Session
Organizer 1: Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 1: Romina Colman, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 2: Poncelet Ileleji, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 3: Nicholas Gates, Civil Society, Intergovernmental Organization
Speaker 2: Poncelet Ileleji, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 3: Nicholas Gates, Civil Society, Intergovernmental Organization
Format
Theater
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: A theatre setting and 90-minute duration are optimal for the “Digital Literacy for All: Equitable Access via No-Code Tools” workshop to maximize engagement and outcomes. The theatre layout, with a central stage and audience seating, supports a structured yet inclusive format, enabling a diverse multistakeholder group—government, civil society, technical experts, and private sector—to hear and respond to community-led governance proposals. This setting allows breakout groups to form easily within the space, facilitating focused, small-group discussions on designing governance models. The 90-minute duration balances depth and focus: 30 minutes for framing and insights, 45 minutes for interactive breakout groups to map challenges and propose solutions, and 15 minutes to synthesize outcomes. This ensures actionable results—like interoperable frameworks and a strengthened network—while fostering dialogue on digital literacy and governance across stakeholders.
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: A theatre setting and 90-minute duration are optimal for the “Digital Literacy for All: Equitable Access via No-Code Tools” workshop to maximize engagement and outcomes. The theatre layout, with a central stage and audience seating, supports a structured yet inclusive format, enabling a diverse multistakeholder group—government, civil society, technical experts, and private sector—to hear and respond to community-led governance proposals. This setting allows breakout groups to form easily within the space, facilitating focused, small-group discussions on designing governance models. The 90-minute duration balances depth and focus: 30 minutes for framing and insights, 45 minutes for interactive breakout groups to map challenges and propose solutions, and 15 minutes to synthesize outcomes. This ensures actionable results—like interoperable frameworks and a strengthened network—while fostering dialogue on digital literacy and governance across stakeholders.
Policy Question(s)
- How can internet governance frameworks better integrate digital literacy as a core component of equitable access?
- What role do multi-stakeholder partnerships play in designing inclusive tools and policies that empower non-technical users?
- How can we ensure that the development and deployment of digital technologies align with the principles of The Tech We Want—transparency, accessibility, and fairness?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will leave the session with a clear understanding of how no-code tools like the Open Data Editor work, including a live demonstration of its features and how it can enhance digital literacy in non-technical communities. They will get access to a roadmap for building a community of practice around digital literacy, including templates for organizing local workshops and training sessions. Attendees will benefit from a governance checklist for inclusive technology, outlining key principles such as accessibility, transparency, and sustainability, which participants can apply to their own projects or policies. They will learn about case studies and success stories from the Open Knowledge Foundation’s The Tech We Want initiative, showcasing how inclusive tools and governance frameworks have been successfully implemented in diverse contexts.
SDGs
Description:
This 90-minute workshop, “Digital Literacy for All: Equitable Access via No-Code Tools,” aligns with the IGF 2025 sub-theme of Universal Access and Digital Rights by exploring innovative, rights-centered approaches to bridging the digital divide and promoting equitable participation in the digital ecosystem. Hosted by the Open Knowledge Foundation through its The Tech We Want initiative—which calls for ethical, inclusive, and human-centered technology—, this session will highlight the transformative potential of no-code tools like the Open Data Editor. This no-code platform, designed to enhance digital literacy among data practitioners worldwide, enables users to work with spreadsheets and tabular data quality without requiring advanced technical skills. By lowering barriers to entry, the Open Data Editor exemplifies how inclusive innovation can advance digital inclusion and support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The workshop will address the governance of such tools, emphasizing the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration to ensure accessibility, sustainability, and equity. Key discussion points will include strategies to scale digital literacy initiatives in alignment with the UN’s vision for inclusive digital transformation; the role of open-source, no-code tools in reducing digital inequalities and fostering capacity-building; and governance frameworks that prioritize inclusivity, transparency, privacy, and user autonomy. This session invites stakeholders from governments, civil society, the private sector, and international organizations to explore how collaborative efforts can create a more inclusive digital future where digital literacy is at its core.
This 90-minute workshop, “Digital Literacy for All: Equitable Access via No-Code Tools,” aligns with the IGF 2025 sub-theme of Universal Access and Digital Rights by exploring innovative, rights-centered approaches to bridging the digital divide and promoting equitable participation in the digital ecosystem. Hosted by the Open Knowledge Foundation through its The Tech We Want initiative—which calls for ethical, inclusive, and human-centered technology—, this session will highlight the transformative potential of no-code tools like the Open Data Editor. This no-code platform, designed to enhance digital literacy among data practitioners worldwide, enables users to work with spreadsheets and tabular data quality without requiring advanced technical skills. By lowering barriers to entry, the Open Data Editor exemplifies how inclusive innovation can advance digital inclusion and support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The workshop will address the governance of such tools, emphasizing the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration to ensure accessibility, sustainability, and equity. Key discussion points will include strategies to scale digital literacy initiatives in alignment with the UN’s vision for inclusive digital transformation; the role of open-source, no-code tools in reducing digital inequalities and fostering capacity-building; and governance frameworks that prioritize inclusivity, transparency, privacy, and user autonomy. This session invites stakeholders from governments, civil society, the private sector, and international organizations to explore how collaborative efforts can create a more inclusive digital future where digital literacy is at its core.
Expected Outcomes
The workshop aims to deliver tangible outcomes that advance digital literacy in non-technical communities. Expected outcomes include a clear understanding of the intersection between digital literacy and internet governance, and a detailed roadmap for fostering digital literacy within local and global contexts, including practical steps for implementing capacity-building programs and advocating for inclusive internet governance frameworks. These outputs will emphasize insights into successful multi-stakeholder models for advancing digital literacy, including examples of partnerships between governments, civil society, the private sector, and international organizations. Participants will produce actionable strategies for integrating digital literacy into internet governance initiatives, such as advocating for user-centered design principles and equitable access in policy-making processes.
Hybrid Format: To ensure an engaging hybrid experience at IGF 2025, the “Digital Literacy for All: Equitable Access via No-Code Tools” workshop will leverage the IGF Secretariat’s technical tools and virtual link for seamless interaction. Onsite and online speakers will present jointly during the 30-minute framing, with a shared Q&A moderated to balance questions from both audiences. Breakout groups (45 minutes) will pair onsite and online participants using the provided platform, ensuring equal input into governance model design. A dedicated online facilitator will monitor virtual engagement, relaying contributions to the onsite synthesis (15 minutes). To boost participation, we’ll use open-source tools like Jitsi for breakout discussions and Etherpad for real-time, collaborative note-taking, accessible to all attendees. This design fosters inclusivity, bridges onsite-online gaps, and delivers a rich experience, empowering diverse stakeholders to co-create interoperable solutions.