Abstract:
Considers the Bavaro Declaration and reaffirms the principles of the Declaration and the Action Plan from the First Phase of the WSIS. Makes 33 declarations on issues ranging from building a development-oriented information society to facilitating the digital inclusion of micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The main theme of the declarations centers on utilizing ICTs as an instrument for social, political, and economic development. This declaration acts as a regional position and contribution to the 3rd Meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the Tunis Phase of the WSIS in November 2005.