Session
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Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: As we aim to foster interactive discussions with participants and gather their feedback, we think the roundtable is the best-suited room layout to facilitate conversations and establish a balanced setting where speakers and participants have equal opportunities to contribute. The duration of 90 minutes allows enough time for a detailed exploration of the topic of the session through the presentation of key findings of UNICRI’s research report and the interventions of representatives from different stakeholders sharing insights on their countries’ cyber capabilities. Additionally, a 90-minute session guarantees enough time for interactive discussions among participants to provide feedback on the report’s recommendations and identify practical implementation pathways. Dedicated time will be allocated for questions and feedback, fostering meaningful interaction between online and onsite attendees.
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: As we aim to foster interactive discussions with participants and gather their feedback, we think the roundtable is the best-suited room layout to facilitate conversations and establish a balanced setting where speakers and participants have equal opportunities to contribute. The duration of 90 minutes allows enough time for a detailed exploration of the topic of the session through the presentation of key findings of UNICRI’s research report and the interventions of representatives from different stakeholders sharing insights on their countries’ cyber capabilities. Additionally, a 90-minute session guarantees enough time for interactive discussions among participants to provide feedback on the report’s recommendations and identify practical implementation pathways. Dedicated time will be allocated for questions and feedback, fostering meaningful interaction between online and onsite attendees.
Description
The open forum session organised by UNICRI and ALT Advisory aims to present the findings of an upcoming research report on cybercrime and access to justice in Africa and learn from participants’ expertise for the development and implementation of future programmatic activities to fill gaps identified in the report. Through the analysis of selected countries as case studies (Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Uganda), the report outlines the common trends in cybercrime and online harms, examines the challenges national law enforcement agencies face in conducting investigations, and considers the obstacles victims encounter in reporting cybercrime and online harms and in seeking fair redress. The key focus of the session is to elaborate on practical solutions and brainstorm on their implementations, starting with the recommendations identified in the report. This session also aims to be an opportunity for UNICRI to briefly outline its approach to addressing cybercrime and online harms through action-oriented research on niche thematic areas, capacity-building activities involving technology companies, technical assistance to Member States and policy-making.
During the session, UNICRI and ALT Advisory strive to reflect on the report’s recommendations and gather participants’ feedback on their feasibility and relevance, as well as explore collaboratively how some of these recommendations could be implemented at the national and regional levels. Particularly, the session will focus on four main recommendations identified for the key opportunities they represent and the multi-stakeholder approach they require: developing model laws; creating coding systems for cybercrime and practical standard operation procedures; establishing clear reporting processes; and implementing “Know Your Rights” campaign. While the report analysed these recommendations within four selected countries (Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Uganda), the session aims to collect insights from other African countries and globally. The session aspires to feature the perspectives of partners and stakeholders involved in the research project, such as ITU, INTERPOL, UNODC and national law enforcement agencies and stakeholders.
1) How will you facilitate interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees? We will dedicate specific times during the session for both online and onsite attendees to ask questions and provide comments. The online and onsite moderators will collaborate to manage both the onsite and online queues to ensure smooth transitions and engagement. To facilitate everyone’s participation, attendees will be able to intervene both verbally and in written form. Depending on the number of attendees, we will consider dividing the audience into smaller groups to foster interactive and collaborative discussions around the report’s recommendations and the implementation of practical solutions. 2) How will you design the session to ensure the best possible experience for online and onsite participants? The session will entail brief presentations from speakers guided by the onsite moderator, followed by interactive discussions and brainstorming activities with onsite and online attendees. Dedicated time for questions and comments will be planned after the presentations and before the end of the session. Ideally, the physical presence at IGF of the online moderator will provide the necessary support to the onsite moderator to run the session smoothly and ensure online participants are heard as much as those onsite. 3) Please note any complementary online tools/platforms you plan to use to increase participation and interaction during the session. We may use online tools to gather questions and feedback from participants in written form or in an anonymous way (such as Slido or Mentimeter). To guarantee that insights from in-group discussions are properly gathered, we may consider using an online document (such as Word or Google doc) where participants can work collaboratively during the session.
