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Brazil
IDSA Workshop on Data Spaces: basic concepts, use cases and open questions
On Monday, 7 October 2024, the Ministry for Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC) in partnership with the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA) with support from the EU-BRA Digital Dialogue and Partnership Facility Secretariat, held a technical workshop to advance discussions on the Brazilian data economy. The workshop took place at MDIC’s building in Brasília.
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Brazil
Webinar: Simplifying cybersecurity - Practical guide for MPEs
On 11 September, the Secretariat for the Brazilian-German Digital Dialogue, in partnership with the G20 Engagement Group for Business (B20), hosted the webinar “Simplifying Cybersecurity: Practical Guide for MPEs.” The Secretariat presented the Quick Guide on Cybersecurity for SMEs while cybersecurity experts shared their contributions.
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Indonesia
Knowledge exchange on cross-border transfer of personal data
On 29 August 2024, the Secretariat of the Indonesian – German Digital Dialogue on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) with the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Informatics (MCI) organised a knowledge exchange on cross-border transfer of personal data. The exchange was a follow-up on the series of discussions on personal data protection.
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General
Shaping the future of internet and AI governance
The Government of Germany’s (GoG) ‘Strategy for International Digital Policy’ is a clear commitment to a global, free, and open internet and the continuation of the multi-stakeholder approach to internet governance. Turning this commitment into action, the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) launched a process for strategic foresight with the involvement of various German stakeholders and communities in September. In addition, the BMDV is also promoting the involvement of German stakeholders, particularly German youth, in international forums with the ‘International Digital Policy’ fellowship.
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Brazil
Webinar: Paving the Way to Sustainable AI
On 10 July, the Secretariat for the Brazilian-German Digital Dialogue organised an online webinar titled “AI, Regulation, and the Environment: Pathways to a Sustainable Planet”, in partnership with the G20 engagement groups Business 20 (B20) and Think Tanks 20 (T20). Speakers from around the globe discussed the benefits and challenges of incorporating sustainability into AI systems.
Kenya
Data Innovation Lab: international politics on AI
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Mexico
Exchange on indicators and indexes for digital development
On 2 September, the secretariat for the Mexican-German Digital Dialogue organised a virtual exchange between two think tanks from both countries, Initiative D21 and Centro México Digital, on the development of digital indicators and indexes.
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Indonesia
Knowledge exchange on 4G and 5G implementation in Indonesia and Germany
On 30 August 2024, the Secretariat of the Indonesian – German Digital Dialogue on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) with the Indonesia Ministry of Communication and Informatics (MCI) organised a knowledge exchange on 4G and 5G implementation in Indonesia and Germany.
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Kenya
Content moderators workshop
The civil society organisations Siasa Place and Superrr Lab hosted a workshop that brought together content moderators and data annotators from both Kenya and Germany. This collaborative event served as a significant learning exchange, allowing participants to gain insights into the experiences of their international counterparts. It was part of the Kenyan-German Digital Dialogue and was supported by the Digital Transformation Center Kenya and its Gig Economy initiative.
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