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SUMMARY:Towards effective AI capacity development for diplomats and policymakers (WebDebate #58)
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nTuesday\, 4 April 2023 \nThe use of AI tools in everyday life and diplomatic practice is becoming more and more prominent. We need in-depth explorations on the possible applications of these tools and the associated challenges and opportunities. We also need focused discussions on how best to prepare diplomats and policymakers for the far-reaching changes that lie ahead. While our previous two WebDebates focused on AI tools\, this debate focuses on capacity development for diplomats and policymakers. \nWe will disucuss: What does effective training and capacity development in AI for diplomats and policymakers look like? \nTuesday\, 4th April\, 09:00 EDT (13:00 UTC | 15:00 CET | 18:30 IST) \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Register and join the discussion\nThe need for training and capacity development in AI for diplomats and policymakers has been recognised. There are a number of programmes that support policymakers and diplomats to be better able to address AI’s challenges and opportunities. There are also a number of broader reflections on capacity needs and capacity development. For example\, the Broadband Commission\, ITU\, and UNESCO have published the report Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Competencies for Civil Servants and UNESCO published the Artificial intelligence needs assessment survey in Africa. \nTogether with diplomats\, scholars\, and capacity development practitioners\, we explore the following questions: \n\nWhat are the capacity development needs of diplomats and policymakers?\nWhat are examples of effective capacity development in the area of AI?\nWhat lessons learned can be identified and how can these lessons be implemented in new and existing programmes?\n\nAbout our WebDebates\nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our WebDebates series. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/towards-effective-ai-capacity-development-for-diplomats-and-policymakers-webdebate-58/
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SUMMARY:Vulnerabilities in Digital Products: How Does This Impact the World Around Us?
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nWednesday\, 29 March 2023\n9:00–10:00 EDT (13:00–14:00 UTC)\, online\nWhat do the SolarWinds hack\, the use of Pegasus spyware\, and the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack have in common? Even though they have different targets\, threat actors\, and impacts\, they all exploit software vulnerabilities. \nVulnerabilities in digital products remain an almost indispensable component of cyber attacks\, especially high-impact ones. \nIn this Geneva Dialogue webinar\, together with expert panellists\, we will discuss: \n\nHow do vulnerabilities emerge\, how are they exploited\, and to what end?\nWhat can we learn from these exploitations?\nWhat role do software vulnerabilities play in today’s digitalised society?\n\nRegistrations are open \nRegister×About the Geneva Dialogue\nThe Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace is led by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) and implemented by Diplo. It aims to map the roles and responsibilities of actors (states\, the business sector\, civil society\, and the academic and tech communities ) in contributing to greater security and stability in cyberspace in the context of international peace and security\, identify good practices and possible gaps in existing efforts\, and\, ideally\, put forward recommendations for overcoming such gaps. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/vulnerabilities-in-digital-products-how-does-this-impact-the-world-around-us/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Africa’s voices in global digital processes
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThis session is co-organised by DiploFoundation and the Geneva Internet Platform with the Permanent Missions of Djibouti\, Kenya and Namibia. The event is taking place during the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) Forum. \nAs Africa’s digital dynamism grows\, its participation in global digital governance must increase. The continent’s involvement in global policy-making needs to more accurately reflect the dynamism of its digital transformation processes\, with growing internet penetration rates\, expanding digital economies\, and fast-evolving start-up ecosystems. \nThe digital realm cannot be developed into an enabling\, secure engine for human prosperity without Africa’s active involvement in digital diplomacy. African countries and continental and regional organisations need to mobilise human and institutional resources to enable their meaningful and long-lasting engagement in digital foreign policy and diplomacy. While most African countries are in the early stages of their digital diplomacy journey\, there are many policies\, initiatives and practices across the continent that could drive a faster take-off of digital diplomacy in Africa. \nThe session will look into how to strengthen African digital voices globally\, by leveraging what already exists\, while developing digital foreign policies for countries\, regions\, and the overall continent. \nIt will start by exploring the digital policy priorities of African countries and institutions and their involvement in global digital governance processes. After looking at the current situation\, the discussion will provide practical insights and suggestions on why and how to broaden African digital diplomacy footprint in international processes\, with a focus on those dealing with access and infrastructure\, cybersecurity\, AI and data governance. \nIn brief\, the session will outline the picture of Africa’s involvement in international policy processes in the digital realm by identifying existing building blocks and missing pieces for African digital diplomacy. It will then propose practical steps for the development of African digital diplomacy by strengthening the voices of national and regional actors in global digital diplomacy. \nRelevant WSIS Action Lines: 1.The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development | 4. Capacity building | 6. Enabling environment | 11. International and regional cooperation \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/strengthening-africas-voices-in-global-digital-processes/
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SUMMARY:What role can AI play in diplomatic negotiation? (WebDebate #57)
DESCRIPTION:Event description\n \nNegotiations are one of the central tenants of diplomacy. Some describe diplomacy as the management of international relations by selected officials via negotiation. \nGiven the recent hype around AI tools related to language processing and language generation\, we need to ask: What role can AI play in diplomatic negotiations? \nTuesday\, 7th March\,  \n14:00 UTC (09:00 EDT | 15:00 CET | 19:30 IST)  \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Negotiations are\, without a doubt\, at the core of diplomacy. Diplomatic negotiations prevent wars\, signal the end of a war\, and build peace. They are the foundation of every international organisation and every international treaty. In a globalised world\, diplomatic negotiations make the world go round. \nGiven the stakes of this task\, any tool that might support the process deserves our attention. We have seen various explorations of this question in the context of peaceful conflict resolution. We have also seen concrete pilot projects by organisations like the Innovation Cell at the UNDPPA. With the recent hype and innovation around AI tools\, not least ChatGPT\, it is time to come back to these questions with renewed vigour. \nWhat is the (potential) role of AI in diplomatic negotiations? What AI tools have already been explored\, and what additional tools and needs can we anticipate? What are elements of negotiations that could be augmented what are elements that could be automated? \nJoin diplomats\, academics\, and AI experts for an informed discussion on the current level of technology and future trends. \nAbout our WebDebates\nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our WebDebates series. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/what-role-can-ai-play-in-diplomatic-negotiation-webdebate-57/
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SUMMARY:Digital Middle Powers: What Strategies in the Global Tech Competition?
