Digital divide
[Briefing for diplomats] An inclusive internet: Lowering the barriers for access
02 Dec 21 - 02 Dec 21Online
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
An overview of ‘People’s Money: Harnessing Digitalization to Finance a Sustainable Future’
The Digital Finance Task Force launched the report 'People's Money: Harnessing Digitalization to Finance a Sustainable Future,' exploring the link between digitalization, finance, and sustainable deve[...]
27 Aug, 2020
The Future of the Internet
The text discusses the broad scope of Internet governance, highlighting concerns about human rights, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and connectivity. It emphasizes the need for international collabora[...]
13 Jul, 2020
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
High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development focused on the importance of digital technology for achieving sustainable development goals. Despite the potential of technology to accelerate[...]
29 Jul, 2019
EuroDIG 2019: Highlights from The Hague
EuroDIG 2019 in The Hague highlighted the importance of cooperation in the digital age. Discussions focused on strengthening partnerships among stakeholders, addressing regulatory challenges in Europe[...]
26 Jul, 2019
Digital identities: Issues and cases
Low and middle income countries are implementing digital identification systems, raising concerns about privacy and control over personal information. These systems aim to enhance social and economic [...]
21 Jan, 2019
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
Online learning: Delivering on promises?
The text discusses the comparison between different types of online learning, emphasizing that the effectiveness of each depends on specific learning objectives and contexts. Massive open online cours[...]
01 Dec, 2017
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
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09 Jan, 2025
Kenya’s telecom regulator proposes 800% increase in satellite ISP licensing fees
Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) has proposed increasing 15-year licensing fees for satellite Internet providers (ISPs) from $12,302 to $115,33... 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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