Federal Computer Week highlights State Department’s use of Web 2.0

Yesterday Federal Computer Week posted an interesting article on how the State Department is using social media tools in its public diplomacy efforts.
The article highlights some Public Diplomacy 2.0 principles:

* Indirection is generally best for achieving public diplomacy aims.
* Expertise resides in the private sector, and the department’s job is to find it, use it and serve as a partner.
* Some of the best public diplomacy programs have long been based on collaborative approaches.
* Speed is essential, rapid engagement is required, and the department must give diplomats the ability to move quickly.
Read the full article here:
http://tinyurl.com/6n3djv