France 3 région Auvergne - Retour en image sur la Global Development Conference 2025 à Clermont-Ferrand (5:19)
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November 11, 2025
GDC 2025 explored the multifaceted dimensions of inclusive digital transformation and its role in shaping sustainable development outcomes, under the theme ‘Inclusive Digital Transformation: Social Impacts and Technological Innovations’.
As digital technologies continue to transform economies and societies worldwide, the conference underscored the importance of examining their social impacts and ensuring that technological innovations benefit all segments of society, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
The conference examined the social implications of these changes, debated innovative solutions, and discussed digital inclusion policies. It also explored how technology can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on digital inclusion, equality, and sustainable development, while bringing together stakeholders to harness digital technologies for social and economic progress.
The GDC 2025 is organised by the GDN in partnership with the Fondation pour les Études et Recherches sur le Développement International (FERDI) and the Center for Studies and Research on International Development (CERDI) as part of their collaboration within the Clermont-Ferrand International Development Hub (PCDI).
This session examined how to optimally tax digital and telecommunications innovation in developing countries, balancing public revenue needs with the promotion of technology adoption. Building on recent research conducted in Africa, it considered the level, type (ad valorem vs. ad quantum, direct vs. indirect), and timing of taxation.
The discussion highlighted the equity challenges faced by low-income countries in raising fair revenues from a highly concentrated and profitable sector.
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Panelists:
📍Hall 32, 32 Rue du Clos Four, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand
Organising institutions: FERDI - CERDI (UCA-CNRS-IRD)
This panel explored how Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) can expand access to essential services and foster economic, social, financial, and political inclusion, while addressing the risks of poorly designed systems that may exacerbate inequalities. Drawing on experiences with P2G, B2G, and B2P digitalisation, the discussion examined how DPI can be effectively designed and governed to ensure digital inclusion.
Moderator:
Joël Cariolle – Research Officer, FERDI
Panelists:
📍Hall 32, 32 Rue du Clos Four, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand
Organising institution: Ferdi
This interactive workshop explored the future of AI in revenue administrations, focusing on organisational change, governance, and human–machine collaboration. Participants engaged in a ten-year foresight exercise, envisioning scenarios for AI adoption, its risks and opportunities, and the implications for organisational structures and roles up to 2035.
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PART 1. Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 14:00 - 15:30
PART 2. Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 16:00 - 17:30
📍Hall 32, 32 Rue du Clos Four, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand
Organising institutions: IHEDD-FERDI and IMF
The IHEDD, the training institute within the Foundation for Studies and Research on International Development (FERDI), invited participants, as part of the Global Development Conference 2025, to a cultural programme dedicated to the imaginaries, impacts, and pitfalls associated with the rise of digital technologies in our societies.
Comedy about the digital transition, the use of AI in art and culture, and particularly in theatre.
Le cri des Ogres theatre company
📍Hall 32, 32 Rue du Clos Four, 63100 Clermont-Ferrand
Short film screening exploring the impacts of digital technology on societies (human/robot relationships, use of AI, digital footprint in daily life, and the pitfalls of internet use).
Programme carefully selected with our partners at La Jetée, the official documentation center of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.
Cette formation est spécifiquement conçue pour les administrations publiques africaines et se concentre sur l’utilisation concrète de l’intelligence artificielle générative (IAG) dans leurs activités.
Elle a permis d’explorer les opportunités offertes en matière d’automatisation documentaire, de génération de rapports et de soutien à la décision, tout en mettant en lumière les risques associés. Les participant.es ont également découvert des méthodes pour encadrer et sécuriser l’usage de ces technologies afin d’améliorer la performance et la fiabilité des services publics en Afrique.
📍Locaux de la Ferdi, 63, bd François-Mitterrand - Clermont-Ferrand, France. Salle Leduc et James, rez-de-chaussée
Institutions organisatrices : IHEDD-Ferdi
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