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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
AI and diplomacy – Workshop at ITU
16 Jun 25 - 16 Jun 25Geneva, Switzerland
Introducing the WSIS+20 for the Asia Pacific Internet Community
03 Jun 25 - 03 Jun 25Online
Diplo/GIP at IGF 2025
23 Jun 25 - 27 Jun 25Lillestrøm, Norway
Diplo at Brazilian Internet Forum 2025
27 May 25 - 27 May 25Salvador, Brazil
Tech attache briefing: UN80 Initiative, AI, and digital governance
28 May 25 - 28 May 25Geneva - In Situ
Expert Workshop on the Rule of Law and Human Rights Aspects of Using Artificial Intelligence for Counter-Terrorism Purposes
08 May 25 - Geneve Centre for Security Policy
Swiss Plateforme Tripartite: Meeting on WSIS+20
06 May 25 - 06 May 25
 WSIS+20 review: What’s in it for Africa?Â
07 May 25 - 07 May 25Geneva
Trump and tech: After 100 days
30 Apr 25 - 30 Apr 25Online
AI Apprenticeship for International Organisations blended course
29 Apr 25 - 29 Apr 25Geneva and online
GITEX Africa 2025
14 Apr 25 - 16 Apr 25
Demystifying AI: How to prepare international organisations for AI transformation?
29 Apr 25 - 29 Apr 25Geneva
Military AI: Operational dangers and the regulatory void
As military AI becomes operational in today’s conflicts, the lack of regulation and accountability risks turning warfare into a domain governed by opaque algorithms and unchecked escalation. Without[...]
09 Jul, 2025
AI Apprenticeship for IOs · From diplomats to AI builders
The AI Apprenticeship for International Organisations, developed by DiploFoundation, empowers professionals from entities like the UN, WHO, and CERN to create AI tools that enhance global cooperation.[...]
06 Jul, 2025
AI and Magical Realism: When technology blurs the line between wonder and reality
The challenges of governing artificial intelligence often feel like something out of a Gabriel GarcÃa Márquez novel, where the extraordinary blends seamlessly with the everyday, and the line between[...]
27 Jun, 2025
AI in Sophie’s world: How a philosophy book can help us govern AI
As we convene in Oslo for the Internet Governance Forum, we reflect on the philosophical insights from Jostein Gaarder's "Sophie’s World." The novel's exploration of identity and constructed reality[...]
21 Jun, 2025
Advancing Swiss AI Trinity: Zurich’s entrepreneurship, Geneva’s governance, and communal subsidiarity
Switzerland can inspire global AI transformation by leveraging its unique strengths: Zurich’s entrepreneurial spirit, Geneva’s governance expertise, and a focus on communal subsidiarity. This "AI [...]
15 Jun, 2025
EU Digital Diplomacy: Geopolitical shift from focus on values to economic securityÂ
The EU's International Digital Strategy 2025 shifts focus from a values-centric approach to prioritizing geopolitical and economic security. While it retains a commitment to human rights, the new stra[...]
10 Jun, 2025
Empowering communities through bottom-up AI: The example of ThutoHealth
In Botswana, a silent epidemic claims nearly half of all lives. Hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 46% of deaths nationwide—a staggering s[...]
26 May, 2025
What can we learn from 160 years of tech diplomacy at ITU?
On May 17, 1865, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) was founded by 20 European states to streamline telegraph messaging across borders, highlighting the need for multilateral cooperation [...]
17 May, 2025
Part 1: An introduction to digital twins
When Spain & Portugal went dark, it wasn't just lights that failed. It was a reminder: technology isn't just a tool – it's the system we live in.[...]
14 May, 2025
Part 7: ‘Converging realities: Embedding governance through digital twins’
The metaverse is no longer a question of ‘what if’ – it’s already being built. Digital twins, embedded governance, and the collapse of the digital–physical divide mark the next frontier.[...]
05 May, 2025
Tech continuity in President Trump’s first 100 days
During President Trump’s first 100 days, technology policy exhibited continuity rather than disruption, with a focus on AI and digital regulation characterized by incremental adjustments. Only 9 of [...]
27 Apr, 2025
From geopolitics to classrooms: The hopeful side of the US-China AI race
The competition between the US and China in AI education is emerging as a vital battleground amidst geopolitical tensions. Both nations are prioritizing AI education to prepare future generations for [...]
27 Apr, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance
13 October 2025
AI Apprenticeship online course
15 September 2025
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
Cybersecurity online course
13 October 2025
Economic Diplomacy online course
12 October 2026
Introduction to Internet Governance online course
Capacity Development online course
Internet Technology and Policy: Challenges and Solutions online course
20 July 2026
Master in Contemporary Diplomacy
Sustainable Development Diplomacy: On the Road to Achieving the SDGs online course
13 October 2025
2025
AI Apprenticeship: Learning about AI by developing AI
AI Apprenticeship publication explores how learning by building can equip professionals with the skills, ethics, and adaptability needed for the AI er... Read more
2025
EspriTech de Genève
EspriTech de Genève, embodying the tech spirit of Geneva, focuses on responsible, human-centred AI that intertwines historical thought with modern go... Read more
2025
An International Digital Strategy for the European Union
The European Commission's Joint Communication outlines an International Digital Strategy aimed at enhancing the EU's global tech competitiveness and i... Read more
2023
EU Council conclusions on EU Digital DiplomacyÂ
The EU Council emphasizes the urgent need for a coherent strategy in digital diplomacy amid geopolitical challenges, particularly following Russia's a... Read more
2021
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
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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