IGF 2024 Networking Session #17 Eastern Europe Space: Enhancing Digital Literacy

    IGF Czechia
    Natalie Tercova, IGF Czechia, academia, Eastern Europe
    Umut Pajaro Velasquez, Malmö Universitet, Academia, WEOG
    Matilda Moses Mashauri, University student at University of Dar es salaam, Youth Tanzania, civil society, East Africa

    Speakers

    Selma Kaymakci, IGF Czechia, academia, Eastern Europe
    Kateryna Bovsunovska, Youth IGF Ukraine, civil society, Eastern Europe
    Nikolenko Sofiia Olegovna, academia, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Eastern Europe
    Andrey Aleinikov, IGF Russia, .RU/.РФ. registry, technical community, Eastern Europe
    Marko Paloski, IGF MKD, YCIG, technical community, Eastern Europe

    Onsite Moderator

    Natalie Tercova, IGF Czechia, academia, Eastern Europe

    Online Moderator

    Umut Pajaro Velasquez, Malmö Universitet, Academia, WEOG

    Rapporteur

    Matilda Moses Mashauri, University student at University of Dar es salaam, Youth Tanzania, civil society, East Africa

    SDGs

    4. Quality Education
    9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    10. Reduced Inequalities


    Targets: SDG 4.4: By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship.
    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.
    SDG 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status.

    Format

    Classroom

    Interactive, open-seating

    Duration (minutes)
    45
    Description

    This session will explore the unique challenges and opportunities in enhancing digital literacy in Eastern Europe. It aims to identify effective strategies and collaborative efforts to improve digital skills among diverse populations in this region. The discussion will link to the subtheme of advancing human rights and inclusion by addressing how increased digital literacy can promote broader social and economic inclusion.

    The session will be structured to ensure parallel engagement, with discussions prompted by moderators both online and onsite simultaneously. Screen sharing and live polling will be used to actively involve online participants. We plan to use platforms like Slido/ Mentimeter for live polling and Q&A to make the session interactive. Additionally, a dedicated session hashtag on Twitter (X) will be encouraged for real-time engagement and to increase visibility.