[IGFmaglist] World Economic Forum - Davos 2018 "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World”

[Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro]

Thanks for the heads up Lynn.

On 31 Jan 2018 9:59 pm, "Lynn St.Amour" <st.amour at bluewin.ch> wrote:

> Dear MAG members,
>
> just a quick note to say that I will send a follow-up note on the World
> Economic Forum - Davos 2018 as soon as I can.  At the moment, I am
> participating in the CSTD Working Group on Enhanced Cooperation (as are a
> few other recent MAG members).  A good way (and relatively lightweight way)
> to follow the discussion is through twitter #WGEC.  There is some active
> tweeting of the discussion.  More soon.
>
> Best,
> Lynn
>
> > On Jan 18, 2018, at 2:48 PM, Lynn St.Amour <st.amour at bluewin.ch> wrote:
> >
> > Dear colleagues,
> >
> > I am writing to you as I/the IGF have been invited to participate in the
> World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.   This year the theme is:
> "Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World”.    Note: There is a guide
> on how to follow/“participate” in Davos here:  https://www.weforum.org/
> agenda/2017/12/how-to-follow-davos-2018/    And, there is an ongoing
> stream of content on digital issues, including an interesting interactive
> map available through the first panel here: https://www.weforum.org/
> system-initiatives/shaping-the-future-of-digital-economy-
> and-society/articles
> >
> > In 2017,  the IGF Secretariat, the CENB facilitators, some DCs, and I
> (as IGF MAG Chair) participated in various World Economic Forum (WEF)
> meetings/conference calls.   Many were connected to Access and their
> “Internet For All” projects, but others were connected to IoT, and Networks
> as Platforms, to name only a few.    WEF activities in relevant areas
> (where we were aware of them) were flagged to the NRIs, DCs, etc.   In
> addition, for several years there has been a two-way collaboration between
> the WEF and the IGF major policy initiative (IGF Policy Options for
> Connecting and Enabling the Next Billion(s)).
> >
> > As mentioned during previous MAG meetings,  I was also asked to Co-Chair
> the Stewardship Board for a WEF Initiative called “Digital Economy and
> Society” (DES).    This Stewardship Board is convened annually during the
> World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.  Per the WEF this initiative
> provides an opportunity to develop a shared vision for a sustainable,
> inclusive, and trustworthy digital future and priorities for collaborative
> action.   In particular, the initiative seeks to align and accelerate
> progress around six shared global outcomes:
> >
> > 1.     Access & Adoption: All people (without differences in geography,
> gender or income) can access and use the internet
> > 2.     Responsible Digital Transformation: Business, government and
> civil society leaders act responsibly and competently to usher in a
> sustainable digital transformation
> > 3.     Fit for purpose, informed governance: Global, regional, national
> policies are informed by evidence and well-equipped to deal with the
> transnational nature of digital connectivity
> > 4.     Secure & resilient people, processes & practices: All
> individuals, institutions and infrastructure are resilient to
> vulnerabilities created by increasing digital connectivity
> > 5.     Robust, interoperable digital Identities: All people can access
> and use integrated, inclusive, trusted digital identity regimes that
> enhance their social and economic well being
> > 6.     Benefits from data sharing while respecting privacy: Individuals
> and institutions can share data in ways that create social and economic
> value while respecting the privacy of fellow digital citizens
> >
> > James Smith, President & CEO, Thomson Reuters is the other Co-Chair, and
> together, we will be facilitating the Stewardship Board Meeting at Davos
> this year.   To the extent that there are activities that are aligned and
> that you wish to highlight we would welcome hearing them.
> >
> > I am also moderating or speaking at various panels during Davos and will
> be reflecting IGF activities, value, values and principles.  Some of the
> sessions:
> > - Strategic Outlook: Digital Economy
> > - BroadBand Commission - Internet For All session
> > - Trustworthy Data: The Foundation of Innovation
> >
> > There are many common topics of interest and everyone is encouraged to
> share view points/submit questions, so please see the link below for social
> media info., etc. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/12/how-to-follow-
> davos-2018/
> >
> > Note: I am sending this note to last years MAG (noting the 2018 MAG and
> MAG Chair are not yet formally constituted).  I am also asking  the
> secretariat to forward this note to the NRIs, DCs, CENB, etc. and to note
> this on the IGF website in order to get the broadest distribution possible.
> >
> > Very much look forward to your contributions,
> >
> > Best,
> > Lynn
> >
> >
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