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ITU GLOBAL VIEW. Joint Facilitation Meeting for WSIS Action Lines C2, C4, C6 19 May 2008. ITU Global View DEMO. Objectives. Help track progress on WSIS goals Strengthen WSIS stocktaking Support efforts of all partners implementing WSIS
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ITU GLOBAL VIEW Joint Facilitation Meeting for WSIS Action Lines C2, C4, C6 19 May 2008
Objectives • Help track progress on WSIS goals • Strengthen WSIS stocktaking • Support efforts of all partners implementing WSIS • Share information to help target efforts, reduce overlap and stimulate collaboration
May 08 Launch • Africa portal launched at ITU TELECOM Africa – global map coming soon • Collaboration with Microsoft and IDV Solutions • On-line mapping application to showcase + track WSIS/ICT projects • Also includes ICT stats, fibre links, GSM coverage, ICT training centres and telecentres • Open tool for all stakeholders
Next Steps • Develop and launch global tool for WSIS stocktaking and telecentres portal • Encourage partners to add their projects/centres • Password protected access so partners can input and update as required • Seek feedback to evolve application to meet needs of partners/users