New technologies are transforming how we live, learn, work, and connect with one another. COVID-19 accelerated this transformation and demonstrated how central digital access, skills, and tools are to our everyday lives.
Yet the global pandemic threatened to leave those who were not online—one third of the global population—behind. COVID-19 also gave rise to greater threats in the digital world, from new forms of cyberattacks to invasive surveillance to human rights violations. The lack of clear rules ushered in new risks to individuals, communities, and societies at large that did not recede with the pandemic.
The world must rapidly scale up efforts to work together to use technology to tackle our most urgent shared problems and to realize a positive shared digital future. Countries, international organizations, companies, research communities, and civil society all have a role to play.
The UN Foundation’s work on technology and innovation aims to advance collective action and international cooperation to realize a positive digital future. We are committed to:
The UN Foundation has been working with the UN to ensure people around the world can use data and technology to improve their lives and communities. Read more about the our work on technology and innovation, and explore additional resources.
The UN is working to realize the benefits of new technologies and to mitigate their risks. At the same time, it is working to leverage new technologies and innovation to better deliver around the world.
Office that works across the UN and other stakeholders to advance digital cooperation.
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The Secretary-General’s roadmap to advance a safer, more equitable digital world, one which will lead to a brighter and more prosperous future for all.
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A community of UN innovators working to promote and advance innovation within the UN System.
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