The current state of the internet in Angola will be one of the main highlights of the first Internet Governance Forum in Angola, 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.
The event will take place this Thursday (22), which also plans to address several issues in 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 Internet Governance”, “Digital Marketing Strategies”, “The internet and Communication Infrastructures in Angola”.
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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”.
According to the information published on the event's official website, 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 planned 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”.
According to the organization, Internet Governance refers to the process of establishing rules, regulations, policies and principles that guide the use, development and administration of the Internet on a global, regional and national scale.
