UNODC acknowledges the need to facilitate multistakeholder participation in the fight and prevention against the growing global threat of cybercrime. The active participation of relevant non-governmental stakeholders is essential to support the development and implementation of relevant international legal frameworks such as the Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes.
UNODC Civil Society Unit aims to promote inclusive and informed participation of non-governmental stakeholders in the multilateral discussions on cybercrimes, particularly within the framework of the ongoing negotiation process of the Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes.
Through the Cybercrime Stakeholder Engagement Initiative, the Civil Society Unit has supported the active participation of the multistakeholder community, including CSOs, academic institutions, and the private sector in the AHC and other related processes. The initiative aims to create opportunities for regional networking and advocacy for relevant stakeholders while fostering clarity and meaningfulness of their engagement in the AHC on process. As part of this initiative, UNODC CSU seeks to strengthen the analysis and the constructive capacity of PPPs related to preventing and countering cybercrime by assessing the strengths and needs of such partnerships around the regional stakeholder networks and expert groups. Together with the Global Programme on Cybercrime, CSU will explore and support Public-Private Partnerships to counter specific types of cybercrime and threats.
This publication "Public-private partnerships on cybercrime: Regional perspectives on best practices, challenges, and opportunities from the Americas, Africa, and Asia" delves into best practices, challenges, and opportunities for enhancing public-private partnerships (PPPs) in combating cybercrime. As cybercrime grows in scale and complexity, targeting individuals, organizations, and critical sectors alike, effective responses require robust cross-sector collaboration. The UNODC Civil Society Unit and the Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, through the Cybercrime Stakeholder Engagement Initiative, have conducted a comprehensive analysis to explore and strengthen the role of PPPs in this critical area.
Drawing from expert interviews and surveys, the report assesses regional perspectives on cybercrime partnerships across the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It highlights the strengths and needs of these collaborations, offering a detailed mapping of best practices and lessons learned.
Strengthening public-private partnerships on cybercrime
A newly published report, “Public-private partnerships on cybercrime: Regional perspectives on best practices, challenges, and opportunities from the Americas, Africa, and Asia,” assesses the strengths and needs of cyber-related partnerships within regional stakeholder engagement networks and expert groups.
Pan-regional cybercrime stakeholder consultation emphasizes joint action through partnerships and capacity building initiatives to counter cybercrime
The UNODC CSU and the Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice hosted a virtual pan-regional Cybercrime Stakeholder Consultation with over 70 participants from civil society, the private tech sector, and governments. This consultation was part of the Cybercrime Stakeholder Engagement Initiative, which leverages diverse expertise to shape international responses to cyber threats.
Fostering joint stakeholder actions against cybercrime through inclusive partnerships
As delegates gathered for the 33rd session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, more than 50 participants from civil society organizations (CSOs), private sector and government representatives converged to discuss best practices for combating cybercrime during the side event: "Fostering Joint Stakeholder Actions Against Cybercrime Through Inclusive Partnerships”.
Harnessing global responses to a new UN cybercrime convention
The CSU has spearheaded the Cybercrime Stakeholder Engagement Initiative. This initiative aims to fortify the participation of non-governmental stakeholders in multilateral discussions on cybercrimes, particularly within the framework of the ongoing negotiation process of the Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes, commonly known as the "Cybercrime Convention."
Enhancing implementation of a ‘Cybercrime Convention’ through a multistakeholder approach
In the margins of the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B) in Ghana, the UNODC Civil Society Unit (CSU), in close partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce, the Cyber Peace Institute and Microsoft, organized a hybrid side event to discuss the importance of multistakeholder contributions in the implementation of a future ‘Cybercrime Convention’.
Multistakeholder perspectives on cybercrime convention developments
The sixth negotiating session of the Ad Hoc Committee (AHC) to elaborate the United Nations (UN) cybercrime convention took place at the UN in New York from 21 August to 1 September. This session marked in-depth negotiations on the draft convention, with the aim to adopt a focused criminal justice instrument that advances international cooperation to fight cybercrime, while respecting human rights.
Alliance of NGOs Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
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Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
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