Multi-stakeholder Partnerships and Networks

The UN Millennium Development Goals

Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/05/2007 - 07:42.

The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – which range from halving extreme poverty to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and providing universal primary education, all by the target date of 2015 – form a blueprint agreed to by all the world's countries and all the world's leading development institutions. They have galvanized unprecedented efforts to meet the needs of the world's poorest.

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Information and Communication Technologies and Non-Governmental Organisations: Lessons Learned from Networking in Mexico

Submitted by admin on Fri, 15/02/2008 - 20:33.

There are many pitfalls in the implementation of e-networks for strengthening NGOs in developing countries.

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Multi-stakeholder Partnerships and Digital Technologies for Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, Three case studies

Submitted by admin on Fri, 15/02/2008 - 20:33.

The purpose of the paper is to analyze the process through which these partnerships were created and have withstood the passing of time, in order to point out performance criteria and lessons learned leading to better practices for building and sustaining this kind of partnerships in the region.

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Cooperation among workgroups in the implementation of the eLAC Plan of Action. Identification of concepts, structures, methods

Submitted by admin on Fri, 15/02/2008 - 20:33.

The purpose of this document is to provide orientation for group leaders, coordinators, promoters and other policy-makers who can participate in the processes connected to the eLAC2007 workgroups. (In Spanish).

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The Regional Action Plan eLAC2007: a 'new' regional initiative for an inclusive Information Society

Submitted by admin on Fri, 15/02/2008 - 20:33.

In our presentation we are interested in identifying other meeting frameworks where specific policy consultation is taking place, leading to the adoption of action plans and monitoring the progress of the initiatives agreed upon. (In Spanish).

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UNESCO IIEP: New Partnerships for EFA: Building on Experience, by Alexandra Draxler

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/02/2008 - 10:40.

Book cover - New Partnerships for EFAUNESCO and the World Economic Forum Global Education Initiative have launched a new programme, “Partnerships for Education”(PfE). PfE aims to create a global coalition for multistakeholder partnerships for education, including the private sector, in order to advance progress towards the objectives of Education for All (EFA).

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APC: FAQ about Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships in ICTs for Development – A Guide for National ICT Policy Animators

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/02/2008 - 09:18.

Recent years have seen significant interest in the development of multi-stakeholder partnerships and multi-stakeholder processes that aim to address various developmental challenges. These have spanned a range of application areas, from environmental protection to social inclusion; from global initiatives to local and national partnerships; from alliances between the private and public sectors to the inclusion of a broader range of partners from civil society, grassroots organisations and the media; in policy development but also implementation and service delivery.

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The Power of Ideas: Internet Governance in a Global Multi-Stakeholder Environment, edited by Wolfgang Kleinwächter

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/12/2007 - 10:22.

At the Global Governance Forum in New York in March 2004 – on the eve of the formation of the WGIG - UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan summarised the situation as follows: "The issues are numerous and complex. Even the definition of what is meant by Internet governance is a subject of debate. But the world has a common interest in ensuring the security and the dependability of this new medium. Equally important, we need to develop inclusive and participatory models of governance. The medium must be made accessible and responsive to the needs of all the world's people".

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ICT 4 All Forum-Tunis+2: Public-Private Partnership in ICT

20/11/2007 - 09:00
21/11/2007 - 17:30

The objective of the "ICT 4ALL Forum, Tunis+2" is to contribute to the discussions on how to build and enhance the public-private partnership in ICT especially in developing countries. The main focus of the conference would be on the favourable conditions and the best models for establishing such partnerships. The forum will be an opportunity to exchange experiences and best practices in this field. The Forum will also provide an opportunity for ICT companies to showcase their products in an exhibition fair that will take place in conjunction with the conference.

Location(s)

Medina Conference Centre
Hammamet
Tunisia
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ECA: Connect Africa Summit adopts five goals to bridge the digital divide in Africa

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/11/2007 - 07:41.

The Connect Africa Summit which took place in Kigali, Rwanda, on 29 - 30 October 2007, ended with the adoption of five goals to bridge the digital divide in Africa.

The Summit, which was held under the patronage of the President of Rwanda, Mr. Paul Kagame, gathered over a thousand participants from 54 countries, including six Heads of State and Government. Forty-three countries in Africa were represented, including 23 at the Ministerial level.

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