Bridging the Digital Divide: The Role of Technical Standards Behind the scenes of our everyday digital experiences lies a world of technical standards that enable global connectivity and determine who gets to shape the internet’s future—and who is left behind. In an era where technology plays a pivotal role in almost every aspect of our […]
Bridging the digital divide through language inclusion
Bridging the Digital Divide Through Language Inclusion In a world where the internet plays a crucial role in almost every aspect of our lives, ensuring equal access for everyone is more important than ever. However, one significant barrier that continues to hinder this goal is the lack of language inclusion in digital content. Experts are […]
IGF and WSIS platforms must be strengthened, not replaced, say leaders
Strengthening IGF and WSIS Platforms: A Necessity Emphasized by Leaders In the realm of digital governance and policy-making, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) are two pivotal platforms that play a vital role in shaping the future of the digital world. Recently, leaders in the tech and […]
WSIS+20 prepares for Geneva as momentum builds for impactful digital governance
WSIS+20 Gears Up for Geneva: Building Momentum for Effective Digital Governance As the world becomes increasingly interconnected through digital technologies, the need for robust governance frameworks has never been more critical. With the upcoming WSIS+20 high-level event in Geneva on the horizon, stakeholders are gearing up to address key priorities identified during the 2025 Internet […]
WSIS+20 review highlights gaps in digital access and skills
Capacity building and inclusion top WSIS+20 review at IGF Oslo The recently concluded World Summit on the Information Society Plus 20 (WSIS+20) review at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Oslo has shed light on the persistent gaps in digital access and skills that continue to hinder global progress towards a digitally inclusive society. As […]
Africa reflects on 20 years of WSIS at IGF 2025
Africa Reflects on 20 Years of WSIS at IGF 2025 The recently held IGF 2025 panel has shed light on Africa’s digital transformation journey through the lens of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), marking two decades since the inception of this pivotal event. The WSIS, which took place in Geneva in 2003 […]
Lawmakers at IGF 2025 call for global digital safeguards
Lawmakers at IGF 2025 Unite Against Digital Threats to Democracy At the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025, a crucial call to action was made by parliamentarians from around the globe. In a time where the digital landscape is expanding at an unprecedented rate, the need for global digital safeguards has never been more pressing. The […]
Diplo empowers Armenian civil society on digital issues
Diplo Empowers Armenian Civil Society on Digital Issues As Armenia navigates its digital transformation, a new wave of civil society training is quietly reshaping how communities engage with technology and democratic governance. In recent years, the role of technology in shaping societies has become increasingly prominent, with digital tools playing a crucial role in enabling […]
AI cheating crisis leaves teachers in despair
AI Cheating Crisis Leaves Teachers in Despair The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has brought about a new crisis – the issue of AI-powered cheating among students. As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, students are finding more sophisticated ways to use AI to gain an unfair advantage in exams and […]
Growing push in Europe to regulate children’s social media use
The Growing Push in Europe to Regulate Children’s Social Media Use As concerns mount over the digital well-being of young users, a growing movement within Europe aims to redefine what it means to be a child in the online age. With the pervasive influence of social media on today’s youth, policymakers, parents, and educators are […]