THS the implementation of strict regulations on digital content moderation to curb online hate speech
Semifinals
THS Uganda’s pursuit for digital sovereignty, even at the expense of foreign investment
Info Slide
Digitial sovereignty is the country’s power to control and regulate her
own data and digital infrastructure, independent of foreign influence.
Quater Finals
THW establish a Uganda Communications Tribunal
Octofinals
THW recognize access to internet as a fundamental human right
Partial Octofinals
In a bid to foster technological advancement, THBT the Uganda Communications Commission should prioritize expanding rural internet access over regulating urban online content.
Round 5
THW allow the government to shutdown all Social Media during times of public
unrests
Round 4
THS the implementation of strict regulations on digital content moderation to curb online hate speech
Round 3
THBT the creation and distribution of deepfakes should be criminalized.
Info Slide
Deepfakes are synthetic media in which a person’s likeness is depicted
from someone else’s using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Deepfakes have been used for political
propaganda, fraud and defamation
Round 2
THBT digital colonialism poses a greater risk to human rights than government censorship in
developing countries
Info Slide
For this debate, “Digital Colonialism” refers to the domination of data ownership and online
communication by foreign multinationals tech corporations in developing countries.
Round 1
THW include digital literacy and online responsibility as a compulsory subject in Secondary School Curriculum.