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Leaders TalkX - Frameworks that Enable: Policy Leadership in ICT Development

WSIS

Session 514

Thursday, 9 July 2026 ∼ 10:45–11:15 (UTC+02:00) Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation Room C, Palexpo Real-time captioning Leaders TalkX

Effective policy, legal, and regulatory frameworks are the bedrock of inclusive digital transformation, yet for many developing and least developed countries, building them remains a formidable challenge. Limited technical expertise, institutional capacity, and access to internationally tested best practices leave too many governments unable to attract digital investment, protect consumer rights, and uphold human rights online. With the 2030 Agenda entering its final stretch, the window to get these foundations right is narrowing. Join policymakers, regulators, and the private sector at WSIS Forum 2026 to share experiences and advance the governance approaches that will determine whether the next digital decade delivers for everyone, everywhere.

Panellists
Mr. Adam Caldwell
Mr. Adam Caldwell Deputy Chief Executive FSM Telecommuncation Regulation Authority, Micronesia
Ms. Lara AL Khateeb
Ms. Lara AL Khateeb Chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners Telecommunications Regulatory Commission TRC, Jordan
Dr. Milan Radulovic
Dr. Milan Radulovic President of the Council Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP), Montenegro
Ms. Isabelle Mauro
Ms. Isabelle Mauro Director General GSOA
Mr. Uday Nagaraju
Mr. Uday Nagaraju Life Peer and Member of the House of Lords, Founder (AI Policy Labs) House of Lords, United Kingdom
Topics
Capacity Building Digital Divide Digital Economy Digital Inclusion Digital Skills Digital Transformation Education
WSIS Action Lines
  • AL C6 logo C6. Enabling environment
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 2 logo Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
  • Goal 4 logo Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
  • Goal 5 logo Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
  • Goal 8 logo Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
  • Goal 9 logo Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
  • Goal 10 logo Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
  • Goal 11 logo Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
  • Goal 16 logo Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
  • Goal 17 logo Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
GDC Objectives
  • Objective 1: Close all digital divides and accelerate progress across the Sustainable Development Goals
  • Objective 2: Expand inclusion in and benefits from the digital economy for all
  • Objective 3: Foster an inclusive, open, safe and secure digital space that respects, protects and promotes human rights
  • Objective 4: Advance responsible, equitable and interoperable data governance approaches
  • Objective 5: Enhance international governance of artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity