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Economic Relations, Connectivity & Innovation

The EU is the largest global economy and is deeply integrated into world markets. The EU invests in connectivity, innovation and an open international trading system based on fair rules to boost global growth and sustainable development.

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EU High Representative Federica Mogherini, Bill Gates, Gates Foundation, Development, #GlobalTechPanel

EU and Bill Gates reconfirm joint commitment to collaborating for human development

EU High Representative Federica Mogherini met on 17 October with Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to discuss the shared engagement and joint work of the EU and the Foundation in support of human development in Africa in particular, including by accelerating digital development. The EU and Mr. Gates also signed an agreement to create a joint fund to invest €100 million in European companies working to stop climate change.

Wednesday, 17 October, 2018 - 17:00
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Global Tech Panel, Digital4Development, Digital, Development, EEAS

Digital for Development

The EU and its Member States are the world’s leading providers of development assistance – including in the field of connectivity. The Global Tech Panel, chaired by EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and bringing together leaders from the tech industry, the world of investment, and civil society, is working to combine the Panel members' insights, influence, networks and resources for concrete projects to advance human development and harnessing tech for all.

Monday, 8 October, 2018 - 13:10
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Global Tech Panel, Lethal Autonomous Weapons, CCCW

International Security and Lethal Autonomous Weapons

Exploring how Artificial Intelligence can deliver for human advancement and international peace is a key pillar of the work of the Global Tech Panel. A top and hot priority is to help develop and implement the principles of ethical and responsible innovation to govern the development of technologies used in weapons systems, and to ensure accountability and compliance with international law.

Friday, 5 October, 2018 - 12:56
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#GlobalTechPanel, EU, EEAS, Mogherini, #Digitaldiplomacy, #Digital4Development

Global Tech Panel focuses on tech for human development and security in New York meeting

The Global Tech Panel members met in New York on 25 September 2018.

Thursday, 27 September, 2018 - 15:52
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The European way to connectivity – a new strategy on how to better connect Europe and Asia

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Federica Mogherini and EU Commissioner for Transport Violeta Bulc today presented the EU's vision for a new and comprehensive strategy to improve connectivity between Europe and Asia.

Wednesday, 19 September, 2018 - 20:15
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