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To improve the economic, environmental and social conditions of developed and developing countries through mitigating climate change and by developing a new model of economic growth that simultaneously targets economic performance and environmental sustai

AI is developing rapidly, but not uniformly. The gaps emerging across regions and institutions are showing up in who par...
06/12/2026

AI is developing rapidly, but not uniformly. The gaps emerging across regions and institutions are showing up in who participates in governance conversations, who influences the frameworks being built, and whose contexts are reflected in the standards being set.

According to the United Nations Development Programme - UNDP's flagship report, The Next Great Divergence, AI usage in some high-income economies reaches two in three people, while in many low-income countries it remains close to 5%. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Technology and Innovation Report notes that 118 countries, mostly from the Global South, are currently absent from global AI governance discussions. At the same time, just 100 companies account for 40% of the world's private AI research and development investment.

These statistics describe the conditions under which the rules governing AI are being written and who influences them. Addressing this requires sustained, cross-regional engagement. It requires governance processes that are informed by diverse starting points and approaches that are sensitive to the different capacities and contexts countries bring to the same conversation.

ICEED is committed to contributing to the spaces where those conversations happen and supporting the development of frameworks that reflect the full complexity of the world AI is entering.

06/05/2026

During her opening remarks at last week’s high-level conference on the Western Balkans and the Black Sea region, Divya Gupta, Chief of Executive Board & Committee at ICEED, emphasized the urgent need for coordinated and forward-looking approaches that reinforce not only institutional resilience but also societal trust, media integrity, and civic capacity in the AI era.

This milestone event reflects ICEED’s commitment to advancing credible, high-impact, and human-centered global strategies. We are honored to have participated in the conference convened by the NATO Defense College Foundation, which brought together policymakers, researchers, institutions, and emerging experts to examine the future of democratic resilience, cognitive security, and NATO-EU cooperation in an increasingly complex global environment.

ICEED extends its sincere gratitude to the NATO Defense College Foundation, Ambassador Alessandro Minuto Rizzo, Alessandro Politi, distinguished speakers, researchers, and partners for fostering such an important and timely dialogue. We also extend a special thank you to the young researchers and practitioners who participated in the Future Lab session. Your perspectives and analytical rigor are essential to what forward-looking policy work. We remain committed to advancing interdisciplinary collaboration across AI governance, security, sustainability, innovation, and strategic policy development.

To many, multilateralism is perceived as lengthy summits and commitments that struggle to translate into anything tangib...
05/29/2026

To many, multilateralism is perceived as lengthy summits and commitments that struggle to translate into anything tangible. That perception is understandable but incomplete.

Recent data from the World Economic Forum Global Cooperation Barometer 2026 indicates that while broad cooperation metrics have shifted by over 20% since 2019, progress thrives where engagement remains flexible and focused on shared interests. This shift is mirrored in a Rockefeller Foundation survey across 34 countries, which found that 55% of respondents prioritize international cooperation when it aligns with national strategic goals.

For ICEED, this principle is central to our work. Across every sector, we build our engagement on long-term presence and the relational trust that supports the processes that shape credible, results-driven frameworks. Explore our work and reflections on global governance at I-CEED.org

Thank you to the editors, publications, and media outlets that highlighted the importance of international dialogue acro...
05/20/2026

Thank you to the editors, publications, and media outlets that highlighted the importance of international dialogue across healthcare, innovation, governance, and patient-centered systems. The conversations around “Ethics, Innovation, Care: The Italy–USA Dialogue for a More Human-Centered Healthcare System” held at the Consulate General of Italy in New York last month was attended by delegates and dignitaries from USA and Italy.

ICEED values opportunities that encourage thoughtful international exchange and strengthen connections across institutions, sectors, and global communities.

Last month in Rome, ICEED joined the as it marked 15 years of bridging the Alliance with the broader international comm...
05/01/2026

Last month in Rome, ICEED joined the as it marked 15 years of bridging the Alliance with the broader international community. Bringing together leaders from across defense, security, and international cooperation, the event highlighted the value of sustained dialogue and trusted collaboration in addressing complex international challenges.

