Objectives > 4.1 Switzerland will bring together actors from all stakeholder groups to clarify responsibilities in the digital space and to develop new governance models. It will play a key role as a bridge-builder in the implementation of the recommendations of the UN Secretary-General’s High-level Panel on Digital Cooperation. > 4.2 Switzerland will advocate appropriate framework conditions in a global digitalisation and data policy that promote access to and use of data for social and economic development. Democratic self-determination, the rule of law and respect for human rights must continue to be guaranteed. For this purpose, Switzerland will establish an international network to promote digital self-determination. It will further develop its cooperation with the EU and utilise the opportunities of a common European data space and a digital single market. > 4.3 Switzerland will promote the role of Geneva as a hub for global digital and technology policy. It will strengthen existing forums, such as the Geneva Internet Platform, the GESDA foundation and the Geneva Dialogue. It will also step up cooperation with research institutes in other cantons. > 4.4 Switzerland will enhance its digital diplomacy profile. It will support international confidence-building to minimise risks. The principle of ‘law before power’ also applies in the virtual world, which is why Switzerland is supporting initiatives to clarify the application of international law in cyberspace. > 4.5 Switzerland will support developing countries in the use of new technologies and in handling the associated risks. It is committed to reducing the negative environmental impacts of commodities extraction and will promote the use of new technologies to prevent humanitarian crises. It will create the necessary vehicles to promote humanitarian innovation at all levels. In collaboration with selected partners such as the ICRC, it will develop a framework to protect digital humanitarian data. 20 Thematic focus areas