Diplo & Geneva Internet Platform
DiploFoundation is an independent non-profit organisation established in 2002 by the governments of Malta and Switzerland. Diplo is dedicated to fostering capacity development and conducting research in key areas such as digital diplomacy, internet governance, and technology policy. Our mission focuses on empowering small and developing nations to assert their influence in global diplomatic discussions. To achieve this, Diplo employs various strategies:
·Developing digital governance and diplomacy skills with our educational programmes: Diplo offers online and blended courses, online and in-person workshops, and simulation exercises to help diplomats, government officials, and other actors develop the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the digital age.
·Researching the impact of technology and diplomacy: Diplo conducts research on a wide range of topics related to internet governance and digital policy, including cybersecurity, data governance, artificial intelligence, and the impact of technology on diplomacy.
·Pioneering solutions at the intersection of diplomacy and technology. Our DiploAI tools combine expertise in diplomacy and global governance with innovative AI, and are designed to assist professionals in tasks such as drafting, reporting, and negotiation, while also inspiring critical thinking, innovation, and collaboration.
The Geneva Internet Platform (GIP), launched in 2014 as an initiative of Swiss authorities and operated by Diplo, aims to strengthen Geneva's role as a digital hub while providing a neutral and inclusive space for digital policy debates. The platform hosts the Digital Watch observatory – which monitors and analyses trends in digital policy and governance, and maintains a Geneva Digital Atlas – which maps digital policy actors in International Geneva. It also provides capacity development and fosters collaboration among stakeholders in the digital policy arena. In this area, the GIP focuses on supporting diplomats to engage more effectively in global digital governance processes, for instance, through delivering regular briefings and facilitating diplomatic dialogues.
