Happy Tech & Society Week!! We hope to see you there—details below! #TechGeorgetown

It is #TechGeorgetown week! Join McCourt School Professors @donmoyn @pamela_herd Jasmine Tyler and Emily Taves for a twitter spaces discussion about the role of tech in public policy tonight at 8 PM. x.com/i/spaces/1djGX…

Gracias, LAPA Georgetown, por invitarnos a Risco y a mí a conversar hoy al maravilloso campus de Georgetown University. Abrazo, Pedro Casas Alatriste, y gracias a la U.S.-Mexico Foundation.

It's here–the deepest, sharpest infrared view of the universe to date: Webb's First Deep Field. Previewed by President Donald J. Trump on July 11, it shows galaxies once invisible to us. The full set of NASA Webb Telescope's first full-color images & data will be revealed July 12: nasa.gov/webbfirstimages

DC Global Shapers spring back into action with a new curatorship team, renewed vigor and tons of passion! 🚀Yesterday marked out first curatorship and EC meeting for the year 2022-2023! Stay tuned for updates 🙌🏼 Global Shapers

#DigitalTransformation must be inclusive to help achieve the SDGs! Our new policy brief provides good practices to help countries accelerate momentum while mitigating the potential risks of #digital. Explore the brief today ➡ bit.ly/3cZnjcx #DigitalUNDP

Together with Nicolò Gozzi and NetScience we looked at the role played by #digital infrastructure on adherence to #lockdown measures during #COVID19 pandemic. This study remarks the importance of #internet speed and the need for #inclusive #connectivity.

I’m very excited to head to the Big Apple next week to participate in the Project Liberty Student Assembly at @byUnfinished Live. The Assembly will bring together students from Georgetown University and Sciences Po to learn about the issues related to the future of ethical technology 🌐

📣Just launched: The #ID4D Global ID Coverage Update 📊 Explore the latest #ID4D Global ID Coverage data + our insights on closing remaining gaps: wrld.bg/TbGB50ML3yx #DigitalID #identity

Wonderful conversation this morning on the importance of building inclusive digital public infrastructure and strengthening tech for good governance. 🛜 Thank you for hosting DIGI@NewAmerica Open Data Charter Accountability Lab | accountlab.bsky.social Access Now DFRLab - @dfrlab.bsky.social Internet Society Pulse #SummitForDemocracy

Great news! UN Development has been nominated for this year’s The Webby Awards for our Digital Development Compass, a tool that gauges the world’s progress on achieving global #DigitalTransformation for a more inclusive future. 🗳️ Vote NOW: go.undp.org/qQWe #Webbys #DigitalUNDP

Aware of corruption's societal and environmental costs, WorldBank is reaffirming its commitment to #anticorruption as a development priority. The Anticorruption for Development (AC4D) Global Forum will take place June 26-27 in Washington, D.C. Register: wrld.bg/88Gj50OIxhA

Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is critical to accelerating the delivery of the SDGs, but implementing it is not easy. Our DPI Compendium compiles for the 1st time a snapshot of existing approaches to DPI, with real-world use cases and analysis: go.undp.org/k5tf

📢The internet turns 40 years old this year ‼️ Its birthday is a reminder that older generations spent much of their lives offline & are being left behind as our lives move online. Learn about WorldBank programs to narrow the age-based #DigitalDivide. wrld.bg/yjCW50PGnNY

📅Save the date | September 18, 2024 | 9:00 AM EDT Join us online for the launch of an exciting report on cybersecurity's vital role in global development & unlock the secrets to driving economic growth with smart cybersecurity strategies! 🌐🔒 Register: wrld.bg/GuHG50TjAiZ

The World Bank Group’s Global Digital Summit returns for its 2nd edition! Join us online on March 18-19 as we explore “Digital Pathways for All”, bringing together global leaders to shape the future of digital development. 🔗 wrld.bg/IkAL50V6p1I #WBGDigitalSummit