Session
Subtheme
Health Parliament
Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta- Chairman of 3 Dynamic Coalition at UN IGF, Asia Pacific Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio - Chief Information Officer at United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, Multilateral Body -Americas Erik Solheim - Former Health Minister, Netherlands, Civil Society- EU Haitham El-noush- Board Member, UNITAID, Norway, Multilateral Body- EU May Siksik- Chairman, Health Innovation, Canada, Civil Society -America Mevish Vaishnav- President, Health Parliament, Private Sector, Asia Pacific
Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta- Chairman of 3 Dynamic Coalition at UN IGF, Asia Pacific Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio - Chief Information Officer at United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, Multilateral Body -Americas Erik Solheim - Former Health Minister, Netherlands, Civil Society- EU Haitham El-noush- Board Member, UNITAID, Norway, Multilateral Body- EU May Siksik- Chairman, Health Innovation, Canada, Civil Society -America Mevish Vaishnav- President, Health Parliament, Private Sector, Asia Pacific
Organization's Website
Speakers
Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta- Chairman of 3 Dynamic Coalition at UN IGF, Asia Pacific
Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio - Chief Information Officer at United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, Multilateral Body -Americas
Erik Solheim - Former Health Minister, Netherlands, Civil Society- EU
Haitham El-noush- Board Member, UNITAID, Norway, Multilateral Body- EU
May Siksik- Chairman, Health Innovation, Canada, Civil Society -America
Mevish Vaishnav- President, Health Parliament, Private Sector, Asia Pacific
Onsite Moderator
Mevish Vaishnav
Online Moderator
Rapporteur
Arushi Negi
SDGs
17. Partnerships for the Goals
Targets: The Global Digital Compact (GDC) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) are closely aligned, as both emphasize the need for international cooperation and multi-stakeholder engagement to achieve sustainable development through digital innovation. Global Digital Compact: The GDC seeks to establish shared principles for an open, secure, and inclusive digital future. It promotes equitable access to technology, responsible data governance, and the protection of human rights in the digital space. SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: SDG 17 highlights the importance of global partnerships — among governments, private sector, civil society, and international organizations — to achieve sustainable development. It focuses on knowledge-sharing, capacity-building, and financial cooperation to address global challenges. The GDC supports SDG 17 by fostering global dialogue, encouraging joint action, and creating frameworks for responsible digital transformation, ensuring that technological advancements contribute to inclusive and sustainable development worldwide.
Targets: The Global Digital Compact (GDC) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) are closely aligned, as both emphasize the need for international cooperation and multi-stakeholder engagement to achieve sustainable development through digital innovation. Global Digital Compact: The GDC seeks to establish shared principles for an open, secure, and inclusive digital future. It promotes equitable access to technology, responsible data governance, and the protection of human rights in the digital space. SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals: SDG 17 highlights the importance of global partnerships — among governments, private sector, civil society, and international organizations — to achieve sustainable development. It focuses on knowledge-sharing, capacity-building, and financial cooperation to address global challenges. The GDC supports SDG 17 by fostering global dialogue, encouraging joint action, and creating frameworks for responsible digital transformation, ensuring that technological advancements contribute to inclusive and sustainable development worldwide.
Format
Theater
Since the Global Digital Compact (GDC) aims to establish shared principles for an open, secure, and inclusive digital future, and the GDC seeks to address key challenges in the digital space, including digital inclusion, data governance, cybersecurity, and misinformation, this session is likely to have 100 plus attendees.
Since the Global Digital Compact (GDC) aims to establish shared principles for an open, secure, and inclusive digital future, and the GDC seeks to address key challenges in the digital space, including digital inclusion, data governance, cybersecurity, and misinformation, this session is likely to have 100 plus attendees.
Duration (minutes)
60
Description
The Health Parliament Model for Global Digital Compact session will explore how a participatory, multi-stakeholder approach can drive policy reforms in digital health governance. The Health Parliament model brings together patients, healthcare providers, policymakers, and industry leaders to identify gaps and propose actionable solutions for improving healthcare access and equity through digital tools and platforms.
The session will showcase successful case studies, highlighting how collaborative dialogue will galvanize stakeholders to help achieve the goals set by the Global Digital Compact. It aligns with IGF 2025 themes on digital cooperation and public interest.
Facilitating Interaction: A dedicated moderator will oversee onsite discussions, while a co-moderator will manage online participation to ensure balanced engagement. Real-time Q&A and polling will enable both onsite and online attendees to actively contribute to the discussion. Session Design: The session will alternate between expert presentations and interactive discussions to maintain audience engagement. Panelists will address both onsite and remote participants equally, encouraging open dialogue and diverse viewpoints. Complementary Tools: Platforms like Zoom will facilitate seamless virtual participation. Interactive tools such as Slido will be used for live polling, Q&A, and audience feedback, ensuring active involvement from all participants.
Facilitating Interaction: A dedicated moderator will oversee onsite discussions, while a co-moderator will manage online participation to ensure balanced engagement. Real-time Q&A and polling will enable both onsite and online attendees to actively contribute to the discussion. Session Design: The session will alternate between expert presentations and interactive discussions to maintain audience engagement. Panelists will address both onsite and remote participants equally, encouraging open dialogue and diverse viewpoints. Complementary Tools: Platforms like Zoom will facilitate seamless virtual participation. Interactive tools such as Slido will be used for live polling, Q&A, and audience feedback, ensuring active involvement from all participants.