1. International Telecommunication Union ITU Asia and Pacific Regional Support for WSIS 2003 prepared by: Dr. Michael A. Calvano, Ph.D. Head, ITU Regional Office for Asia and Pacific prepared by: Dr. Michael A. Calvano, Ph.D. Head, ITU Regional Office for Asia and Pacific

2. International Telecommunication Union ITU’s Role in WSIS originated concept of WSIS promoted concept of WSIS with UN designated as “lead” UN agency for WSIS planning and implementation hosting WSIS Executive Secretariat in Geneva at the regional level –support ITU global preparations –support regional level preparations with countries and other stake holders –implement WSIS prep activities originated concept of WSIS promoted concept of WSIS with UN designated as “lead” UN agency for WSIS planning and implementation hosting WSIS Executive Secretariat in Geneva at the regional level –support ITU global preparations –support regional level preparations with countries and other stake holders –implement WSIS prep activities

3. International Telecommunication Union ITU ASP WSIS Prep Activities organized and implemented a panel discussion at Asian Regional Conference for WSIS (Tokyo, January 2003) helped to conceptualize and make inputs to a Pacific Islands Regional Consultation on WSIS (Suva, April 2003) lead development and implementation of Forum on ICTs and Gender (Kuala Lumpur, May 2003) advise on planning and implementation of 1 st Conference of Ministers on Information and Broadcasting in the ASP Region (Bangkok, May 2003) make inputs to 7 th International Conference on Human Services Information Technology Applications (Hong Kong, August 2003) organized and implemented a panel discussion at Asian Regional Conference for WSIS (Tokyo, January 2003) helped to conceptualize and make inputs to a Pacific Islands Regional Consultation on WSIS (Suva, April 2003) lead development and implementation of Forum on ICTs and Gender (Kuala Lumpur, May 2003) advise on planning and implementation of 1 st Conference of Ministers on Information and Broadcasting in the ASP Region (Bangkok, May 2003) make inputs to 7 th International Conference on Human Services Information Technology Applications (Hong Kong, August 2003)

4. International Telecommunication Union Panel Discussion I – Connectivity and the Information Society [1] Mr. Anthony S.K.Wong, Chair Director General of Telecommunications, Hong Kong SAR, China Dr. Michael Calvano, Moderator Head, ITU Regional Office, Asia and Pacific Mr. Yoshio Utsumi (Opening Remarks) Secretary General of ITU H.E. Mohammad Masoom Stanekzai (Panelist) Minister of Communications, Transitional Islamic Government of Afghanistan H.E. Dr.Surapong Suebwomglee (Panelist) Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Thailand Mr. Vinod Vaish (Panelist) Chairman, Telecommunication Commission and Secretary of Department of Telecommunications, India Mr. Shunzo Morishita (Panelist) Vice President, NTT East, Japan Mr. Nick Moraitis (Panelist) Coordinator, Youth Caucus of the WSIS Mr. Anthony S.K.Wong, Chair Director General of Telecommunications, Hong Kong SAR, China Dr. Michael Calvano, Moderator Head, ITU Regional Office, Asia and Pacific Mr. Yoshio Utsumi (Opening Remarks) Secretary General of ITU H.E. Mohammad Masoom Stanekzai (Panelist) Minister of Communications, Transitional Islamic Government of Afghanistan H.E. Dr.Surapong Suebwomglee (Panelist) Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Thailand Mr. Vinod Vaish (Panelist) Chairman, Telecommunication Commission and Secretary of Department of Telecommunications, India Mr. Shunzo Morishita (Panelist) Vice President, NTT East, Japan Mr. Nick Moraitis (Panelist) Coordinator, Youth Caucus of the WSIS

5. International Telecommunication Union Topics –Connecting Asia and the Pacific - the role of wireless communications and new technologies in Asia –The Vision of High-speed Access -Next generation services –Affordable Connectivity Solutions –The Role of Stake Holders - governments, private sector, civil society and others in connecting Asia Topics –Connecting Asia and the Pacific - the role of wireless communications and new technologies in Asia –The Vision of High-speed Access -Next generation services –Affordable Connectivity Solutions –The Role of Stake Holders - governments, private sector, civil society and others in connecting Asia Panel Discussion I – Connectivity and the Information Society [2]

6. International Telecommunication Union Results can be found at: http://www.wsis-japan.jp/documents/materials_distributed.html Panel Agenda and Abstract (Document C-1) Panel I Summary Report (Document C-44) Results can be found at: http://www.wsis-japan.jp/documents/materials_distributed.html Panel Agenda and Abstract (Document C-1) Panel I Summary Report (Document C-44) Panel Discussion I – Connectivity and the Information Society [3]

