Digital inclusion and universal access, transitioning to a more digital economy among key areas of collaboration The partnership will also boost digital capacity building efforts Last updated: Mon 30 Sep 2024, 5:39 PM The United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP ) and UAE-based technology group e& signed a cooperation agreement on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly to leverage digital technologies for sustainable development in the Arab States region. What is the cooperation all about? The cooperation will focus on enhancing digital inclusion to bridge digital divides; promoting transition to a digital economy, focusing on enabling solutions for medium, small and micro enterprises (MSMEs); expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for climate resilience, and fostering robust public-private partnerships for digital cooperation — under the rubric of the Digital for Sustainable Development (D4SD) initiative, which UNDP is leading alongside key partners in the region. “The pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals in the Arab States region requires urgent action at scale, which requires expanded and effective partnerships, especially with the business sector,” said Abdallah Al-Dardari, UN assistant secretary general and director of the Regional Bureau for Arab States in UNDP. “We value this new […]
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