Events
Global South Dialogues: Science and Innovation for a Post-COVID Sustainable Development
Mon 13 Jul 2020, 8.00 am — Wed 03 Feb 2021, 8.00 am
Virtual (New York time)
Background
Colombia
co-organized with UNOSSC
The event will discuss the challenges of access to ICT in developing countries, especially for vulnerable people and groups, and best practices to overcome these challenges. Participants will share experiences in the area of different uses of ICT that have become important vectors to mitigate the effects of the crisis and provide solutions in the areas of health, economic activities and education. The event could also be an opportunity to identify cooperation opportunities in ICTs to respond to the various challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists will be from Colombia, UNOSSC, Chile, PIFCSS, the Islamic Development Bank, Japan, TBC.