Session
Organizer 1: Government, Asia-Pacific Group
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 1: Nancy Kanasa, Government, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 2: Luca Belli, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 3: Sarah Kiden, Technical Community, African Group
Speaker 4: Lillian Nalwoga, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 2: Luca Belli, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 3: Sarah Kiden, Technical Community, African Group
Speaker 4: Lillian Nalwoga, Civil Society, African Group
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: 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
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: 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
Policy Question(s)
How can a developed country develop an inclusive and interoperable data governance framework that balances national interests, digital rights, and multi-stakeholder collaboration?
What policies and strategies can help government agencies transition from siloed data management to a standardized, transparent, and secure data-sharing ecosystem?
How can public-private partnerships and cross-sector collaboration enhance data governance maturity, ensuring equitable access to data governance resources and best practices?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participant will gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and best practices for enhancing data governance in the public sector, with a focus on policy development, collaboration, and inclusivity.
🔹 Understand the current landscape of data governance in Papua New Guinea and the key challenges faced by government agencies.
🔹 Learn from real-world case studies on how other countries have successfully implemented national data governance frameworks.
🔹 Explore policy recommendations to strengthen data governance maturity and ensure responsible data management.
🔹 Discover strategies for fostering collaboration between government, civil society, and the private sector to create an inclusive and effective governance model.
🔹 Gain knowledge on interoperability solutions to address data silos and enhance cross-agency data sharing.
🔹 Engage in meaningful discussions with experts and peers, exchanging ideas on improving data protection, transparency, and security
Description:
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
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
Expected Outcomes
1.Policy Recommendations Report: It will serve as a guide for policymakers in developed countries to consider or understand data governance context in developing countries, which can be shared with interested Individuals. A summary report will be developed based on key discussions, findings, and recommendations, providing a reference for policymakers and stakeholders in Papua New Guinea public sector and interested individuals.
2. A draft framework outlining how different sectors (government, civil society, private sector, academia) can work together to create a secure and interoperable data-sharing ecosystem can be developed. This framework will be shared with participants who are interested and especially Papua New Guinea Ministry of ICT. Data Governance Division, who is in the midst of transition from whole of Government to Multi stakeholder framework.
3.A report produced out of this workshop will be presented as a proposal during the pacific IGF in Samoa on 27th June 2025.
Hybrid Format: 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 attendees
Iinteractive 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.