Around the world, governments grapple with creating frameworks for technological innovation while establishing norms and ethical guidelines for the digital economy. The U.S., China and the EU are competing for technological leadership and strive to protect their national interests in times of growing geostrategic competition in cyberspace. In the meantime, many countries in the Global South are searching for meaningful ways to participate in the digital economy. We support dialogue on international and global cooperation on digital governance and cybersecurity, and on ways to create a level playing field – from national development to digital trade.