UNESCO and the Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies (G3ict)

UNESCO – Forthcoming white paper on ICT

UNESCO, in cooperation with the Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies (G3ict), hosted a consultative meeting on 22-23 February 2010 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The primary aim of the meeting was to discuss how UNESCO could facilitate the social inclusion of persons with disabilities through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The meeting also worked to identify the type of policies and programmes required for the dispositions of the CRPD within UNESCO’s mandate, particular how to best engage Member States in implementing inclusive policies and programmes promoting greater access to information and knowledge for persons with disabilities. In June 2010, the meeting output will be issued in the form of a meeting report/white paper that will present main issues discussed and practical measures to move forward the ICT and disability agenda.

For More information:

http://www.unesco.org/webworld/en/icts-disabilities