Events for November 13 - September 30

October 2024 online courses | Diplo Academy

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Event description Diplo Academy is excited to announce the start of four online courses on 14 October 2024: Cybersecurity Economic Diplomacy Science Diplomacy Sustainable Development Diplomacy For further information or to apply, please click on the course titles above or visit our Course Catalogue Subscribe to Diplo Academy Newsletter for updates on our [...]

UN Cybercrime Convention: What does it mean and how will it impact all of us?

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After three years of negotiations, initiated by Russia in 2017, the UN Member States at the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) adopted the draft of the first globally binding legal instrument on cybercrime. This convention will now be presented to the UN General Assembly for formal adoption later this year. The Chair emphasised that the [...]

Unpacking Global Digital Compact | Book launch

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Join us online on 8th November for the launch of Unpacking Global Digital Compact, a new publication written by Sorina Teleanu, an expert on digital governance. Over the past 18 months, Sorina has meticulously followed the Global Digital Compact (GDC) process, anchoring it within the broader digital and internet governance landscape.Teleanu’s book is a must-read [...]

Digital Trade for Africa’s Prosperity

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Digital trade is becoming a key driver of economic growth across the globe, reshaping how goods and services are produced, traded, and consumed. With increasing internet penetration and the adoption of digital technologies, Africa stands at a unique crossroads. While the continent has made notable strides in digital innovation, e-commerce, and ICT infrastructure, it [...]

Visit from participants of the Digital Policy Leadership Program, University of St. Gallen

Under the framework of the Digital Policy Leadership Program (DPLP), a joint initiative between Insper Brazil and the University of St. Gallen, a group of students will visit Diplo and meet with some of their experts. The group will discuss opportunities and challenges related to artificial intelligence policy, digital trade, and internet governance. They [...]