The first Internet Governance Forum in Angola will take place on February 22nd, in an initiative of the National Institute for the Promotion of the Information Society (INFOSI), whose event aims to bring together several experts to analyze and discuss the future of this work tool.
According to official event website, in addition to the agenda of debate topics that will take place throughout the day, another highlight is the creation of a prize for the best Angolan company that develops business in the internet universe.
"Internet governance is essential to ensuring that the Internet continues to be a valuable tool for humanity, promoting economic development, freedom of expression and global collaboration”. You can read it on the event website.
For INFOSI, the creation of an Internet governance forum in Angola is justified by the importance of the Internet in modern society, with benefits ranging from economic development to the protection of citizens' rights and freedoms.
"From the outset, at the supervisory level, we have the institutional support of the Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication”, add the organizers and highlighting that it will be sponsored by public and private entities.
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The agenda of the 1st Internet Governance Forum in Angola envisages addressing several issues at a round table, highlighting “The importance of the Internet in modern society, and the promotion of responsible and inclusive use of the Internet”, “Regulation and Cooperation in Governance of the Internet”, “Digital Marketing Strategies”, “The internet and Communication Infrastructures in Angola”.
In addition, “The importance of the Internet in modern society, and the promotion of responsible and inclusive use of the Internet”, “Access to Digital Education”, “Emerging Technologies and Career Opportunities”, “Digital Ethics and Social responsibility”, “Regulation and Cooperation in Internet Governance”, “Global Harmonization of Standards”, “Protection of Human Rights Online”.
The program of activities also includes approaches to “Responsibility of Online Platforms”, “Multisectoral Cooperation”, “Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Cybersecurity”, “Social Networks, Right to Privacy and Security”, “Innovation and Regulatory Adaptation”.
Debates are also expected on “Electronic Commerce and Marketplace”, “Advantages and Challenges of Digital Marketing in Angola”, “Current state of the Internet in Angola”, “Challenges and solutions for digital acceleration in Angola”, “Online Security and Attack Prevention”, “Technological Innovations and Data Privacy”.
