Sometimes change has to happen from the top down. Engaging with governments to drive policy reforms can be critical for long-term success. We have decades of experience in identifying, drafting and supporting policy reforms, ranging from cyber security, digital transformation, women’s access to education and to preventing online harms to children. We are actively working on policy formulation for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and data privacy.
Examples of Our Work
The eWorldwide Group (eWWG), a global leader in social innovation committed to creating a resilient and sustainable future, has issued a compelling call to action to address the critical digital disconnect and protect children and young people from the rapidly evolving online threats. The group’s latest report, “Digital Disconnect: Critical Gaps in the Guidelines for […]
eWorldwide Group, in cooperation with the IEEE, organized a webinar aimed at addressing the escalating risks in the digital world and fostering dialogue among regulators concerning online safety and regulations for children and young people. The discussion underscored the urgent need for regulations to keep pace with the ever-evolving digital landscape, and emphasised critical gaps […]
DATE: Monday, 26th June, 2023, 8.00am – 10.00am UK Time. Webinar link at the bottom of this post. The eWorldwide Group, in collaboration with IEEE and a distinguished panel of global experts, is pleased to announce an interactive webinar titled “The Evolving Role of Stakeholders to Build Holistic Digital Resilience to Safeguard Children and Young […]
Kigali, Rwanda – May 2023 – eWorldwide Group, in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Sub-Regional Office for Eastern Africa, has released a groundbreaking report titled “Enhancing Capacities in Logistics and Transportation for Inland Waterways and Lakes in Eastern Africa: Comparative Analysis Report”. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the […]
Professor Salma Abbasi was invited by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) to deliver a presentation at the First Asia-Pacific Digital Ministerial Conference in Seoul, Republic of Korea in November 2022. The conference brought together high-level officials from ESCAP member states to strengthen cooperation in accelerating digital transformation […]
eWorldwide Group in discussions with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, Director, Strategy, Research and Intelligence, Raja Segaran and Head, Global Business Development, Mohd Rofizal Mustapa to leverage innovative digital technology models, solutions and practices to Asia and Africa to help fast-track inclusive SMART Digital Transformation.
Environmental Social Governance (ESG) has the potential to provide targeted investment to end poverty at the grass roots and drive inclusive sustainable economic recovery, however focus is needed to support ‘social enterprises’ addressing local needs, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
With the rapid advancement and integration of digital technology, and ‘personal data’ being treated as the ‘new oil’, it is vital that national education policies and curricula are updated to ensure that children are not only taught digital skills, but also how to holistically build human resilience in the expanding world of artificial intelligent systems
Professor Salma Abbasi will be representing eWorldwide Group and speaker at the World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021. The panel will address “Bridging Digital Divides” for policy makers and other key stakeholders.
Professor Salma Abbasi will set the stage for a series of panel discussions, and provide recommendations and a way forward at the IEEE “Technology, Equality and Equity for Global Vaccination Certificates and Passports” webinar. The goal of this webinar is to create a platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange. The focus is to develop a […]