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nIn an international context characterised by the ever-growing US-China economic rivalry and technological competition\, states caught in the middle of this competition are increasingly having to determine which side they are on. \nDigital middle powers are caught in the middle of the power play between competing models\, in an emerging multipolar international system where digital technology is a determining factor of power. \nThis webinar will explore the strategies of several of these “swing states” – such as Brazil\, India\, Israel\, Japan\, Kenya\, Russia and the UK – and discuss the main findings of IFRI’s upcoming study on this topic: The Technology Policies of Digital Middle Powers. \nDiplo’s Marilia Maciel (Head – Digital Commerce and Internet Policy) will participate in this debate by the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI). \nThe webinar will be held on Zoom\, in English\, on Friday\, 24 February\, 5 am–6:30 am EST. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/digital-middle-powers-what-strategies-in-the-global-tech-competition/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="French institute of international relations":MAILTO:accueil@ifri.org
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SUMMARY:Information as a public good: Which platform regulation for a troubled digital era?
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nDiplo’s Dr Stephanie Borg Psaila (Director for Digital Policy) will be speaking during a side event to UNESCO’s Internet for Trust conference\, titled Information as a public good: Which platform regulation for a troubled digital era? \nThe side event\, organised by #Leplusimportant\, Académie des sciences morales et politiques\, and RadicalxChange\, will discuss the implementation of UNESCO’s guidance for regulating digital platforms\, which UNESCO has just published in draft format. \nThe event will take place on Tuesday\, 21 February. The side event will run from 3 am to 12:30 pm EST\, with Dr Borg Psaila’s roundtable scheduled for 10:20 am – 12:00 pm EST. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/information-as-a-public-good-which-platform-regulation-for-a-troubled-digital-era/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230208T040000
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SUMMARY:Digital Geopolitics in the Asia-Europe Space: Issues\, Actors\, and Divides
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nThe webinar ‘Digital Geopolitics in the Asia-Europe Space: Issues\, Actors\, and Divides’ will focus on digital and data flows around and across Eurasia. It will tackle questions about the possible shift of data flows to the East\, the geographical distribution of data centres in Europe or Asia\, trends in geoeconomics\, as well as other questions that influence digital geopolitics within the Asia-Europe space. \nDr. Jovan Kurbalija\, Founding Director of DiploFoundation and the Head of the Geneva Internet Platform\, will deliver the lecture. The lecture is organised by the Department of International Political Economy of East Asia\, Faculty of East Asian Studies\, Ruhr-Universität Bochum and hosted by the Jean Monnet Chair ‘Connecting Europe and Asia: People\, Power and Policies’ (CEAPPP). \nFor more information\, please visit the official event web page. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/digital-geopolitics-in-the-asia-europe-space-issues-actors-and-divides/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for EU-Asia Connectivity (CEAC)":MAILTO:ceac@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T100000
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SUMMARY:Will AI take over diplomatic reporting? (WebDebate #56)
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nReports are the lifeblood of diplomacy. Every day\, thousands of reports\, also known as diplomatic cables\, are produced by diplomats around the world. \nWith the advent of AI\, and in particular the release of ChatGPT\, we have to ask ourselves: Will AI take over diplomatic reporting? \nTuesday\, 7th February\, 09:00 EST (14:00 UTC | 15:00 CEST | 19:30 IST) \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nDiplomatic reports summarise meetings and negotiations\, analyse situations and identify trends\, and propose further actions. In the history of diplomacy\, the first embassy (Milan to Florence in 1450) and the first Ministry of Foreign Affairs (France in 1626) were established to serve as archives of diplomatic reports. In addition to internal diplomatic reports\, reports are prepared for international organisations as records of the implementation of treaties\, Agenda 2030\, and other global initiatives. \nChatGPT gave us a glimpse of the power of AI for drafting texts. The whole process of reporting – from a transcription of voice recordings to the summarising of text\, to answering specific questions – can be performed by the AI. Off-the-shelf AI such as ChatGPT is not reliable yet. But\, AI\, which will be trained in the language and way of thinking of diplomats\, can mimic a considerable part of diplomatic reporting. As we saw from ChatGPT\, diplomats may have to develop new skills of ‘prompting’ in order to provide AI with a cognitive framework for drafting and summarising. \n\nHow will AI affect diplomatic reporting? What will be the impact on the diplomatic profession? What would be a human role in ‘automated diplomatic reporting ’? \n\nJoin diplomats\, academics\, and AI experts for an informed discussion on the current level of technology and future trends. You will also have a chance to hear about Diplo’s cutting-edge research on apps and tools for AI and diplomacy. \nRegistrations are open: \n\nRegisterContributors: \nDiplo’s AI and Data Team \nJovan Kurbalija\, Director of DiploFoundation and Head of Geneva \nModerator: \nDr Katharina E. Höne (Director of Research\, Diplo) \nAbout our WebDebates \nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our WebDebates series.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/will-ai-take-over-diplomatic-reporting-webdebate-56/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T083000
