The processes that shape the institutions, policies and standards of the Internet and the digital environment are constantly evolving. New problems emerge that require multidimensional approaches for their intervention.
The current context presents challenges that can cause an upheaval of these processes and a change in the generalized perceptions about the externalities produced by the advance of the Internet in the last five decades.
This is the third edition of a program with a focus on the from socio-institutional, technical and legal perspectives for professionals (from the public and private sectors) of Latin America and civil society actors who wish to consolidate their conceptual background and nurture their knowledge with regional cases and examples. It is also oriented at postgraduate students looking for an accredited educational program.
About the program
The Diploma in Internet Governance is a regional academic programme that addresses the processes that shape technologies, institutions, policies and standards of the Internet and the digital environment. As these are undergoing major changes, political, technical, economic and ethical challenges, among others, are emerging for which it is essential to develop multidimensional approaches that allow for systemic and in-depth interventions.
- Who participates in this program?
DiGI students work in a variety of settings in the public, private and academic sectors and in national and international civil society organizations.
- Why should I participate?
The DiGI is a space for those who are looking for an accredited place for postgraduate training as well as a place to meet and strengthen personal networks. DiGI encourages interaction with peers from other nationalities, organisations and sectors. At the same time, it stimulates a dialogue with national and international professors and experts from prestigious universities and organizations on Internet governance issues. The concentrated and face-to-face format generates a strong community and links between graduates and exhibitors are maintained.
- Who organizes the program?
DiGI is organized by CETyS (Centro de Estudios en Tecnología y Sociedad), of the University of San Andrés (UdeSA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In this edition we also have the participation of Centro Latam Digital.
Total cost
USD 950
(includes the complete stay of the presential stage at the Hotel de Luz in Tepoztlán, Mexico between July 25 and 30 with accommodation and meals).
Scholarships
The program has a limited number of tuition or housing scholarships available. For more information about the scholarships, please write to cetys@udesa.edu.ar
Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of Internet governance in its technical and institutional aspects.
- Develop analytical skills of the legal and socio-economic impacts on the expansion of the Internet.
- Analyze the relationships of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT and blockchain and their impact on Internet governance.
- Build capacity to participate more effectively in national, regional and international processes related to Internet governance.
Requirements
- University degree in any discipline.
- Availability to study the program in both online and face-to-face modalities.
- The certificate of attendance is given to the participants who complete the whole course.
- A final monograph must be presented in order to obtain the diploma.
What is the course format?
The diploma is divided into two stages, a face-to-face and a virtual one, which will take place between 2020 and 2021.
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Virtual Stage (2020 – 2021)The 62-hour virtual The 62-hour virtual stage begins on September 1, 2020 with a break between December and February. To complete this stage, the following sessions must be held:
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Presence-based stage (2021)Once the virtual sessions have been completed, the Diploma will culminate with a 40 hour face-to-face stage from 26 to 30 July 2021. The meetings are aimed at integrating the concepts and problems acquired in the first part of the course through different participatory dynamics between students, teachers and experts. The meetings are held at the Hotel de Luz in Tepoztlán, Mexico. The expenses of the meetings are included in the total cost of the program. The organization of the event and the location of the hotel on the outskirts of Mexico City include COVID-19 prevention measures. |
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Virtual Stage (2020 – 2021)
The 62-hour virtual The 62-hour virtual stage begins on September 1, 2020 with a break between December and February. To complete this stage, the following sessions must be held:
- Two foundation courses: a. fundamentals of the Internet and b. three layers of the institutional approach to Internet governance. The courses have a virtual campus of lectures, audiovisual resources, exercises, tests and synchronous classes.
- Virtual master classes in emerging technologies and their links to Internet governance
- Elective Workshops
Legal Aspects / Digital Economy and Development / Governance of Cybersecurity
Presence-based stage (2021)
Once the virtual sessions have been completed, the Diploma will culminate with a 40 hour face-to-face stage from 26 to 30 July 2021. The meetings are aimed at integrating the concepts and problems acquired in the first part of the course through different participatory dynamics between students, teachers and experts.
The meetings are held at the Hotel de Luz in Tepoztlán, Mexico. The expenses of the meetings are included in the total cost of the program.
The organization of the event and the location of the hotel on the outskirts of Mexico City include COVID-19 prevention measures.
Registration
Consultations
Guest lecturers and experts
Carolina Aguerre
DiGI DirectorProfessor and researcher in Internet governance and digital policies. Co-Director of CETyS at the University of San Andrés and Affiliated Researcher of the Centro Latam Digital.
Susan Aaronson
Professor and researcher at George Washington University. Center for Digital Commerce and Data Governance. Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
Luca Belli
Professor of Internet Governance at FGV Law School in Brazil with a focus on Internet access regulations, data protection and digital policies.
Carla Bonina
Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Surrey Business School. Researcher and policy advisor on the social and economic impact of technologies
Diego Canabarro
Senior Manager of Public Policy at the Internet Society
Rodrigo de la Parra
Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean at ICANN's LAC Regional Office
Paul Diaz
Vice President of Policy, Public Interest Registry
Oscar Robles
CEO of LACNIC
Sebastian Cabello
Technology Policy Expert
Israel Rosas
Regional Development Manager at the Internet Society
Fátima Cambronero
In charge of the IT Law area in R1OS Lawyers. Expert in Internet governance and personal data protection.
Alejandro Pisanty
Director General for Academic Computing Services of the National University of Mexico (UNAM)
Hernán Galperin
Professor at the University of Southern California
Solange Maqueo
Research Professor at CIDE. Areas of interest are the right to privacy and the protection of personal data, and public policies with redistributive effects.
Judith Mariscal
Director of Centro Latam Digital, Research Professor at CIDE Expert in ICT policies and regulations.
Daniel Oppermann
IT and Internet researcher affiliated to NUPRI at USP.
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