Digital for Development: UN in Action
United Nations Group on the Information Society (UNGIS)
Session 109
Tuesday, 17 December 2024
09:15–10:15 (UTC+01:00)
Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation
King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Internet Governance Forum
Interactive Session
This session will take place during the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at 11:15-12:15 (UTC+3). Venue: Workshop Room 5, King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAICC)
This side event will showcase how the UN system is advancing digital development to drive progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through collaborative efforts and innovative initiatives, the session will highlight initiatives and strategies that harness digital solutions to address global challenges, promote inclusivity, and foster sustainable growth.
Panellists
Mr. Cedric Wachholz
Chief of Digital Policies and Digital Transformation Section
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Ms. Gitanjali Sah
Strategy and Policy Coordinator
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Mr. Robert Opp
Chief Digital Officer
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Mr. Torbjörn Fredriksson
Head, E-commerce and Digital Economy Branch
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Remote Panellist
Ms. Samia Melhem
Lead Digital Development Specialist
World Bank
Mr. Ryszard Frelek
Counsellor | External Relations Division
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Mr. Mactar Seck
Chief of Technology and Innovation Section
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
Ms. Helene Molinier
Senior Advisor on Digital Cooperation and the Thematic Lead for the GEF Action Coalition on Innovation and Technology
UN Women
Remote Panellist