Session
Karen McCabe, IEEE, Private Sector
Roman Danyliw, IETF Chair, Technical Community
Stacie Hoffmann, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), Government
Mallory Knodell, Civil Society
Onsite moderator: Elizabeth Oluoch, ICANN, Technical Community
Online Moderator: Paul Hoffman, ICANN, Technical Community
Karen McCabe, IEEE, Private Sector
Roman Danyliw, IETF Chair, Technical Community
Stacie Hoffmann, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), Government
Mallory Knodell, Civil Society
Elizabeth Oluoch
Paul Hoffman
David Huberman
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Targets: uality Education (SDG 4): Target 4.1: The proposal contributes to ensuring that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development by promoting open and transparent standards development processes. By facilitating knowledge sharing and capacity building, it supports the provision of quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. The proposal will provide [Parliamentarians] [IGF Youth] with the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development by promoting open and transparent [Internet] standards development processes. By facilitating knowledge sharing and capacity building, the session supports the provision of quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. Target 4.2: Through its emphasis on technical and vocational skills development, the proposal aligns with efforts to ensure that all learners acquire the skills necessary for employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods. By promoting open Internet standards that reflect industry and user needs, it enhances the relevance and quality of education, preparing learners for the demands of the modern workforce. Target 4.3: By advocating for open and transparent Internet standards development processes, the proposal supports the provision of inclusive and equitable quality education for all. It promotes the adoption of standards that accommodate diverse learning needs and contexts, ensuring that education is accessible and relevant to learners of all backgrounds and abilities. Target 4.4: The proposal facilitates the acquisition of relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. By advocating for open and transparent standards development processes, it ensures that educational curricula align with industry needs and evolving technological advancements. This promotes the development of a workforce equipped with the necessary skills to thrive in the modern economy, contributing to sustainable development and economic growth. Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Target 8.1: Open Internet standards are the foundation of the global Internet and the enormous benefits the Internet has brought. The proposal supports the creation of decent jobs by advocating for open and transparent Internet standards development processes. By ensuring equal access to the development process, it promotes the growth of industries and the creation of employment opportunities, contributing to poverty reduction and inclusive economic growth. Target 8.2: By encouraging innovation and technological upgrading through open standards development, the proposal enhances economic productivity and diversification. It fosters the growth of high-value-added and labor-intensive sectors, driving sustainable economic growth and creating opportunities for decent work and entrepreneurship. Target 8.3: The proposal promotes development-oriented policies that support productive activities and the growth of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises. By facilitating their integration into value chains and markets through open standards, it enhances their competitiveness and contribution to sustainable economic growth and job creation. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9): Target 9.1: By advocating for open and transparent Internet standards development processes, the proposal contributes to the establishment of quality, reliable, and resilient infrastructure. It ensures that infrastructure development aligns with sustainable development goals, fostering economic development and human well-being worldwide. Target 9.2: The proposal promotes inclusive and sustainable industrialization by facilitating the participation of diverse stakeholders in standards development. By increasing industry's share of employment and GDP, especially in developing countries, it supports economic diversification and the growth of high-value-added sectors. Target 9.3: Through its emphasis on open standards development, the proposal enables small-scale enterprises' access to financial services and integration into value chains and markets. By empowering these enterprises, it fosters entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, driving economic growth and fostering sustainable development. Target 9.4: The proposal enhances scientific research and technological capabilities by promoting open and transparent standards development processes. By encouraging innovation and research collaboration, it supports the development of sustainable infrastructure and industries, driving technological progress and economic development. Target 9.5: Through its emphasis on open standards development, the proposal fosters technological innovation and research and development activities. By increasing the number of research and development workers and investment in research and development, it supports the advancement of industry, innovation, and infrastructure, contributing to sustainable development. Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10): Target 10.1: Through its emphasis on inclusivity in standards development, the proposal aims to achieve and sustain income growth for all segments of the population, particularly the bottom 40 percent. By ensuring equal participation in shaping technological standards, it works towards reducing income disparities and promoting shared prosperity. Target 10.2: The proposal promotes social, economic, and political inclusion by advocating for open and transparent standards development processes. By empowering marginalized groups to participate in decision-making, it works towards reducing inequalities based on age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic status. Target 10.3: By fostering the creation of open standards that facilitate access to technology and innovation, the proposal contributes to reducing inequalities within and among countries. It promotes the transfer of technology to developing countries, bridging the digital divide and enabling them to benefit from the opportunities offered by the digital economy.
Classroom
The session will introduce open standards, what they are, how they are developed and how to get involved in standards development organisations. Discussants will explain the success of the open standards, and how these global technical standards underpin essential digital and critical technologies. With the audience we will discuss strategic approaches to global digital technical standards, how they benefit all and are especially important to policy makers and government.
The Internet’s success is largely due to work done behind-the-scenes including efforts to ensure that everyone uses the same standards, so that all devices can talk properly to each other. The Internet relies on open standards that are developed through collaborative and consensus based processes. Open standards are freely available to anyone to use. Engineers, researchers, and governments all have a place in these processes. In contrast, closed processes can limit innovation and competition by restricting access to the development process and favoring the interests of a few stakeholders. Closed processes can also lead to proprietary technologies that lock users into specific products or vendors, limiting choice and hindering interoperability. During this session, panelists from different stakeholder groups involved in standards development processes will share real world examples demonstrating the importance of open standards for the Internet. They will also explore some of the challenges confronting open standards processes.
We encourage online as well as onsite participants. The technical standards community is very familiar with working on hybrid formats. The moderators and speaker are very experienced in this format, know the issues very well and will be able to easily guide the audience through the topic.