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SUMMARY:8th Geneva Engage Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, 1 February 2023\, 7 am – 8:30 am EST (12:00–13:30 UTC)\, for another edition of the Geneva Engage Awards ceremony. \nThe annual Geneva Engage Awards recognise International Geneva actors in their social media outreach and online engagement. Geneva Engage examines International Geneva’s global footprint by looking at the social media engagement of Geneva-based organisations and Geneva’s web relevance. This year\, we are also examining the links between different actors in International Geneva through connections\, mentions and interactions on social media. \nThe 8th Geneva Engage Awards will introduce a new Accessibility Award to recognise efforts to enhance website accessibility performance. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nThe three categories of the Geneva Engage Awards are: \n\nInternational Organisations\nNon-Governmental Organisations and Associations\nPermanent Representations to the UN in Geneva\n\nThe Geneva Engage initiative was launched by the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) in 2016 with the support of the Republic and Canton of Geneva and DiploFoundation. Visit the Geneva Engage Awards page for more information on methodology and to see the list of winners of the 7th Geneva Engage Awards. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/8th-geneva-engage-awards/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230112T090000
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SUMMARY:Trends and Predictions for 2023
DESCRIPTION:What will 2023 bring for digital geopolitics\, AI\, data\, and cryptocurrencies?\nWill the ‘1998 deal’ on digital government still hold?\nWhat issues will dominate the UN and multilateral agenda in Geneva and beyond? \nAll these\, and numerous other questions that will shape the digital landscape in 2023 will be discussed online on 12th January 2023 (8 am EST/14.00 CET) \nJoin Jovan Kurbalija and his guests during the annual prediction session.\nRegister below and contribute to the discussion. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/trends-and-predictions-for-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T050000
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SUMMARY:Book launch: ‘Churchill and India: Manipulation or Betrayal?’ (Kishan S. Rana)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, 7th December\, 5am EST (11:00 CET)\, via Zoom \nAmb. Kishan S. Rana (Honorary Member\, Institute of Chinese Studies\, New Deli; Emeritus Professor\, Diplo) will discuss his new book Churchill and India: Manipulation or Betrayal?\, published by Routledge\, which focuses on the complex relationship between Winston Churchill and India in the context of the later phase of the British Empire. \nFind out more about the book on Routledge’s website. \nThe event will take place via Zoom\, in English. Join the Zoom meeting via: \nhttps://diplomacy.zoom.us/j/99911738297?pwd=d1puaXNqTHZFWXdTZGkvTlFPakdDQT09 \nMeeting ID: 999 1173 8297 \nPassword: 041278 \nJoin the Zoom meeting \nJoin the meeting×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/book-launch-churchill-and-india-manipulation-or-betrayal-kishan-s-rana/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221119T153000
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CREATED:20221013T055029Z
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SUMMARY:Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance
DESCRIPTION:Technology is having a profound impact on the core functions of diplomacy. The role of diplomacy in the digital era is changing: from geopolitical and societal changes in the environment where diplomacy operates\, to new issues on diplomatic agendas\, to new digital tools aiding the work of diplomats. \nThe Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance\, organised by DiploFoundation in cooperation with Malta’s Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs\, will look ahead at the future of diplomacy by reflecting on the past decades\, marked by the use of technology in and for diplomacy. \n\nDiplomats\, academics\, technologists\, and NGO representatives will also discuss digital diplomacy and governance\, AI\, e-commerce\, cybersecurity\, and other issues that shape our digital future\, as well as policy processes including ongoing negotiations on the proposed Global Digital Compact. \nThe Summit\, which will also mark 20 years of DiploFoundation and 30 years of internet and diplomacy research and training in Malta\, will take place in Malta on Friday 18th November and Saturday 19th November 2022\, and will be preceded by a pre-event on Thursday\, 17th November 2022. \nVisit the Summit website to learn more and to participate. Visit also the Diploversary page to find out more about Diplo’s history. For queries and press contacts\, write to us at malta@diplomacy.edu \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/summit-on-digital-diplomacy-and-governance-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T063000
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SUMMARY:Diplo Week in Geneva
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nWere celebrating our 20th anniversary with Diplo Week in Geneva! \nThroughout Diplo Week\, therell be a series of open-door events where you can learn all about the latest AI applications and data analysis\, how to use them in online meetings\, and brand new online teaching methods! \nLets go on a journey through Diplos ideas\, tools\, and services where you can discover how Diplo blends technology\, arts\, and diplomacy. \nMore info about Event and Registration \nRegister×Register
URL:https://diplo.us/event/diplo-week-in-geneva/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221014
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SUMMARY:AI Policy Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:RegHorizon and ETH Zurich’s Center for Law and Economics have partnered since 2019 to create an unbiased platform for a timely multi-stakeholder discussion among policy makers\, academia\, business and society focussing on challenges that AI technologies pose and exploring relevant policy solutions to address them. \nThe 3rd AI Policy Conference continues the multistakeholder dialogue started last year with leading experts to explore the use of public policy and societal engagement to capture the benefits of artificial intelligence\, minimize its risks and enhance its adoption. \nThe Conference offers a unique opportunity for a truly multi-stakeholder exchange among high level policymakers\, business leaders\, civil society\, and academia to discuss and co-create the future of AI policies and build AI Policy together for a better world! \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/ai-policy-summit-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T130000
