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?? New Article: UN Convention Against Cybercrime—Addressing Cybersecurity Amid Global Threats Featured in The Guardian’s Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing campaign, Mehdi Snene, Senior Advisor for AI and Digital Transformation at the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies, explores the role of the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime—the first global agreement of its kind, adopted by consensus at the UN General Assembly in December 2024. The Convention serves as a key framework to: ? Enhance international cooperation to counter cyber threats ? Strengthen protections for vulnerable groups, including tackling online child exploitation ? Build cyber resilience by aligning businesses and governments on security strategies ?? Read the full article in The Guardian (page 6) or access it online: https://lnkd.in/e6TshJqA #ODET #DigitalEmergingTechnologies #DigitalCooperation #CyberSecurity #CyberResilience #TechPolicy #CyberSecurityandCloudComputing

The Zero Draft on the AI Panel and Dialogue is now available. The draft lays the groundwork for the terms of reference and modalities for the establishment and functioning of an independent international scientific panel on AI and a global dialogue on AI governance. This intergovernmental process is led by the UN Permanent Representatives of Costa Rica and Spain. ?? Read the Zero Draft: https://lnkd.in/enFp4fWC Stay tuned for further opportunities to share your feedback. #AIGovernance #DigitalCooperation #GlobalDigitalCompact #AI #AIPolicy Permanent Mission of Spain to the United Nations Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the United Nations

At FOSS Backstage in Berlin, the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET) co-organized a panel discussion on the role of open source in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The session explored how open collaboration, transparency, and community-driven innovation can drive solutions to global challenges. Speakers also highlighted the OSPOs for Good Conference, a key platform fostering open source in the public sector and beyond. ?? Coming Up: UN Open Source Week 2025 Taking place this June, the next edition will expand its scope—more details here: https://lnkd.in/eHse7Wwm Sincere thanks to the FOSS Backstage team and panelists from Zentrum Digitale Souver?nit?t (ZenDiS), the Sovereign Tech Agency, and OpenForum Europe (OFE) for this important discussion. #ODET #DigitalEmergingTechnologies #DigitalCooperation #OpenSource #OSPOsforGood #FOSSBackstage #SDGs #Innovation #Collaboration

Endorse the Global Digital Compact ? ? An updated list of endorsements is now available: https://lnkd.in/eAQtXJBm ? The endorsement form is still open—companies, civil society organizations, academic institutions, technical communities, international organizations, and individuals are invited to sign: https://lnkd.in/ehgggDFw ? ?? Questions or corrections? Contact [email protected] ? Endorsers will be contacted over the coming months. Don’t miss the opportunity to help shape a digital future for all. ? #GlobalDigitalCompact #ODET #DigitalEmergingTechnologies #DigitalCooperation #DigitalGovernance #TechForGood

Apply to participate in the Women in GovTech Challenge 2025! ? The?Women in GovTech Challenge (WiGTC) 2025?is still accepting applications for?mentors and mentees! Join this 8-week mentoring program and become part of a network of committed digital change makers. ?? ??Why Join? ???Mentors?– Share your expertise, grow as a leader, and connect with other global innovators. ???Mentees?– Learn from experienced leaders, build your network and strengthen your technical skills in building cutting-edge digital solutions. ? ???Apply by 16 March 2025 ???Register as mentee: https://lnkd.in/eq_sv7gV ???Register as mentor: ? For more details about the program, visit:?https://lnkd.in/eH6Rjctp ? #WiGTC25 #ODET #UNDP#SafeDPI#DigitalCooperation

