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> Von: "Sally Burch - ALAI" <sburch at alainet.org>
> Datum: Mo, 27. Okt 2003  18:44:16 Europe/Berlin
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> Betreff: [WSIS-CT] Text version of non-paper (English)
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> I have forwarded the message from Liliane Ursache with the
> Frencha and English versions of the non-paper for the Declaration.
> Here is an English text version for those who have problems with
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> President of the WSIS PrepCom
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> To all PrepCom-3 participants
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> 	Geneva, 24 October 2003
> Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
> Further to the decision of PrepCom-3 and to my e-mail message of
> 13 October 2003, please
> find attached the first version of my "non-paper" on the Declaration,
> which I submit to you
> for discussion at our forthcoming meeting on 30 and 31 October
> 2003.
> As you know, the President of PrepCom was mandated to prepare
> this document, overseeing
> informal consultations in order to facilitate the negotiation process
> at the next PrepCom
> meeting from 10 to 14 November 2003. To this end, I conducted a
> series of informal
> consultations with delegations, which led to a schedule of informal
> open-ended meetings and
> a working method aimed at building the consensus, which we all
> hope will be reached on the
> draft Declaration and draft Plan of Action. I asked His Excellency
> Ambassador Asko
> Numminen, Chairman of Subcommittee 2 of PrepCom-3, to chair
> these meetings, and the host
> countries of the Summit, Switzerland and Tunisia, to act as
> facilitators.
> Following an initial consultation of the countries concerned, the
> points on which views
> diverge were analysed in greater detail in preparation for the open-
> ended meeting held on
> 20 October 2003. Under the chairmanship of Ambassador
> Numminen, that meeting was able
> to : identify the main points in the Declaration which required
> further negotiation; determine
> in most cases the type of approach which would need to be
> adopted in order to reach a
> consensus; and finally, set up informal consultation groups on
> most of the issues in question.
> The groups, which have completed their work have transmitted draft
> wordings, which I have
> incorporated in the text attached. Those parts of the text where no
> agreement was reached
> were left unchanged.
> As you will note, I have pursued a participative approach, as a
> result of which I am in
> a position to submit to you a text, generated by informal
> consultations, which endeavours to
> take account to the greatest extent possible and in a balanced
> manner of the views expressed
> by the delegations involved.
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> To my mind, this emerging consensus is extremely positive.
> Nonetheless, many
> improvements can and must still be made to this first version, and I
> am confident that we will
> be able to achieve this at the meetings on 30 and 31 October. I
> therefore invite you to examine
> this text in that spirit and, in particular, keeping in mind the 
> criteria
> which I suggested to the
> participants in the consultations, namely that we aim for a
> Declaration should be a document
> which:
> 1)	expresses at the highest level a political commitment to place
> information and
> communication technologies at the service of humanity;
> 2)	offers a common vision on issues inherent in the information
> and shared knowledge
> society;
> 3)	asserts the political will to implement the commitments
> undertaken;
> 4)	reflects a consensus among all stakeholders;
> 5)	will be read by national political authorities and understood by
> all citizens;
> 6)	achieves an equitable balance between the concerns and
> interests of the countries of
> the South and of the North;
> 7)	strikes a satisfactory balance between technological and
> societal issues.
> I take this opportunity to thank once again Mr Numminen and all
> the delegations which
> participated in this open-ended consultation process and invite you,
> in line with my message
> of 13 October, to pursue this process in the same spirit of
> constructive cooperation and
> towards a genuine consensus.
> Please accept, Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen, the
> expression of my high consideration.
