Side event at CSTD 2024-2025 Inter-sessional Panel on 21 October 2024

Pivoting to Inclusive and Equitable Economies – What Elements for an Integrated Approach to Global Data and AI Governance?

A transformative future for digital economies is predicated on an appropriate convergence between the governance parameters of data and AI. This side event seeks to contribute to this critical and nascent policy conversation on the foundational elements of a coherent governance framework for data and AI that can lead to equitable and inclusive digital economies.

The event will bring together experts from UN agencies, civil society organisations, government representatives, intergovernmental agencies, research institutions for a multistakeholder panel discussion.

Questions to be addressed:

1. What key elements should underpin an integrated approach to data and AI governance at the international level from a development justice standpoint?
2. Under what conditions can cross-border data flows result in development gains for emerging digital economies and digital latecomers?
3. How do current regimes in international economic law pose barriers for equitable and inclusive data and AI governance?
4. What kind of global AI data framework will better address benefit-sharing concerns of developing countries that are exploring integration into global value chains?

What are some emerging insights on global to local policy frameworks for alternative digital economies?