Resources

The United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity

The information ecosystem in the digital era Technological advances have in a few short decades revolutionized communications, connecting individuals and communities on a previously unthinkable scale and presenting unparalleled opportunities for the diffusion of knowledge, cultural enrichment and sustainable development.  They have in many ways raised ambitions for the integrity of the information ecosystem—where freedom (See more)

UN GA Resolution on enhancing international cooperation on AI | ‘China’ AI Resolution

The General Assembly,Reaffirming international law, in particular the Charter of the United Nations, and recalling the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Reaffirming also its resolution 70/1 of 25 September 2015, entitled “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, its resolution 69/313 of 27 July 2015 on the Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the (See more)

Global Digital Compact | Rev.2

1. Digital technologies are dramatically transforming our world. They offer immense potential benefits for the wellbeing and advancement of people, societies, and for our planet. They hold out the promise of accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.  2. We can only achieve this through strengthened international cooperation that closes all digital divides between and within countries. (See more)

Countering Disinformation: A Guidebook for Public Servants

Manuals and Handbooks

The guidebook is designed to provide public servants with an overview of disinformation, including its nature, how it poses a threat to democratic institutions and practical steps on how to identify and respond to it. The guidebook aims to equip public servants with the necessary information and resources to not only counter disinformation but also (See more)

ASEAN Cybersecurity Cooperation Strategy (DRAFT 2021 – 2025)

Strategies and Action Plans

CYBERSECURITY IN ASEAN 1. Cybersecurity is a key enabler of the economic progress and betterment of living standards in the digital economy. This has become even more evident during the Covid-19 pandemic where we have been forced to adopt rapid digitalisation, and the migration of government, business, and social activities online. As a result, malicious (See more)

2023 BIS survey on central bank digital currencies

Manuals and Handbooks

Survey reveals that 94% of central banks are actively exploring Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), with each institution progressing at its own pace and considering various design features. In 2023, there has been a significant increase in experiments and pilots related to wholesale CBDCs, particularly in advanced economies, though emerging markets and developing economies have (See more)

An exciting and fearsome tool – Statement by Pope Francis at G7 Summit

The original version of the statement. Esteemed ladies and gentlemen, I address you today, the leaders of the Intergovernmental Forum of the G7, concerning the effects of artificial intelligence on the future of humanity. “Sacred Scripture attests that God bestowed his Spirit upon human beings so that they might have ‘skill and understanding and knowledge (See more)

Apulia G7 Leaders’ Communiqué

Strategies and Action Plans

Preamble   We, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), gathered in Apulia to reaffirm our enduring unity and determination to meet global challenges at a crucial moment in history and as the international community confronts multiple interconnected crises.  We reiterate our shared belief in democratic principles and free societies, universal human rights, social (See more)

Chair’s Summary – WSIS+20 Forum

Policy Reports

From 27 to 31 May 2024, the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024 was held in Geneva, Switzerland, together with the AI for Good Global Summit 2024, including the UN’s first AI Governance Day held on 29 May. It addressed our digital present and future by reflecting on the impact of the World Summit on Information (See more)

Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law

Preamble The member States of the Council of Europe and the other signatories hereto, Considering that the aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve greater unity between its members, based in particular on the respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law; Recognising the value of fostering co-operation between the Parties (See more)