The open consultation process aims at ensuring the participatory and inclusive spirit of the gathering. It actively engages governments, civil society, the private sector, academia and intergovernmental organizations in the preparatory process ensuring multi-stakeholder participation and constant evolution of the Forum.
From 30 November 2014 until 6 February 2015, all stakeholders were invited to contribute their formal inputs towards shaping the themes and format of the WSIS Forum 2015. The ITU-WSIS Secretariat received more than 120 submissions containing proposals for the thematic workshops, including binding requests for partnerships, workshops, exhibition spaces and so on.
Outcomes and Analysis of the Open Consultation Process