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Information Society and Sustainable Development: Next Generation Policy Directions

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Title: Information Society and Sustainable Development: Next Generation Policy Directions
Location: Global
Status: Completed
Timeline: Ongoing
Categories: Technology & Innovation, Sustainable Development

Description:
According to the organizers of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), "We are in the midst of a revolution, perhaps the greatest that humanity has ever experienced. To benefit the world community, the successful and continued growth of this new dynamic requires global discussion and harmonization in appropriate areas." Unfortunately, until recently, few discussions have focused on harmonizing the visions of the emerging...

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Nov 16th, 2004 - 13:35:08 | Terri Willard
After a bit of a hiatus for discussions with IDRC, we're now fully underway again. 6 of the 8 research partners are now confirmed, as are 4 of the 5 members of the international advisory panel.... (read more)

Sep 22nd, 2003 - 11:27:12 | Terri Willard
It looks like things are moving ahead with the access to information side of the debate as well. According to a read more)

Jul 17th, 2003 - 15:05:35 | Terri Willard
Those interested in this subject may want to consider attending the conference on Environmental Assessment in the Information... (read more)

Jul 17th, 2003 - 15:04:06 | Terri Willard
The scoping study is now complete and posted below. We're now in the process of discussing funding for the full project with several organizations. (read more)

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Who Is Involved?  Who Is Involved?
Individuals:
Administrator Terri Willard (Canada)
Leader Kelly Moore (Canada)
- Wainaina (Kenya)
- Diogo Andre (Brazil)
- clarisse (Netherlands)
- Umi Sabriah (Malaysia)
- Amira Sobeih (Egypt)
- Robert Sagun (Philippines)

Organizations:
- International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
- International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
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Documents  Documents
Document ICTs helping achieve MDGs in Kenya (83 KB)

Document Girls in Computing: Path towards E-Era (739.5 KB)

Document Digital Inclusion in Preserving the Environment (1365.4 KB)

Document IS and SD Project Description (2004-2006) (443.5 KB)

Document Linking the Information Society to Sustainable Development in Kenya (176.8 KB)

10 Documents view all