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Jack Ma, founder and chairman of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, attends a plenary session on e-commerce at the 48th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, January 24, 2018 (UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced Thursday the launch of a high-level group on digital cooperation, naming Jack Ma of Alibaba Group and Melinda Gates of the Melinda Gates Foundation Bill to co-
"The scale, diffusion and speed of change made possible by digital technologies are unprecedented, but the current means and levels of international cooperation are not up to the challenge," he said. Mr. Guterres,
In addition, he noted that digital technologies make a significant contribution to the achievement of the Program's sustainable development goals. 2030, and that they "cut in a unique way beyond international borders".
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d & # 39; Alibaba Group, and Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, were appointed by the Secretary General as co-chairs of the panel.
"In this digital age, data and technology are more widely available, fostering the spirit of enterprise, economic growth and improved quality of life for those who have access to information and training required in to take advantage of it. Global and intersectoral collaboration is essential for the benefits of the digital age to be possible for all, "said Jack Ma.
" If all peoples, especially the poorest and most vulnerable, have a Equal access to digital, they use it to enhance the lives of themselves and their families and make their voices heard in conversations about what the future holds for us. Melinda Gates
The panel has 20 members, representing a range of expertise from government, the private sector, civil society, academia and the technical community.
million. Guterres asked the panel to contribute to the public debate on the importance of cooperative and interdisciplinary approaches to ensure a secure and inclusive digital future for all, taking into account relevant human rights standards.
identify policy, research and information gaps and make proposals for strengthening international cooperation in the digital space.
He will hold his first meeting in person at the end of September 2018 and should submit his final report to the Secretary General. 9 months
As part of its work, the committee will undertake a wide range of public consultations, including at least two public events and one global entry process starting in September. It will be supported by a small donor-funded secretariat based in New York and Geneva.
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