With the global motto “Effective governance of artificial intelligence at all levels”, the Assembly of Kosovo today marks the International Day of Democracy.
The opening ceremony will start at 10:00, with the participation of Speaker of the Assembly Glauk Konjufca, Senior Resident Director of NDI in Kosovo Nancy Soderberg, Blerta Deliu-Kodra, member of the Transparency Forum.
On this occasion, several activities will be organized such as the Fair of civil society organizations, the Democracy Quiz, the discussion table “Elections and Technology”, the Democracy Workshop and the discussion panel “Sports and Democracy: A New Vision for the Future”.
The International Day of Democracy was established by the UN General Assembly in 2007 to promote and strengthen democratic values.
Since its inception in 2008, hundreds of events have been held around the world to mark this important day. From photo competitions to workshops for children, live debates to radio phone-ins and meetings with civil society organisations, the creativity and enthusiasm has been inspiring.
The International Day of Democracy has its roots in the International Conferences on New and Restored Democracies (ICNRD) process, which began in 1988 under the initiative of President Corazon C. Aquino of the Philippines. This process aimed to promote and support new and restored democracies around the world.
In 1997, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) adopted the Universal Declaration on Democracy, which affirms the principles of democracy and its exercise. This declaration served as a foundation for the International Day of Democracy.
This year’s theme for the International Day of Democracy is ‘Artificial Intelligence as a tool for good governance’, with a focus on ensuring effective governance of AI at all levels, including internationally, to harness its benefits while mitigating its risks.
