Benefits of local connectivity initiatives for gender equity, social and economic development and viability of community network as alternative to connect the unconnected
Association for Progressive Communications
Session 253
This session proposes to discuss specific policy and regulatory recommendations and suggestions oriented to establish enabling environments for the existence, development and growing of community networks. Representatives from different stakeholders groups will share their perspectives on research findings or their local access initiatives as well as on their responsibilities to create an enabling ecosystem for the emergence and growth of community networks and other community-based connectivity initiatives in developing countries.
Moderator
Valeria Betancourt (APC)
Speakers/Panellists
Karla Velasco, REDES
Aminata Amadou Garba, ITU
Lilian Chamorro, Colnodo - Remote
Sebastián Bellagamba, ISOC
Session's link to WSIS Action Lines
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C1. The role of public governance authorities and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
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C2. Information and communication infrastructure
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C6. Enabling environment
Session's link to Sustainable Development Process
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Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
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Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
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Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
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Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
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Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
