Global Connectivity and Technology Policy at Facebook
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1/ We are now prohibiting Russian state media from running ads or monetizing on our platform anywhere in the world. We also continue to apply labels to additional Russian state media. These changes have already begun rolling out and will continue into the weekend.
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The U.S. strongly supports @DoreenBogdan's bid to become the next @ITU Secretary-General. Her foresight, commitment, and experience are unrivaled, and her track record at ITU unmatched. Hear Doreen lay out her vision of a future of connectivity for all. #Doreen4SG
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Makhtar Diop to lead @IFC_org. As Managing Director & EVP, @Diop_WB will build on the unprecedented speed & scale of the @WorldBank Group’s response to the global crisis & help support vital recovery efforts. wrld.bg/PNDu50DDCos
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Disgraceful scenes in U.S. Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.
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Hard to take seriously the political arsonists, starting with Trump, when they say they want to put out the flames after they lit the match. I never thought we would live to see the day that violent mobs seized control of the Capitol. I cry for our country.
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Marathon final session of @ITU plenipot 2018 wrapping up at 5:20 AM in Dubai. Passed important and properly scoped cyber and emerging technology resolutions
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History is made as @ITU member states elect @DoreenBogdan to be Director of the Telecommunications Development Bureau. Congratulations to her and with gratitude to the other worthy candidates, all of whom support digital development around the world. xitter.gq/ajitpaifcc/status/1057… – at Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Voting is about to start at #Plenipot for Director of the BDT! Candidate @DoreenBogdan has deep expertise in development issues and an inclusive leadership style, and would be 1st woman to serve in a leadership position in the @ITU’s 154-year history.
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From the beginning, the web has been #ForEveryone. xitter.gq/MIT_CSAIL/status/99100…
Today is a big day in open-source history: 25 years ago @CERN released the source code for the World Wide Web for anyone to use. bit.ly/2jlGcah (v/@BTGroup) #TodayInHistory
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Solutions for expanding Internet connectivity to all released today at #MWC18 by Expert Group to the Broadband Commission. #broadband #digitaldivide #Tech4Good broadbandcommission.org/publ…
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@rmpepper: inclusive internet is using applications to enrich one’s social/economic/political life. So in addition to unconnected internet users, there are many ppl who are underconnected bc of low bandwidth (2G) #DigitalDivide #IGF2017
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52% of the population still offline. 3/5 people offline in the developing world. #GlobalGoals call for universal+affordable connectivity by 2020; we have a lot of work to do ~@DoreenBogdan #IGF2017
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The private sector relies on connectivity. There is a need to develop private sector driven policies that are market driven and do not stifle innovation. @robstrayer #IGF2017 #intgov
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Hate kills—no ambiguity. We must speak out against racism, neo-nazism and white supremacy wherever it raises its ugly head. #Charlottesville
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Government wants to bring down prices?Fast track spectrum assignment to make available more cost-effective use for LTE @RIAnetwork @Radio702
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.@rmpepper explains the use of Rich Interaction Applications (RIA) and cites that consumer surplus doubled between 2010 and 2015 #igfusa2017
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"E-gov applications make the #Internet relivant; they give us a surplus of time which allows more information," says @rmpepper #IGFUSA2017
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"You cannot have an inclusive internet if half the people on the planet aren't as connected as the other half." -.@rmpepper #igfusa2017
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Facebook emphasises need for inclusive internet | commsmea.com commsmea.com/17322-facebook-… @GeeksWF @rmpepper