1) How will you facilitate interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees? We will dedicate specific times during the session for both online and onsite attendees to ask questions and provide comments. The online and onsite moderators will collaborate to manage both the onsite and online queues to ensure smooth transitions and engagement. To facilitate everyone’s participation, attendees will be able to intervene both verbally and in written form. Depending on the number of attendees, we will consider dividing the audience into smaller groups to foster interactive and collaborative discussions around the report’s recommendations and the implementation of practical solutions. 2) How will you design the session to ensure the best possible experience for online and onsite participants? The session will entail brief presentations from speakers guided by the onsite moderator, followed by interactive discussions and brainstorming activities with onsite and online attendees. Dedicated time for questions and comments will be planned after the presentations and before the end of the session. Ideally, the physical presence at IGF of the online moderator will provide the necessary support to the onsite moderator to run the session smoothly and ensure online participants are heard as much as those onsite. 3) Please note any complementary online tools/platforms you plan to use to increase participation and interaction during the session. We may use online tools to gather questions and feedback from participants in written form or in an anonymous way (such as Slido or Mentimeter). To guarantee that insights from in-group discussions are properly gathered, we may consider using an online document (such as Word or Google doc) where participants can work collaboratively during the session.
Organizers
UNICRI
Odhran Mc Carthy, UNICRI, Intergovernmental organization, Intergovernmental organization. Ottavia Galuzzi, UNICRI, Intergovernmental organisation, Intergovernmental organization. Tina Power, ALT Advisory, Private sector, African Group.
Odhran Mc Carthy, UNICRI, Intergovernmental organization, Intergovernmental organization. Ottavia Galuzzi, UNICRI, Intergovernmental organisation, Intergovernmental organization. Tina Power, ALT Advisory, Private sector, African Group.
Speakers
Davies Chimota, Zambia Police Service, Government, African Group.
Sandra Aceng, Women of Uganda Network, Non-governmental organization, African Group.
Tina Power, ALT Advisory, Private sector, African Group
Onsite Moderator
Odhran Mc Carthy, UNICRI, Intergovernmental organization, Intergovernmental organization
Online Moderator
Ottavia Galuzzi, UNICRI, Intergovernmental organisation, Intergovernmental organization
Rapporteur
Ottavia Galuzzi, UNICRI, Intergovernmental organisation, Intergovernmental organization
SDGs
5.1
5.b
9.b
16.10
16.3
16.6
16.7
16.a
Targets: UNICRI’s proposal links with diverse targets falling under SDG16, as the proposal’s scope aims to address cybercrime and online harms, and promote the rule of law and ensure equal access to justice for all. The discussion around recommendations and practical solutions will link to the need to strengthen relevant national institutions, promote inclusive decision-making at all levels, ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms. The proposal’s scope intersects heavily with gender dynamics present in different forms within the African continent and encourages the technology development of African countries. For these reasons, the proposal links with SDG5 as the session aims to discuss solutions to prevent and counter cybercrime and online harms targeting women and girls specifically while enhancing their possibilities and uses of digital technologies to be informed and protect themselves from online – and interconnected offline – threats. Finally, the proposal links with SDG9 as improvements cannot be implemented if digital transition and technology development are not accounted for within the African continent.
5.b
9.b
16.10
16.3
16.6
16.7
16.a
Targets: UNICRI’s proposal links with diverse targets falling under SDG16, as the proposal’s scope aims to address cybercrime and online harms, and promote the rule of law and ensure equal access to justice for all. The discussion around recommendations and practical solutions will link to the need to strengthen relevant national institutions, promote inclusive decision-making at all levels, ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms. The proposal’s scope intersects heavily with gender dynamics present in different forms within the African continent and encourages the technology development of African countries. For these reasons, the proposal links with SDG5 as the session aims to discuss solutions to prevent and counter cybercrime and online harms targeting women and girls specifically while enhancing their possibilities and uses of digital technologies to be informed and protect themselves from online – and interconnected offline – threats. Finally, the proposal links with SDG9 as improvements cannot be implemented if digital transition and technology development are not accounted for within the African continent.