WSIS Prizes 2024 Ceremony
WSIS
Session 442
Celebrating Excellence in ICT for Sustainable Development
Get ready for the grand celebration of the year! The WSIS Prizes 2024 Ceremony is the premier international recognition of outstanding ICT projects and initiatives that are propelling the development of the information society, the WSIS process and Action Lines, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Since its inception, the WSIS Prizes has become a cornerstone of the WSIS Stocktaking process, proudly maintained by the International Telecommunication Union since 2004.
Since the launch of the first annual WSIS Prizes contest in 2012, over 5,000 submissions have been received, culminating in the announcement of 250 winners across 18 Action Line Categories. This vibrant contest has engaged more than 500,000 stakeholders in its submission and voting phases, while millions around the world have been reached through promotions of the Winners and Champions, highlighting the significance of WSIS on a global scale.
This year's WSIS Prizes 2024 Ceremony shines a spotlight on the extraordinary accomplishments and contributions of WSIS stakeholders in leveraging the power of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to advance sustainable development goals. With over 1,000 submissions during the submission phase and 360 projects nominated during the online voting phase, we are thrilled to announce the selection of 90 Champions. During this prestigious event, the 18 winning projects will be unveiled.
Join us onsite and remotely to discover the 2024 winners and to celebrate the achievements of all winners, champions, nominees, and everyone involved in the WSIS Prizes 2024 contest. This ceremony will underscore the transformative impact of these achievements in bridging the digital divide, fostering digital inclusion, and driving socio-economic progress on a global scale.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an event that not only celebrates innovation and excellence but also highlights the crucial role of ICT in building a better, more inclusive world for all.
Key Highlights:
- Major International Recognition: Celebrating the best in ICT for development.
- 18 Action Line Categories: Reflecting a diverse range of impactful initiatives.
- 500,000+ Stakeholders Engaged: A global community contributing to and benefiting from the WSIS Prizes.
- Transformative Impact: Showcasing how ICT is advancing sustainable development goals worldwide.
- Join Us: Participate onsite or remotely to witness the unveiling of the 2024 winners and celebrate their achievements.
Be a part of the WSIS Prizes 2024 Ceremony and join us in acknowledging the innovators who are shaping the future of the information society and driving sustainable development through the power of ICT.
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C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
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C2. Information and communication infrastructure
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C3. Access to information and knowledge
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C4. Capacity building
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C5. Building confidence and security in use of ICTs
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C6. Enabling environment
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C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-government
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C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-business
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C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-learning
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C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-health
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C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-employment
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C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-environment
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C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-agriculture
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C7. ICT applications: benefits in all aspects of life — E-science
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C8. Cultural diversity and identity, linguistic diversity and local content
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C9. Media
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C10. Ethical dimensions of the Information Society
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C11. International and regional cooperation
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Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere
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Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
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Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all
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Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
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Goal 6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all
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Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
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Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
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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 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
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Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
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Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
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Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources
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Goal 15: Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss
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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
