DiploFoundationCapacity Development

Vladimir Radunovic

DiploFoundation

vladar@diplomacy.edu

Introduction

Involved in e-diplomacy since 1992 (as part of the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies)

Established as an independent foundation by the governments of Malta and

Switzerland in 2002

Offices in Malta, Geneva, and Belgrade

20 full-time and 40 part-time staff

UN ECOSOC special consultative status

Alumni of 2300 diplomats & officials from 189 countries

Selected among the Top 100 non-governmental organisations in 2012

www.diplomacy.edu

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Multidisciplinary-Multistakeholder

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Multistakeholder approach – involving all players

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Interprofessional communication

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”Walking the talk” – online and blended learning

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General awareness building:

• preparing materials (short movie, posters, comics, booklets)

• disseminating materials

Political awareness training:

• half-day in-situ training

• top decision-makers and high level officials

• introducing basic terminology, political relevance, international relations

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Training workshops:

• 1-4 days long intensive in-situ training

• mid- and high-level officials

• understanding the main concepts

• improving communication and international relations skills

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nTraining Courses

Online courses

Foundation Course

- Ensures basic understanding and shared context

- Guides participants with varied backgrounds

- Creates an initial community and shares knowledge

Advanced Courses

- Explore important issues in depth

- Provide multiple perspectives

- Engage participants experience and views

Policy research

Research of the national and regional challenges and status, and impact of relevant policies D

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Training Courses

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nCommunities of Practice

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n Results

Training of 1200+ professionals from over 140 countries worldwide over the last 8 years

Establishment of National, Regional and Global Expert Communities

Continuous communication after the training

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nDoes it work?

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Approach√ quick√ effective√ low cost

...resulting with √ localisation√ inclusiveness√ ownership

...producing√ capacity for implementation

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nIn a nutshell

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nQuestions?

DiploFoundationvisit:

www.diplomacy.edu/igcontact us:

ig@diplomacy.edu