Description: The session offers African Member States a distinctive opportunity to collectively shape a unified agenda for leveraging technology ethically and in line with human rights principles. Rapid technological advancements raise concerns about their potential disruption to governance, and inversely, how global governance changes may impact technology. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related emerging technologies like nanotechnology and biotechnology are rapidly reshaping the global landscape, bringing complex issues at the intersection of technical, ethical, political, legal, and economic domains. Digitalization's impact on Africa's political systems and economies varies, with new technologies offering growth opportunities but hindered by infrastructure deficiencies, low digital literacy, and socioeconomic challenges. Addressing Africa's vulnerability to data exploitation and limited capacity to influence technical advancements and global legal frameworks, the initiative focuses on assessing technology's implications in political, social, cultural, economic, and ethical aspects within the region. Digital technologies in Africa can worsen existing inequalities while providing inclusive development opportunities. Inequalities span gender, race, geography, and socio-economic factors, extending to education, healthcare, employment, and living conditions. Digital divides further amplify disparities, particularly affecting marginalized groups like informal workers and youth facing high unemployment rates. Some nations strategically leverage AI and innovations for national development, while others risk marginalization due to passive roles in data governance. The meeting aims to address these challenges, fostering equitable technological development and meaningful participation in decision-making processes. Detailed Agenda