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SUMMARY:Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance
DESCRIPTION:Technology is having a profound impact on the core functions of diplomacy. The role of diplomacy in the digital era is changing: from geopolitical and societal changes in the environment where diplomacy operates\, to new issues on diplomatic agendas\, to new digital tools aiding the work of diplomats. \nThe Summit on Digital Diplomacy and Governance\, organised by DiploFoundation in cooperation with Malta’s Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs\, will look ahead at the future of diplomacy by reflecting on the past decades\, marked by the use of technology in and for diplomacy. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nDiplomats\, academics\, technologists\, and NGO representatives will also discuss digital diplomacy and governance\, AI\, e-commerce\, cybersecurity\, and other issues that shape our digital future\, as well as policy processes including ongoing negotiations on the proposed Global Digital Compact. \nThe Summit\, which will also mark 20 years of DiploFoundation and 30 years of internet and diplomacy research and training in Malta\, will take place in Malta on Friday 18th November and Saturday 19th November 2022\, and will be preceded by a pre-event on Thursday\, 17th November 2022. \nVisit the Summit website to learn more and to participate. Visit also the Diploversary page to find out more about Diplo’s history. For queries and press contacts\, write to us at malta@diplomacy.edu \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/summit-on-digital-diplomacy-and-governance/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220902T100000
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SUMMARY:Data Governance in the Context of Emerging Technologies: Promoting Human-Centred and Development-Oriented Societies
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nDate: Friday\, 2nd September\, 9 am – 10 am EDT \nThe importance of data is paramount\, not only for promoting innovation\, but also for better policy making and long-term development. Data has become a cornerstone for the digital economy and a strategic asset for promoting the vision of a people-centred and development-oriented ecosystem\, set forth by the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). \nIn particular\, data availability and data flows underpin emerging technologies\, such as the internet of things (IoT)\, artificial intelligence (AI)\, 3D printing\, and the connected infrastructure that increasingly allows modern cities to function. \nIn the context of this data-driven economy\, the governance of this key asset should be tackled in a multilayered way. On the one hand\, there is a growing need to harmonise measures put in place at the national level (or ‘behind the border’) that have an impact on data flows and on the development of new technologies. On the other hand\, it is important to tackle the geopolitical consequences of the concentration of key assets (data sets\, cloud services\, analytics capacity) and of wealth in the context of the data economy\, and the potential impact that this concentration could have on development\, stability\, and on attaining the SDGs. \nSome of the topics to be covered by speakers include: \n\nThe geopolitics of data: How are data and data-related assets distributed worldwide? What is the importance of holistic data governance\, especially in the context of emerging technologies?\nEmerging technologies and trade: Can trade agreements facilitate access to the inputs required for the development of emerging technologies\, in particular data? How can they specifically benefit developing countries?\nNon-personal data: Could mechanisms for promoting access to non-personal data and data sharing benefit the ability of developing countries to pursue their digital industrialisation strategies?\nPrivacy in the context of emerging technologies: What are the limitations of data protection frameworks in dealing with emerging technologies (e.g. AI)\, and which mechanisms could be implemented to safeguard the rights of individuals and the social benefits of data?\nInstitutional arrangements: Next year\, the UN Digital Future Summit will take place\, continuing the important efforts condensed in the Roadmap for Digital Cooperation. How to better coordinate data governance within the UN system and with other international organisations close to the UN family? Could the UN provide a space to address data governance in a more holistic and inclusive manner?\n\nJoin us for this opening lecture of Diplo’s Data Governance in the Digital Economy online course. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×Participants\nOpening remarks: Dr Jovan Kurbalija (Director\, Diplo; Head\, Geneva Internet Platform (GIP)) \nModeration: Ms Marília Maciel (Head\, Digital Commerce and Internet Policy\, Diplo) \nSpeakers: \nMs Pilar Fajarnes Garces (Economic Affairs Officer\, Technology and Logistics Division\, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)) \nMr Luca Belli (Professor\, FGV Law School; Head\, Center for Technology and Society\, FGV; Director\, CyberBRICS) \nMr Hao Liu (Acting Chair\,  School of Global Governance\, Beijing Institute of Technology) \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/data-governance-in-the-context-of-emerging-technologies-promoting-human-centred-and-development-oriented-societies/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Science Diplomacy Capacity Development: Where Do We Go From Here? (WebDebate #55)
