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Day 2 - November 27 2008:

IT & Diplomacy – The rise of softpower, the emergence of netpolitik and the future of diplomacy in information age.
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Rationale : As the world changes, so too must the means by which states conduct their international relations and advance their national interests which are the elements of diplomacy. Diplomacy is at present undergoing a major transformation, close to a revolution, in response to the recent rapid change in information technology and the sudden explosion of new international "non state actors". The Internet and other digital technologies are changing the conduct of world affairs and how political interests are pursued. Faster velocity of information and the diversification of information sources are complicating international diplomacy. Non state actors are fully utilising technology affecting nations' reputation and international standings. This conference will reveal the serious impact of IT and internet on the traditional diplomacy and how diplomats must react to protect their nations' interest and influence international relations.

What you learn in this session

- Impact of IT/Internet on diplomacy, international relations and politics
- What are the benefits and risks of using online tools for diplomacy & advocacy?
- The rise of net-politik and soft-power.
- the CNN-factor and nonstate actors on diplomacy
- Emergence of netpolitik/noopolitik
- The future international relations and diplomacy
- The effect of internet on military strategy
- How can diplomats and nations react to the emergence of netpolitik?
- What is the impact of internet on the future of public diplomacy.

Target Audience- Diplomats, Foreign Affairs Officials, SADC Officials, Politicians, Government Officials, Individuals with diplomacy and foreign office experience, national defense officers

By the end of the conference participants will be able to

:: understand the concept of diplomacy and IT
:: learn the impact of internet on diplomacy and international relations
:: learn the benefits of utilising technology in diplomacy
:: understand the emergence of netpolitic in relation to realpolitik(traditional diplomacy)
:: understand the rise of soft power and nonstate actors in international relations
:: learn how diplomats adjust themselves to the new environment
:: learn best lessons to African nations to adapt the implication of the new paradigm shift
:: understand how the future of a diplomat will look like

Time: 8:30 - 12: 45
Tea break at 10:15 - 10:30

Format of the conference: Presentation, Discussions, Q & A, Case studies

Venue: President Hotel Conference Hall, Main Mall, Gaborone

What you will get:
Conference material. Conference resource CD, Conference stationary, Tea, Certificate, Lunch and Professional facilitator and after conference online support.

Register : Fax the application for to 393 5757 or email beza@bezaspeaks.com

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