A/77/92 increased cooperation and transparency to share best practices, including on how the existing norms of the Group of Governmental Experts are applied, through related initiatives and frameworks, such as regional organizations and institutions, to facilitate awareness-raising and to effectively implement agreed norms of responsible State behaviour. Confidence-building measures Building effective mechanisms for State cooperation and interaction in cyberspace are critical components in conflict prevention. Regional forums have proven to be a relevant platform to create space for dialogue and cooperation among actors with shared concerns and common interests in order to address challenges effectively from a regional perspective. Developing and implementing cyberconfidence-building measures, including cooperation and transparency measures, in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Regional Forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Organization of American States and other regional settings will increase the predictability of State behaviour and reduce the risk of misinterpretation, escalation and conflict that may stem from ICT incidents, thereby contributing to long-term stability in cyberspace. International cooperation and assistance regarding security and capacity -building of information and communications technologies In order to prevent conflicts and reduce tensions stemming from the misuse of ICTs, the European Union and its member States aim to strengthen resilience globally, with particular emphasis on developing countries, as a means of addressing the challenges associated with the digitalization of economies and societies, as well as reducing the ability of potential perpetrators to misuse ICTs for malicious purposes. Resilience strengthens the ability of States to effectively respond to and recover from cyberthreats. The European Union and its member States support a range of tailored programmes and initiatives to assist countries with developing their skills and capacities to address cyberincidents, as well as initiatives to facilitate the exchange of best practices, whether through direct engagement, bilateral contacts or engagement through regional and multilateral institutions. The European Union and its member States recognize that the promotion of adequate protective capacities and more secure digital products, processes and services will contribute to a more secure and trustworthy cyberspace. We recognize the responsibility of all relevant actors to engage in capacity development in this regard and further call for stronger cooperation with key international partners and organizations to support capacity-building in third countries. The European Union and its member States attach particular importance to enhancing international security and stability in cyberspace by encouraging and facilitating concrete action on responsible State behaviour in cyberspace, strengthening cybercapacity-building cooperation, including with the support of a facilitation mechanism in the United Nations to foster capacity-building programmes tailored to the needs identified by beneficiary States, such as the programme of action, and identifying mechanisms that facilitate the engagement of all stakeholders in implementing the framework of responsible behaviour. 34/34 22-08761