DESCRIPTION:For both diplomats and scientists\, science diplomacy has become an important topic and practice. It is discussed as an important contribution to solving some of the most pressing global challenges of our time\, such as climate change and the global pandemic. At the same time\, science diplomacy is a contested concept and practice. It can mean a number of different\, sometimes contradictory things\, to various actors. \nBeyond these divergences\, many actors can greatly benefit from the tools and knowledge science diplomacy has to offer. Broadly speaking\, it can help diplomats and scientists to reframe their work in useful ways to enable greater collaboration across boundaries. An example of this is ​​‘boundary spanning’\, i.e. bridging the policy and the scientific spheres to facilitate research and increase policy impact. \nIf we agree that science diplomacy has the potential to be an extremely useful practice and concept\, the question of capacity development in science diplomacy comes into an even sharper focus. We now need to ask: \n\nHow can various actors be enabled to benefit from what science diplomacy has to offer?\nWhat content and what form should capacity development take?\nHow do we ensure that capacity development in science diplomacy has a longer-term impact and allows participants to become active shapers of policies and processes in their chosen fields?\n\nFor this discussion\, we draw on the joint experiences of our speakers from the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) and the Geneva Science-Policy Interface (GSPI)\, and the experience of jointly working on and delivering the first Science Diplomacy Week\, as well as Diplo’s Science Diplomacy online course. \nJoin us on Thursday\, 14th July\, at 13:00 UTC (09:00 EDT | 15:00 CEST | 21:00 CST). \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nSpeakers\nDr Marga Gual Soler is a science diplomacy expert and founder of SciDipGLOBAL\, a purpose-driven advisory\, consulting\, research\, and training firm dedicated to building bridges between science\, technology\, and global policy. She is a senior advisor to the Geneva Science Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA)\, founding member of the EU Science Diplomacy Alliance\, and visiting professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). \nMr Nicolas Seidler is the executive director of the Geneva Science-Policy Interface (GSPI). He leads the GSPI’s mission to enhance scientific engagement with global governance actors within the Geneva ecosystem\, with the objective to facilitate the emergence of effective\, evidence-informed policies and solutions to complex global problems. \nMr Maxime Stauffer is co-founder and chief executive officer of the Simon Institute for Longterm Governance. His work focuses on the governance of low-probability\, high-impact risks from emerging technologies and on the representation of future generations in policy processes. Previously\, he was a senior science-policy officer at the Geneva Science-Policy Interface and a research fellow at the Global Studies Institute. \nDr Vid Nukala currently works at EMBO. He previously worked at the Office of Global Affairs (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services\, US Embassy)\, the Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance\, the Institute for Alternative Futures\, and the Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum. Nukala is interested in biomedical science\, technology and innovation\, global health\, ethics\, policy\, diplomacy\, and community engagement. \nModerator\nDr Katharina E. Höne (Director of Research\, Diplo) \nAbout our WebDebates series\n Our WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our WebDebates series. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/science-diplomacy-capacity-development-where-do-we-go-from-here-webdebate-55/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T080000
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #86] Internet governance in June 2022
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nJoin us for June’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 28th June\, at 8am EDT (14.00 CEST). \nCatch up on the major internet governance and digital policy updates from all around the globe and join our experts as they analyse the existing and emerging policy trends. \nRegister and join the Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Zoom for an interactive experience or watch our live streams on YouTube and Facebook on the last Tuesday of each month. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-86-internet-governance-in-june-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T080000
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SUMMARY:Digitalization and E-Commerce: New prospects for tackling inequality? (IISD Trade and Sustainability Hub)
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nAs a result of the digital revolution\, e-commerce is increasingly becoming the central channel through which global economic activity takes place. However\, not everyone has equal access to digital infrastructure and digital knowledge. There is therefore a risk that certain segments of the population\, as well as poorer countries\, lose out on opportunities to participate in and benefit from the digital economy. This may result in growing inequalities not only within a country but also between countries. \nThis round table at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Trade and Sustainability Hub will explore how the digital divide leads to digital inequalities\, and impacts e-commerce development and governance. It will also examine how the digital divide is addressed in recent trade agreements and the World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations: Do they go far enough to promote inclusive e-commerce? And what more can be done? \nDiplo’s Head of Digital Commerce and Internet Policy Marília Maciel will participate in this session\, which will be held on Wednesday\, 15th June\, 7am –8am EDT. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit \nthe official page×Register
URL:https://diplo.us/event/digitalization-and-e-commerce-new-prospects-for-tackling-inequality-iisd-trade-and-sustainability-hub/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220610T164000
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SUMMARY:Our Immersive Digital Future: How Extended Reality May Affect International Relations
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nImmersive spatial computing technologies\, such as augmented reality and virtual reality\, can change how we see\, interact with\, and experience the world. But we don’t know how these technologies may affect global governance and international relations. The @DataGovHub XR Conference aims to foster a discussion around these issues. \nDiplo is supporting this event as an event partner. \nMoreover\, Diplo’s Head of Digital Commerce and Internet Policy Marília Maciel will participate in the session XR and Economic Issues on Friday\, 10th June\, 15:00–16:15 (Washington DC time). \nFor more information and to register\, please visit \nthe official page×Register
URL:https://diplo.us/event/our-immersive-digital-future-how-extended-reality-may-affect-international-relations/
