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17 May, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day |
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The purpose of
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD)
is to help raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of
the Internet and other information and communication
technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and economies, as well
as of ways to bridge the digital divide.
17 May
marks the anniversary of the signing of the first International
Telegraph Convention and the creation of the International
Telecommunication Union.
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World Expo 2010 |
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On 17 May 2010, ITU will celebrate its 145th
anniversary. The global celebration of this landmark event will be held in
Shanghai at
World Expo 2010,
which runs from 1 May until 31 October.
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WTISD 2010
Publication |
Digital OUTREACH
for a better future
An ITU publication for WTISD-2010. Launch at
Shanghai World Expo 2010 and WSIS Forum 2010.
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Circular Letter from ITU Secretary-General:
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English
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Arabic
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Chinese |
Spanish |
French |
Russian ]
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Theme 2010: Better city,
better life with ICTs
WTISD-2010 will be celebrated on 17 May at the
Shanghai World Expo 2010. The WTISD-2010 theme is aligned with that of the World Expo: "Better city, better life", which represents the common wish of all humankind to achieve
better living standards in future urban environments. Information and communication technologies (ICT) play a catalysing role in achieving this goal.
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Call for Action
During this year’s WTISD, ITU calls upon all stakeholders (policy makers, regulators, operators and industry) to promote the adoption of policies and strategies that will promote ICTs in urban areas to contribute towards a better life in cities.
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