Resources

The GIP Digital Watch Observatory features more than thousand resources related to over 50 digital policy and Internet governance issues. Resources include: convention and laws; policy instruments; books and publications; academic papers; conference proceedings; studies and reports; articles, editorials, and interviews; multimedia; toolkits, useful links, and other resources. You can also explore instruments through a dedicated interactive map.

Kenya National Digital Master Plan 2022-2032

Strategies and Action Plans

March 2024

The Kenya National Digital Master Plan 2022-2032 is a strategic roadmap aimed at transforming Kenya into a globally competitive digital economy over the next decade. This master plan builds on previous initiatives like the Kenya National ICT Master Plan 2014-2017 and the Kenya Digital Economy Blueprint, focusing on providing quality, accessible, affordable, reliable, and secure (See more)

G7 INDUSTRY, TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL MINISTERIAL MEETING

March 2024

Ministerial Declaration 1. We, the Industry, Tech & Digital Ministers of the G7, met on 14-15 March, 2024 in Verona and Trento under the co-chairmanship of Mr. Adolfo Urso – Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy – and of Mr. Alessio Butti – Undersecretary of State to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (See more)

US-EU: Recommended actions for online platforms on protecting human rights defenders online

Principles and Recommendations

March 2024

The USA and EU have jointly released guidance for online platforms, outlining 10 global measures to prevent, mitigate, and address attacks on human rights defenders (HRDs) online. The initiative is part of the broader collaboration within the US-EU Trade and Technology Council Working Group 6, aimed at countering technology misuse and safeguarding HRDs in the (See more)

German Strategy for International Digital Policy

Strategies and Action Plans

February 2024

Introduction  The global digital age opens up tremendous opportunities – and harbours challenges for all actors.  The political and economic power as well as the military capabilities of states, increasingly depend on their ability to access, use and evolve digital technologies. Global and connected digital technologies also require new forms of international cooperation and governance.  (See more)

EU Artificial Intelligence Act

Regulations and Policies

January 2024

Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence Act) and amending certain union legislative acts Introduction THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 16 and 114 (See more)

METAVERSE A LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSPECTIVE

Manuals and Handbooks

January 2024

Use Cases, Crime, Forensics, Investigation, and Governance The Interpol has published a White Paper on the metaverse, which was developed based on the inputs from the INTERPOL Metaverse Expert Group. This paper underscores the metaverse’s potential as an effective tool for law enforcement, especially in immersive training and other use cases. It presents a typology (See more)

UN Secretary-General’s AI Advisory Body Interim Report: Governing AI for Humanity

Policy Reports

December 2023

Introduction 1. Artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly affects us all. Though AI has been around for years, capabilities once hardly imaginable have been emerging at a rapid, unprecedented pace. AI offers extraordinary potential for good — from scientific discoveries that expand the bounds of human knowledge to tools that optimize finite resources and (See more)

Convention on AI and human rights (draft December 2023)

December 2023

DRAFT FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW COMMITTEE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE  (CAI)  December 2023 Preamble The member States of the Council of Europe and the other signatories hereto, 1. Considering that the aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve greater unity between its members, based in (See more)

Israel’s Policy on Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Ethics

December 2023

Responsible Innovation:Israel’s Policy on Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Ethics Introduction Artificial intelligence systems are being increasingly used across the world, in both the private and public sectors. AI systems already have a wide range of applications such as autonomous vehicles, medical imaging analysis, credit scoring, securities trading, personalized learning and employment – and the list (See more)

GPAI Ministerial Declaration 2023

December 2023

Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Ministerial Declaration 2023 1. We, Ministers of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), convening in New Delhi on 13th December, 2023: 2. Reiterate our unwavering commitment, since the GPAI Council Meeting in Japan last year, to the principles for responsible stewardship of trustworthy AI and values reflected in the OECD (See more)