> 								Adama Samassékou
> 								President of PrepCom
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> Annex: first version of the "non-paper" on the WSIS Declaration
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> 24 October 2003
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> Original: English
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> Draft Non-Paper of the President of the WSIS PrepCom
> on the Declaration of Principles
> Building the Information Society: a global challenge in the new
> Millennium
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>
> EXPLANATORY NOTE:
> ?	Wherever applicable, the paragraph numbers of the version of
> the Declaration of 26 September 2003
> (WSIS/PC/DT/1(Rev.2B) that were used as sources of the new text
> are provided in parentheses
> ?	Texts or words left within brackets need further consultation
>
> A. Our Common Vision of the Information Society
> 1.	(1,2)We, the representatives of the peoples of the world,
> assembled in Geneva
> from 10-12 December 2003 for the first phase of the World Summit
> on the Information
> Society, declare our common desire and commitment to build a
> people-centred, inclusive and
> development oriented Information Society, where everyone can
> create, access, utilize and
> share information and knowledge, enabling individuals,
> communities and peoples to achieve
> their full potential in promoting their sustainable development and
> improving their quality of
> life, premised on the principles enshrined in the Charter of the
> United Nations and in the
> Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
> 2.	(1, 2, 6) Our challenge is to harness the potential of information
> and communication
> technology to promote the goals of the Millennium Declaration: the
> eradication of extreme
> poverty and hunger; achievement of universal primary education;
> promotion of gender
> equality and empowerment of women; reduction of child mortality;
> improvement of maternal
> health; to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases; ensuring
> environmental
> sustainability; and development of  global partnerships for
> development for the attainment of
> a more peaceful, just and prosperous world. We reiterate our
> commitment to the achievement
> of sustainable development and to UN agreed development goals,
> as contained in the
> Millennium Declaration, Johannesburg Declaration and Plan of
> Implementation and the
> Monterrey Consensus, and other outcomes of relevant UN Summits
> 3.	(3-3bis) We reaffirm the universality, indivisibility,
> interdependence and
> interrelation of all human rights and fundamental freedoms,
> including the right to
> development and their ties to the principles of a democratic
> society, good governance, the rule
> of law and sustainable development, upholding the sovereign
> equality of all States.
> 4.	(4)Communication is a fundamental social process, a basic
> human need and the
> foundation of all social organization. It is central to the information
> society. Everyone,
> everywhere should have the opportunity to participate and no one
> should be excluded from
> the benefits the information society offers. Freedom of expression
> and freedom of opinion,
> the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas
> regardless of frontiers as enshrined
> in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are the
> necessary premises of the
> information society.
> 5.	(3bis-4) We shall promote an Information Society, where
> human dignity is respected
> and our shared values as well as religious, family, cultural, social,
> and linguistic interests and
> ethical principles protected. We recall the relevant provisions of
> Article 29 of the Universal
> Declaration of Human Rights in the Information Society, particularly
> the need for securing
> due recognition and respect for the rights of others.
> 6.	(12, 6) We recognize that education, knowledge, information
> and communication are
> at the core of human progress, endeavour and well-being. Further,
> Information and
> Communication Technologies (ICTs) have an immense impact on
> virtually all aspects of our
> lives.  The rapid progress of these technologies opens completely
> new opportunities to attain
> higher levels of development. The capacity of this technology to
> reduce many traditional
> obstacles, especially those of time and distance, gives us, for the
> first time in history,
> powerful tools to benefit millions of people in all corners of the 
> world.
> 7.	(6bis) We are aware that technology alone cannot solve
> political, social and
> economic problems. ICTs should therefore be regarded as tools
> and not as an end in
> themselves. But, under favourable conditions, this technology can
> be a powerful instrument,
> increasing productivity, generating economic growth, and improving
> the quality of life of all.
> It can also promote dialogue between people, nations and
> civilizations.
> 8.	(6, 6bis) We are also fully aware that the benefits of the
> information technology
> revolution are today unevenly distributed between the developed
> and developing countries
> and within societies. We are fully committed to turning this digital
> divide into a digital
> opportunity for all, particularly for those who risk being left behind
> and being further
> marginalized.
> 9.	(7, 8) We are committed to realising our common vision of the
> Information Society
> for ourselves and for future generations. We recognize that young
> people are the future
> workforce and leading creators and earliest adopters of ICTs. They
> must therefore be
> empowered as learners, developers, contributors, entrepreneurs
> and decision-makers. We
> must focus especially on young people who have not yet been able
> to benefit fully from the
> opportunities provided by ICTs.  We are also committed to creating
> conditions that provide
> for the development of ICT applications and services that take into
> account the rights of
> children as well as their protection and well-being.
> 10.	(9) We affirm that development of ICTs provides enormous
> opportunities for
> women, who should be an integral part of and should be key actors
> in the Information
> Society.  We are committed to ensuring that the Information
> Society enables women's
> empowerment and their full participation on the basis on equality in
> all spheres of society and
> in all decision-making processes, and portrays women fairly and
> respectfully. We should
> mainstream a gender perspective and use ICTs as a tool to that
> end.
> 11.	(9bis) In building the Information Society, we shall pay
> particular attention to the
> special needs of marginalized and vulnerable groups of society,
> including migrants and
> refugees, unemployed and under-privileged people, minorities, and
> those living in remote and
> rural areas. We shall also recognize the special needs of elderly
> people and persons with
> disabilities.
