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SUMMARY:Harnessing AI’s power for health
DESCRIPTION:Registrations are open \nRegister×\nNew technologies have had a revolutionary impact on healthcare since the early 1990s. At first complex\, costly and limited process developed into an advanced\, assimilated and mainstream support of the society with a remarkable value for our health. \nFrom monitoring the impact of policies on population health to technologies that allow people to manage their healthy habits\, from mobile health (mHealth) to wearable devices\, from telehealth to telemedicine\, the power of computing platforms\, rapidly developing software and increasing connectivity serve the humankind to improve our lives. \nWith the use of robotics in healthcare\, utilization of machine-learning techniques and software and spread of sophisticated tools that harness the power of AI\, the AI is transforming the healthcare sector and the future of public health. As data\, analytics and AI drive innovation across the sectors\, COVID-19 pandemic additionally triggered acceleration of modelling and predicting demands and solutions\, both for diagnosing and for drug development. Intellectual property laws will have to find a way to adapt in order to enable innovation and protect future developments and investments. \nAt the same time\, education\, investment\, multiplication of effects\, equal distribution and development that takes into account safety and security of the citizens are some of the crucial activities that we as a society must undertake when it comes to the AI and the future of health. How can we reach long-lasting results? How can we harness the power of AI for public health and reduce the risks related to the use of new technologies? How can we make sure that developing countries benefit from the rapid technological development equally and meaningfully? What are the implications of the new technologies in the field of intellectual property? \nJoin us on Wednesday\, 3rd November 2021\, 10:00 – 11:00 EDT. \nOther events in the series: \n\nData economy: human-centric approach at the forefront – 22 September\, 10 – 11.00 EDT\nDigitalisation powering environmental protection – 14 October\, 10 – 11.00 EDT\nTechnology for Development – date TBC\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/harnessing-ais-power-for-health/
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SUMMARY:[Webinar] Insights on the 9th meeting of the parties to the convention on the protection and use of transboundary watercourses and international lakes
DESCRIPTION:The Geneva Water Hub\, through its Platform for International Water Law\, in partnership with DiploFoundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on the Protection and Uses of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes are pleased to invite you to the Webinar on “Insights on the ninth Meeting of the Parties of the Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes”. The webinar is organised in the framework of the Distance Learning Course on “International Water Law and the Law of Transboundary Aquifers” offered by the Centre for Continuing and Distance Education of the University of Geneva. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nThe ninth session of the Meeting of Parties was organised by United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in cooperation with the Government of Estonia\, and it took place from the 29th of September to the 1st of October in Geneva\, Switzerland. It discussed and reviewed the progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 6.5. The Meeting of the Parties also discussed challenges and good practices related to transboundary water cooperation and the role of the Convention. Over 500 participants\, from more than 100 countries\, both Parties and non-Parties to the Convention\, as well as from joint bodies\, international and non-governmental organisations\, academia and youth attended this meeting. \nSome highlights of this Meeting of the Parties include the signature of a Ministerial Declaration by The Gambia\, Guinea Bissau\, Mauritania and Senegal with a commitment to establish a framework for cooperation on the Senegal-Mauritanian Aquifer Basin. Moreover\, the Meeting welcomed new Parties including Guinea Bissau and Togo. Other countries such as Iraq are concluding the process of accession to the Convention. \nThere are still many challenges to the achievement of the SDGs. The second report on the SDG indicator 6.5.2 (UNECE\, UNESCO\, 2021) shows that only 24 countries worldwide have all their shared waters covered by operational arrangements for water cooperation. \nFurthermore\, several challenges are still faced by countries in cooperating for the joint management of transboundary waters. In order to face these challenges the Secretariat of the Water Convention has developed several tools including the Practical guide on the development of agreements and other arrangements for transboundary cooperation and the Handbook on water allocation in a transboundary context. \nPanellists\nProf. Mara Tignino – Reader and Lead Legal Specialist\, Geneva Water Hub\, University of Geneva. \nDr Sonja Koeppel – Executive Secretary\, Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (UNECE). \nProf. Alistair Rieu-Clarke – Professor\, Faculty of Law\, Northumbria University. \nModerator: Prof Jovan Kurbalija\, Executive Director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) \nResources\nInterested in learning more about the interplay between water and digital? Visit our trend page on water and technology. \n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/webinar-insights-on-the-9th-meeting-of-the-parties-to-the-convention-on-the-protection-and-use-of-transboundary-watercourses-and-international-lakes/
