JFK asked the man cleaning the NASA steps why he was there. ‘Putting a man on the moon’. Why is the UN there, and can the security guard at the mission in Kinshasa explain it?
JOIN DISCUSSIONIs the UN ready for the Digital Age? What does it do well, and what can it do better? How has it marshaled new digital technology so far?
JOIN DISCUSSIONWhere can the UN seek support and partnership as it tackles the big 21st century challenges. Who are the key allies beyond the world of traditional diplomacy? How can it build the right coalitions to deliver its objectives? What can it learn from others about innovation, creativity and disruption?
JOIN DISCUSSIONHow can the UN use new digital media to connect and communicate with the global community in a meaningful and influential way?
JOIN DISCUSSIONHow can the UN establish a clearer framework on internet governance, and respond to new threats (including new weapons)? How can we strike the right balance between liberty and security online? Who sets the rules? How do we ensure that big tech companies are part of the solution, not part of the pro
JOIN DISCUSSIONHow can the UN can become more democratic, inclusive and transparent? How can individuals be placed at the heart of what it delivers? How do we break down apathy and distrust towards the organisation? And how can we use openness to allow people to better hold the UN to account?
JOIN DISCUSSIONWhat reforms of the UN architecture can make it more fleet footed and effective? Are current structures coherent and fit for purpose? How can the UN spend less time competing within itself and more time tackling the key global challenges?
JOIN DISCUSSIONCan new technology tackle key humanitarian challenges, including disaster relief, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and education? Can advances in robotics, AI and big data give us the means to transform the UN approach?
JOIN DISCUSSIONHow can the UN can best prepare its people for the challenges ahead? What skills and training will they need?
JOIN DISCUSSIONWhat global fora are needed to manage the necessary debates on AI and use of data?
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