Bottom-up innovations in technology for Achieving the SDGs: Ideas from South Asia
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences / University of Cambridge
Session 197
This session will focus on Digital initiatives and the SDGs in South Asia and a concrete way forward for the gamut of stakeholders – techpreneurs, social businesses, government, UN agencies, international financial institutions, national and global private sector players.
It examines the potential for leveraging technology trends (Promise)– including the new world of work fashioned by AI/Machine Learning, to forge new partnerships and social businesses. It assesses the current state of play (Performance) and highlights opportunities, challenges and risks (Prospects). It is expected that the sharing of global experiences and best practices would trigger further innovation and policy reform that enables countries in South Asia to translate the promise of “digital dividend” into a reality, especially for the rapidly increasing youth cohort.
Moderator
Dr Nitya Khemka
Speakers/Panellists
Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, World Health Organisation.
Mr. Nikhil Seth, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and and Research (UNITAR).
Mr. Sanjay Mathur, Regional Director, UNOPS Asia Region.
Mr Mukul Bhola, Deputy-CEO, The Defeat-NCD Partnership.
Mr Tim Nurul Kabir, Advisor to Government of Bangladesh on Telecommunications and Digital Technology.
Dr Haruo Okamura, President, Global Plan Inc.
Dr Nitya Mohan Khemka, Affiliate Lecturer, Cambridge University.
Dr Suraj Kumar, Senior Adviser, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences.
Session's link to WSIS Action Lines
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C1. The role of public governance authorities and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
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C2. Information and communication infrastructure
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C3. Access to information and knowledge
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C5. Building confidence and security in the use of ICTs
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C7. ICT Applications: E-government
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C7. ICT Applications: E-business
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C10. Ethical dimensions of the Information Society
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C11. International and regional cooperation
Session's link to Sustainable Development Process
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Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
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Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
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Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
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Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
