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UN PhotoThe Power of the Commons: Digital Public Goods for a More Secure, Inclusive and Resilient World (Side Event, Action Day 2, Summit of the Future)
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Digital Public Goods built on a robust digital commons have a crucial role in shaping our digital world. This event showcases diverse perspectives on how they can promote a sustainable, safe, and inclusive future.
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Hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that operates Wikipedia, this event explores the transformative potential of Digital Public Goods (DPGs) such as Wikipedia and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPIs) in fostering sustainable development worldwide.
Special event speakers include Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales and UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology Amandeep Singh Gill.
Side Event organized by: Wikimedia Foundation, Mexico, Republic of Poland, Germany, Office Secretary General's Envoy on Technology, Wikimedia Deutschland, Access Now, Technical University of Munich, Network of Centers.
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To generate additional opportunities for the engagement of all actors, the Secretary-General of the United Nations is convening the Summit of the Future Action Days on 20 and 21 September 2024 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Bringing together representatives from Member States, civil society, private sector, academia, local and regional authorities, youth, and many more, the Action Days will provide an opportunity for broad engagement and inclusion. These stakeholders have all played a key role in shaping the Pact for the Future and will be critical to its implementation.
Side events provide further insights and opportunities for multi-stakeholder collaboration.