Why is the information society important to us? The World Summit on the Information Society in Tunis

Abstract

The article reports on the World Summit on the Information Society in Tunis in 2001 by the United Nations International Telecommunication Union. he summit discussed digital divide. The delegates discussed how information and communication technologies can bring about development. The dialogue at the summit also focused on how information technology influences development. The summit also tackled the role of the United Nations with respect to the Internet.