Ram Mohan’s Post

Today, I was the keynote speaker at the European Digital Democracy Summit in Brussels.   My main messages were: 1.    We are setting up a civil society network to monitor the implementation by the Member States of the national digital roadmaps to make sure no one is left behind in the digital transformation process. 2.    We need to find the “missing link” between digitalisation and Democracy that will help sustain our democracies and counter the tendencies of shrinking civic and democratic space.

Technology and democracy are increasingly at cross-purposes: control of technology is too often concentrated in a small number of companies, with bad actors using it to divide people. Democracies respond by regulating, while the public sector struggles to adopt technology for improved services and citizen engagement. But this conflict is not inevitable. Join globally recognized digital policymaker and civic technology leader Audrey Tang, and Hillary Hartley, CEO of US Digital Response and digital government trailblazer in Canada, for an engaging discussion with Martin Regg Cohn as the Democracy Forum looks at how policymakers, business leaders and activists can use technology to build a more collaborative, diverse, and productive democratic world. Joins us in-person or online: https://lnkd.in/gHExy8Bq

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To ensure digitalization supports democracy, public participation and democratic oversight is paramount. Together, let's harness the potential of digital technologies to build an inclusive and secure digital future for all where #EveryVoiceCounts. go.undp.org/oZR #DemocracyDay

CEPA's Transatlantic Tech Policy Tracker is now live! Check it to follow the latest from the tech industry and EU-US digital policy #DigitalAlliance

🔍 How can innovations best enhance democratic practices? Our Exploring Worldwide Democratic #Innovations project has examined over 35 initiatives, including innovative citizens’ assemblies, civic #tech and govtech. Evelyn-Andrada Mantoiu, European Partnership for Democracy (EPD)’s Research and Data Manager, uncovered six key lessons from this project. Read our latest article to find inspiration for innovations in Europe 💡 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9m4BaRm

As we approach the 2024 election, the intersection of current events and technology becomes an interesting topic. How do market fluctuations and political changes affect the tech industry? Our new blog explores the crucial link between current events and technological progress. https://hubs.la/Q02Nbv410

Exciting news! Dive into our latest blog post where we explore the influence of current events and technological advancements. It's a must-read!

The internet has unleashed what Martin Gurri calls the 'Fifth Wave' of communication, overwhelming traditional institutions with a tsunami of information. We’re seeing the public revolt against old power structures as authority becomes decentralized. This transformation is far from over—how will it reshape our political and economic systems? If you are interested in these topics, I invite you to read my letters and join the conversation. You can subscribe to my free weekly newsletter, Thoughts from the Frontline. https://lnkd.in/ecpVCyuN #InformationRevolution #DigitalAge #PublicTrust

I’ve been challenged lately about how technology and current events intersect. How is tech used as it pertains to current happening hs this is a really helpful read.