Agenda

The MIKTA countries (Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia) will participate in a panel discussion along with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and experts on the matter.

In 2013, Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia established MIKTA as a cross-regional partnership of like-minded countries with shared values -democracy, international law upholding, multilateralism an international cooperation- and the common goal to contribute positively to global governance.

Objectives of the session

1.        Foster a deeper understanding on the importance of leveraging emerging technologies to promote inclusion and reduce the digital divide.

2.       Identify the main challenges faced by persons with disabilities in accessing digital platforms and services.

3.       Underscore the relevance of involving persons with disabilities in the designing process of AI to identify and address potential biases in the data or algorithms used by AI systems, as well as to ensure that AI systems are designed with the end-user in mind.

4.      Share good practices and innovative solutions on the use of emerging technologies to promote digital accessibility.

5.       Inspire concrete actions and commitments from stakeholders to prioritize and invest in initiatives that advance digital accessibility.