Resources

U.N. Update: Cyber-related developments

This paper provides an update on the proceedings of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where discussions of cyber-related issues take place. It includes updates from the deliberations at the second Open-Ended Working Group on Information and Communications Technologies (OEWG) and the Ad Hoc Committee of Experts (AHC) between 3 September 2023 and 12 July […]

Estudio de caso LATAM 2024

LATAM case study 2024 A case study conducted by Karisma Foundation collects and identifies the main barriers to the deployment of infrastructure in the region, and builds a base of recommendations to be taken into account in governance spaces, to initiate a roadmap focused on the still unconnected populations in Latin America and the Caribbean […]

UK’s Code of Practice for the Cyber Security of AI

Policy Reports

Introduction  The UK government is taking forward a two-part intervention to address the cyber security risks to AI. This involves the development of a voluntary Code of Practice which will be used to help create a global standard in the European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI) that sets baseline security requirements. We believe a Code focused […]

Civil Society Organisations Engagement in Internet Governance Legal Frameworks: The Case of Cybercrime Laws

Policy Reports

The Case of Cybercrime Laws in the MENA region Civil society organisations (CSOs) play a crucial role in shaping digital infrastructure and internet governance, including cybercrime laws. Their role has become even more critical in the context of increasing crackdowns on freedom of expression and civic engagement. This case study explores how CSOs in the […]

From fellow travellers to active drivers: Case study on African civil society participation in the Internet Governance Forum Ecosystem

Executive summary The participation of African civil society in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) ecosystem reveals a complex interplay of opportunities, challenges, and outcomes. This case study, conducted by KICTANet under the Civil Society Alliance for Digital Empowerment (CADE) initiative, provides an in-depth analysis of the role and impact of African civil society organizations (CSOs) […]

Report of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights*| Human rights and technical standard-setting processes for new and emerging digital technologies

Resolutions and Declarations

General Assembly Distr.: General18 September 2023Original: English Human Rights CouncilFifty-third session19 June–14 July 2023Agenda items 2 and 3Annual report of the United Nations High Commissionerfor Human Rights and reports of the Office of theHigh Commissioner and the Secretary-General Promotion and protection of all human rights,civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights,including the right to development […]

The geopolitics of digital standards: China’s role in standard-setting organisations

Policy Reports

Executive summary Standards for digital technologies are all around us, enabling devices to interact with each other, allowing us to connect to mobile networks, and facilitating the exchange of information. By providing rules or guidelines for the development and functioning of technologies, products, and services, standards foster interoperability and enable safety and quality of service. […]

A mission statement for the IETF

Network Working Group H. AlvestrandRequest for Comments: 3935 Cisco SystemsBCP: 95 October 2004Category: Best Current Practice A Mission Statement for the IETF Status of this Memo This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. Copyright Notice Copyright (C) […]

Human Development Report 2025

A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI The 2025 Human Development Report explores the profound transformations brought by artificial intelligence (AI) and their implications for human development. The report argues that while AI is advancing rapidly and reshaping economies and societies, its ultimate impact depends not on technology itself, but […]

Bridging the Standardization Gap: An Introduction

Manuals and Handbooks

Bridging the Standardization Gap: An Introduction is a PowerPoint presentation prepared for ITU-T Study Group Chairmen and Vice Chairmen Training. It is designed to introduce participants to ITU’s Bridging the Standardization Gap (BSG) initiative and to train them in the structure and processes of ITU-T. It explains ITU’s role as a UN agency for information […]