Events for May 16, 2024

‘Promoting inclusive data policy through capacity building’ – UNCTAD eCommerce Week 2022

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Trade negotiations contribute significantly to shaping the norms that will govern cross-border data flows. These norms are being designed by only a few countries that function as normative hubs. Active engagement in negotiations is of the utmost importance for developing countries and least-developed countries, so they can voice their development-oriented priorities. This session will bring [...]

[Briefing #84] Internet governance in April 2022

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As April is coming to an end, we look back at the main digital policy highlights of the past weeks.The UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) held its second substantive session, discussing the responsible behaviour of states in cyberspace. However, the discussions on substantive issues were overshadowed by disagreements over possible models for multistakeholder engagement.A week [...]