The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (Division for Public Administration and Development Management (DPADM)) is organizing a side event of the Second Committee on “The Role of Governments and All Stakeholders in Mobilizing Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Sustainable Development”, on 13 October 2016 from 10 am to 1 pm.

For many, Information and Communication Technologies hold the key to realizing many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  Putting ICTs at the service of the SDGs requires engaging not only governments but also a wealth of other actors including the private sector and civil society.   A major effort is also required to bridge the digital divide that continues to exist between countries and people. This event will serve as a platform for participants to (i) reflect on how to mobilize all actors to put ICT in the service of the poor, (ii) exchange experiences and lessons on how Governments and other actors can mobilize ICT for realizing the SDGs; (iii) identify priority actions and possible approaches for the implementation of the outcome of WSIS+10 and the 2030 Agenda; (iv) exchange ideas on how to maximize the role and impact of public authorities in putting ICTs at the service of sustainable development. 

Participants will include delegations from Member States of the United Nations as well as representatives of civil society, the private sector and international organizations.  

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Concept Note

Agenda

Biographies of Speakers

Summary