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SUMMARY:EAVI Conversations 2021
DESCRIPTION:The EAVI Conversations 2021 series aims to cover a wide array of contemporary themes related to media literacy\, disinformation\, democracy\, and citizenship both with experts and policymakers\, but also Youtubers and activists. \nAt the first event in the series\, EAVI Founder and Secretary General Paolo Celot will be talking to Mr Lee Hibbard (Senior Fellow\, Diplo; Administrator\, Bioethics Unit\, Council of Europe) about technology and people. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×
URL:https://diplo.us/event/eavi-conversations-2021/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Capacity building on e-commerce: From lessons to solutions
DESCRIPTION:Almost every policy discussion on e-commerce makes a reference to the need for capacity building. With varying degrees of strength\, trade agreements often include provisions on this topic. Capacity building is also part of negotiations taking place in the Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on e-commerce among a subset of members at the World Trade Organization (WTO). \nAlthough there is agreement on the importance of capacity building\, there is little consensus on what it means in practice. Under this general term\, many different activities may be encompassed\, such as the exchange of information and best practices\, assistance on the implementation of trade regulation\, deploying physical infrastructure\, and the provision of training\, technical or financial assistance. There is also increasing awareness of the need to provide policy-oriented support for government officials from developing countries and least developed countries (LDCs). \nAgainst this backdrop\, the aim of this seminar is two-fold: to make an assessment of capacity-building needs and priorities\, contributing to enhance clarity on the path to the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12)\, and to discuss the ways in which capacity building could contribute to strengthening the participation of trade negotiators from developing countries and LDCs in trade discussions. \nRegistrations are open \nRegister×\nSpeakers will tackle several questions\, such as:  \n\nWhat are the main capacity-building needs of developing countries and LDCs? To what extent are these needs being covered by capacity-building provisions currently under negotiation at the JSI on e-commerce? What are the lessons learned from the inclusion of capacity building in trade agreements? \nWhat are the main capacity building needs of Geneva-based trade negotiators from developing countries and LDCs? In which ways are they different or complementary to the needs of capital-based trade officials? \nHow to assist developing countries and LDCs in mainstreaming development-oriented priorities in the context of trade negotiations\, as well as in formulating their national e-commerce policies\, fostering coherence between national and international e-commerce regulation? \n\nModerator:  \nRashid Kaukab\, Executive Director\, CUTS International Geneva \nConfirmed speakers:  \n\nSospeter O. Ngoya\, Minister Counsellor\, Trade\, Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to the UN and other international organisations\nJeremia B. Pratama\, Permanent Mission of Indonesia to the UN\, WTO\, and other international organisations in Geneva\nVerónica Bogarín Closs\, First Secretary\, Permanent Mission of Paraguay to the UN office and other international organisations in Geneva\nKarishma Banga\, Research Fellow\, Institute of Development Studies (IDS)\, United Kingdom\n\nDiscussants: \n\nMarilia Maciel\, Digital Policy Senior Researcher\, Diplo\nQuan Zhao\, Trade Policy Advisor\, Office of the Chief Economist\, International Trade Centre (ITC)\nYasmin Ismail\, Research Fellow\, CUTS International Geneva\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/capacity-building-on-e-commerce-from-lessons-to-solutions/
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SUMMARY:Monthly Internet Governance Briefing – November 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s Digital Watch Internet Governance Briefing on Tuesday\, 30th November\, at 8.00 EST. Catch 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. \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/monthly-internet-governance-briefing-november-2021/
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