Session Formats
The WSIS Forum 2013 will offer a diverse range of interactions, including high level dialogues, WSIS Action Line Facilitation meetings, interactive sessions, thematic workshops, country workshops, knowledge exchanges and exhibitions.
High Level Dialogues
The
high level dialogues provide a interesting blend of an expert
panel and audience interaction on specific topics identified as
relevant and crucial within the mandate of the WSIS.
Action Line Facilitators Meeting
On
an annual basis the WSIS Action Line Facilitator's meeting
provides a platform for all focal points facilitating action lines
to report their success stories and challenges. Action line
facilitators provide updates and report on the activities carried
out by each action line during the year and provide a report on
their respective Action Line Facilitation meetings during the WSIS
Forum.
Action Line Facilitation Meetings
The
Tunis Agenda for the Information Society states that the WSIS
implementation mechanism at the international level should be
organized taking into account the themes and action lines in the
Geneva Plan of Action, and moderated or facilitated by UN agencies
when appropriate. It also states that ITU, UNESCO and UNDP should
play a leading facilitating role in the implementation of the Geneva
Plan of Action.
Each year, during the WSIS Forums held in May, the WSIS Action Line Facilitators:
Provide reports on the year's activities on their respective Action Lines
Organize Interactive Action Line Facilitation Meetings on their respective Action Lines.
Interactive Sessions
Interactive
sessions provide workshop style interaction amongst
the participants and the panellists. The panellists provide an
introduction to the framework of the session and act as moderators,
while the participants are encouraged to drive the session
discussion.
Country Workshops
Countries
provide an update and report on implementation of the WSIS
Action Lines in their respective countries. This session
provides an opportunity for all participants to learn and share
their country level experiences on the implementation of the
WSIS Action Lines.
Thematic Workshops
Thematic
Workshops are interactive sessions based on the requests
received from stakeholders during the open consultation process.
These workshops are organized and designed by the stakeholders
who submit the request.
Knowledge Exchanges
Knowledge
Exchanges capture the component of imeetyouatWSISForum. Through
imeetyouatWSISForum participants can schedule informal meetings
with each other. These meetings provide a good opportunity for
knowledge exchange and partnerships.
Exhibitions
The
Exhibition aims to offer WSIS stakeholders an opportunity to
showcase at an international level activities carried out by
them in context of the WSIS outcomes. Exhibition stands and the
networking atmosphere will make it possible to meet new
potential partners and to learn about their flagship
initiatives.
