UN chief urges top digital tech panel to come up with ‘bold, innovative ideas’ for an 'inclusive' future

23 January 2019
Economic Development
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Key discussions among global decision-makers and influencers have taken place at the UN in Geneva this week, aiming to limit the growing risk of international cyber-attacks while promoting the advantages of digital technology, amid a call by the UN chief for “bold, innovative ideas”.

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