As the COVID-19 global pandemic spreads rapidly around the world, our collective dependence on internet connectivity and digital technologies has become more apparent than ever. As millions of people are asked to stay at home, they turn to their phones and computers as a lifeline and a necessary tool to substitute in-person activities. People have [...]
The High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation was convened by the UN Secretary-General to advance global multi-stakeholder dialogue on how we can work better together to realize the potential of digital technologies for advancing human well-being while mitigating the risks. In June 2019, the Panel submitted their report, “The Age of Digital Interdependence,” which included a [...]
The High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation will launch its report and recommendations on Monday 10 June 2019 To mark the occasion, join a live conversation on digital cooperation with: UN Secretary-General António Guterres Melinda Gates Jack Ma The live webcast will begin at 10:45am EST and will be streaming on multiple channels, including: UN [...]
At the second in-person meeting of the High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Panel members to “be bold,” citing the compelling need for “new thinking and innovative ideas to harness the benefits and manage the risks of this digital age." Co-chairs Melinda Gates and Jack Ma also stressed the importance [...]
At its first meeting in New York on 24-25 September 2018, the UN Secretary-General’s High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation discussed opportunities offered by digital technologies for accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and for empowering individuals and communities. Equally, it examined the risks associated with these technologies and current obstacles to digital trust [...]