> 12.	We are resolute to empower the poor, particularly those living
> in remote and rural
> areas, to access information and to use ICTs as a tool to support
> their efforts to lift themselves
> out of poverty.
> 13.	 (10) In the evolution of the information society, particular
> attention must be given to
> the special situation of indigenous peoples, and to the promotion
> and protection of their
> human rights and fundamental freedoms.
> 14.	(10) We shall continue to pay special attention to the particular
> needs of developing
> countries, countries with economies in transition, Least Developed
> Countries, Small Island
> Developing States, landlocked developing countries, highly
> indebted poor countries, and
> countries and regions with special needs as well as to conditions
> that pose severe threats to
> development, such as natural disasters, foreign occupation and
> post-conflict situations.
> 15.	(7-11) We recognize that building an inclusive information
> society requires new
> forms of solidarity, partnership and cooperation - among
> governments, the private sector, civil
> society and international organizations. Realizing that the
> ambitious goal of this Declaration -
> bridging the digital divide and ensuring harmonious, fair and
> equitable development for all -
> will require strong commitment by all stakeholders, we call for
> digital solidarity, both at
> national and international levels. Voluntarism provide a major
> resource in this respect.
>
> B. An information Society for all: key principles
> 16.	(13) We are resolute in our quest to ensure that everyone can
> benefit from the
> opportunities that ICTs can offer. We agree that to meet these
> challenges, all stakeholders
> should work together to: improve information and communication
> infrastructure and
> technologies; increase access to information and knowledge; build
> capacity; increase
> confidence, trust and security in the use of ICTs; create an
> enabling environment at all levels;
> develop and widen ICT applications; foster and respect cultural
> diversity; [recognize the role
> of the media;] address the ethical dimension of the Information
> Society; and encourage
> international and regional cooperation. We agree that these are the
> key principles for building
> an inclusive information society.
> 1)	The role of all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for
> development
> 17.	(14) Governments, as well as private sector, civil society and
> the United Nations and
> other international organizations have an important role and
> responsibility in the development
> of the Information Society and, as appropriate, in decision-making
> processes.  Building a
> people-centred Information Society is a joint effort which requires
> cooperation and
> partnership among all stakeholders. The media have a fundamental
> role in the Information
> Society.
> 2)	Information and communication infrastructure: an essential
> foundation for an
> inclusive information society
> 18.	(15) Connectivity is a central enabling agent in building the
> Information Society.
> Universal, ubiquitous, equitable and affordable access to ICT
> infrastructure and services,
> including access to energy, and postal services, constitutes one of
> the challenges of the
> Information Society and should be an objective of all stakeholders
> involved in building it, in
> conformity with the domestic legislation of each country.
> 19.	(16) A well-developed information and communication network
> infrastructure and
> applications, adapted to regional, national and local conditions,
> easily-accessible and
> affordable, and making greater use of broadband and other
> innovative technologies where
> possible, can accelerate the social and economic progress of
> countries, and the well-being of
> all citizens and communities and people.
> 20.	(17) Policies that create a favourable climate for stability,
> predictability and fair
> competition at all levels should be developed and implemented in a
> manner that not only
> attracts more private investment for ICT infrastructure development
> but also enables public
> service obligations to be met in areas where traditional market
> conditions fail to work. In
> disadvantaged areas the establishment of ICTs public access
> points in post offices, schools
> and other entities, can provide effective means for ensuring
> universal access to the
> infrastructure and services of the Information Society.
> 3)	Access to information and knowledge
> 21.	(19) The ability for all to access and contribute information,
> ideas and knowledge is
> essential  in an inclusive Information Society.
> 22.	( 20 ) The sharing and strengthening of global knowledge for
> development can be
> enhanced by removing barriers to equitable access to information
> for economic, social,
> political, health, cultural, educational, and scientific activities and
> by facilitating access to
> public domain information.
> 23.	( 21 ) A rich public domain is an essential element for the
> growth of the Information
> Society, creating multiple benefits such as an educated public,
> new jobs, innovation, business
> opportunities, and the advancement of sciences. Information in the
> public domain should be
> easily accessible to support the Information Society, and protected
> from misappropriation.
> Public institutions such as libraries and archives, museums,
> cultural collections and other
> community-based access points should be strengthened so as to
> promote the preservation of
> documentary records and free and equitable access to information.
> 24.	(22) Access to information and knowledge can be promoted by
> increasing awareness
> among all stakeholders of the possibilities offered by different
> software applications,
> including proprietary, open-source and free software, in order to
> increase competition,
> freedom of choice and affordability, and to enable all stakeholders
> to evaluate which solution
> meets their requirements.
