Council conclusions on mainstreaming digital solutions and technologies in EU development policy

On 28 November 2016, the Council of the European Union adopted conclusions on mainstreaming digital solutions and technologies in EU development policy.

Digitalisation needs to be properly mainstreamed across all policy areas, including in the EU's development and foreign policies, while addressing cyber challenges and assuring the promotion and protection of human rights, with particular attention to freedom of expression online.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Foreign Affairs Council, 28 November 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/foreign-affairs-council-28-november-2016/

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