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Add to Preferred SourcesNorad welcomes to the annual conference. This year’s thematic focus is digitalisation and development.
“Our aim for the conference is to increase knowledge around digitalisation and achievement of the sustainable development goals; to create new partnerships between different actors and across traditional sectors; and to strengthen awareness and debate related to the opportunities and challenges digitalisation presents for human rights and democratic processes”, says Norad’s Director-General, Jon Lomøy.
A global, digital transformation is taking place that is radically changing not only the way we live and work, but also how we interact with each other.
In order for developing countries to utilise digital technology and to ensure that such opportunities benefit all, we must reduce the digital divide and break down barriers. This means constructing the necessary infrastructure, developing relevant and locally adapted digital solutions, and ensuring robust knowledge and skills enhancement in developing countries.
How can countries such as Norway contribute? The 2019 Norad Conference will present an inspiring group of international and Norwegian experts and innovators to show the way forward.
This year’s Norad Conference highlights challenges and opportunities related to digitalisation and development. The conference provides an overview of access to and use of digital content and services worldwide, examining how digital tools are becoming available to a growing number of people. We will hear why and how Norwegian development cooperation must help to ensure that no one is left behind.
VENUE:
Oslo, Norway
11 December 2019
Original source: NORAD
Published on 29 November 2019