The Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) decided at its ninth session that the substantive theme for the inter-sessional period 2006-2008 would be "Promoting the building of a people-centred, development-oriented and inclusive information society", with a view to enhancing digital opportunities for all people.
To contribute to a further understanding of the issues and to assist the CSTD in its deliberations at its tenth session, the UNCTAD secretariat convened a panel meeting in Paris, France, from 6 to 8 November 2006. The findings and recommendations that have emerged from this panel will be considered by the Commission at its tenth session.
The tenth session will focus on the follow-up to the outcome of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) at the regional and international level, to identify achievements, gaps and challenges, as well as future action needed to further implementation. The Commission will also develop a multi-year work programme on WSIS follow-up.
The tenths session is open to:
- Members of the Commission
- Representatives of non-member States of the Commission
- Participants from Intergovernmental Organizations
- NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC
- NGOs, civil society and business entities that were accredited to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS )
The outcome of the deliberations will be submitted to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
For further information, please contact:
Mr. Mongi Hamdi, Chief
Science and Technology
Division on Investment, Technology and Enterprise Development
UNCTAD
T.: 41-22-917-5069
E.: mongi.hamdi@unctad.org
| Science & Technology for Development (StDev) |
| CSTD-GAID panel on ICT for Development , 22 May 2007 |
| WSIS Web site |
