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Global Alliance for ICT and Development

A principal distinguishing feature of the Alliance, and its key value added, will be in providing a multi-stakeholder cross-sectoral platform and forum that will bring together all stakeholders representing relevant constituencies (for example, in governments - development cooperation, foreign policy, finance, social, sectoral (health, education) and regulatory agencies; in the private sector - industry and workers associations, producers and consumers of ICT, the media; in civil society - NGOs, CSOs, foundations, scientific, academic and ICT communities and individuals providing advocacy and oversight on Information Society issues and implementing programs addressing MDGs).

Renewal of membership in the GAID Strategy Council and Steering Committee

The nominations period is now over. The GAID Secretariat thanks all those that have submitted nominations for the GAID Strategy Council and Steering Committee. As described below, it is expected that the list of new members will be announced by the end of December 2007.

To ensure continuity and renewal of membership in the GAID Strategy Council and Steering Committee, the GAID Secretariat initiated a nomination process last 31 July 2007 for membership in both bodies. It is envisioned that approximately one-third of the membership in the Strategy Council and Steering Committee should rotate.

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First annual report of the Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies and Development

The Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies and Development (GAID) is an inclusive, cross-sectoral, multi-stakeholder platform promoting the use of information and communication technologies for enhancing the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, notably the reduction of poverty. It was created by the Secretary-General of the United Nations on 28 March 2006, and recognized by the Economic and Social Council in decision 2006/251. The Alliance was launched in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 19 June 2006.

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GAID 2006 Progress Report

In this Inaugural year, GAID's energies have focused on (a) developing and operationalizing an appropriate organizational structure, (b) defining its areas of priority and developing its business plan, (c) building collaborative links and (d) raising awareness of the Alliance.
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GAID Business Plan

The mission of the Global Alliance for ICT and Development is to contribute to transforming the spirit and vision of WSIS into action and promoting the use of ICT for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals. It will do so by providing an inclusive, multi-stakeholder global forum and platform for cross-sectoral policy dialogue and advocacy and by catalyzing multi-stakeholder action oriented partnerships encouraged under the GAID umbrella. In itself, it will not have any operational or implementing role.

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Funding

The activities of the Alliance are funded by voluntary contributions, both financial and in-kind. As a United Nations Trust Fund, the Alliance can receive contributions from individuals, foundations and Member States. The Trust Fund for the Alliance is managed by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and located in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General of DESA.

How to participate?

The Global Alliance is composed of various partners with no fixed membership. With this unique characteristic, the Alliance is open to participation of all stakeholders who can contribute to advocacy and policy debate on information society issues. This way, the Alliance broadens the dialogue among these various groups and facilitates the transfer of knowledge, expertise and skills.

There are various ways to participate in the Global Alliance:

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Why ICT4D?

ICT can improve the performance of businesses and the efficiency of markets, empower citizens and communities, increase their access to knowledge, and help to strengthen and redefine governance at all institutional levels. A multi-stakeholder approach will define the responsibility of all and promote the participation of governments, the private sector, civil society and all other relevant groups.

The Alliance will rely on participants who will:

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How does it function?

The Global Alliance functions as a partnership and network supported by the United Nations, under the authority of the Secretary-General and the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

A Steering Committee provides the secretariat of the Alliance with executive oversight and guidance. It is composed of a Chair and several Vice-Chairs representing major constituencies.

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Our Mission

Our Mission

The Alliance responds to the need and demand for an inclusive global forum and platform for cross-sectoral policy dialogue on the use of ICT for enhancing the achievement of internationally agreed development goals, notably reduction of poverty.

Our Objectives

The Alliance will seek to contribute to:

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What is GAID?

The Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies and Development (GAID), an initiative approved by the United Nations Secretary-General in 2006, was launched after comprehensive worldwide consultations with governments, the private sector, civil society, the technical and Internet communities and academia.

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