Greetings The document effectively communicates the vision of harnessing digital technologies to foster inclusive, transparent, and secure development. It underscores the significance of international collaboration and governance in achieving these objectives. it delineates precise commitments and strategies to realize the stated goals, including bridging digital disparities, enhancing digital literacy, and advocating for digital public goods. These tangible steps offer a clear pathway for execution. Additionally, it acknowledges the dynamic nature of the digital landscape and, advocates for nimble and adaptable cooperation and, emphasizes the imperative of addressing emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), demonstrating a forward-thinking perspective. While the Compact serves as a global framework, it must be tailored to suit local contexts and priorities. This entails the customization of strategies and initiatives at national and regional levels to align with specific needs and circumstances particularly financing digital initiatives Establishing mechanisms to monitor progress and assess the impact of implemented measures is essential. Regular evaluations and reviews play a crucial role in identifying areas for improvement and refining strategies accordingly. Regards, From: wsis20 <wsis20-bounces@icann.org> On Behalf Of Jordan Carter via wsis20 Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 1:27 AM To: ICANN wsis20 <wsis20@icann.org> Subject: [wsis20] GDC zero draft Hi all This now appears to have been released: https://www.un.org/techenvoy/sites/www.un.org.techenvoy/files/Global_Digital... On a quick first read, the role of the technical community has been recognised, and the follow up process proposed is through existing mechanisms, not a new Digital Cooperation Forum. Those seem to be wins. Cheers Jordan Jordan Carter Internet Governance and Policy Director .au Domain Administration SmartDigital Solutions (SDS) is a Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor, our vision is to be a leading digital company that enable its customers to lead in digital. to realise our vision, we need to remain humble yet resolute in how we drive our growth. our guiding principles and values will enable us to win. Visit our website at www.smartdigital-solution.co.za<http://www.smartdigital-solution.co.za> SmartDigital Solutions (SDS) is a Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor, our vision is to be a leading digital company that enable its customers to lead in digital. to realise our vision, we need to remain humble yet resolute in how we drive our growth. our guiding principles and values will enable us to win. Visit our website at www.smartdigital-solution.co.za