[Media Caucus] some of my suggestions for the non paper

[dhalleck]

changes to steve's version and other suggestions-- my changes IN CAPS:


>**Delete and replace with "Independent pluralistic and free media based on
>Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, are central to any
>conception of the Information Society. Unhindered access to information
>sources should be ensured. Pluralism and diversity of media should be
>guaranteed through appropriate laws to hinder the abuse of media ownership
>concentration. Security (***DELETEand other considerations***) should
not compromise
>freedom of expression and media freedom. PRISONERS AND OTHER WARDS OF
STATE POWER SHOULD ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO MEANS OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE
OUTSIDE WORLD.
Public service broadcasting and
>community media have a crucial role to play in ensuring participation of
>all in the Information Society. State controlled media should be
>transformed into editorially independent public service organisations.
>International standards of labour rights and social protection should be
>applied to all media workers INCLUDING THOSE MAKE THE TOOLS: THE
WORKERS IN THE ELECTRONIC HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INDUSTRIES. Formulation
of professional and ethical
>standards in journalism is the responsibility of media professionals."

SECTION 7
> 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, AND ARCHIVE AND PRESERVE THE HISTORY AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION OF COMMUNITIES.

SECTION 10
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-EQUITABLE perspective and use ICTs as a tool to that
> > end.

ARTICLE 17 
 > 2)    Information and communication infrastructure: an essential
> > foundation for an
> > inclusive information society.  THERE SHOULD BE SET-ASIDES ON ORBITAL SLOTS, BANDWIDTH OF LAND AND MICROWAVE LINES, TRANSPONDER CAPACITY AND ALL SPECTRUM FOR NON COMMERCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY MEDIA. 

ARTICLE 30
 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
> > manufact ure of ICTs presents a significant opportunity for creation
> > of wealth. THE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES OF BOTH HARDWARE AND SOFT WARE MUST UTILIZE STRICT ENVIRONMENTAL AND LABOR STANDARDS. THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY WILL DEVELOP EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE RECYCLING OF ELECTRONIC WASTE. 



SECTION 41
> > 41.   (36) The radio frequency spectrum should be managed in the
> > public interest and in
> > accordance with principles(***DELETE of legality, with full observance of national
> > laws and regulation as
> > well as ) relevant international agreements.  THERE SHOULD BE SPECTRUM PRESERVED FOR NON COMMERCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, NON MILITARY USE. 

SECTION
> > 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.  TRADITIONAL MEDIA SHOULD BE PRESERVED.  APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY MAY NOT REQUIRE ICT INTERFACE.  

 > Section
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 PRODUCED LOCALLY AND 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.


SECTION
> 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 AND FACILITIES FOR LOCAL PRODUCTION DEVELOPED}, ETC. 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.]


AND SOME WHERE PERHAPS ADDING THESE SENTENCES....


We support that technology which enhances human power and which is
designed and controlled by the communities which use it. We support the
participation of workers and non-professionals in media production and
the use of media for trade union and community organizing.
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