[Discussion] World Forum on Information Society

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

*IRFD World Forum on Information Society - Digital Divide, Global
Development and the Information Society*
*Location:* 	Tunisia
<http://www.h-net.org/announce/geography.cgi?geography=Tunisia>
*Conference Date:* 	2005-11-14

	

	

The major focus of the Tunis Phase of the IRFD World Forum on
Information Society is to find concrete ways of using ICT (Information
and Communication Technology) as tools for development, and to improve
the quality of life around the world. It is noted that particular
attention should be given to the challenges facing the Least Developed
Countries and marginalized segments of the world population. Issues and
considerations pivotal to three major areas: internet governance;
financing mechanisms; and the issue of media which had difficulty during
the Geneva Phase negotiations must be carefully examined and debated
during the preparatory process of the Tunis Phase. Furthermore, IRFD
recognizes the complex and intricate nature of these remaining issues
and the importance of conducting continuous research and policy
dialogues in the broad context of information technological revolution
and global transformation.

To this effect IRFD is organizing this World Forum to contribute to the
United Nations' World Summit on the Information Society, its preparatory
process, and its aftermath effort of implementing the final plan of
action. Therefore, IRFD invites all stakeholders, and provides a forum
to examine all relevant issues and considerations pertaining to the
information revolution and knowledge society in a comprehensive and
scientific manner which will pave the way to commitments being made by
all stakeholders to find solutions, share best practices and
experiences, and launch new action programs.

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