Session
Government of Papua New Guinea
Government of Papua New Guinea
Chelsea Horne, Academia, Western European and Others Group Nancy Kanasa, Government, Asia Pacific Luca Belli, Academia, Latin America and the Caribbean Lillian Nalwoga, African Group Sara Kiden, African Group
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Targets: 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Roundtable
The round table format is best suited for this session because it encourages open dialogue, diverse perspectives, and active participation. Interactive and Inclusive Discussion – Instead of a one-way presentation, the session fosters engagement between speakers at the table and participants in the audience, enabling collaborative problem-solving
This session will explore the current state of data governance in the public sector of developing third-world countries, highlighting the need for an inclusive, multi-stakeholder approach that engages government, civil society, the private sector, and academia. While many countries have data governance frameworks, they often focus primarily on government institutions, leading to gaps in interoperability, collaboration, and policy standardization.Through case studies from other countries, with a specific use case from Papua New Guinea, session speakers will highlight challenges, gaps, and opportunities for strengthening public sector data governance by breaking data silos, fostering collaboration, and improving policy implementation. The discussion will showcase innovative approaches such as centralized data governance bodies for oversight, interoperable data-sharing platforms, standardized frameworks for data security and ethics, and adaptive governance models that cater to diverse institutional needs. Best practices, including capacity-building programs, public-private data partnerships, and real-time data analytics for decision-making, will be explored to ensure governance models are effective, scalable, and tailored to each country’s unique digital landscape.
Real-time moderation, live Q&A, and using digital collaboration tools.A dedicated moderator will facilitate discussions, ensuring equal participation from both onsite and online attendeesIinteractive tools for live polling and audience questions.Online participants can submit questions in real-time via chat, which will be addressed .to speakers directly or as open questions which the moderator can direct the question to the right speaker.