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IGF 2024 Lightning Talk #102 Full-speed into divided future

    Netcomm Global
    Lev Shadrin, Netcomm Global, Civil Society, Asia Pacific Group
    Dmitry Gulyaev, Youth Digital Ombudsperson, Civil Society, Eastern European Group

    Speakers

    Timofey V, head of strategic development, ANPO “Dialog”, civil society, Eastern European Group

    Onsite Moderator

    Lev Shadrin, Netcomm Global, Civil Society, Asia Pacific Group

    Rapporteur

    Dmitry Gulyaev, Youth Digital Ombudsperson, Civil Society, Eastern European Group

    SDGs

    9.c
    16.10
    17.18
    17.8


    Targets: 1. SDG 9.c: Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the internet in least developed countries by 2020.
    2. SDG 16.10: Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements.
    3. SDG 17.8: Fully operationalize the technology bank and science, technology, and innovation capacity-building mechanism for least developed countries by 2017 and enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology.
    4. SDG 17.18: By 2020, enhance capacity-building support to developing countries, including for least developed countries and small island developing States, to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely, and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location, and other characteristics relevant in national contexts.

    These targets are relevant to the discussion of digital superpowers, internet fragmentation, global connectivity, digital rights, online governance, cybersecurity, and data sovereignty as outlined in the text.

    Format

    10 minute presentation and Q&A discussion with the audience

    Duration (minutes)
    30
    Description

    This lightning talk will explore how the rise of digital superpowers has catalyzed internet fragmentation, impacting global connectivity and digital rights. Lightning talkinto aims to delve into the complexities of this phenomenon, examining its implications for online governance, cybersecurity, and data sovereignty. By linking historical context with current trends, we aim to foster a dialogue on strategies for promoting a more cohesive and inclusive digital ecosystem.


    Moderators will ensure balanced participation from online and onsite participants and Q&A part will guarantee that the conversation is not one sided and there are other points of view.