> 25.	(23) Scientists, universities, academic, research and other
> institutions have a central role
> in the development of the Information Society. Many of the building
> blocks of the
> Information Society are the result of scientific and technical
> advances made possible by the
> sharing of research results. We encourage promoting universal
> access with equal
> opportunities for all to scientific knowledge and the creation and
> dissemination of scientific
> and technical information.
> 4)	Capacity building
> 26.	(24) Everyone should have the opportunity to acquire the
> necessary skills and
> knowledge in order to understand, participate actively in, and
> benefit fully from, the
> Information Society and the knowledge economy. Literacy and
> universal primary education
> are key factors for building a fully inclusive information society,
> paying particular attention to
> the special needs of girls and women. Given the wide range of ICT
> and information
> specialists required at all levels, building the institutional capacity
> to plan, develop, guide,
> monitor, collect, organize, store and share information and
> knowledge deserves special
> attention.
> 27.	(25) The use of ICTs in all stages of education, training and
> human resource
> development should be promoted taking into account the special
> needs of person with
> disabilities and disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.
> 28.	(26) Continuous and adult education, re-training, life-long
> learning, distance-learning
> and other special measures, such as tele-medicine, are
> fundamental to benefit from the new
> opportunities offered by ICTs for traditional jobs, self-employment
> and new professions.
> 29.	(25) Content creators, publishers, and producers, as well as
> teachers, trainers,
> archivists, librarians and learners, should play an active role in
> promoting the Information
> Society, particularly in the Least Developed Countries.
> 30.	(26bis) Partnerships between developed and developing
> countries in research,
> technology transfer, manufacturing and marketing of ICTs product
> and services are crucial for
> promoting capacity building and global participation in the
> information society. The
> manufacture of ICTs presents a significant opportunity for creation
> of wealth.
> 31.	(26ter) The attainment of the shared aspirations of developing
> countries to become
> fully-fledged members of the Information Society, and their positive
> integration into the
> knowledge-economy, depends largely on capacity building in the
> areas of education,
> technology, know-how and information, which are major factors in
> determining development
> and competitiveness.
> 5)	Building confidence, trust and security in the use of ICTs
> 32.	(27) Strengthening the trust framework including [network and
> information security]
> authentication, privacy and consumer protection, is a prerequisite
> for the development of the
> Information Society and for building confidence among users of
> ICTs. A global culture of
> cyber-security needs to be promoted, developed and implemented
> in co-operation with all
> stakeholders and international expert bodies. These efforts should
> be supported by increased
> international co-operation. Within this global culture of cyber-
> security, it is important to
> enhance security and to ensure the protection of data and privacy,
> [as well as to avoid the
> creation of barriers to access and trade]. In addition, it must take
> into account the level of
> social and economic development of each country and respect the
> development-oriented
> aspects of the Information Society.
> 33.	(28) While recognizing the principles of universal and non-
> discriminatory access to
> ICTs for all nations, and recalling the relevant resolution of the
> UNGA, ICTs can potentially
> be used for purposes that are inconsistent with the objectives of
> maintaining international
> stability and security, and may adversely affect the integrity of the
> infrastructure within
> States, to the detriment of their security [in both civil and military
> fields]. It is necessary to
> prevent the use of information resources and technologies for
> criminal and terrorist purposes
> [, consistent with the need to preserve the free flow of information]
> [in accordance with the
> legal system of each country].]
> 34.	(29) Spam and cyber-security should be dealt with at
> appropriate national and
> international levels.
> 6)	Enabling environment
> 35.	(33) An enabling environment at national and international levels
> is essential for the
> Information Society. ICTs should be used as an important tool for
> good governance.
> 36.	(30) The rule of law accompanied by a supportive, transparent,
> pro-competitive,
> technologically neutral and predictable policy and regulatory
> framework   reflecting national
> realities, is essential for building a people-centered information
> society. Governments should
> intervene, as appropriate, to correct market inefficiencies, to
> maintain fair competition, to
> attract investment, to enhance the development of the ICT
> infrastructure and applications, to
> maximize economic and social benefits, and to serve national
> priorities.
> 37.	A dynamic and enabling international environment supportive of
> foreign direct
> investment, transfer of technology, and international cooperation,
> particularly in the areas of
> finance, debt and trade, as well as full and effective participation of
> developing countries in
> global decision-making, are vital complements to national
> development efforts.
