplinary approaches, International law, International organisations, Internet governance and digital policy, Internet of things, Jurisdiction, Legal and regulatory, Liability of intermediaries, Multilateral diplomacy, Multistakeholder diplomacy, Network security, Online diplomacy, Online education, Pedagogy, Politics and governance, Principles and values, Privacy and data protection, Public policy, Regional cooperation, Regionalism, Security, Semiconductors, Social media, Surveillance, Telecommunications infrastructure, Terrorism, Trust, Violent extremism, Virtual diplomacy CoursesThe course analyses cybersecurity challenges, and the roles diplomacy, legal instruments, policies and other factors play in addressing cyberthreats, including cybersecurity issues; online crime, warfare, and terrorism; e-commerce; cybersecurity; and cybersecurity strategies and instruments.
Humanitarian Diplomacy online diploma course
Alumni, Capacity development, Courses, Faculty, guidelines Argumentation, Bilateral diplomacy, Capacity development, Civil society, Communication, Conflict and crisis, Contemporary diplomacy, Development diplomacy, Diplomacy courses and workshops, Diplomatic functions and tools, Diplomatic theory and practice, Energy diplomacy, Ethics, Food diplomacy, Foreign ministries, Health diplomacy, Honorary consuls, Human rights, Human rights principles, Humanitarian diplomacy, Intercultural communication, International law, International organisations, International relations, law and politics, Jurisdiction, Legal and regulatory, Liability of intermediaries, Multilateral diplomacy, Multistakeholder diplomacy, Negotiations, Online education, Persuasion, Principles and values, Public policy, Regionalism, Social media, Transparency, Trust CoursesThe course covers persuasion, advocacy, and negotiations in humanitarian diplomacy; how to mobilise public and governmental support; how to facilitate effective partnerships; tips and suggestions for communicating with different audiences, and more.