?? Express your interest in participating in UN Open Source Week 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York! ? The 2025 edition of this annual conference, hosted by the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies in partnership with the United Nations Office of Information and Communications Technology, will be a dynamic, hands-on week bringing together open source leaders, developers, policymakers, and partners to collaborate, build, and advance open source for the Sustainable Development Goals. ? This year’s program includes: ?? June 16 & 17: UN Tech Over Hackathon ?? June 18: OSPOs for Good ?? June 19: Digital Public Infrastructure Day (DPI Day) ?? June 20: Partner-organized side events ? ?? Interested in participating? Submit by 28 March 2025. https://tinyurl.com/3zdazx ? Due to logistical constraints, submitting this form does not guarantee the possibility of onsite participation. Remote participation will be offered where possible. ? #SafeDPI #DigitalCooperation #ODET #DigitalEmergingTechnologies #GlobalDigitalCompact

"Artificial intelligence is going to transform our economies, and each country has to be engaged." ? At the Arab International Digital Cooperation and Development Forum (DCDF) in Amman, Jordan, Amandeep Gill emphasized the importance of inclusive AI governance. He highlighted the untapped potential of the Arab region, calling for a common digital market, stronger public-private collaboration, and talent pooling to drive innovation. ? The forum convened high-level policymakers, private sector leaders, academics, and civil society representatives to discuss digital transformation’s role in sustainable development.??? ? Opening remarks were delivered by: - Sami Smeirat, Jordanian Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship - Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States - General Secretariat (LAS) - Rola Dashti, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) (ESCWA) - Amandeep Singh Gill, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies ? USG Gill also joined Amr Al Jowaily, Egyptian Vice Foreign Minister, and Ayman El Sherbini, Chief of Digital Section at ESCWA, to discuss how to integrate the Global Digital Compact into the regional and national implementation of the Arab Digital Agenda 2023–2033, ensuring its alignment with GDC objectives moving forward. ? Deepest gratitude to ESCWA, the League of Arab States, and the Jordanian Government, represented by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, for hosting this important dialogue. This forum served as a valuable platform for shaping regional digital priorities, setting standards for the next decade, and building consensus on digital governance. ? Photo credit: ESCWA ? #DigitalCooperation #AIGovernance #GlobalDigitalCompact #DigitalTransformation #ESCWA #ArabRegion

“Artificial Intelligence is not standing still. Neither can we. Let us move for an AI that is shaped by all of humanity, for all of humanity.” At this week’s AI Action Summit in Paris, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned about the risk of Artificial Intelligence deepening geopolitical divides and creating a world of “haves” and “have-nots”. https://lnkd.in/gYQEHuPM

Join the Digital Public Infrastructure Safeguards Initiative Strategic Advisory Board The DPI Safeguards Strategic Advisory Board—stewarded by the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET) and UNDP—seeks high-level leaders to guide global adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) with safeguards at its core. Why you should get involved: - Global mainstreaming and country implementations: Provide strategic advice on scaling DPI globally while ensuring on-the-ground success. - Shape partnerships: Mobilize networks to form new alliances and embed safeguards-by-default in every DPI project. - Be a custodian: Advocate for safer DPI, champion best practices, and steer this initiative to advance the public good. - Serve as a network listener: Identify emerging trends and risks, then advise on mitigation strategies. - Influence policy and practice: Align strategies and execution to drive impact in countries and across ecosystems. Who should apply: Visionary leaders from across sectors, regions and backgrounds who have experience in digital transformation and are committed to driving safe and inclusive DPI for sustainable development. Nominations close: 17 March 2025 Nominate yourself: ?? https://lnkd.in/eVQMkjmr #SafeDPI #DPISafeguards #DigitalTransformation #DigitalCooperation

?? Deadline Extended: Share Your Input on AI Governance by 21 February The submission period for input on the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance has been extended. As part of this intergovernmental process, broad and diverse contributions are being sought to help shape the terms of reference and modalities for these initiatives within the United Nations. Your voice is important in ensuring an inclusive and representative approach. ?? New deadline: 21 February 2025 ?? Open to all interested contributors Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the future of AI governance. Submit your input now: https://lnkd.in/ex5aZpNs #AIGovernance #DigitalCooperation #GlobalDigitalCompact