> 38.	(39) Intellectual property protection is essential to encourage
> the innovation and
> creativity in the Information Society. However, striking a fair
> balance between protection of
> intellectual property, one the one hand, and its use, and knowledge
> sharing, on the other, is
> essential to the Information Society. This balance is reflected by
> protection and flexibilities
> included in existing Intellectual Property agreements, and should
> be maintained. Facilitating
> meaningful participation by all in intellectual property issues
> through awareness, capacity
> building and development of legal framework is a fundamental part
> of an inclusive
> Information Society.
> 39.	(34) Sustainable development can best be advanced in the
> Information Society when
> ICT-related efforts and programmes are fully integrated in national
> and regional development
> strategies. ICT-driven productivity gains contribute to poverty
> eradication and sustainable
> development.
> 40.	(35) Standardization is one of the essential building blocks of
> the Information
> Society. There should be particular emphasis on the development
> of international standards.
> The development and use of open, interoperable, non-
> discriminatory and demand-driven
> standards that take into account needs of users and consumers,
> [and are based on the principle
> of technological neutrality,] is a basic element in the development
> of ICTs and more
> affordable access to them, particularly in developing countries.
> 41.	(36) The radio frequency spectrum should be managed in the
> public interest and in
> accordance with principle of legality, with full observance of national
> laws and regulation as
> well as relevant international agreements.
> 42.	 (37) [We commit ourselves to taking steps with a view to the
> avoidance of and
> refrain from any unilateral measure not in accordance with
> international law and the Charter
> of the United Nations that impedes the full achievement of
> economic and social development
> by the population of the affected countries, that hinder the well-
> being of their population,
> including the benefit from the Information Society.]
> 43.		(38) Recognizing that ICTs are progressively changing our
> way of working, the
> creation of a secure, safe and healthy working environment,
> appropriate to the utilisation of
> ICTs, respecting core labour standards, is fundamental.
> 44.	(39) The Internet has evolved into a global facility available to
> the public and its
> governance should constitute a core issue of the Information
> Society agenda. The
> international management of the Internet should be multilateral,
> transparent and democratic,
> with the full involvement of governments, the private sector, civil
> society and international
> organizations. It should ensure an equitable distribution of
> resources, facilitate access for all
> and ensure a stable and secure functioning of the Internet, taking
> into account
> multilingualism.
> 45.	(40) The management of the Internet encompasses both
> technical and policy issues.
> The private sector has had and should continue to have an
> important role in the development
> of the Internet [at the technical level].
> [Alternative 40. 	The management of the Internet encompasses
> both technical and public
> policy issues.  The private sector has had an important role in the
> development of the Internet.
> The private sector should continue to play an important role at the
> technical and commercial
> levels.]
> 46.	(41) Policy authority for Internet-related public policy issues
> should be the sovereign
> right of countries.
> 47.	(42) [Internet issues of an international nature related to public
> policies should be
> coordinated
> Alternatives:
> 	a)	between governments and other interested parties.
> 	b)	through/by appropriate intergovernmental organizations
> under the UN
> framework.
> 	c)	as appropriate on an intergovernmental basis.
> 	d)	through/by appropriate international organizations.
> e)	through appropriate and mutually agreed international
> organizations.]]
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> 7)	ICT-Applications: benefits in all aspects of life.
> 48.	(43) The usage and deployment of ICTs should seek to create
> benefits in all aspects
> of our daily life including government operations, health care and
> health information,
> education and training, employment, job creation, business,
> agriculture, transport,
> management of natural resources, disaster prevention, and culture,
> and to promote eradication
> of poverty and other agreed development goals. ICTs should also
> contribute to sustainable
> production and consumption patterns and reduce traditional
> barriers providing an opportunity
> for all to access local and global markets in a more equitable
> manner. Applications should be
> user-friendly, accessible to all, affordable, adapted to local needs in
> languages and cultures,
> and support sustainable development.
> 8)	Cultural [identity] and diversity, linguistic diversity and local
> content
> 49.	(44) The information society should be founded on and
> stimulate respect for cultural
> identity, cultural and linguistic diversity, traditions and religions,
> and foster dialogue among
> cultures and civilizations. The promotion, protection and
> preservation of diverse cultural
> identities and languages as reflected, inter alia, in UNESCO's
> Declaration on Cultural
> Diversity, will further enrich the Information Society.
> 50.	(45) The creation, dissemination and preservation of content in
> diverse languages and
> formats must be accorded high priority in building an inclusive
> Information Society, paying
> particular attention to the diversity of supply of creative work and
> due recognition of the
> rights of authors and artists. It is essential to promote the
> production of and accessibility to all
> content—educational, scientific, cultural or recreational—in diverse
> languages and formats.
