The participants proceeded to focus on priority discussion topics, including the proposed amendments to the FOC Stockholm ToR, and a way forward for ensuring the document reflects the Coalition’s current and future operations; and the revitalised Funding Coordination Group (FCG), which is envisioned as a home for activities related to donor coordination. [...] The session then turned to a panel discussion, moderated by the Atlantic Council, with panellists representing Derechos Digitales, Paradigm Initiative, and Cloudflare to discuss the state of play in the digital technology space, to identify the opportunities and challenges of technology, and to reflect on the role of the FOC in the digital environment. [...] The FOC-AN and the US noted there is significant overlap between the suggested thematic goals and what is currently in the Program of Action 2023, indicating the FOC is moving in the right direction. [...] FOC and FOC-AN Members discussed the details of various thematic issues relevant to the FOC and its goals such as preserving interoperability, surveillance, and access to data, and underscored the importance of mainstreaming diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the Coalition’s thematic goals. [...] A noted opportunity to synergise with the FOC included reference to a portal the Cohort developed that consolidates information on Internet shutdowns in a way that is accessible to policymakers and the public, encouraging the FOC to leverage the information and personal impact stories in key policy fora and provide feedback to strengthen the resource.
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