This session will explore the crucial role of progressive digital policy and governance in driving economic growth and development in Nigeria. It will explore the opportunities and challenges of creating an enabling digital environment that fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth. The session will bring together experts from the government, the private sector, the tech community, civil society and the national legislatures to discuss how progressive digital policy and governance can be and have leveraged in Nigeria to: Promote digital transformation and economic diversification Enhance digital infrastructure and access to digital services Support digital entrepreneurship and innovation Ensure digital inclusion and address the digital divide Content Focus: Progressive digital policy and its impact on economic growth Digital governance and its role in promoting economic development Digital infrastructure and access to digital services Digital entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation Approach: Panel discussion with experts from the government, private sector, civil society, tech community and national legislatures Case studies and success stories of progressive digital policy and governance in Nigeria showcasing how far we have gone in Nigeria. Interactive discussion with the audience to gather feedback and suggestions as feedback into national policies and directions. Issues, Challenges and Opportunities: How to create an enabling digital environment that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship How to address the challenges of the digital divide and ensure that the benefits of digital technology are inclusive and equitable How to balance the need for digital governance with the need for digital freedom and privacy How to ensure that digital policy and governance are responsive to the needs of all stakeholders, including marginalized communities. 1) How will you facilitate interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees? To facilitate interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees, we will: Use a hybrid event platform that allows for seamless interaction between onsite and online participants Provide a live stream of the onsite session to online attendees, with real-time Q&A and chat functionality Use a moderator to facilitate questions and discussions between onsite and online speakers and attendees Encourage online attendees to participate in polls, surveys, and other interactive activities Provide a social media hashtag for attendees to share their thoughts and insights 2) How will you design the session to ensure the best possible experience for online and onsite participants? To design the session for the best possible experience for online and onsite participants, we will: Use a clear and concise format, with short (timed) presentations and interactive discussions Provide a detailed agenda and speaker biographies in advance through our event flyers Use high-quality audio and video equipment to ensure clear sound and visuals as provided by the host in the theatre Provide opportunities for networking and breakout sessions for both onsite and online attendees Use a post-event survey to gather feedback and improve future events Ensure that the online platform is user-friendly and accessible on various devices as listed below Provide technical support for online attendees Use a backup plan in case of technical issues Encourage online attendees to participate in pre-event activities, such as social media discussions and pre-recorded video content 3) Please note any complementary online tools/platforms you plan to use to increase participation and interaction during the session: We plan to use Facebook Live; and YouTube Live and we will engage all participants using Twitter, Linkedin, and Instagram together with the ISOC Live platform to reach a wider audience.
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