Global Launch of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development Data Governance Toolkit
As the digital era continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the governance of data has emerged as a critical policy priority. From managing cross-border data flows to enabling responsible AI development, countries and stakeholders navigate increasingly complex and fragmented digital ecosystems.
In response, the Broadband Commission Working Group on Data Governance—co-chaired by UNESCO, ITU, UNDP, and the African Union—has developed the Data Governance Toolkit: Navigating Data in the Digital Age, a practical resource designed to support governments and institutions in building inclusive, rights-based, and future-ready data governance frameworks.
This session marks the official global launch of the Toolkit and will convene leading voices from government, industry, and civil society to discuss emerging data governance challenges and opportunities, and to reflect on national and institutional strategies.
Session Objectives
1. Launch of the Broadband Commission Data Governance Toolkit
2. Discussion on the importance of data governance in navigating the digital age and the need for a multistakeholder perspective from governments, businesses, civil society, international organizations.
3. Discussion of way forward and how the Data Governance Toolkit can support capacity building to empower policymakers, regulators and data practitioners implement inclusive, ethical and interoperable data governance
