World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
Visions of the Information Society
The UN General Assembly resolution 56/183 (21 December 2001) endorsed the holding of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in two phases. The first phase was to develop and foster a clear statement of political will and take concrete steps to establish the foundations for an Information Society for all reflecting the different interests at stake. The second phase consisted of action and implementation plans to reach agreements in the fields of Internet governance and financing mechanisms.
ISSN: 24156159 (online)
http://handle.itu.int/11.1002/pub_series/f191ac65-en
The spectacular development of information and communication technologies (ICT) has radically affected the way in which humans work, dialogue with each other, and go about their daily lives. It has transformed the global economy, heralding a new and dynamic "information society". But what are the real implications of the transformation? Greater security risks? Access to information for everyone, everywhere? This publication, consisting of a book containing expert analyses of different areas and a CD-ROM containing extensive background resources, electronic versions of studies and web references, provides a global reflection on the information society. The authors are renowned experts in their respective fields, and include leading academics and consultants of international repute. The major themes covered are: the perspectives of industrialized and developing countries; network security; ICTs for education; and rights management.
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