[Chapter-delegates] [Fwd: [alumni] Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme - Call for Applications {01}]

[Khaled KOUBAA]

<http://www.diplomacy.edu>

	


<http://www.diplomacy.edu/ig>


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* 
<mailto:ig at diplomacy.edu>.



 

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