> The development of local content suited to domestic or regional
> needs will encourage social
> and economic development and will stimulate participation of all
> stakeholders, including
> people living in rural, remote and marginal areas.
> 51.	(46) The preservation of cultural heritage is a crucial component
> of identity and self –
> understanding of individuals that links a community to its past. The
> information society
> should harness and preserve cultural heritage for the future by all
> appropriate methods,
> including digitization.
> 9)	Media [development]
> 52.	(47) The existence of [independent pluralistic and free] media
> [in accordance with the
> legal system of each country and] based on the Universal
> Declaration of Human Rights
> [particularly on Articles 19 and 29] is crucial to any conception of
> the Information Society.
> [Individuals and media should have access to available
> information]/[Freedom of access to
> and use of information for the creation, accumulation and
> dissemination of knowledge are
> important principles of the Information Society.] [Pluralism of
> information and diversity of
> media ownership should be encouraged]. Traditional media in all its
> forms will continue to
> have an important role in the Information Society and ICTs should
> play a supportive role in
> this regard. [Formulation of professional and ethical standards in
> journalism is the
> responsibility of media professionals.]
> 10)	Ethical dimensions of the Information Society
> 53.	(48A) The Information Society should respect peace and uphold
> the fundamental
> values of freedom, equality, solidarity, tolerance, respect for nature,
> and shared responsibility.
> 54.	We acknowledge the importance of ethics for the Information
> Society, which should
> foster the dignity and worth of the human person and justice. The
> widest possible protection
> shall be accorded to the family.
> 55.	(48C) Freedom of use of ICTs should respect human rights and
> fundamental
> freedoms of others, including personal privacy, and the right to
> freedom of thought,
> conscience, and religion.
> 56.	(48B) All actors in the Information Society should prevent
> abusive uses of ICTs, such
> as criminal conduct based on acts of racism, racial discrimination,
> xenophobia, and related
> intolerance, hatred, violence, all forms of child abuse, including
> paedophilia, and people
> trafficking and exploitation.
> 11)	International and regional cooperation
> 57.	(49) We aim at making full use of the opportunities offered by
> information and
> communication technologies, notably to assist effectively in the
> implementation of the
> internationally agreed development goals, including those
> contained in the Millennium
> Declaration. In order to build an inclusive global Information
> Society, we will rely on
> international cooperation in seeking concrete [approaches]
> [mechanisms], including financial
> and technical assistance, to bridge the digital divide.  This will
> involve cooperation among
> states and other stakeholders, including international financial and
> other organizations.  We
> therefore invite all stakeholders [to join in] [to commit to] the
> "Digital Solidarity Agenda",
> [the section of] the Action Plan, that identifies concrete actions we
> plan to undertake and the
> targets we set ourselves in order to meet these goals.	
> 49bis [Assist developing countries and countries with economies in
> transition in narrowing
> the  digital   divide,  creating  digital  opportunities  and  
> harnessing
>  the potential  of
> information  and  communication  technologies  for  development
> through technology
> transfer  on  mutually  agreed  terms  and  the  provision  of
> financial  and  technical support
> and, in this context, support the World Summit on the Information
> Society.]
> C. Towards a shared knowledge society
> 58.	 (18) Monitoring and evaluating, with appropriate indicators and
> taking into account
> different level of developments, is essential to measuring the
> progress in bridging the digital
> divide, to reaching internationally agreed development goals,
> including those contained in the
> Millennium Declaration, and to assessing the effectiveness of
> investment and international
> cooperation efforts in building the information society.
> 59.	(50) We commit ourselves to strengthening cooperation to seek
> common responses to
> the challenges and to the implementation of the Plan of Action [to
> be henceforth referred to as
> the "Digital Solidarity Agenda"] which will realize the vision of an
> inclusive Information
> Society based on the key principles incorporated in this
> Declaration.
> 60.  We are firmly convinced that we are collectively entering a new
> era of enormous
> potential, that of the information society and expanded human
> communication. In this
> emerging society, information and knowledge can be produced,
> exchanged, shared and
> communicated through all the networks of the world and all citizens
> can soon, if we take the
> necessary actions, share their ideas, knowledge and know-how to
> improve their common well
> being. We can together build a new global solidarity founded on a
> better mutual
> understanding between peoples and nations, foundation of a shared
> knowledge society for the
> future.
>
>
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