A precursor to OTT Conference 2024, this event will explore the critical role of think tanks in crafting inclusive policies for the digitalisation of public services, such as education.
The rapid pace of digitalisation presents vast opportunities, yet it also creates and exacerbates inequalities, particularly in the Global South. The digital era has outpaced policy, leaving a gap in understanding what is at stake and lacking sufficient research or policy experience to leverage the opportunities and navigate the challenges.
Addressing these issues requires breaking away from traditional research dynamics. We must embrace diverse disciplines– from technical expertise to psychology. And we must incorporate perspectives from the Global South, where innovative solutions to resource constraints and infrastructure development in geographically dispersed areas are being pioneered. By learning from the successes and challenges in the Global South, we can develop more inclusive and equitable approaches to digitalisation worldwide.
Join us to discuss how think tanks can participate in building inclusive and diverse digital ecosystems for the public good.
Facilitator:
Enrique Mendizabal, Founder and Director of OTT
Speakers:
Margarita Gòmez, Executive Director of Southern Voice
Héctor Gardó, Digital Equity Strategy Director at Fundació Bofill