The Youth-Led Digital Futures workshop at the upcoming Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2024 in Riyadh will bring together youth leaders and experts from diverse backgrounds to discuss the critical role of young people in shaping digital governance. As the world adapts to rapid technological advancements, this session will explore how youth can contribute to solving pressing digital issues such as data privacy, digital accessibility, and the digital divide, all within the framework of the Global Digital Compact (GDC).
The i50y Youth Initiative: A Youth-Led Vision for a Human-Centric Internet
As we celebrate 50 years of the internet, it is time to reflect on present challenges and their profound impact on our lives and communities. The internet is more than just a technological innovation—it’s about people and the connections we forge across digital spaces. The i50y initiative is spearheading the shift from 'The Internet We Have' to 'The Internet We Want' from a youth's perspective, aiming to create an internet that champions inclusivity, safety, openness, and shared digital benefits for all.
Event Recap: Leaders of Regeneration: Investment, Innovation, Indigeneity, and Policy for Peace with Nature
Data Cooperatives and Digital Commons: Pioneering Digital Governance for Regenerative Solutions
Moderated by Gaël Van Weyenbergh, Co-Convenor
At the heart of the Leaders of Regeneration summit, the Data Cooperatives and Digital Commons panel spotlighted groundbreaking approaches to rethinking digital governance and ownership in the context of ecosystem regeneration. As the world faces unprecedented environmental challenges, from biodiversity collapse to climate change, this session explored how data cooperatives can serve as key mechanisms for aligning economic incentives with the preservation of nature.
Data Cooperatives Report - Compiled and Curated for People-Centered Internet
This report on data cooperatives is a direct follow-up to a pivotal panel held during the 9th edition of the Science Summit at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78). The panel was part of the session on Digital Democracy for Climate Action, which took place at the Harvard Club in New York City on September 18, 2023. The aim of this report is to contribute to the growing body of literature on data cooperatives, inspire a shift in mindset, and rekindle the original spirit of the internet—not just as a means of communication, but as a global platform for cooperation.
Digital Trust, An Overview
This paper explores the critical role of digital trust in shaping online environments and the future of social organizations, which are increasingly intertwined with digital infrastructures. It critiques current digital systems that, despite enabling connectivity, often fail to foster genuine human connections, hindering a truly collaborative internet. The paper advocates for human-centric models where trust is foundational to digital networks, governance, and incentives, emphasizing the need for digital systems that reflect social trust dynamics. Highlighting data cooperatives' potential in reforming data governance, it also examines the challenges of scaling trust in digital spaces. The paper concludes with practical applications, advocating for a transdisciplinary approach to building a more resilient and trustworthy digital ecosystem.
Session Recap: Digital Democracy for Climate Action
Data Cooperatives and Digital Commons: A Key Focus
40 international experts, policymakers, government representatives, cultural influencers, and Indigenous people gathered to discuss the future of climate action.
Data Cooperatives and Digital Commons took center stage during the Science Summit around UNGA78, offering a deep dive into how data cooperatives are reshaping the future of digital governance and empowering communities. As the world grapples with challenges surrounding data ownership, privacy, and equitable access, this session highlighted the crucial role that data cooperatives play in addressing these issues head-on.
The Rise of Collaborative Networks
This paper examines the potential of collaborative networks as a novel form of social organization that may be better suited to addressing the challenges of the 21st century. We argue that traditional hierarchical institutions and competitive markets may be insufficient to handle complexity and unpredictability sustainably. By offering counterexamples from Web2 and Web3 to support our claim, we investigate digital platforms and delve into the fundamental principles and processes that underlie collaborative networks, with the aim of shedding light on their unique features and potential benefits.