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World Civil Society Forum

World Civil Society Forum. The Role of Civil Society in promoting an open and inclusive Information Society David Wortley Geneva July 2002 Email: dwortley@massmitec.co.uk. Introduction and Objectives.

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World Civil Society Forum

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  1. World Civil Society Forum The Role of Civil Society in promoting an open and inclusive Information Society David Wortley Geneva July 2002 Email: dwortley@massmitec.co.uk

  2. Introduction and Objectives Information Communications Technologies (ICT) are creating the most profound societal changes in the history of man which could lead to a sustainable and equitable future or the destruction of the human race. This presentation seeks to explore the role of Civil Society in determining the final outcome.

  3. Why is the Digital Communications Revolution Different ? Railways Roads Printing Press Canals Telephone Radio Television

  4. Citizen Empowerment The digital communications revolution brings global access to information and mass media tools and technologies. Power to the People

  5. Observation and Monitoring Bringing greater transparency to global governance

  6. Communicating & Lobbying Broadcasting Electronic Mail Forums Mass Media Publishing

  7. Civil Society & Digital Divide

  8. ICT and Civil Society • Publishing technology • Mailing lists • Collaboration technologies • Conferencing • Virtual communities • Electronic polling and surveys Civil Society must have access to legitimate use of the latest Information Communications Technologies

  9. Some Examples • Global Community Network Congress • Global Society Dialogue • Global Sustainability Forum • Community Media Association • Communities on-line (CONET) • THE Radio with Pictures Show (www.hcln.net)

  10. ConclusionPartnerships – The Way Ahead ? The future of the human race lies not in imposing global governance but in a recognition of our mutual inter-dependence and a willingness to forge genuine partnerships across sectors.

  11. World Civil Society Forum The Role of Civil Society in promoting an open and inclusive Information Society David Wortley Geneva July 2002 Email: dwortley@massmitec.co.uk

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