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Seizing the Present and Future of the Information Society Printable Version PRINTABLE VERSION
by Roentgen, Philippines Oct 29, 2003
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Seizing the Present and Future of the Information Society
The information society should also tackle the special concerns of marginalized, disadvantaged and vulnerable groups, which include women and girls, the youth, children, people with disabilities and indigenous groups. These sectors have special needs and concerns that should be addressed. At the same time, the leading role of the youth should be acknowledged, and policies should strengthen their capacity as present and future leaders of the information society. Collaborative projects, which promote capacity-building and multi-stakeholder partnership such as Youth Creating Digital Opprtunities (www.ycdo.net), should be supported.

Multi-stakeholder and international cooperation should also be encouraged. The issues confronting the information society are not concerns of a few alone. The rich countries should increase their aid and provide the necessary technical assistance to the developing countries. Now is the time to act together to create digital opportunities for all humanity.


* from Human Development Report of 1999 by the United Nations Development Programme





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A good article
Iwu Ifeanyi | Nov 14th, 2003
It highlighted the fact that through communication peoples standard of living could be enhanced. It also highlighted the fact that many of the people who need communication do not have access to it.



Kabali
Eddie G. Fetalvero | Nov 24th, 2003
Kabali sida Nad! Pwedeng paquote? hehehe Tama nak gador ka dahil rili sa ato kag digital divide ay payapar nak payapar. Abang negative pati ka inra nak perception towards technology rili sa school. Ta-imbitahan yang ngey ka namo one time nak mag-bisaya rili sa amo pag permanente ey ako. More power!

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