For small island developing States (SIDS), sustainable development is a delicate balance of pursuing economic growth, social development and environmental stewardship in the context of economic volatility, social challenges, climate change threats and global uncertainties while striving to build resilience. Recognized as a special case for development since the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, SIDS remain highly vulnerable to external shocks due to their small economies, limited connectivity and reliance on external markets. Over the years, global frameworks such …
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems, when applied well, could help in addressing key global challenges and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, these potential benefits will not materialize automatically. The use of AI also carries significant risks, such as disruption to job markets and economies, loss of cultural diversity, new AI-enabled digital weapons that increase misinformation and surveillance, and threats to human rights and democracy. While AI systems could support the achievement of many of the SDGs , they could also impede the achievement of others and increa…
Ana Güezmes, Directora de la División de Asuntos de Género de la CEPAL, se refirió a la importancia de la conectividad para las mujeres y niñas, sus oportunidades y los retos de acceso a internet, a la formación tecnológica y al uso de tecnologías digitales de cara a reducir la brecha digital. Lo hizo en el evento “Connecting Women in Latin America: the Roadmap Ahead”, en el marco del 67º período de sesiones de la Comisión de la Condición Jurídica y Social de la Mujer (CSW67).…