[based on inputs from Stakeholders Workshop - 20th September 2005]
This report draws on the valuable input received from major stakeholders during a workshop organized on 20th September 2005 by the Evaluation and Monitoring unit (INFSO C3), in collaboration with unit D1 of the Secretariat General on “Assessing Opportunities for ICT to Contribute to Sustainable Development”. It also refers to relevant literature on the subject to assess possible contributions from and by ICTs to Social inclusion and Environmental aspects of sustainability.
Exchange of views with major stakeholders from the ICT business community and civil society highlighted consensus on the positive role that ICT can have in all dimensions of sustainable development: in terms of efficient energy and resource use in relation to transport and climate change; and in relation to social equity, notably social inclusion, but recognising the continuing need to address “digital divides”.
A wealth of existing business initiatives in the domain stressed opportunities for the ICT industry and the civil society to work closely for the achievement of common goals of sustainable development. An inventory of business-led initiatives is attached in the annex.
- Report - "Assessing Opportunities for ICT to Contribute to Sustainable Development" - December 2005
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