Follow-up and review action 13

[The cross-cutting nature of digital technologies and the multiplicity of actors involved in digital cooperation require synergies and aligned follow-up. We commit to review the Compact to assess progress against its objectives and to identify emerging opportunities and challenges for global digital cooperation. We decide to convene a high-level meeting entitled “High-level review of the Global Digital Compact”, to take place during the eighty-second session of the General Assembly,] ... based on a progress report by the Secretary-General and with the input and meaningful participation of all stakeholders, including the Commission on Science and Technology for Development, the Internet Governance Forum and World Summit on the Information Society action line facilitators.

Milestone 1 | Deadline 30 June 2026

Data collection begins for the Secretary-General’s progress report to inform the high-level review of the Global Digital Compact during the 82nd session of the General Assembly.

The digital world evolves quickly, and so must global cooperation. This action establishes a high-level review of the Global Digital Compact to track progress, surface new risks and opportunities, and ensure digital governance keeps pace with innovation. It also brings in diverse voices, recognizing that governments, technologists and civil society must shape the digital future together.

September 2026 – September 2027: The President of the General Assembly (81st session) appoints Co-Facilitators to lead open, transparent and inclusive intergovernmental consultations on the modalities for the high-level meeting. Once appointed, the Co-Facilitators determine the follow-up to the report.