January 2011 Blog Posts (6)

These are excerpts from BBC News:

The (Egyptian) government says it is open to dialogue but also warned of "decisive measures" as the fourth day of violent protests loomed…

Widespread disruption has been reported to the internet and mobile phone messaging services…..the Facebook and Twitter social websites had been disrupted along with mobile phone messaging, followed by loss of many internet services….3G was not working and SMS messages were…

Dear friends, you may be interested to know that DiploFoundation is currently accepting applications for course participants for the 2011 Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme (IGCBP11).

This online programme is designed to improve IG-related knowledge and skills for participants from both developed and

developing countries and assist them to participate in the global decision-shaping debates on IG. The programme also facilitates community building among…

If one has enough knowledge, resources and support, it is possible to develop advanced cyberwar tools. Stuxnet is now 'claimed' by US and Israel.

NY Times article - Israeli Test on Worm Called Crucial in Iran Nuclear Delay

I would like to invite everyone who is interested to join ISOC Philippines Chapter for the 2010 Philippine IPv6 Conference and Training this coming 24-27 of January 2011 at the Shangri-la Hotel, Ayala, Makati City, Philippines.  The upcoming event is…

I would like to share this great opportunity to the Diplo community for the upcoming ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) XXVII fellowship program this coming March 2011 in Puerto Rico. The application period opened today, January 11 and will close on the 25th of February 2011. I got this news blast from Jud Lewis, Membership Coordinator for ARIN, whom I have personally met last October 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. I was fortunate enough to receive the fellowship for ARIN XXVI in…

Diplo Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme (IGCBP): Karlene, it is a pleasure to have you sharing an interview with us! Can you please introduce yourself to our friends?



Karlene Francis: My name is Karlene Francis, I am the Project Manager for the OECS Electronic Government for Regional Integration Project. 

The overall development objective of the project is to promote the efficiency,…