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<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Call for Applications<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font
size=2 face="Courier New"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Internet</span></font></st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Governance</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Capacity</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Building</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> Programme 2009<o:p></o:p></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>DiploFoundation is currently accepting applications
for the 2009 Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme (IGCBP09). This
online programme is designed to improve Internet governance (IG) related
knowledge and skills for participants mainly from developing countries. The
Programme also facilitates community-building among individuals with different
national, cultural, and professional backgrounds.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>The Programme<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>The programme offers 120 places for young
professionals from diverse stakeholder backgrounds in IG-related fields and is
open to individuals from around the world. The first two phases of the
programme are conducted entirely online.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>The programme includes three phases, which take place
over eight months during 2009:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>1. The online training phase consists of:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- a 11-week long Foundation Course, introducing IG
policy, process, and actors, and covering 5 thematic baskets: Infrastructure
and Standardisation Basket, Legal Basket, Economic Basket, Socio-Cultural
Basket, Development Basket, and a section on the IG Process and Actors; <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- a 7-week long module of the Advanced Course,
covering one advanced topic to be chosen by each participant from a pool of
modules such as: Intellectual Property Rights, Infrastructure and Economic
Models of Interconnectivity, Privacy, Security and others.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Successful participants will receive a certificate of
completion of the programme.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>2. The online policy research phase is an optional
3-month period of supervised, collaborative online work focused on IG policy
issues of highest relevance to developing countries, and is closely linked to
training activities.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>3. The optional policy immersion phase includes
capacity-building fellowships awarded to a number of successful participants in
the programme, such as internships with partner organisations including a
fellowship with the IGF Secretariat in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Geneva</st1:City></st1:place>,
and attendance at IG-related meetings, including the Internet Governance Forum
later in the year.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Languages<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Programme materials and the online platform website
are fully in English.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Besides English-speaking groups, several bilingual
groups will be formed for the foundation course, having English as the primary
language, and either Arabic, French, Portuguese, or Spanish as the secondary
language for communication and interaction.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Target Audience<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Diplo seeks applications from the following categories
of individuals from both developed and developing countries: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- officials in government ministries and departments
dealing with IG-related issues (e.g., telecommunications, education, foreign
affairs, justice); <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- postgraduate students and researchers in the IG
field (e.g., in telecommunications, electrical engineering, law, economics, development
studies); <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- civil society activists in the IG field; <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- journalists covering IG issues;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- individuals in Internet-business fields (e.g.,
ISPs, software developers). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Timeline<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>2 March-17 May 2009 – Foundation Course on
Internet Governance<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>25 May-17 July 2009 – Advanced Course on
Internet Governance<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>1 September- 8 November 2009 – Policy Research
Phase (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>July 2009 through 2009 – Policy Immersion
(fellowships)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Fee <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>1) Foundation course: Euro 500. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>2) Advanced course: Euro 500. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>3) Research phase: Euro 200. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Applicants from developing countries (non-members of
OECD) are eligible to apply for scholarship support for the programme - a
number of full and partial scholarships will be offered. Applicants from
developing countries who will require financial assistance to attend the course
should remember to check the appropriate box on the Online Application Form.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>The applicants are required to have:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- basic awareness and interest in IG issues; <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- knowledge and/or experience of the multistakeholder
approach in international affairs;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- fluency in English, as well as fluency in the
second language for the applicants to any of bilingual groups;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- good writing skills, ability to summarize information
and focus on details; <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- regular access to the Internet (dial-up connection
is sufficient);<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- minimum of 8 hours commitment per week during the
programme. This is perhaps the single most important requirement and should be
evaluated seriously by any potential applicants; <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>-- readiness to participate in online consultations
(once a week at specified times). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Deadline<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>The deadline for applications is 11 February 2009, by
midnight UTC/GMT.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>How to Apply<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>For further information and to apply, please visit: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>http://www.diplomacy.edu/ig/ <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoPlainText dir=LTR><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>Do not hesitate to contact us at ig@diplomacy.edu.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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