7. International Telecommunication Union Pacific Islands Regional Consultation on WSIS [1] Goal – prepare Pacific Island countries to participate effectively in the WSIS PrepCom process and the Summit Outputs – –updated regional strategic plan –a regional position paper responding to the draft declaration and action plan –refined national strategies Participants – government policy makers, communication service providers, NGOs and civil society Organizers – ITU, PIFS, PITA, UNDP, UNESCO, GKP/FDC Goal – prepare Pacific Island countries to participate effectively in the WSIS PrepCom process and the Summit Outputs – –updated regional strategic plan –a regional position paper responding to the draft declaration and action plan –refined national strategies Participants – government policy makers, communication service providers, NGOs and civil society Organizers – ITU, PIFS, PITA, UNDP, UNESCO, GKP/FDC

8. International Telecommunication Union For more information contact: Dr. Robert Guild, Economic Infrastructure Advisor, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat RobertG@forumsec.org.fj http://www.forumsec.org.fj/ For more information contact: Dr. Robert Guild, Economic Infrastructure Advisor, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat RobertG@forumsec.org.fj http://www.forumsec.org.fj/ Pacific Islands Regional Consultation on WSIS [2]

9. International Telecommunication Union 1 st Conference of Ministers on Information and Broadcasting in the Asia and Pacific Region [1] Goal – strengthen position of national and regional electronic media in the era of globalization and confirm broadcasters inputs to WSIS Objectives – –identify issues affecting electronic media in ASP –articulate problem areas in present media scenario –devise strategies to solve problems –prepare recommendations to WSIS reflecting issues and priorities of broadcasters Organizers – AIBD, UNESCO, ITU, APT, ESCAP, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and Govt. of France Goal – strengthen position of national and regional electronic media in the era of globalization and confirm broadcasters inputs to WSIS Objectives – –identify issues affecting electronic media in ASP –articulate problem areas in present media scenario –devise strategies to solve problems –prepare recommendations to WSIS reflecting issues and priorities of broadcasters Organizers – AIBD, UNESCO, ITU, APT, ESCAP, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and Govt. of France

10. International Telecommunication Union Major Themes- –Media and Globalization –Media and the Digital Divide –Media, Cultural Diversity and Peace –Media and Information/Knowledge Society –Public Service Broadcasting For more information contact: Mr. Javad Mottaghi javad@aibd.org.my http://aibd.org.my Major Themes- –Media and Globalization –Media and the Digital Divide –Media, Cultural Diversity and Peace –Media and Information/Knowledge Society –Public Service Broadcasting For more information contact: Mr. Javad Mottaghi javad@aibd.org.my http://aibd.org.my 1 st Conference of Ministers on Information and Broadcasting in the Asia and Pacific Region [2]

11. International Telecommunication Union Forum on ICTs and Gender [1] Goal – prepare inputs for the WSIS on ICTs and gender Outputs - –recommendations to WSIS on bridging the ICT/gender divides at national, regional and international levels Participants – all ICT stake holders Organizers – Govt. of Malaysia, ITU, UNESCO, ESCAP, GKP, COL, IDRC, APT, APWIN Center Goal – prepare inputs for the WSIS on ICTs and gender Outputs - –recommendations to WSIS on bridging the ICT/gender divides at national, regional and international levels Participants – all ICT stake holders Organizers – Govt. of Malaysia, ITU, UNESCO, ESCAP, GKP, COL, IDRC, APT, APWIN Center

12. International Telecommunication Union Themes – –providing access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) for all –ICTs as a tool for economic and social development –confidence and security in the use of ICTs For more information contact: Dr. Eun-Ju Kim, ITU Senior Advisor for ASP Themes – –providing access to information and communication technologies (ICTs) for all –ICTs as a tool for economic and social development –confidence and security in the use of ICTs For more information contact: Dr. Eun-Ju Kim, ITU Senior Advisor for ASP Forum on ICTs and Gender [2]

13. International Telecommunication Union 7 th International Conference on Human Services Information Technology Applications [1] Goal – –define the role of the social sector in building digital bridges to people who are being deprived of the benefits of the digital revolution ITU’s Input – keynote address on WSIS process and a strategy for inclusion of HUSITA recommendations in the Summit Participants – social and human service practitioners, researchers, IT professionals, policy specialists, educators Organizers – HUSITA, HK council of Social Service, HK Computer Society, HK IT Federation, HK SAR IT Services Dept., Shanghai National Council of Social Service, HK SAR Social Welfare Dept. Goal – –define the role of the social sector in building digital bridges to people who are being deprived of the benefits of the digital revolution ITU’s Input – keynote address on WSIS process and a strategy for inclusion of HUSITA recommendations in the Summit Participants – social and human service practitioners, researchers, IT professionals, policy specialists, educators Organizers – HUSITA, HK council of Social Service, HK Computer Society, HK IT Federation, HK SAR IT Services Dept., Shanghai National Council of Social Service, HK SAR Social Welfare Dept.

14. International Telecommunication Union Themes – ICTs for Social Inclusion –ICTs in social services and social work practices –ICT in social work/social service training and education –ICT in community and digital inclusion For more information contact: http://www.hkcss.org.hk/husita7/ Themes – ICTs for Social Inclusion –ICTs in social services and social work practices –ICT in social work/social service training and education –ICT in community and digital inclusion For more information contact: http://www.hkcss.org.hk/husita7/ 7 th International Conference on Human Services Information Technology Applications [2]

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