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How DNA-reading technologies promise to boost social and economic trust

GeoTech Cues Dec 22, 2021

How DNA-reading technologies promise to boost social and economic trust

By Borja Prado

The expansion of non-medical uses of DNA-reading technologies promises to unleash the immense benefits of bio-technologies in our societies, while expanding the public’s trust in its capabilities.
Economy & Business Resilience & Society
How public trust survives in the era of automation

GeoTech Cues Oct 26, 2021

How public trust survives in the era of automation

By Borja Prado

Automation has the potential to displace millions of jobs, while creating new ones. Drastic shifts in the labor market should offer both hope and caution; they will impact each nation’s economy significantly, and alter the demand for skills in employees, but may also stir social structures and affect citizens’ trust in their respective governments, public institutions, and the private sector. How should global leaders react?
Political Reform Resilience & Society
How tech can rebuild public trust in government

GeoTech Cues Jul 28, 2021

How tech can rebuild public trust in government

By Borja Prado

Public fear and mistrust in government have only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially given its disproportionate impacts on poorer communities. Greater government transparency and trust-inspired communication, as well as education for the greater public good are part of the solution. We must also leverage technology for human priorities, by better enabling citizens and allowing for greater participation.
Digital Policy Political Reform

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GeoTech Cues

Jan 31, 2021

Why trust is vital to meet COVID-19 vaccination challenges

By Borja Prado

The rush to vaccination against the COVID-19 virus has highlighted numerous supply and logistic complexities but also the risks of fraud. More than ever, trust is crucial. The situation is evolving and new information on the virus and impact of the vaccine is constantly emerging. The public needs to be sure that information available is trustworthy, authorities and vaccine manufacturers are transparent, and that the vaccines with which they are being injected are genuine.

Coronavirus Resilience

GeoTech Cues

Dec 14, 2020

Why quantum technologies represent a new paradigm of trust

By Borja Prado

The development of quantum technology (and the ongoing global race to build the most powerful supercomputer) has inestimable potential effects on our livelihoods, from message encryption to quantum teleportation. How do we encourage trust and more knowledge-based collaborations?

Conflict Resilience & Society

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Oct 9, 2020

Topic overview | Space: The next frontier for innovation, economics, accessibility, and infrastructure

By Borja Prado

Space is quickly becoming the new frontier to be explored by national governments and private sector actors. In the process, the different parties prepare themselves for an environment that will bring to space the competition and collaboration behaviors that are typical on Earth, that will require new or updated regulations and international norms, and that will unleash new opportunities for multiple industries and technologies – spanning from transportation and satellite communication to data sharing, artificial intelligence or national security.

International Norms Space

Borja Prado was a research assistant at the GeoTech Center. In this role, he conducts research and produces written analyses examining the social, economic, and security challenges and opportunities of emerging technologies and the future of work. He also manages a wide range of projects that cover technology policy and geopolitical developments. During 2019 and 2020, Borja worked as a research assistant to the Atlantic Council President & CEO, Fred Kempe. In this position, he researched, edited, and coordinated the development of more than thirty publications focused on international affairs, he provided analysis on various geopolitical, tech, and public policy issues, briefed the CEO in preparation for media interviews and public appearances and managed Mr. Kempe’s communications strategy and social media engagement.

Previously, Borja graduated with a Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, where he concentrated in Global Politics and Security with a focus on technology policy and international affairs. While pursuing his graduate degree, he also worked as a consultant at the Department for Effective Public Management of the Organization of American States (OAS), where he assessed the innovation policies of Latin American governments as they leverage technology to provide local public services more efficiently. Prior to his Georgetown studies, he worked as a consultant at No Com, a strategic consulting firm in Paris, where he was responsible for the comparative study of social and technology trends in Europe and their impact on Fortune 500 clients and public figures. Borja holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Navarra, in Spain.