The Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) is an initiative of the Swiss authorities operated by the DiploFoundation. It was launched in 2014.
Internet governance (IG) is presently at a crossroads. The international community must address the risks and vulnerabilities faced by governments, corporations and citizens; while still ensuring digital growth and innovation.
Why
- Because Geneva is one of the main hubs where digital policies are debated, evaluated, and adopted. And because it has the potential to become a prominent hub for this digital debate: a place where innovations are fostered, where policies are debated, and where leaders, experts, and decision-makers meet regularly. Furthermore, it is a place where solutions are born and implemented.
- Because small and developing countries need a centre for Geneva-based digital policy processes, where they can find resources and formulate strategies for success.
- Because a neutral and inclusive space for digital policy debates must be available to Geneva's international stakeholders.
- Because activities of the Geneva-based IG and ICT institutions and initiatives deserve to be supported by the GIP's activities.
- Because outreach beyond and among the existing policy silos in policy and research (e.g. technology, security, human rights) must have a comfortable, risk-free home.
- Because International Geneva will benefit from tools and methods for in situ and online engagement that could be used by other policy spaces.
How
GIP’s activities will be implemented based on three pillars:
- A physical platform in Geneva
- An online platform and observatory
- An innovation lab
Speakers / panellists
Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Head, Geneva Internet Platform and Director, DiploFoundation
Dr Tereza Horejsova, Coordinator, Geneva Internet Platform
Session's link to the Sustainable Development Process
To focus on effective capacity development processes for various actors involved in the digital policy process.