The UN Digital Cooperation Portal will help close digital divides, foster collaboration and harness technology for the benefit of everyone, everywhere.
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The UN Digital Cooperation Portal goes live on 4 December, giving fresh impetus to implementing the Global Digital Compact.
The tool aggregates cooperation initiatives globally, on issues related to inclusive digital economies, artificial intelligence (AI) governance, digital infrastructure and the protection of human rights online.
It allows partners to align activities for greater impact and coordinate effectively within globally agreed frameworks, such as the Pact for the Future, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the World Summit on the Information Society.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for decisive action to harness technology, close digital divides and strengthen cross-border collaboration.
Support from UN entities
The portal is developed by the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET), with contributions from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
UNCTAD has contributed to the design of methodology to map digital cooperation initiatives.
It co-led with UNIDO to produce a thematic framework on the inclusive digital economy and will continue to support the portal.
Key features
The portal catalogues initiatives contributing to the Global Digital Compact, which world leaders adopted at the UN in 2024.
It uses AI to connect related activities and identify ways to collaborate.
It tracks developments across countries, institutions and thematic priorities.
Making information accessible to users worldwide, the portal helps strengthen transparency, inclusivity and overall efficiency across the digital ecosystem.
A tool to connect and increase impact
The portal uses AI-enabled tools to map related activities and identify opportunities for collaboration. It also tracks progress and developments in real time.
It’s open to users worldwide, including Member States, UN entities, civil society actors, researchers and businesses, to contribute information and share initiatives.