LOCATION:Elliott School of International Affairs\, 1957 E Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20052\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T090000
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #85] Internet governance in May 2022
DESCRIPTION:​​Join us for May’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 31st May\, at 8.00 EDT (14.00 CEST). \nCatch up on the major internet governance and digital policy updates from all around the globe and join our experts as they analyse the existing and emerging policy trends. \nRegister and join the Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Zoom for an interactive experience or watch our live streams on YouTube and Facebook on the last Tuesday of each month. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-85-internet-governance-in-may-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T090000
DTSTAMP:20260407T074459
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SUMMARY:AI as a Tool for Diplomacy and Mediation
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nDate: Tuesday\, 17th May 7:30 am – 9 am EDT (11:30–13:00 UTC | 13:30–15:00 CEST) \nPlace: Geneva and online \nRegister for online participation \nRegister×Register for participation in situ \nRegister×This year’s Science Diplomacy Week will take place in Geneva from 16 to 20 May. As part of the programme\, Diplo is organising a hybrid event titled ’AI as a Tool for Diplomacy and Mediation’. \nDiplo is proud to be part of the Geneva Coalition on Anticipatory Science and Diplomacy\, a group of 14 Swiss and global institutions which are co-organising Science Diplomacy Week. \nAs part of the session\, participants will discuss the current and potential future uses of artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for diplomatic practice and peace mediation. The discussion will detail various applications of AI\, in particular in the areas of natural-language processing and image recognition. \nThree key topics will be discussed: \n\nWhich tools have been developed and demonstrated as pilot projects\, and how do they impact the work of diplomats and mediators?\nHow can conversations between diplomatic practitioners and the developers of AI applications be facilitated for creating needs-oriented tools?\nWhy is it important to have this conversation now and what are some of the current and potential future challenges?\n\nTo further the discussion\, the first part of the session will include an overview of various tools\, such as Diplo’s Speech Generator which supports diplomats in drafting speeches in the area of cybersecurity. \nPanellists: \n\nMr Sameer Chauhan (Director\, UN International Computing Centre)\nDr Andreas Hirblinger (Postdoctoral Researcher\, Center on Conflict\, Development\, and Peacebuilding\, Graduate Institute\, Geneva)\nDr Katharina Höne (Director of Research\, Diplo)\nDr Jovan Kurbalija (Executive Director\, Diplo; Head\, Geneva Internet Platform (GIP))\nMr Jovan Njegić (Head\, AI and Data Lab\, Diplo)
URL:https://diplo.us/event/ai-as-a-tool-for-diplomacy-and-mediation/
LOCATION:IHEID – Petal 5\, Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2\, Geneva\, 1202\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T090000
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #84] Internet governance in April 2022
DESCRIPTION:As April is coming to an end\, we look back at the main digital policy highlights of the past weeks. \nThe 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. \nA week after the OEWG meeting\, US and Russia cyber relations took a hit as the USA pulled out of bilateral cyber talks\, putting a stop to a period of cyber detente. \nThis month’s Internet Governance Briefing offers a broad perspective and a deeper analysis. As always\, the event will include our Digital Policy Barometer shaped by other updates in April. \nRegister to join us at the Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 26th April\, at 12.00 UTC (14.00 CEST). \n\nWant to learn more about the UN OEWG’s second substantive session? Visit our dedicated page \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-84-internet-governance-in-april-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T050000
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SUMMARY:‘Promoting inclusive data policy through capacity building’ – UNCTAD eCommerce Week 2022
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis session will bring together a diverse group of experts to reflect upon the ways in which capacity building can empower developing actors in the context of policy discussions on data flows. It will be guided by questions that aim to distil concrete action points to be taken on board by providers of capacity building. Click here for more details on this session \n\nDiplo is also co-organising a session with CUTS International and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on Whether ‘data localisation’ and ‘national champion’ approach would lead to an inclusive digital economy. The session will be held  on Wednesday\, 27th April\, 10:00–11:00 CEST. Marilia Maciel (Head – Digital Commerce and Internet Policy\, Diplo) will participate as a speaker. Read more about this session. \nThese sessions are part of the UNCTAD eCommerce Week 2022. \n\nThe Geneva Internet Platform is once again partnering with UNCTAD to deliver coverage on a selection of thematic sessions from this year’s eCommerce Week. Reports will be uploaded on the dedicated page when available. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/promoting-inclusive-data-policy-through-capacity-building-unctad-ecommerce-week-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T100000
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SUMMARY:Science Diplomacy in 2022: More Cooperation or More Division? (WebDebate #54)
