Hamish Low

Diplo works to strengthen the meaningful participation of all stakeholders in diplomatic practice and international relations. We seek to: * Increase the power of small and developing states to influence their own futures and development * Increase international accountability and inclusivity * Increase the legitimacy of international policy making * Improve global governance and international policy development DIPLO does this by: * Providing capacity development programmes in areas such as climate change and Internet governance * Using and developing tools for e-participation in global governance, including remote participation in international meetings and social media for global negotiations * Training officials (including diplomats and others involved in international relations) from small and developing countries * Providing specialised and effective academic programmes for professional diplomats seeking cost-effective but high-quality training in both traditional and contemporary diplomacy topics * Strengthening participation of non-state actors - including those from academia and civil society - in international relations and policy processes. DiploFoundation is a non-profit organisation based in Malta, with offices in Geneva and Belgrade. In June 2006, Diplo was granted Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).