Description: This session will offer a comprehensive examination of global progress in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, encompassing the complexities of data governance, considerations of new internet infrastructure governance, including references to relevant cybersecurity measures, as well as pertinent case studies from Africa and considerations of data sovereignty national policies. Throughout this session, participants will acquire a detailed understanding of the confluence between digital innovation and socioeconomic transformation. Aligned closely with the subtheme of "Enhancing the digital contribution to peace, development, and sustainability," our discourse will provide a formal and analytical framework to scrutinize the multifaceted impacts of digitalization on socioeconomic change and development. By drawing upon real-world examples and best practices, our panelists will offer insights and reflections on potential avenues for leveraging digital technologies for global progress, including insights derived from case studies in Africa and the implications of data sovereignty national policies on data governance. Please note this session proposal enjoys the endorsement of the Global Internet Governance Academic Network (Giganet) and presents results of two ISOC supported projects covering selected aspects of the proposed theme.
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