DESCRIPTION:Science diplomacy offers many tools to foster collaboration among states and other stakeholders. In this way\, the practice can lead to increased mutual understanding and ultimately to more peaceful international relations. \nHistory is full of examples of unexpected cooperation between rival countries. Despite the ongoing Cold War and the ‘space race’ between the USA and the Soviet Union\, the two countries also managed to cooperate in space\, leading to the famous ‘Apollo–Soyuz handshake’. Another more recent example is SESAME (Synchrotron-Light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East)\, an experimental facility in Jordan\, whose founding members include Bahrain\, Cyprus\, Egypt\, Iran\, Israel\, Pakistan\, the Palestinian Authority\, and Turkey. \nYet\, practitioners and scholars have pointed out that science diplomacy does not automatically lead to more peaceful relations between countries\, and that international cooperation to reach common goals cannot be taken for granted. \nTogether with our speakers\, Dr Kimberly Montgomery (Director of International Affairs and Science Diplomacy\, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)) and Mr Alexis Roig (CEO of SciTech DiploHub and Barcelona’s Chief Science and Tech Envoy)\, we want to unpack this debate and explore expectations for 2022. We will discuss: \n\nWhat are the current trends in science diplomacy?\nWhat actors\, topics\, and challenges are becoming more relevant in 2022?\nWill we see more cooperation or more divisions?\nWhat/how can the practice of science diplomacy contribute to cooperation across divides and even in the face of conflict?\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, 5th April\, at 13:00 UTC (09:00 EDT | 15:00 CEST | 21:00 CST). \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nSpeakers\nDr Kimberly Montgomery is the director of International Affairs and Science Diplomacy at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). In this role\, she advises on bilateral and multilateral relationships and manages the AAAS Center for Science Diplomacy. She also serves as the executive editor of the policy journal Science & Diplomacy. She has worked in science policy and international affairs in the USA and Austria. In Austria\, she managed and advised on international relationships for the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and was a scientific consultant for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Her US experience includes six years at the US House of Representatives as professional staff for the Committee on Science\, Space\, and Technology\, and as a legislative assistant for Representative Rush Holt (NJ-12). Directly prior to joining AAAS in 2021\, she was a senior programme officer at the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) in the Scientific and Technical Affairs programme. \nMr Alexis Roig currently serves as CEO of SciTech DiploHub\, the leading international think-and-do tank working at the intersection of science\, technology\, and foreign affairs. He also serves as Barcelona’s chief science and tech envoy\, and is a professor at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST)\, associate researcher at the Barcelona Centre for International Relations (CIDOB)\, associate professor at the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and the Barcelona Institute of International Studies (IBEI). He has over 10 years of experience as a senior advisor on science diplomacy for ministries of foreign affairs and science of governments across Asia\, Europe\, and Latin America. \nModerator\nDr Katharina E. Höne (Director of Research\, Diplo) \nAbout our WebDebates\nOur WebDebates on the future of diplomacy are live-streamed on the first Tuesday of every month. They are organised by Diplo within the framework of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training (IFDT). Learn more about our WebDebates series. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/science-diplomacy-in-2022-more-cooperation-or-more-division-webdebate-54/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T090000
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SUMMARY:[Briefing #83] Internet governance in March 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for March’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 29th March\, at 8 am EDT (12.00 UTC). \nCatch up on the major internet governance and digital policy updates from all around the globe and join our experts as they analyse the existing and emerging policy trends. \nRegister and join the Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Zoom for an interactive experience or watch our live streams on YouTube and Facebook on the last Tuesday of each month. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/briefing-83-internet-governance-in-march-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T060000
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SUMMARY:Global Communications and Audiences: Propaganda\, Fake News & AI Censorship
DESCRIPTION:Event date: 28 March 2022\, 4 am–6 am EDT \nThe webinar Global Communications and Audiences: Propaganda\, Fake News & AI Censorship\, organised by Data To Power\, will explore how datafication and platformisation processes\, as well as a rise in new disinformation and propaganda tools\, might affect museum global communications by disrupting the flow of global information exchange\, and accelerating anxiety\, negative sentiment\, and cross-cultural misunderstanding among online participants. \nDiplo’s Director of Research Dr Katharina Höne is a panellist in this event’s Interactive Data Panel. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit the official page. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/global-communications-and-audiences-propaganda-fake-news-ai-censorship/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T101500
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SUMMARY:Official Geneva presentation of special UNDP report on human security
DESCRIPTION:Event date: 17 March 2022\, 9 am–10:15 am EDT \nThe event\, organised by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) and the UN Development Programme’s (UNDP) Geneva office\, will serve as Geneva’s official  presentation of the UNDP’s special report titled New Threats to Human Security in the Anthropocene: Demanding Greater Solidarity. \nAccording to this report\, despite people on average living longer\, healthier\, and wealthier lives\, these advances have not succeeded in increasing people’s sense of security. The report examines a cluster of threats that have become more prominent in recent years\, including digital technologies\, inequalities\, conflicts\, and the ability of healthcare systems to tackle new challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\n\nHow to improve human security in light of emerging threats in the 21st century? \n\nIn this context\, the event aims to bring in a diverse set of voices and perspectives from security\, health\, climate\, digital\, and diplomatic communities\, with the aim of starting a global conversation on human security. \nDiplo’s Executive Director Prof. Jovan Kurbalija will be one of the experts at this event. \nFor more information\, and to register\, please visit the official page. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/official-geneva-presentation-of-special-undp-report-on-human-security/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T114500
