Description: We want this session to be interactive and an opportunity to make the discussion around the HLPDC outputs as inclusive as possible. Therefore we will begin with some questions to gauge the level of knowledge of the audience with regards to the HLPDC and its report. Before the session starts, we will ask the audience to consider questions for the panelists relating to the report’s recommendations.
We will then proceed to discuss the main outcomes of the report, asking each panelist to comment on a particular section/chapter and offer their view as to the workability of the recommendations. The speakers will also be asked to reflect on how inclusive the recommendations are: i.e will they promote the representation of more stakeholders, and in particular under-represented groups in internet governance and mechanisms to promote digital cooperation. After each intervention the moderator will ask for audience interventions and facilitate an interactive discussion with the panelist/s. In this way, the audience will be actively involved throughout the discussion.
a. Introduction (5 min)
b. Short presentation on the High-Level panel on Digital Cooperation Panel's report and main outcomes (10 min)
c. Panelists interventions (40 min): each panelist will have 5 min intervention followed by a 3 min intervention from the audience.
d. Closing remarks
Expected Outcomes: With the proposed submission we aim to achieve a clearer idea of the international multistakeholder community’s reception to the High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation report. Secondly, another aimed outcome is to promote a discussion of the recommendations included and identification of a potential roadmap for collaboration on implementing some of the recommendations.
