Name: Plenary Session 1: Global coordination and regional cooperation for the Global Digital Compact/Summit of the Future
Start: 2024-07-11T15:00:00+0000
End: 2024-07-11T16:00:00+0000

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Thursday July 11, 2024 15:00 - 16:00 UTC

Main Hall

Recognizing the transformative potential of digital technologies and the importance of global collaboration, the United Nations proposes a Global Digital Compact (GDC) to be agreed upon at the Summit of the Future in September 2024. The GDC aims to outline shared principles and actions for an open, free, secure, and human-centered digital future, supporting the UN Vision 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To ensure Africa’s perspective is incorporated, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has conducted regional consultations, resulting in the African Policy Declaration. This session will discuss the GDC drafts, negotiation successes, challenges, and critical questions, such as whether the current draft adequately addresses Africa’s needs and what is required to implement the GDC in African contexts post-Summit. The goal is to unify the African voice and establish a cohesive position for the GDC negotiations.

Moderators

Poncelet Ileledji

Lead CEO, Jokko Labs

Poncelet O. Ileleji is a Computer Scientist by Profession with + 25 years in the field; he has been involved with the use of ICT as a tool for sustainable development both as he is the Lead / CEO of Jokkolabs Banjul(www.jokkolabs.net), in The Gambia. He has also served as consultant for several projects in Africa covering ICT for D, Learning, Technologies and Education, Internet Governance and Health Informatics. He also ran the YMCA Computer Training Centre and Digital Studio from inception. He served also as... Read More →

Speakers

Gbenga Sesan

Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative

‘Gbenga Sesan is the Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, a pan-African social enterprise working on digital inclusion and digital rights through its offices in Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe. He is also a Non-Resident Fellow at the Digital Civil Society... Read More →

Nnenna Nwakanma

Technical Adviser on Digital Cooperation, HealthAI

Nnenna advocates for policy and systemic changes that are needed for meaningful internet access, open data, open government and the open web across Africa, bringing together local and international stakeholders to advance the digital agenda. She works to drive affordable internet... Read More →

Lacina Koné

Director General, Smart africa

Mr. Lacina Kone, is the Director General/CEO of Smart Africa. Prior to that, Mr. Koné was the advisor to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire (2017-2018), in charge of Digital Transformation and Public Reforms, and was also the advisor to the President from 2011-2017... Read More →

Hon. Alhajie Mbow

Member of Parliament, Gambia National Parliament

Hon. Alhagie Mbow is an elected Lawmaker in the Gambia National Parliament and currently serving his second term and is the vice chairperson on the Finance & Public Accounts Committee (FPAC) and the chairperson of the committee on Education, Training and ICT. Hon. Mbow also represents... Read More →

Dr. Mactar Seck

Chief of section Innovation and Technology, UNECA

Dr. Mactar Seck has been involved in the telecommunication, ICT4D including Digital Id , Digital Trade and digital economy as well as in STI field over the last 20 years, specializing in areas such as digital policy strategy and regulatory framework, internet governance issues, digital... Read More →

Zanyiwe Asare

Vice President and Head of Public Policy, Africa Region, Yango

Having worn several hats in the ICT policy regulation space, Zanyiwe is currently Yango’s Vice President and Head of Public Policy Africa Region. Her role includes driving strategic initiatives to navigate regulatory landscapes and spearhead comprehensive public policy strategies... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 15:00 - 16:00 UTC
Main Hall

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