[Advisors] second call: Global digital compact submission suggestions

[Marita Moll]

Hello advisors. I am hoping to receive some reaction to the suggestions 
below. Am I on the right track/wrong track? Do you have additions (or 
subtractions).

I will have to complete this within the next week -- so please let know 
your thoughts before Monday April 10.

Marita

On 2023-03-30 9:20 p.m., Marita Moll wrote:
>
> /Hello advisors. The Global Digital Compact 
> <https://www.un.org/techenvoy/global-digital-compact>(an informal U.N. 
> consultation seeking to outline the shared principles for a ... 
> digital future for all) is accepting input until April 30. It would be 
> a useful exercise for TC to contribute something. Input needs to be 
> organized as follows:/
>
> a) Core principles that all governments, companies, civil society 
> organisations and other stakeholders should adhere to with respect to 
> this topic (2500 wds max)
>
> b) Key commitments, pledges, or actions that in your view should be 
> taken by different stakeholders – governments, private sector, civil 
> society, etc. - in order to realize the above-mentioned principles 
> (please be as specific and action-oriented as possible. (2500 wds max)
>
> There are various topics we could comment on, but I thought the topic 
> of “The digital commons as a global public good” was the best fit. 
> With respect to core principles, the following seem basic.
>
> Principles:
>
> -- Access to the internet should be a basic human right so everyone is 
> able to use and benefit from the internet, regardless of location or 
> socioeconomic status.
>
> -- Governance should be via a multistakeholder model which includes 
> civil society and endusers and facilitates grass roots, bottom-up 
> decision making
>
> -- The internet should be a free and open space for all, where ideas 
> can be shared without censorship or discrimination.
>
> -- Community/local ownership of facilities should be recognized as a 
> viable model of delivery
>
> -- The cultural, linguistic, and social diversity of users must be 
> reflected in policy and practice
>
> Please add your suggestions and actions that should be taken to 
> realize these principles. /There is a form to fill out which I have 
> started on our behalf./  
> /Marita /
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