The Internet Governance Forum takes place this week in Paris. Here’s why it matters.
The IGF takes place under the auspices of the United Nations (UN) and is sometimes described as the world’s biggest digital policy incubator.
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3 ways digitalisation is shaping the future of taxation
Digital transformations and technologies should be seen as an aid and not a hindrance to fair and efficient tax systems, argued participants at an international tax conference in Munich, Germany
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05, 2018
EU Member states must strengthen provisions on cross-border data flows, says ICC Secretary-General
In response to the European Commission’s proposed provisions for cross-border data flows in trade and investment agreements, ICC calls on EU member states to prevent digital protectionism.
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04, 2018
ICC BASIS welcomes Diego Molano Vega as new Chair
ICC has appointed Diego Molano Vega to serve as the Chair and Ambassador for its Business Action to Support the Information Society (BASIS) initiative.
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03, 2018
ICC: Digital tax rules should be global and long-term in scope
Recent months have seen governments around the world lay out proposals for taxing the digital economy.
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03, 2018
Why connecting communities through digital skills matters for the SDGs
Digital technology has been widely recognised as a vital tool to further sustainable development. But many people around the world still lack basic skills required to reap the benefits of the digital economy.
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03, 2018
UN Secretary General appoints ICC BASIS representatives to IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group
ICC welcomed today the formation of the new Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) responsible for steering preparation of the annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF).
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02, 2018
3 reasons why consistent implementation is critical for the EU’s GDPR
GDPR: a more effective, accountable and less administratively burdensome data privacy regime for Europe?
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12, 2017
5 ways to shape our digital future
ICT has been recognised as an underpinning tool to facilitate achievement of the UN SDGs. Yet there is also recognition of the need to equip populations with the necessary digital skills, including literacy, technical and soft skills to meaningfully use and reap the benefits of digital technology.
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Cybersecurity capacity starts with partnerships
ICC helps raising awareness of the value of on-going partnerships in cybersecurity capacity building efforts globally.
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12, 2017
Tackling gender divides requires everyone at the table, IGF hears
How business, government, civil society and technical community, showcase the multifold ways in which digital technology can impact gender equality and create opportunities for women to participate more readily in the labour market.
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Digital Economy: 4 things that the Internet Governance Forum have in common with end of year festivities
The Internet Governance Forum is a leader in ensuring inclusivity and facilitating access to discussion from your office or home.