Website: thecommonwealth.org
The Commonwealth is a voluntary intergovernmental organisation comprising 56 member states that share common values of democracy, human rights, and sustainable development. The organisation works across a range of initiatives—from fostering peace and prosperity to promoting environmental sustainability and youth empowerment—to improve the quality of life for its 2.7 billion citizens.
Website: cyberpeace.org
“CyberPeace is a globally recognised civil society organisation established in 2013 with a mission to advance cybersecurity awareness, combat cyber threats, and advocate for digital rights. Founded by Major Vineet Kumar, CyberPeace has been at the forefront of fostering cybersecurity resilience through research, policy advocacy, capacity building, and global collaborations.
CyberPeace collaborates with stakeholders across sectors, including government agencies, multilateral organisations, academia, industry leaders, and grassroots initiatives. The organisation has established partnerships with entities such as the United Nations, Google, Meta, UNICEF, and ICANN. Its work has been recognised through prestigious awards, including the WSIS Prize and the DSCI Excellence Award.”
Website: caic.thecommonwealth.org
The Commonwealth Artificial Intelligence Consortium (CAIC) is a transformative initiative under the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025, aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to foster sustainable development across Commonwealth countries. CAIC focuses on small states and vulnerable economies, providing a supportive ecosystem for AI adoption to drive economic growth, sustainability, and employment generation. CAIC aims to provide leadership, governance, advocacy, advisory services, and a technology ecosystem for the safe, inclusive, and sustainable advancement of Commonwealth nations. AI’s potential to contribute significantly to the global economy is recognized, with projections suggesting it could add up to $15.7 trillion by 2030, driven by increased productivity and consumption-side effects.
CAIC is committed to ensuring inclusive access for all, eliminating discrimination in cyberspace, and adopting online safety policies for all users, especially children, whilst upholding human rights.
