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DigitalDots Talks podcast episodes
Episode 1: Digital is part of our everyday life
Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Head of the Geneva Internet Platform, discusses with Nathalie Olijslager, Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Geneva, the impact of digital technologies on our everyday lives, the importance of the digital policy discussion happening in Geneva and the impact of the current geopolitical situation on the ongoing negotiations.
Episode 2: The risk of a fragmented internet and cyber conflicts
In this episode Ambassador Henri Verdier, Ambassador for Digital Affairs of France, sheds light on the risks of a fragmented Internet and debates on the responsible behaviour of actors in cyberspace, especially in case of cyber conflicts. The discussion is led by Dr Jovan Kurbalija, Head of the Geneva Internet Platform.
Episode 3: Cybersecurity and cyber risks
In this episode Stephane Duguin, Chief Executive Officer at the CyberPeace Institute, gives us an original and quick overview of the security challenges encountered in cyber space, with specific angles on the health and humanitarian fields. In discussion with Nathalie Olijslager, former Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Geneva.
Episode 4: The (gender) digital divide
In this episode, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), gives us an original overview on how to address the digital divide and the gender digital divide.
How to address development challenges in the digital era? How to ensure meaningfull connectivity and ensure that no one is left behind? These are some of the questions discussed with Nathalie Olijslager, former Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Geneva.
Episode 5: Freedom of expression online
In this episode, Irene Khan, UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression, gives us an original overview of the benefits and challenges of freedom of expression in the digital environment.
The interview is conducted by Lars Tummers, Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Geneva.
Episode 6: The role of the United Nations in the digital world
In this 6th episode of DigitalDots Talks podcast we discuss trends and developments in the digital world with Amandeep Singh Gill, United Nations Secretary-General's Envoy on Technology. He connects the many dots on different digital topics that the UN covers.
The interview is conducted by Lars Tummers, Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Geneva.
Episode 7: How to keep up with artificial intelligence (AI)
In the 7th episode of DigitalDots Talks, we discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the security- and military domain. For this, we invited Dr. Giacomo Persi Paoli of the United Nations Institute on Disarmament Research (UNIDIR). He researches the challenges and opportunities of using AI in the military domain and explains what the international community can do to ensure that this happens responsibly.
The interview is conducted by Lars Tummers, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Geneva.
Episode 8: Exploring the digital economy
In the 8th episode of DigitalDots Talks, we discuss the different ways in which our worldwide economy is going digital. For this, we have invited Torbjörn Frederiksson, Head of E-commerce and Digital Economy at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). We talk about big and familiar platforms like Google, Facebook and Amazon, about the power of big data, but also about many other ways in which our economies are influenced by increasing digitalisation.
The interview is conducted by Lars Tummers, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Geneva.
Episode 9: Gender equality online
March is the worldwide gender month. Therefore, the 9th episode of DigitalDots Talks has the position of women in the digital world at its core. Together with Monica Ferro, Director of the Geneva office of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), we go into the risks that exist for women in the online environment and what UNFPA is working on to fight these forms of online violence.
The interview is conducted by Lars Tummers, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Geneva.
Episode 10: Opportunities and challenges of digital transformation
In our 10th DigitalDots Talks podcast we have the honour to have Her Excellency Emilija Stojmenova Duh, Slovenian Minister for Digital Transformation, as guest. Visiting Geneva to chair this year’s World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) Forum, she speaks about the main outcomes of this Forum – the world largest annual gathering the Information and communication technology for development' community.
The Minister gets into a conversation about these questions and more with Lars Tummers, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Geneva.
Episode 11: How digitalisation is changing healthcare
The COVID pandemic has highlighted how important data and connectivity are for global health. In our 11th Digital Dots Talks podcast we interview Jan-Willem Scheijgrond, Vice President Government and Public Affairs at Philips to get the perspective of the private sector and of a world leader on digitalisation in healthcare.
The interview is conducted by Lars Tummers, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Geneva.
Episode 12: Data to save lives in humanitarian crisis
Global humanitarian needs reach record heights. The use of data can help to make the humanitarian aid system more efficient and effective. We speak with Sarah Telford, Head of the OCHA Centre for Humanitarian Data (CHD). OCHA, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has a leading role in improving access and use of data and information in crisis settings.
In this podcast our host, Lars Tummers, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Geneva, has a special guest! His predecessor Nathalie Olijslager, incoming Director for Humanitarian Affairs and Stabilisation of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is co-hosting the interview.
Episode 13: Generative AI, empowering women and youth in Kenya
In this 13th episode, we speak about the role of technology and artificial intelligence in bridging the digital divide from a grass roots perspective.
Listen to the inspiring story of Magdaline Chepkemoi, Founder and CEO of EldoHub, a technology hub that applies technology to solve local challenges and empowers women and young people in tech in Kenya. With tangible impact. Together we look at how new technologies like generative AI revolutionise the ICT sector.
The interview is conducted by Lars Tummers, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Geneva.
Episode 14 - New technologies and the modern battlefield
New technologies are reshaping warfare. Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Weapon Systems have taken a more prominent role in conflict and their presence has given the international community food for thought.
Our special guest to discuss these challenges and potential regulatory measures is Mélanie Régimbal, Chief of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs in Geneva. Interviewed by Lars Tummers, Ambassador and Deputy Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Geneva.