Cyprus increases digital policy budget to €172.8m for 2026
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Kalu Backs AI Education Policy, Innovation Hubs
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has pledged to collaborate with Bildup AI Learning to strengthen Nigeria’s technological capacity and accelerate human capital development
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Mekong-U.S. Partnership Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue on Digital Economy • Stimson Center
A Note from the Conference Chairs The eleventh Mekong-U.S. Partnership Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue on Digital Economy was held in Bangkok, Thailand from August 13-15, 2025. The Policy Dialogues are
Innovating Houston’s Future: How Tech Policy Shapes the Region’s Digital Edge
The Greater Houston Partnership’s Tech Policy Advisory Committee explored how policy, infrastructure and workforce development intersect to drive innovation and regional economic opportunity in a recent meeting. Chaired by Jose
AI could boost trade by nearly 40% but tech and policy gaps remain, WTO finds
Artificial intelligence could boost the value of cross-border flows of goods and services by nearly 40% by 2040 thanks to productivity gains and lower trade costs, a report by the
‘Not just the usual suspects’ – Whitehall digital plan has engaged policy and delivery leaders, GDS exec says – PublicTechnology
Digital centre figurehead Emily Middleton tells techUK’s annual public sector conference that blueprint released in January has prompted significant interest across civil service disciplines, with support networks now ‘springing up’
Why A Smooth Return Policy Is A Must-Have For E-commerce Players This Festive Season
A supplementary poll from the report provides insight, showing Amazon India as the preferred platform for returns and refunds among e-commerce sites, while Big Basket leads among quick commerce platforms.
The European Data And AI Policy Manifesto For A Stronger Europe
The Open Data Institute has launched its European Data and AI Policy Manifesto in order to advise policymakers ahead of the rollout of the EU AI Act.
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What’s New in Digital Equity: Federal Broadband Policy Change
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