In its submission dated 27 September 2025, CCAOI welcomed the draft’s comprehensive nature and its reaffirmation of previous international commitments such as the Geneva Declaration, Tunis Agenda, Global Digital Compact, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The group commended the focus on multistakeholder participation, digital inclusion, and human rights.
The partnership seeks to equip young Africans with skills needed for work, leadership, and social development in an increasingly digital world.
ICANN84 Annual General Meeting will be held in Dublin, Ireland at The Convention Centre Dublin from 25-30 October 2025.
In its submission to the WSIS+20 Zero Draft, the EU System for an Enabling Environment (EU SEE) calls for a stronger focus on civic space, human rights, and inclusive digital governance. The proposals seek to ensure that the review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes in 2025 reinforces transparency, accountability, and participation across all areas of digital policy.
Anyone interested, companies, civil society groups, or individuals, can submit feedback through the consultation portal until 7 November.
Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Mitsotakis warned of the risks of unchecked social media use on children’s minds and urged global action.
Candidates with expertise in core AI fields (including generative AI, machine learning, robotics, and AI safety), applied AI (health, climate, social sciences, digital society), and related interdisciplinary areas such as ethics, governance, and risk assessment are invited to apply.
Mali has launched new digital platforms to improve access to public services, including biometric driver’s licenses, electronic toll systems, and a national health information platform. The initiatives, developed locally, are part of the government’s broader digital transformation plan.
The informal council meeting, hosted by the Danish Minister for Digital Affairs, Caroline Stage, under the Danish EU Presidency, will take place on 10 October.
The Task Force brings together experts from academia, industry, and civil society, while Canadians can share their views through the Consulting Canadians portal until 31 October 2025. The government says the strategy will focus on research, innovation, infrastructure, and building public trust in AI.
Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is a project co-funded by the European Union.
