Why connecting communities through digital skills matters for the SDGs

Digital technology has been widely recognised as a vital tool to further sustainable development. But many people around the world still lack basic skills required to reap the benefits of the digital economy.

Why connecting communities through digital skills matters for the SDGs2019-01-08T12:11:38+01:00

UN Secretary General appoints ICC BASIS representatives to IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group

ICC welcomed today the formation of the new Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG) responsible for steering preparation of the annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF).

UN Secretary General appoints ICC BASIS representatives to IGF Multistakeholder Advisory Group2018-03-21T10:35:24+01:00

5 ways to shape our digital future

ICT has been recognised as an underpinning tool to facilitate achievement of the UN SDGs. Yet there is also recognition of the need to equip populations with the necessary digital skills, including literacy, technical and soft skills to meaningfully use and reap the benefits of digital technology.

5 ways to shape our digital future2017-12-21T16:54:35+01:00

Tackling gender divides requires everyone at the table, IGF hears

How business, government, civil society and technical community, showcase the multifold ways in which digital technology can impact gender equality and create opportunities for women to participate more readily in the labour market.

Tackling gender divides requires everyone at the table, IGF hears2017-12-20T13:24:30+01:00

Digital Economy: 4 things that the Internet Governance Forum have in common with end of year festivities

The Internet Governance Forum is a leader in ensuring inclusivity and facilitating access to discussion from your office or home.

Digital Economy: 4 things that the Internet Governance Forum have in common with end of year festivities2019-01-08T12:39:31+01:00

3 ways business is promoting human rights

As the only private sector organisation that is an Observer to the UN, ICC has a key role to play in engaging business’ commitment to human rights and the UN sustainable development goals within the UN’s international decision-making system.

3 ways business is promoting human rights2017-11-28T17:56:24+01:00

ICC expresses concern at EU proposals on a new taxation policy for the digital economy

The approach proposed by the European Commission (EC) would undoubtedly penalise European start-ups and stifle innovation.

ICC expresses concern at EU proposals on a new taxation policy for the digital economy2017-09-29T13:54:41+02:00
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