Bridging Communities and Digital Frameworks: Sharing Our Work on the Global Stage

 

Bridging Communities and Digital Frameworks: Sharing Our Work on the Global Stage


I am working on how what I do and my involvements fit into the broader, global conversation about the global digital future; community-led initiatives, documentation, and local projects; it is vital that rural areas are a part of collective knowledge of our world.

​Recently, I attended the UN Digital Open Source: Ai and Emerging Technogies Conference. I attended it virtually for three days. I found out about the Digital Cooperation Portal, a central hub managed by the UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET) that tracks global progress toward the Global Digital Compact. This portal is designed to map how initiatives focus—on digital literacy, digital access, and bridging information gaps—align with international goals.

​For community workers below is how to ensure your work is seen within these global frameworks.

​Why Engage with Global Frameworks?

​The UN Digital Cooperation Portal isn't just a database; it is a tool for finding collaborators, identifying gaps in digital infrastructure, and ensuring that grassroots perspectives are included in the policies that shape our digital lives. By sharing our initiatives, we help ensure that the "Global Digital Compact" is informed by real-world, community-led stewardship rather than just top-down policy.

​How to Share Your Initiative

​If your work aligns with themes like digital inclusion, data governance, or human-centric AI, you can contribute your project to the portal’s registry. Here is the path forward:

  • ​Align with Core Themes: Determine where your work fits best. For those of us focused on archiving and history, the categories of Digital Inclusion and Digital Public Goods are often the most relevant.
  • ​Submit via the Portal: Visit the official UN Digital Cooperation Portal to look for submission portals or intake forms.
  • ​Direct Outreach: As this platform is managed by the Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET), you can also reach out to them directly via their website for guidance on documentation requirements.

​Framing Our Work

​When we describe our projects, we have a unique opportunity to share our work, progress, and needs.

​I am reminded that these frameworks are only as strong as the people involved. Whether we are documenting historical neighborhoods or teaching digital skills, our work is a vital bridge between local lived experience and the global digital world that will define our history.

Please explore the portal and consider how your own involvements or community project might contribute to this global map. Let’s make sure that the stories we uncover and the knowledge we preserve are counted among the initiatives shaping our shared future.

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