WorlPosted at: Aug 18 2021 7:32PM UN asks member states to bridge digital and knowledge divides
United Nations, Aug 18 (UNI) The United Nations has urged member nations and other stakeholders to take steps to bridge the digital and knowledge divides, including the gender digital divide.
The UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution to encourage member states to consider the impact of technological changes on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in order to benefit from opportunities and address challenges.
It stressed the need to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet by 2030.
The resolution reaffirmed that the same rights that people have offline must also be protected online, including the right to privacy, with special regard given to the protection of children.
It called on member states to consider adopting or maintaining data protection legislation, regulation and policies that comply with their international human rights obligations.
The resolution recognised the need for more coordinated and scaled-up global digital capacity-building efforts and stronger capacity-building support at the country level.
It stressed the importance of rapid technological change in ensuring food security by 2030 and encouraged the adoption of the most advanced and appropriate information technology in agriculture systems, reports Xinhua.
The resolution also called for enhanced international cooperation to facilitate access and promote investment in clean energy research, technology and infrastructure.
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