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Global Summit on Information Society: Uniting for Progress

Explore the importance of the WSIS summit, involving private sector, civil society, and media to address vital topics like health, education, and politics using ICT. Join discussions for sustainable solutions and global advancement. Witness cross-cultural dialogues and innovative projects shaping the future of information society. Learn why private sector participation is key for showcasing best practices and seizing business opportunities at WSIS. Stay informed via wsisgeneva2003.org and wsis-online.net.

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Global Summit on Information Society: Uniting for Progress

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  1. WSIS and private sector Marc Furrer, State secretary for WSIS 17.10.2003

  2. Why is this Summit necessary 1. Subject • Information Society is related to several topics: health, education, development, science, culture, … • Most of the people on this earth have no telephone • Many countries have no free flow of information • Information can be used as a tool for political manipulation • Possibilities are given – ICT can be used all over the world

  3. Why is this Summit necessary 2. A new Summit Form: • Involvement of partners • Private sector • Civil society • Media • Summit Events • New: argument against summit fatigue "Don‘t come just for the plenary" 3. Political situation • Opportunity to talk together in order to find solutions • Opportunity for UN and ITU

  4. WSIS – The Topics • ICT for Development (Millennium Declaration) • Cultural and linguistic diversity / Traditional media • Good governance • Security of information

  5. Key elements for a successful WSIS • Not just a "technological" Summit • Open discussion (human rights included) • Political relevance • Declaration / Action plan(as substantial and as focussed as possible – i.e. "universal access") • Representation of Governments at highest level • Quality of summit events • Participation of all stakeholders • Versatility, originality and depth of the topics • General interest for the events • Sustainability of the process starting in Geneva • Tunis 2005 • Further conferences on sub-topics

  6. Switzerland as host country • Support of the political and diplomatic negotiation process • Mobilization of Heads of State, Leaders of Private Sector, Civil Society • Logistical planning and preparation • Summit Events organization

  7. The Summit Events (1) Dialogue possibility between: • Heads of State / Ministers • Private Sector (Investors) • International Organizations • Civil Society • Presentation of Best Practices (solutions!) • Market place of ideas • Win-win solutions

  8. The Summit Events (2) The Host Country (Switzerland) • Co-ordinates the Summit Events • Organizes itself several Summit Events

  9. The Summit Events (3) • UN: World Forum on Electronic Media – WEMF • UNESCO: Symposium with Nobel Laureates • UN ICT Task Force: various initiatives • World Bank: InfoDev Symposium • International Chamber of Commerce: day-Event • Civil Society Events co-ordinated by the Civil Society Bureau

  10. Swiss Summit Events • ICT4D Platform (Global Knowledge Partnership – GKP, Swiss Development Co-operation Agency) • 300 projects from 50 countries • Existing initiatives, information, solutions, business relations, new forms of co-operation, finance development • Crossing the borders (Culture within Infosociety) • Science and the City (events in various towns across Switzerland) • InfoDev Symposium • Swiss Commission for UNESCO • Statistics and Infosociety

  11. Why should the Private Sector participate at WSIS • Showcase ideas & projects, present "best practices" • New and enhanced business opportunities • Contacts with Government leaders looking for investors • Participation at workshops and roundtables with Government representatives and civil society leaders (corporate social responsibility)

  12. Current Information Swiss Website: www.wsisgeneva2003.org Events: www.wsis-online.net

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