Date: 13 April, 2023
Location: Kumarakom, Kerala
Jojo Mehra, the Chief Product Officer of eGov Foundation, recently joined a panel discussion titled “Accelerating Progress on Sustainable Development Goals with Data for Development (D4D)”. The event was organized by the G20 India Secretariat and the Ministry of External Affairs, in partnership with Digital Impact Alliance at the UN Foundation (DIAL) and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
Fayaz King, M.B.A. Advisor to the Office of UN SG’s Special Envoy on Technology, moderated the panel which also included Dafna Feinholz from UNESCO, Diana Sang from DIAL, Chrissy Martin Meier from Digital Public Goods Charter, and Jojo Mehra from eGov.
- Author's Name eGov Foundation
- Posted On 13th Apr 2023 at 12:17 PM
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During the discussion, the panelists emphasized the importance of building trust in data, promoting interoperability, and the crucial role of governments, civil society, and the private sector in capacity building for the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Jojo Mehra highlighted the need to adopt a collaborative approach between various stakeholders, including the government, civil society, and the private sector, to harness the power of data for accelerating the achievement of SDGs. She also emphasized the importance of creating a culture of trust and transparency in data-sharing practices to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data.
The event was a significant platform for experts and leaders from various fields to come together and discuss the critical issues related to data-driven development and the achievement of SDGs. The panel discussion concluded with a shared commitment to work collaboratively towards building a sustainable and inclusive future for all.
The discussion brought forth the need for building trust in data, enabling interoperability, and the role of governments, civil society and the private sector in capacity building for accelerating the achievement of SDGs.
