On May 27, 2020 at 3pm EAT - Addis Ababa time (12pm UTC), the African Union Commission and the Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network will host a Regional Conference for Africa.
The virtual event will address transnational and regional legal challenges in cyberspace, emphasizing the value of multistakeholder cooperation to develop interoperable standards and solutions.
As a part of the conference, you are invited to submit your written contribution to the UN Secretary-General’s High Level Panel on Digital Cooperation Consultation on the Digital Cooperation Architecture before Friday, May 29, at 5pm UTC. The complete UN Report, as well as summaries of the proposed approaches, are available below. 
The conference will also share perspectives on global trends and discuss the future of the cross-border Internet in a African context in the framework of the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa, launched by African Heads of State in 2019, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Final Program
Download the final program here
List of Registered Entities
Download the list of registered entities here
Agenda
INTRODUCTION & OPENING REMARKS
Opening remarks and introductions by AUC, Germany - Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network.
PART 1 : POLICY PROGRAMS
Policy Directors and Members of I&JPN Program Contact Groups will present the three Programs and their outcomes: Data & Jurisdiction Program, Content & Jurisdiction Program, Domains & Jurisdiction Program.
Background Documents
- I&JPN organizational infographic
- Progress Report 2018-19 of the Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network
- Berlin Roadmap: Outcome of the 3rd Global Conference of the Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network hosted by Germany
- Educational Resource on Effects of Actions at the DNS Level
- Policy Brief on the Geographic Scope of Content Restrictions
PART 2: INTERNET & JURISDICTION GLOBAL STATUS REPORT
The I&JPN Secretariat will present the key findings of the Internet & Jurisdiction Global Status Report 2019 and moderate a discussion on special trends relating to Africa.
Background Documents
- Internet & Jurisdiction Global Status Report 2019
Introduction to the Regional Consultation on the future of the UN Digital Cooperation Architecture by the Government of Germany
Background Documents
- UN High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation Report
- Video of IGF 2019 main session on Internet Governance and Digital Cooperation
- The Secretary-General’s High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation – Follow-up Process
Coffee Break
PART 3 : REGIONAL CONSULTATION ON THE FUTURE OF THE DIGITAL COOPERATION ARCHITECTURE
Following a Methodological introduction by the I&JPN Secretariat, participants will be invited to share their views on the Digital Cooperation Architecture models (as presented in the UN High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation Report) through a moderated discussion and live polling.
Background Documents
- UN High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation Report
- DiploFoundation summary of the UN High-Level Panel on Digital Cooperation Report
CLOSING REMARKS
Following a set of closing remarks by AUC, Germany - Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network, participants will have the opportunity to interact with the Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network Secretariat in breakout rooms to learn more about available resources and engagement opportunities:
- Breakout 1: Data & Jurisdiction Program
- Breakout 2: Content & Jurisdiction Program
- Breakout 3: Domains & Jurisdiction Program
- Breakout 4: Global/Regional Status Reports
