The World Summit on the Information Society

The Third Meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the World Summit on the Information Society, that is taking place in Geneva, began began with commitments from more than 40 Heads of State and Government to attend the first phase of the World Summit on the Information Society.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), an international organization within the United Nations System where governments and the private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services, is preparing The World Summit on the Information Society. The first phase of the Summit, that will be held from December 10 to 12, 2003, in Geneva (Switzerland), will address the broad range of themes concerning the Information Society and adopt a Declaration of Principles and Action Plan, addressing the whole range of issues related to the Information Society. The second phase of the World Summit will take place in Tunis, in 2005 and development themes will be a key focus in this meeting and it will assess progress that has been made and adopt any further Action Plan to be taken.

Date of publication: 22/09/2003

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