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SUMMARY:Towards a more diverse international standardisation landscape – Motivations and actions for stakeholders in the ARIN region
DESCRIPTION:Event date: 15 March 2022 | 11:00–11:45 EDT (15:00 – 15:45 UTC)\, online \nThis event is addressed to stakeholders in the ARIN service region (national and regional standard development organisations\, governmental entities\, industry\, the technical community\, academia\, and civil society groups with an interest in digital standards.) \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nOn 22 February\, we launched the paper International digital standards: A case for the involvement of stakeholders in the ARIN region and started a discussion on why and how stakeholders in small and developing countries (in particular Caribbean and North Atlantic islands) can contribute to international standardisation processes. We looked at the various implications of digital standards (for economy and trade\, human rights\, public policy\, geopolitics)\, explored the complexity and dynamism of the international standardisation landscape\, and outlined a series of recommendations that could contribute to a more diverse participation in digital standard-setting. \nFollowing up on these discussions\, we will: \n\nLook more closely at what motivates actors to participate in international standards developing organisations (SDOs)\, and how they choose which organisations and areas to focus on.\nExplore concrete actions that could step up the engagement of stakeholders from the ARIN region in international SDOs.\nDiscuss how regional stakeholders – governments\, national SDOs\, companies\, etc. – can strengthen their cooperation on digital standardisation issues\, at both regional and international levels.\n\nBecause the event will be held right after the conclusion of the ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-20)\, our event will also feature an overview of key WTSA outcomes and a discussion around their implications. \n*** \nThis event is part of the Raising awareness on digital standards for ARIN region countries project funded by ARIN through its Community Grant Program and run by Diplo US. The project includes research\, training\, and awareness-building components dedicated to promoting a better understanding of the importance of international digital standards across the ARIN region\, focusing on developing countries. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/towards-a-more-diverse-international-standardisation-landscape-motivations-and-actions-for-stakeholders-in-the-arin-region/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:International digital standards: Stepping up the engagement of stakeholders from the ARIN region
DESCRIPTION:Event date: 22 February 2022\, 10:00–11:00 EST\, online \nThis event is addressed to stakeholders in the ARIN service region (national and regional standard development organisations\, governmental entities\, industry\, the technical community\, academia\, and civil society groups with an interest in digital standards.) \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nStandards for digital technologies are all around us\, enabling devices to interact with each other\, allowing us to connect to mobile networks\, and facilitating the exchange of information. They are developed at the national\, regional\, and international levels\, typically through consensus-driven processes where different actors – manufacturers\, sellers\, trade associations\, governmental entities\, etc. – contribute their views and promote their interests.  \nGiven the global nature of the digital economy\, international standards – set within organisations such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)\, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)\, and the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) – are of particular importance. Although participation in such organisations is generally open to anyone interested\, stakeholders from large and developed countries usually prevail in this ecosystem. This standardisation gap – the imbalance in participation in international standardisation processes\, in particular between developed and developing countries – is visible across the region serviced by the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN): While stakeholders from the USA and Canada are very active in standardisation processes (even if with differing levels of engagement over the years\, from one organisation to another)\, there is very little (if any) participation from other countries in the region. \nOur event is intended to help raise awareness about digital standards among stakeholders in small\, developing countries in the ARIN service region. It will feature:  \n\nan overview of international digital standards\, their relevance and implications (technical\, economic\, social\, etc.)\, and where they are developed \ninsights into the extent to which stakeholders from ARIN countries participate in several key international standards development organisations \na discussion on why and how to contribute to international standardisation processes \na close look at the upcoming ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (to take place in March 2022)\, what to expect\, and what to pay attention to \n\nThe paper International digital standards: A case for the involvement of stakeholders in the ARIN region (in English and Spanish) will be launched during the event. \n*** \nThis event is part of the Raising awareness on digital standards for ARIN region countries project funded by ARIN through its Community Grant Program and run by Diplo US. The project includes research\, training\, and awareness-building components dedicated to promoting a better understanding of the importance of international digital standards across the ARIN region\, focusing on developing countries. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/international-digital-standards-stepping-up-the-engagement-of-stakeholders-from-the-arin-region/
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