Raymond Morel
1930 days ago
mercredi 10 décembre 2003, par BRUNNSTEIN Klaus, Morel Raymond
We, participants in the IFIP World Computer Congress 2002 « Information Technology for our Times : ideas, research and application in an inclusive world », held from 25 to 29 August 2002, in Montreal, Canada,
Having examined the theme of « Youth and Information and Communication Technologies - Policies and Challenges in the Information Age », have adopted the present Declaration :
Taking into account UNESCO’s commitment to enhancing the participation of all in the global information society, and IFIP’s role in analysing and shaping future development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) ;
Noting the substantial impact of ICTs in today’s world and convincedthat ICTs are central to bolstering the emerging global knowledge information society ;
Considering that, beyond their role in economic development, ICTs can contribute significantly to building new partnerships and interactions and spreading innovative lifelong learning opportunities ;
Further considering that the universal access to information and human interaction, by means of ICTs is essential for achieving goals of social cohesion, and economic and cultural empowerment ;
Recognizing the need to promote digital inclusion in an environment preserving cultural diversity and heritage and promoting the respect for democratic values, human rights and tolerance ;
Realizing that some young people are at the forefront of technological innovation and development ;
Concerned about the continued deterioration of the status of youth worldwide (particularly of young women and youth with disabilities), who are among the most vulnerable and affected by difficult social and economic conditions, and who face, among others, a growing rate of functional illiteracy and unemployment, poverty and conflicts, epidemic diseases, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS pandemic, etc. ;
HIGHLIGHT the importance to sensitize governmental authorities, national and international institutions, the private sector and the civil society about the necessity to include the development of information and communication technology infrastructures and the ICT skills for young people as a high priority in their national ICT policies and respective agendas, as well as to take proactive measures in order to encourage the formulation of policies and regulatory frameworks determining the future of the information society,
AFFIRM our commitment to contribute to ensuring a youth oriented digital inclusion specifically in the fields of education, science, culture and communication,
STRONGLY recommend the following measures for empowering youth in the information age :
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COMMIT OURSELVES to strive according to the spirit and letter of this declaration for the implementation of the above recommendations.
Montreal, 29 August 2002