As the foundation enters its next chapter, ICEED reaffirms its commitment to create space for dialogue, strengthen relationships over time, and contribute to the broader conversations shaping international cooperation. We extend our gratitude to Ambassador Alessandro Minuto Rizzo, Alessandro Politi, Lorenza Santarelli, and the wider Foundation team for convening such a thoughtful evening and for their continued leadership. ICEED looks forward to building on this partnership and contributing to the work ahead.

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At GRVA 24 in Geneva, conversations on automated and AI-enabled vehicles focused on the frameworks, working groups, and ...
04/23/2026

At GRVA 24 in Geneva, conversations on automated and AI-enabled vehicles focused on the frameworks, working groups, and shared regulatory pathways that help different systems move toward alignment.

From draft regulations on automated driving systems to ongoing discussions within the AI working group, the session reflected how international cooperation can create clarity as technology evolves.

For ICEED, participating in spaces like GRVA is part of a broader commitment to supporting governance approaches that are practical, harmonized, and responsive to emerging realities.

04/10/2026

The geopolitical conversation is shifting, and so are the alliances shaping it. Ken Kitatani , Governance Officer of the Board of Directors of ICEED, shares his perspective on what this moment signals, why the Indo-Pacific calls for its own model rather than a replicated one, and what the future of these partnerships could look like.

In the Indo-Pacific, discussions are moving toward forms of partnership that reflect regional realities, distinct in structure, yet increasingly connected to broader security and economic systems. These developments point toward a more networked model of engagement, shaped through dialogue, alignment, and shared interests.

Divya Gupta

As conversations on AI continue to evolve, the value of context remains central. The goal is rarely uniformity; opportun...
04/03/2026

As conversations on AI continue to evolve, the value of context remains central. The goal is rarely uniformity; opportunity lies in creating approaches that are compatible, informed, and responsive to different realities while still moving toward a shared direction.

For ICEED, this is an important part of our work. Across international dialogues and cross-sector engagements, ICEED contributes to the spaces where different perspectives come into the same frame and where complex issues can be examined with greater clarity.

Reflecting on the 2025 NDCF Rome Conference, the discussions highlighted just how deeply developments across NATO’s Sout...
03/26/2026

Reflecting on the 2025 NDCF Rome Conference, the discussions highlighted just how deeply developments across NATO’s Southern Neighborhood ripple through economic systems, digital infrastructure, and broader regional stability.

The Mediterranean and its surrounding regions remain central to global connectivity and security. As shifting geopolitical dynamics, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and evolving partnerships shape the region, the importance of sustained dialogue and coordinated cooperation continues to grow.

The conversations in Rome reinforced the value of a more integrated, 360-degree approach to security that brings together governments, international organizations, research institutions, and regional partners to address shared challenges and opportunities.

At ICEED, we remain committed to supporting these efforts by strengthening collaborative frameworks that bridge policy dialogue with practical implementation.

Read more about this here: https://i-ceed.org/2026/01/cooperative-security-in-natos-southern-neighbourhoodkey-takeaways-from-the-2025-ndcf-rome-conference/

In 2026, the boundaries between environmental protection, economic growth, and social development have effectively disso...
03/05/2026

In 2026, the boundaries between environmental protection, economic growth, and social development have effectively dissolved. Today’s global priorities call for a nexus approach where decisions are shaped at the intersection of disciplines, institutions, and lived realities.

For organizations like ICEED, this integrated landscape represents both the greatest challenge and the most significant opportunity for sustainable progress. The complexity of today’s challenges requires a new type of institutional architecture. We are seeing a rise in multi-stakeholder platforms that bring together:
- Economists to model the cost of inaction.
- Engineers to scale indigenous and modern technologies.
- Social Scientists to ensure transitions are fair and equitable.

As priorities converge, shared progress depends on the connections we build between ideas, institutions, and action. This interdisciplinary future is shaping everything from academic training to the strategic direction of international think tanks. ICEED is committed to engaging across disciplines, supporting dialogue where systems intersect, and contributing to shared understanding that enables coordinated, sustainable solutions.

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