IGF 2022 Open Forum #97 Adopting Data Governance Framework: From Silos to Ecosystem

Time
Thursday, 1st December, 2022 (07:45 UTC) - Thursday, 1st December, 2022 (08:45 UTC)
Room
CR6
Issue(s)

- Data management and data governance - Six (6) elements of proposed National Data Governance Frameworks: (i) data standards and classification; (ii) data sharing, exchange and interoperability; (iii) data security; (iv) data privacy; (v)data infrastructure; (vi)digital identity and data governance

 

Round Table | U-shape | Hybrid (with onsite and online moderators) | 60 Min

 

Description

Data and related issues and developments in the public sector have become increasingly important in terms of government analysis and operations, academic research, and real-world applicability and acceptance. Data are now integral to every sector and function of government—as essential as physical assets and human resources. Much of the operational activity in government is now data-driven or data-centric, and many Governments would find it difficult, if not impossible, to function effectively without data.

This Open Forum seeks to address existing challenges and gaps in digital data governance, data management and cooperation, focusing on enhancing the institutional capacities of countries to utilize, manage and govern data in a comprehensive, objective and evidence-based manner, through regional and global cooperation. The aim is to build the awareness about the institutional capacities of government officials and stakeholders in countries, especially those in Africa and the Asia Pacific region.
Hybrid interaction will be facilitated, including through in-person and/or virtual participation of national/local government and non-government stakeholders from selected countries in Africa and Asia Pacific.

Guiding Questions:

  1. Given the centrality of data for development, Governments must employ a holistic, whole-of-government approach in developing and implementing an integrated national data governance framework. But not many countries have done so. Why?
  2. Is a framework approach to national data governance useful? Why?
  3. Is a multistakeholder approach to national data governance useful? Why?
  4. What are the interlinkages between national data governance and global data governance?
Organizers

United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG)

 

Speakers

Bios of Speakers - Link 

Opening Session

- Mr. Juwang Zhu, Director, Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)
H.E. (Ms.) Huria Ali, State Minister, Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Ethiopia 
- H.E (Mr.) Sok Puthyvuth, Secretary of State, Ministry of Post & Telecommunications, Cambodia
- Prof Meng Qingguo, School of Public Policy and Management (SPPM), Tsinghua University; Executive President of Institute for Governance Studies 

Moderator: Wai Min Kwok, UN DESA

Panel 1:
Elements of Data Governance Framework (Part 1):
National data leadership; data standards and classification; data sharing, exchange and interoperability

- Hon. Akanvariba Lydia Lamisi, Member of Parliament, Ghana
- Mr. Yoichi IIDA, Deputy Director General for G7 and G20 Relations, Global Strategy Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
- Mr. Hasanul Haq Inu, MP; Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee for the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting  & Former Minister of  Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
- Ms. Marielza Oliveira, Director for Partnerships and Operational Programme Monitoring; Communications and Information, UNESCO

Online Moderator: Louise Marie (London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE))
Onsite Moderator: Mesfin Kifle (Addis Ababa University)

Panel 2:
Elements of Data Governance Framework (Part 2):
Data security (in relation to cybersecurity and sustainable development); data privacy and ethics

- Mr. Mansaray Salieu, Technical Advisor (ICT) to the Vice President at Government of Sierra Leone
- Ms. Mariam Jobe, Programs & Engagements Manager, Give1Project Gambia; Secretariat Assistant, AfIGF
- Ms. Lily Edinam Botsyoe, Ghana Youth IGF  
- Mr. Wout de Natris, Coordinator of IGF Dynamic Coalition on Internet Standards, Security and Safety Coalition (IS3C)

Online Moderator: Louise Marie (London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE))
Onsite Moderator: Deniz Susar (UN DESA, DPIDG); Mesfin Kifle (Addis Ababa University)

Rapporteur
Wai Min Kwok (UN DESA, DPIDG); Rachael Purcell (UN DESA, DPIDG)
SDGs

1. No poverty;  target 1.1
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth; targets 8.28.3
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; targets9.19.b
10. Reduced Inequalities; targets 10.210.3
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities; targets 11.111.3
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; targets 16.1016.616.7
17. Partnerships for the Goals; targets 17.6;17.9

Targets: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has made data a focal point, acknowledging that data are key to effective decision-making and that timely, reliable, quality and dis-aggregated data are needed to facilitate the measurement of progress towards sustainable development and to ensure that no one is left behind. The latter imperative is reflected in multiple global indicators and entails not only reaching the poorest and most vulnerable groups but also combating rising inequalities within and among countries. In the meantime, data and related issues and developments in the public sector have become increasingly important in terms of government analysis and operations, academic research, and real-world applicability and acceptance. Data are now integral to every sector and function of government—as essential as physical assets and human resources. Much of the operational activity in government is now data-driven, and many Governments would find it difficult, if not impossible, to function effectively without data. Given the cross-cutting nature of data management and coordination, its development and application would contribute potentially to the attainment of most SDGs and targets, but with more relevance to the selected Goals and targets (as above).

Resource:

UN E-Government Survey 2020 Chapter 6 on data governance

Key Takeaways (* deadline 2 hours after session)
Speakers and participants at the Open Forum reflected on issues of data governance vis-à-vis national settings and individual experiences. Cutting across all interventions was the message that trust is the bedrock of data governance, and digital transformation in general – without that trust, it is impossible for frameworks or user experiences to be genuinely useful.
Speakers and participants at the Open Forum reflected on issues of data governance vis-à-vis national settings and individual experiences. Cutting across all interventions was the message that trust is the bedrock of data governance, and digital transformation in general – without that trust, it is impossible for frameworks or user experiences to be genuinely useful. Data governance needs to be considered with respect to its processes and instit
Call to Action (* deadline 2 hours after session)
Data governance needs to be considered with respect to its processes and institutionalization, which should be nimble and tackle innovations head-on to harness their opportunities and addressing challenges quickly.