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17 May, 2024
Ghana’s National Communications Authority(NCA) approves Starlink launch
Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has approved SpaceX Starlink GH LTD to provide satellite broadband services in the country.... Read more
15 May, 2024
East Africa outages highlight Africa’s Internet vulnerabilities
Recent damage to undersea cables supplying internet to African countries has raised concerns about the continent's network vulnerabilities. This incid... Read more
24 Jan, 2023
Digital transformation among the priorities of Germany’s new strategy for Africa
Germany's new Africa Strategy emphasizes digital transformation as a key priority among other goals, aiming to support African development in alignmen... Read more
14 Dec, 2022
US government launches Digital Transformation with Africa initiative
The US government has launched the Digital Transformation with Africa initiative, committing over $350 million to expand digital access and literacy i... Read more
15 Apr, 2022
New Nimble networks to empower local communities
Nimble network solution for local communities, developed by startup Wakoma, won the Future Networks 2021 Challenge. It provides a low-cost, low-power ... Read more
[Briefing for diplomats] An inclusive internet: Lowering the barriers for access
02 Dec 21 - 02 Dec 21Online
WTO: Connectivity, Competition, Collaboration: The 3Cs of Digital Trade – What policies for post-COVID success?
22 Jun 21 - 22 Jun 21Online
Joint Civil Society Meeting 2017
16 Dec 17 - Geneva, Switzerland
Diplo at IEEE event: Internet Inclusion – Advancing Solutions
16 Oct 17 - Washington, D.C.
Diplo at Asian Forum on Global Governance
16 Oct 16 - 25 Oct 16New Delhi, India
Internet Inclusion: Global Connect Stakeholders Advancing Solutions
05 Oct 16 - 06 Oct 16Washington DC
Diplo at IGMENA Summit
30 Sep 16 - 02 Oct 16Tunis, Tunisia
Introduction to Digital Politics 2015: online course for Geneva-based diplomats
27 Apr 15 - 22 Jun 15Online
[Webinar] Online freedom of speech: the battle continues
25 Sep 12 - Online
[Webinar] Cable connections and the cost of Internet access
31 Jul 12 - Online
Internet governance in 2012: What can we expect?
12 Jan 12 - Online
We all need accessibility. To everything. Really.
The message emphasizes the importance of accessibility in various aspects of life, from physical environments to web content. It discusses the challenges organizations face in implementing web accessi[...]
25 Jan, 2024
Alt text and inclusive communication: Is a picture really worth a thousand words?
The message emphasizes the importance of alt text for inclusive communication by providing visually impaired users with auditory descriptions of images. It highlights how alt text can enhance web acce[...]
27 Sep, 2022
Digital accessibility in Kenya after COVID-19
Digital accessibility in Kenya faced challenges during COVID-19. The pandemic highlighted the struggle for accessibility, particularly for persons with disabilities in accessing online information and[...]
16 Dec, 2021
The reality of science fiction: Behind the scenes of race and technology
The text discusses the intertwining of race, technology, and Afrofuturism, highlighting the parallels between the experiences of black people in real life and those portrayed in science fiction. It em[...]
10 Jun, 2020
Connecting Europe to Latin America: a revolution in Internet governance?
A new submarine cable connecting Latin America to Europe may revolutionize Internet governance by offering a model that ensures the Internet's global infrastructure as common goods. This model involve[...]
08 Jan, 2018
WSIS Forum 2017: Summary of Day 2
Day 2 of WSIS Forum 2017 featured high-level policy discussions on digital access, the digital divide, and sustainable development. Key points included the launch of a toolkit for strengthening digita[...]
13 Jun, 2017
Digital policy issues emphasised at the G20 Leaders’ Summit
Digital policy issues were a key focus at the recent G20 Leaders’ Summit in Hangzhou, China. Emphasized topics included growth, development, and the digital economy. Commitments were made to address[...]
07 Sep, 2016
Build a legacy for future generations, connect bridges: some suggestions for future action
The text discusses the outcomes of a conference focusing on digital policy, with recommendations for future action. Suggestions include the need for multistakeholder collaboration, fostering an intang[...]
06 Mar, 2015
Privacy issues discussed at CONNECTing the Dots
Privacy issues discussed at CONNECTing the Dots conference included topics such as legal frameworks, education, and corporate responsibility. Speakers emphasized the importance of privacy as a foundat[...]
04 Mar, 2015
High-level government perspectives at CONNECTing the Dots
High-level government perspectives at CONNECTing the Dots in Paris addressing Internet-related issues focusing on inclusivity, freedom, privacy, and ethics, including discussions on net neutrality, mu[...]
04 Mar, 2015
Keynote at the Mobile World Congress: Innovation for Inclusion
Keynote at the Mobile World Congress focused on innovation for inclusion, with speakers like Jimmy Wales and Ajay Banga discussing the importance of bringing more people online and promoting financial[...]
03 Mar, 2015
Ensuring user-centred privacy in a connected world
The message highlights discussions on user-centered privacy at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. It addresses the challenges of legal regulations not keeping pace with technological advancements[...]
02 Mar, 2015
5 May 2025
2023
Status of internet access and connectivity in Africa
Africa has been focusing on internet connectivity and access as a priority. The continent is a fast adopter of technology, internet penetration rates ... Read more
2011
Access of ICT benefits for underserved rural communities in developing countries: A case study from Nepal
Policy-makers and governments in developing nations can implement more effective policies and frameworks by gaining a better understanding of the fact... Read more
2009
Local hubs and the work of the RPWG
'It was also very important for me to join other members of the RPWG to be physically present at the IGF, so we could follow the implementation of the... Read more
2009
Creating enabling environments for access to the Internet
'In most developing countries access to the Internet for people without disabilities is an issue. Thus the thought of access to people with disabiliti... Read more
2007
Towards ‘concrete, physical, and local’
'This is not an outside imposition of technology, but an enthusiastic acceptance of support... the ideal situation, where just a push, just a bit of h... Read more
2007
Launching an ICT campus and beyond
'I found that living in a developed economy is quite different from living in my developing country environment. Things like the Internet are taken fo... Read more
17 May, 2024
Ghana’s National Communications Authority(NCA) approves Starlink launch
Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has approved SpaceX Starlink GH LTD to provide satellite broadband services in the country.... Read more
15 May, 2024
East Africa outages highlight Africa’s Internet vulnerabilities
Recent damage to undersea cables supplying internet to African countries has raised concerns about the continent's network vulnerabilities. This incid... Read more
24 Jan, 2023
Digital transformation among the priorities of Germany’s new strategy for Africa
Germany's new Africa Strategy emphasizes digital transformation as a key priority among other goals, aiming to support African development in alignmen... Read more
14 Dec, 2022
US government launches Digital Transformation with Africa initiative
The US government has launched the Digital Transformation with Africa initiative, committing over $350 million to expand digital access and literacy i... Read more
15 Apr, 2022
New Nimble networks to empower local communities
Nimble network solution for local communities, developed by startup Wakoma, won the Future Networks 2021 Challenge. It provides a low-cost, low-power ... Read more
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