The WSIS+10 Review Process marks the ten-year milestone since the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The WSIS was a two-phase summit (2003-2005), which defined the issues, policies and frameworks to tackle information and communication technologies (ICTs) to foster development. In 2015, the process will culminate with a high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly in December that will set course for the WSIS beyond 2015. The Internet Society is concerned that the preparatory process may not be as open and inclusive as needed.
As one of the organizations involved in the WSIS since its inception, the Internet Society is following the WSIS+10 process closely and participating to the greatest extent possible. In particular, the Internet Society is gathering information and sharing with its members and community. We are also planning a series of outreach sessions in collaboration with other stakeholders in the lead-up to the December event.
Below, we set out a positive vision for the WSIS+10 Review that reflects the progress made since 2005; the challenges still before us to build a truly global information society; and the benefits of an open and inclusive dialogue both during and leading up to the High Level WSIS+10 event.