MPs from Various Parties Join Forces to Leverage Technology for Boosting Economy and Enhancing National Security
Members from Romania's parliament, who belong to various political parties, along with representatives, have come together The Krach Institute for Technology Diplomacy at Purdue University The global leaders in reliable technology acceleration are announcing the official launch of the inaugural Parliamentary Trusted Technology Caucus.
This team of lawmakers will collaborate irrespective of their political affiliations to guarantee that Romanian citizens, enterprises, and the nation’s security interests gain from groundbreaking technological advancements while being shielded against the misuse of technology by authoritarian governments and criminals. The Trusted Tech Caucus members, with support from the Krach Institute’s worldwide community of specialists, will convene frequently to brainstorm ideas, formulate policy stances, conduct hearings, create bills, and serve as a resource hub for other parliamentarians in these matters.
To commemorate this significant occasion, the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy organized a private briefing for Members of Parliament and sector experts at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest. Len Khodorkovsky , previously served as the U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and was a senior advisor to the chairman at the Krach Institute, and Alexandru Nazare , who serves as a board member at the National Bank of Romania and is also part of the advisory council for the Krach Institute, organized this gathering centered around the significance of fostering, implementing, and embracing reliable technologies within Romania, the broader Black Sea area, and further regions.
Various other members of the Krach Institute’s Advisory Council joined the conversation, such as Amb. Adrian Zuckerman , previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to Romania, Radu Piturlea , Executive Chairperson at Concelex, and Former Brigadier General Dr. Cătălin Constantin Mihalache , founder and CEO of B2S Black Sea Strategies.
Technology plays a crucial role in shaping Romania's future—including its economic development, national safety, and position as a leader in the Black Sea area, said Krach Institute’s Len Khodorkovsky . Approximately three-quarters of the world's gross domestic product will be supported by reliable technology in the future economy. Establishing Romania’s Trusted Technology Caucus is an essential move towards guaranteeing that new technologies enhance Romania’s democratic system. Developing a robust and trustworthy technological environment will help further the well-being of Romanians as well as promote a more secure and adaptable international tech scene.
To boost its competitive edge, Romania needs to swiftly address the digital and innovation divide. Leveraging the expertise and connections of the Krach Institute via the establishment of the Trusted Tech Caucus in Parliament will link us with worldwide tech advancements and help attract venture capital investments to Romania. Nonetheless, simply staying connected isn’t sufficient. It’s crucial to proactively support global initiatives aimed at fostering responsible, secure, and democratic technology policies; however, taking an active role in leading this new technological age is even more vital. Our aspirations should be ambitious. Realizing this objective necessitates a well-coordinated strategy along with a simplified, one-stop approach to promote economic benefits through international partnerships. stated Alexandru Nazare, a member of the National Bank of Romania’s board and president of Paneuropa Romania.
Here are the founding members of Romania’s first Trusted Technology Caucus (Members of Parliament listed alphabetically):
- Ovidiu Cîmpean (MP, PNL)
- Corina Ene (MP, PSD)
- Mihai Ghigiu (MP, PSD)
- Antal Lóránt (MP, UDMR)
- Florin Manole (MP, PSD)
- Ștefan Pălărie (MP, USR)
- Robert Sighiartău (MP, PNL)
- Diana Stoica (MP, USR)
Dan Cîmpean (Director at the Romanian National Directorate for Cybersecurity – DNSC) attended and welcomed everyone at the first gathering of the Caucus.
The Romanian plan included in the Digital Decade Country Report The European Commission has outlined crucial 2030 goals for the technology sector, which include fostering 5,000 innovative digital small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), achieving a 2% contribution of innovation to the gross domestic product (GDP), and supporting four unicorn companies founded in Romania that have achieved international success alongside maintaining their headquarters in Romania.
Romanian corporate executives from top technology firms along with scholarly specialists attended the gathering in endorsement of the Trusted Tech Caucus. Key figures from corporations such as Google, Oracle, Samsung, CrowdStrike, Maguay, Cluster Power, among others, highlighted the significance of collaborative efforts between government bodies and private enterprises for advancing technological growth, boosting Romania’s economic development, and safeguarding national security interests.
As part of its continuous support for the caucus, the Krach Institute will offer training sessions to Romanian Members of Parliament via their platform. Tech Diplomacy Academy , a pioneering online portal utilized by the U.S. Department of State and Commerce, NATO, along with leading private sector firms, to train their staff on the convergence of technology, commerce, and public policy.
The Trusted Tech Caucus in Romania plans to join an extensive global network of legislative bodies dedicated to advancing trustworthy technology. This initiative includes comparable task forces from various democratic nations around the globe. The aim is to foster cooperation and exchange of insights among these entities as they work together to leverage cutting-edge technologies for beneficial purposes.
The introduction of the Parliamentary Trusted Tech Caucus by Romania highlights its strong leadership and dedication to safeguarding and promoting the freedoms of its citizens.
Regarding the Krach Institute for Technology Diplomacy at Purdue:
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