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SXSW Interactive 2013

Diplomacy 2.0: Foreign Ministries on Social Media



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  1. Does each government have dedicated budgets for social media and resources for monitoring tools, digital platforms and new technologies?
  2. What social media platforms are most commonly used? Does each serve a different goal? Are there tracking/analytics measurements in place?
  3. How are diplomats using social media? Are there guidelines or restrictions? Any lessons learned?
  4. How has the government leveraged social media during a time of crises? Does the central government have access to individual embassy/consulate sites in order to continue their work during a crises situation?
  5. How are governments using new technologies and innovation to improve foreign relations? Who are the audiences each foreign ministry is trying to reach, and how does technology achieve this?



Jennifer Charlton, Social Media Specialist, Communications Associate , Consulate General of Switzerland in New York

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  • Tags: government, social media
  • Event: Interactive
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Government and Civic Engagement
  • Level: Beginning
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