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Dynamic Coalition on Public Access in Libraries
Round Table - Circle - 90 Min
IGF 2021 MAIN FOCUS: Universal access and meaningful connectivity
Defining universal and meaningful access: What are the key elements that constitute universal and meaningful Internet access? How can it be measured? How is the concept evolving in time and what does this evolution mean for policy?Practical locally-driven policy solutions: What lessons can be drawn (and how) from successful policy solutions to universal access and meaningful connectivity around the world, while taking into account local specificities and needs? In particular, what are the relevant practices implemented by local actors (local government, civil society, local providers and entrepreneurs) to advance universal and meaningful access?
In charting the possible paths towards more equitable pandemic recovery and development, local, community and city-level action has been highlighted as an important element. Part of this is an evolution in thinking about public spaces and social infrastructure; their capacity to boost recovery and support wellbeing. Can a move towards more multifunctional and equitable shared spaces also help address one of the key development targets – tackling digital inequalities?
This session examines how leveraging public spaces in this way can be a crucial part of a new development model, one which emphasises connectivity and resilience at a community level:
TBA
Stephen Wyber
Valensiya Dresvyannikova
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure10. Reduced Inequalities17. Partnerships for the GoalsTargets: The session examines how public access-based connectivity (related to SDG targets like 9.c) supports a community-focused development model; especially in supporting equitable economic, political and social inclusion, wellbeing, and growth opportunities. In addition, a key element of the session relies on bringing together participants from diverse stakeholder groups - government, civil society, technical community - to identify further opportunities for collaboration and synergies (SDG 17)
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