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The structural framework of a building under construction has open floors identified with digital issues like human rights, sociocultural, economic development, legal, cybersecurity, and infrastructure, with individuals and groups working on smaller project issues on each floor. A free-standing sign, to the left, titled ‘Under construction by:’ lists different actors and stakeholder groups. On the right, a forklift delivers large boxes labelled common heritage, public good, and global commons. Another sign saying ‘Net neutrality’ hangs on a lift, while freedom of expression is announced repeatedly on a loudspeaker. Other details depict references to digital policy issues and relationships.

UN Working Group on Internet Governance

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In November 2004, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan established the Working Group on Internet Governance (WGIG), with the mandate to explore the future of Internet governance. The WGIG included 40 leading Internet governance experts, and Diplo's…
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Economic diplomacy portal

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In July 2003, Ambassador Kishan S Rana and Dr Valentin Katrandzhiev created an economic diplomacy portal, which addressed various facets of modern economic diplomacy as a component of international relations.
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Internet guide for diplomats

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Published in 2000, 'The Internet Guide for Diplomats', by Jovan Kurbalija and Stefano Baldi, was the first guide specifically conceived and realised to assist diplomats and others involved in international affairs to use the Internet in their…
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Journey starts…

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On the 1st of October 1992, Jovan Kurbalija established the Unit for Computer Applications in Diplomacy at the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies in Malta. The Unit was established with the help of the governments of Malta and Switzerland.…