Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms how societies are governed, how economies function, and how people exercise their rights. For civil society organisations (CSOs), AI brings both new opportunities and urgent challenges: it can empower advocacy and analysis, but it can also deepen inequalities and concentrate power. AI Policy and Practice for CSOs, developed and delivered by DiploFoundation, [...]
Cybersecurity has become a defining policy issue of the digital age. Once confined to technical specialists, it now shapes how nations safeguard critical infrastructure, how companies manage risk, and how people exercise their rights online. For CSOs, cybersecurity is a policy field that links technology, rights, and international cooperation. Decisions about what to protect, [...]
Civil society organisations (CSOs) are vital voices in shaping inclusive and accountable digital policy. Effective participation in global and regional forums, however, depends not only on technical knowledge but also on diplomacy, negotiation, and collaboration. Diplomacy and Negotiations for CSOs strengthens these essential skills, helping participants engage with credibility, build alliances, and influence complex policy [...]
Digital infrastructure underpins every aspect of the modern internet – from global communication and commerce to social participation and governance. Yet the systems that make connectivity possible – cables, data centres, protocols, and standards – are often governed through complex, technical, and opaque processes. Infrastructure and Standards for CSOs, developed and delivered by DiploFoundation, equips [...]
Are you concerned about how digital policies affect your work and the communities you serve? Do you wonder how decisions about data, cybersecurity, or online content are made – and who makes them? Digital policy issues such as surveillance, privacy, artificial intelligence (AI), and internet shutdowns shape daily life and civic space. Understanding how [...]
Civil society organisations (CSOs) play a critical role in shaping inclusive and rights-respecting digital policies. Yet engaging effectively in global internet governance and digital policy processes can be complex. Many forums operate through specialised procedures, technical terminology, and long-standing institutional practices.The CADE Help Desk provides practical, on-demand guidance to help CSOs navigate these processes and [...]
Civil society organisations (CSOs) are vital voices in shaping inclusive and accountable digital policy. Effective participation in global and regional forums, however, depends not only on technical knowledge but also on diplomacy, negotiation, and collaboration. Diplomacy and Negotiations for CSOs strengthens these essential skills, helping participants engage with credibility, build alliances, and influence complex [...]
Digital infrastructure underpins every aspect of the modern internet – from global communication and commerce to social participation and governance. Yet the systems that make connectivity possible – cables, data centres, protocols, and standards – are often governed through complex, technical, and opaque processes. Infrastructure and Standards for CSOs, developed and delivered by DiploFoundation, [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) transforms how societies are governed, how economies function, and how people exercise their rights. For civil society organisations (CSOs), AI brings both new opportunities and urgent challenges: it can empower advocacy and analysis, but it can also deepen inequalities and concentrate power. AI Policy and Practice for CSOs, developed and delivered [...]
Cybersecurity has become a defining policy issue of the digital age. Once confined to technical specialists, it now shapes how nations safeguard critical infrastructure, how companies manage risk, and how people exercise their rights online. For CSOs, cybersecurity is a policy field that links technology, rights, and international cooperation. Decisions about what to protect, [...]
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
