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WSIS-II/PC-3/DOC/2-E
Annex
(to Resolution 1244)
Possible ITU “coordination” (*) role in implementation and follow-up of WSIS Action Lines,
based on relevance to ITU core competencies, as part of a multi-stakeholder process
Action Lines
Relevance to ITU core competencies
C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the
promotion of ICTs for Development
High (2)
C2. Information and communication infrastructure
Highest (1)
C3. Access to information and knowledge
High (2)
C4. Capacity building
High (2)
C5. Building confidence and security in the use of ICTs
Highest (1)
C6. Enabling environment
High (2)
C7. ICT applications
?
E-government
?
E-business
?
E-learning
?
E-health
?
E-employment
?
E-environment
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E-agriculture
?
E-science
Medium (3)
Medium (3)
Medium (3)
Medium (3)
Medium (3)
Medium (3)
Medium (3)
Medium (3)
C8. Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and
local content
Low (4)
C9. Media
Low (4)
C10. Ethical dimensions of the Information Society
Low (4)
C11. International and regional cooperation
High (2)
B. Objectives, goals and targets
High (2)
D. Digital Solidarity
High (2)
E. Follow-up and evaluation
High (2)
Note:*
This terminology is not yet finalized or adopted in the draft documents for the Tunis phase of WSIS and is not
intended to prejudge the outcome of the Tunis phase.
(1)
The term “highest” suggests that ITU could play a “coordination” role in this Action Line, if so requested.
(2)
The term “high” suggests that ITU could play a “co-coordination” role with other UN agencies in this Action
Line, if so requested.
(3)
The term “medium” suggests that ITU could be considered as one of the stakeholders in this Action Line.
(4)
The term “low” suggests that this Action Line could be considered as being of limited relevance to ITU core
competencies.