DiploFoundation

DiploFoundation

Malta, Malta

EducationDemocracy & Civil society
Operating foundationFounded 2002International reach51-200 staff
Profile last updated: May 6, 2026

About

Founded in 2002, DiploFoundation is a foundation based in Malta, Malta working on education, democracy & civil society.

DiploFoundation is a non-profit organisation working to improve diplomacy through education, research and collaboration. It focuses on digital diplomacy, internet governance and technology policy, and aims to empower small and developing states to take part in global diplomatic discussions. Its work includes training for diplomats and policymakers through online courses and workshops, research and analysis on digital policy, cybersecurity and AI, and events, webinars and publications that bring together diverse stakeholders. Diplo was founded in 2002 by the governments of Malta and Switzerland, with origins in a 1992 ICT-in-diplomacy project at the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies in Malta. It operates from offices in Malta, Geneva, Belgrade and Washington, D.C., and reports an alumni community from 208 countries. The organisation is operated by a team of over 40 professionals together with around 70 educators, tutors, coordinators and consultants.

Location

Malta, Malta

Founded

2002

Organisation type

Operating foundation

Staff

51-200

Members

1,600

Focus areas

digital diplomacyinternet governancetechnology policyAI governancecapacity buildingdiplomatic trainingcybersecurity

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

EducationDemocracy & Civil society

How they work

Capacity buildingResearchAwareness & educationAdvocacy & campaigning

Programmes

Diplo AI and Data Lab

Science & Research

Researches the impact of AI on diplomacy and international relations, and builds capacity in AI and related fields.

Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)

Democracy & Civil society

Digital policy observatory and platform providing research, analysis and updates on internet governance and digital policy.

Diplo Academy

Education

Online courses and workshops in diplomacy, digital policy and global governance.

Countries of operation

MaltaSwitzerlandSerbiaUnited States

Funding & support