ICT4Peace is delighted to publish this groundbreaking policy paper: Navigating the Quantum Wave – A Policy Maker’s Guide for Responsible Governance of Quantum Technologies by Drífa Atladóttir, Advisor, ICT4Peace and graduate of ETH Zurich, providing a look into the potential and challenges of quantum technologies. It also addresses the governance needed to ensure outcomes that benefit society and the economy.
Her study delves into the contemporary landscape of quantum technologies and their ramifications on policy-making. By gathering perspectives from experts across various quantum domains, analyzing national quantum policy documents, and conducting focus groups with scholars specializing in governance, ethics, and societal impacts, Drifa Atladóttir offers a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between quantum advancements and governance considerations.
As we navigate an age rich with scientific breakthroughs and technological ad-vancements, the “Navigating the Quantum Wave” report emerges as a vital resource for national and international policy-making of Quantum Technologies.
Quantum Technologies have moved from a theoretical setting to real-world applications and are increasingly becoming more advanced. The potential for quantum advancements is becoming increasingly evident across multiple sectors, including defence, telecommunications, manufacturing, health care, information technology, pharmaceuticals, energy, finance, and navigation. Given the extensive implications, the impacts on our national and global societies and economies are profound. Consequently, effective governance of these technologies is essential to harness their benefits while mitigating potential risks.
Authored by Drifa Atladóttir and produced by the ICT4Peace Foundation, this policy paper provides a look into the potential and challenges of quantum technologies. It also addresses the governance needed to ensure outcomes that benefit society and the economy.
This policy paper draws upon Drifa’s research conducted during her Master’s thesis at ETH Zürich to provide valuable insights. Her study delves into the contemporary landscape of quantum technologies and their ramifications on policy-making.
By gathering perspectives from experts across various quantum domains, analyzing national quantum policy documents, and conducting focus groups with scholars specializing in governance, ethics, and societal impacts, Drifa Atladóttir offers a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between quantum advancements and governance considerations.
Drifa Atladóttir’s contribution is not only educational but also a prompt for proactive policy-making. It underscores the need for informed and robust governance structures to ensure that quantum technologies bolster societal welfare without jeopardizing security or ethical norms.
Daniel Stauffacher
Founder and President of the ICT Peace Foundation