The Role of Information, Journalism and Media in Countering COVID-19 (WSIS TalkX)

The report reaffirms the business case for investment in sustainable science, technology and innovation systems in LDCs to contribute to long-term productivity upgrading, economic development, job creation as well as addressing societal challenges.

This session sheds light on how UN Entities are applying behavioural science to empower women.

The ever-evolving Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is profoundly impacting people’s engagement with media and information. As it continues to evolve, what are implications of generative AI for us, how can we use it to empower ourselves, and what knowledge and skillsets are needed to address its challenges? To enhance people’s critical thinking and awareness of these issues, the United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau) hosted to provide an open platform for the public, researchers, media practitioners, and relevant stakeholders to exchange ideas and engage in insightful discussions.

In this session, UNICEF highlighted initiatives to emphasise causal relationships in program evaluation. The IMF shared insights on overcoming behavioural barriers to adopting innovative data strategies.