After three years of negotiations, initiated by Russia in 2017, the UN Member States at the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) adopted the draft of the first globally binding legal instrument on cybercrime. This convention will now be presented to the UN General Assembly for formal adoption later this year. The Chair emphasised that the [...]
Join us online on 8th November for the launch of Unpacking Global Digital Compact, a new publication written by Sorina Teleanu, an expert on digital governance. Over the past 18 months, Sorina has meticulously followed the Global Digital Compact (GDC) process, anchoring it within the broader digital and internet governance landscape.Teleanu’s book is a must-read [...]
Digital trade is becoming a key driver of economic growth across the globe, reshaping how goods and services are produced, traded, and consumed. With increasing internet penetration and the adoption of digital technologies, Africa stands at a unique crossroads. While the continent has made notable strides in digital innovation, e-commerce, and ICT infrastructure, it [...]
Under the framework of the Digital Policy Leadership Program (DPLP), a joint initiative between Insper Brazil and the University of St. Gallen, a group of students will visit Diplo and meet with some of their experts. The group will discuss opportunities and challenges related to artificial intelligence policy, digital trade, and internet governance. They [...]
The event is part of a series of regular briefings the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) is delivering for diplomats at permanent missions and delegations in Geneva following digital policy issues. It is an invitation-only event. *** About a year from now, a high-level meeting will be convened at the UN General Assembly to review [...]
The Permanent Missions of Malta, Mexico, and Switzerland to the United Nations in Geneva, together with DiploFoundation, invite you to an anniversary event and master briefing: How to prepare diplomats for the AI Era? The future of diplomatic training and education 11 December 2024 WMO Building, 7bis Avenue de la Paix, Geneva (Attic Conference [...]
