Event Readout: Global Digital Compact Roundtable 

The “Global Digital Compact Roundtable Readout” discusses the critical need to include health considerations in digital governance frameworks.

Key insights include:

– The absence of explicit references to health in the Global Digital Compact risks creating fragmented governance of health data and technologies, potentially leading to inconsistencies across sectors.

– Meaningful participation of youth and marginalised communities in digital governance is essential to ensure inclusive and equitable health outcomes.

In conclusion, the roundtable emphasises the importance of integrating health into digital governance to address potential harms and promote equitable health outcomes in the digital age.

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