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Parliamentarian Focus Track
Friday July 12, 2024 08:00 - 10:00 UTC
Room 3
In alignment with the global efforts of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) to enhance parliamentary engagement in internet governance discussions, the West African Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF) introduces the Parliamentary Track. This dedicated platform aims to bring parliamentarians together to address pressing issues related to the use, evolution, and governance of the internet and digital technologies in the West African region. Building upon the framework established by the IGF Parliamentary Track, WAIGF seeks to foster informed dialogue, collaboration, and policy development among parliamentarians to navigate both the challenges and opportunities presented by disruptive technologies.

The primary objective of the 2024 WAIGF Parliamentary Track is to strengthen the participation of parliamentarians in discussions on disruptive technologies and their impact on West African societies. It will provide a platform for parliamentary engagement, facilitating informed decision-making, policy development, and legislative action to address the evolving digital landscape in the region. This track will take place concurrently with the WAIGF from the 11th to the 12th of July 2024, gathering legislators, members of parliaments, and members of senates from across the 16 West African countries.

Key components of the WAIGF Parliamentary Track include sessions and workshops focused on sub-themes identified for this year's forum. These sessions will provide parliamentarians with opportunities to explore key issues, share best practices, and engage in interactive discussions with experts and other relevant stakeholders. Policy dialogues will enable parliamentarians to exchange ideas on topics such as digital connectivity, AI, emerging technologies for development, advancing the digital economy and e-governance, digital inclusion and innovation, and digital rights and online content. Additionally, WAIGF will collaborate with parliamentarians, the UN IGF Secretariat, and other stakeholders to expand partnerships and enhance the effectiveness of the Parliamentary Track. The insights and perspectives shared will be integrated into the proceedings of the annual African IGF (AfIGF) and UN IGF Parliamentary Track, scheduled for December 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Speakers
avatar for Celine Bal

Celine Bal

Secretariat, UN Internet Governance Forum
avatar for Hon. Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu

Hon. Senator Shuaib Afolabi Salisu

Chairman of the Senate Committee on ICT & Cybersecurity, Nigeria
avatar for Hon. Alhajie Mbow

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 →
Friday July 12, 2024 08:00 - 10:00 UTC
Room 3
  Closed-door Session

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