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"Vladimir Radunovic" |
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Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme 2007 - Call for Applications
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Jan 17th, 2007 - 14:03:14 |
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Dear Friends,
I am pleased to announce the third round of the IGCB programme of
DiploFoundation.
Please distribute the call among your local/regional contacts and lists
(youth and non-youth).
Moreover - please consider applying, and becoming a member of our IGCB
community!
Looking forward for the future cooperation!
Best,
Vladimir
DiploFoundation
Call for Applications
Capacity Building Training Programme 2007
DiploFoundation, in cooperation with various partners, is currently
accepting applications for the 2007 Internet Governance Capacity Building
Training Programme.
This programme is designed to improve Internet Governance (IG) related
knowledge and skills for participants mainly from developing countries and
to facilitate community building among individuals with different national,
cultural, and professional backgrounds.
> What
The programme offers 135 places for young professionals from diverse
stakeholder backgrounds in IG related fields and is open to individuals from
all around the world. Participants from developing countries are eligible to
receive full scholarship support. A special bilingual Spanish-English
speaking group will be formed as well.
The programme includes an online training phase, a research phase, and
capacity building fellowships awarded to a number of successful participants
in the programme. Fellowship opportunities include internships with partner
organisations and attendance at IG related meetings, including the Internet
Governance Forum later in the year.
> How
The programme includes online learning and research phases that take place
over eight months:
* The learning phase consists of the Foundation Course (introductory
materials and activities) and the Advanced Course (advanced materials,
involvement of discussion facilitators and experts, introduction of advanced
online communication and discussion tools). Learning activities take place
in an online classroom and include the analysis of course materials,
interactive group discussions using a variety of communication tools,
assignments and exams;
* The research phase involves supervised collaborative online work
focused on IG policy issues of highest relevance to developing countries,
and is closely linked to training activities.
> Who
The training programme seeks applications from the following categories of
individuals from both developed and developing countries:
* officials in government ministries and departments dealing with IG
related issues (e.g., telecommunications, education, foreign affairs,
justice);
* postgraduate students and researchers in the IG field (e.g., in
telecommunications, electrical engineering, law, economics, development
studies);
* civil society activists in the IG field;
* journalists covering IG issues;
* individuals in Internet-business fields (e.g., ISPs, software
developers).
> When
The 8 month programme commences on 1 March 2007. The online training phase
runs from March to July 2007, followed by a research phase from July to
October 2007. Fellowships placements will be offered from July 2007 through
to 2008, dependent on the timing of pertinent events and meetings.
> Fee
Applicants from developing countries: full scholarships are available for
all selected applicants to cover course tuition.
Applicants from developed countries: 2000 euros.
> Requirements
The applicants are required to have:
* Basic awareness and interest in IG issues
* Knowledge and/or experience of the multistakeholder approach in
international affairs
* Fluency in English
* Good writing skills, ability to summarize information and focus on
details
* Frequent access to the Internet (dial-up connection is sufficient)
* Minimum of 8 hours commitment per week during the programme
* Participation in online consultations (once a week at specified
times)
> Deadline
The deadline for applications is 10 February 2007.
> How to Apply
For further information and to apply, please visit
http://www.diplomacy.edu/ig/igcbp/.
Do not hesitate to contact us at
ig (at) diplomacy.edu.
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