1. Capacity Development in E-diplomacy
Iddo Moed, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel
Qendresa Hoxha, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland
Tereza Horejsova and Vladimir Radunovic
DiploFoundation

2. Background
Governmental activities increasingly supported by Internet tools
Diplomacy is no different…
Capacities to deal with the changes lacking in most institutions and stakeholders

4. Aims
Raise awareness about the impacts of the digital transformation on diplomacy
Develop capacities of public institutions, diplomats, other stakeholders in smartly embracing e-tools in diplomatic practice + understanding of cyber issues on the diplomatic agenda
To enhance co-operation among various ministries and departments
Increase GFCE portfolio and visibility in the field of e-government

5. Activities Awareness raising Capacity development E-diplomacy days
Focussed discussions at main cyber-related events
Webinars etc.
Visuals and trend infographics
Capacity development
Customised short training sessions for diplomats
Interactive online courses
Scholarships for ongoing professional and academic programmes
Research, mapping and case studies

7. Coverage Internet as a factor in a changing environment
Internet as a tool for diplomacy
Internet as a topic on the diplomatic agenda