EuroDIG Consultation on the UN Global Digital Compact (GDC)
EuroDIG Consultation on the UN Global Digital Compact (GDC)
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1. Recent changes to the draft text of the Global Digital Compact
2. Conduct of GDC progress reviews, monitoring and reporting
Guiding questions for stakeholders in the EuroDIG consultations – open for comment!
¶ 1 Leave a comment on paragraph 1 0 [Q.1] Do the five objectives and 12 principles described in paragraphs 7 and 8 of the GDC text provide the necessary framework for achieving the goal of an inclusive, open, safe and secure digital future for all that supports progress in achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs)? Are there any missing aspects of digital cooperation that should be added to these objectives and principles?
¶ 2 Leave a comment on paragraph 2 0 [Q.2] Does the text say enough about building on and strengthening existing initiatives – including the WSIS process and the Internet Governance Forum – in order to avoid duplication?
¶ 3 Leave a comment on paragraph 3 0 [Q.3] Does the text successfully address gaps in Internet governance or create more risk of fragmentation of governance?
(paragraphs 10-17)
¶ 4 Leave a comment on paragraph 4 0 [Q.1] Does the text focus on the right kind of financial and investment initiatives to connect the remaining 2.6 billion people?
¶ 5 Leave a comment on paragraph 5 0 [Q.2] Are the goals and targets the right ones for achieving meaningful and safe use of the Internet?
¶ 6
Leave a comment on paragraph 6 0
[Q.3] Is the focus on standards and safeguards the right approach for promoting public trust and use of digital services?
[Q.4] Are there best practices in Europe that can assist with the GDC’s goal of promoting multistakeholder partnerships for the development of digital public infrastructure?
¶ 7 Leave a comment on paragraph 7 0 [Q.5] Does the text identify the most effective ways for achieving affordable and inclusive access to digital technologies?
¶ 8 Leave a comment on paragraph 8 0 [Q.6] How can safeguards be established to prevent use of emerging technologies having adverse impacts on human rights? Should Europe support the proposal to create a UN Digital Human Rights Advisory Service?
¶ 9 Leave a comment on paragraph 9 0 [Q.7] Is there sufficient clarity in the zero draft about how to achieve greater accountability in the digital technology sector for violations and abuses of human rights?
¶ 10 Leave a comment on paragraph 10 0 [Q.8] Should the GDC say more in support of the multistakeholder model of Internet governance and cooperation at the regional and national level?
¶ 11 Leave a comment on paragraph 11 0 [Q.9] Is the language of the commitment to “refrain from Internet shutdowns” strong enough?
¶ 12 Leave a comment on paragraph 12 0 [Q.10] Are the commitments to create greater trust and safety online strong enough, in particular for countering violence against women and girls, and preventing online child abuse?
¶ 13 Leave a comment on paragraph 13 0 [Q.11] How can the call for urgent action by the digital sector to increase transparency and create industry accountability frameworks, be implemented in practice?
¶ 14 Leave a comment on paragraph 14 0 [Q.12] How can stakeholders (including the technology companies) assist governments with their commitments to counter disinformation and mitigate the risks of information manipulation and AI-generated deception, while also protecting fundamental media freedoms?
(paragraphs 36-46)
¶ 15 Leave a comment on paragraph 15 0 [Q.13] Do you agree with the commitment to develop new international and national data governance frameworks or are existing regional and international initiatives and guidelines sufficient for ensuring security and privacy?
¶ 16 Leave a comment on paragraph 16 0 [Q.14] Are the approaches to addressing data divides and misuse of databases, by developing common definitions and standards the right ones?
¶ 17 Leave a comment on paragraph 17 0 [Q.15] Is there European experience with data collection systems and data commons that can contribute to the creation and operation of systems in support of sustainable development goals, environmental sustainability, disaster early warning and crisis response?
¶ 18 Leave a comment on paragraph 18 0 [Q.16] How can European stakeholders a) contribute to the development of solutions and best practice to address barriers to the free flow of data with trust (DFFT) and b) support the implementation of regional and global data frameworks?
(paragraphs 47-61)
¶ 19 Leave a comment on paragraph 19 0 [Q.17] Taking into account the number of existing initiatives relating to human-centric AI governance, do you agree there is a need to establish under the auspices of the UN another body, the International Scientific Panel on AI and Emerging Technologies?
¶ 20 Leave a comment on paragraph 20 0 [Q.18] Should the work of the proposed International Contact Group of government experts be supported by the Internet Governance Forum and national and regional fora such as EuroDIG which are already discussing a wide range of AI-related governance and ethical issues?
(paragraphs 52-65)
¶ 21 Leave a comment on paragraph 21 0 [Q.1] Will the proposed follow up actions and financing arrangements strengthen multistakeholder collaboration and cooperation in order to achieve the GDC’s objectives?
¶ 22 Leave a comment on paragraph 22 0 [Q.2] Do the proposals take full account of the potential roles of the Internet Governance Forum and the national and regional IGFs such as EuroDIG in a) advancing the GDC’s commitments, and b) conducting reviews of progress in meeting objectives and specific targets?
¶ 23 Leave a comment on paragraph 23 0 [Q.3] The involvement of several UN agencies and committees in the GDC follow up and review phase will require an efficient mechanism of coordination that is open to contributions from all stakeholder communities. Do you agree that the UN should establish a dedicated office for coordination or should this role be undertaken by an existing process or forum established by the WSIS process?
¶ 24 Leave a comment on paragraph 24 0 [Q.4] 4 Should the IGF (with contributions from the national and regional IGFs such as EuroDIG) have a more substantial role in a) the annual report process led by the UN Secretary-General, and b) the proposed UN High Level Review of the Global Digital Compact in 2026?
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