WSIS+20 UN Agencies Briefing to Member States

At the request of Member States, the Secretariat of the WSIS+20 Overall Review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) by the United Nations General Assembly, housed within the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), is organizing a briefing to exchange views on institutional arrangements, coordination mechanisms, and implementation frameworks relevant to the follow-up of WSIS outcomes, as reflected in the WSIS+20 Zero Draft.

In accordance with General Assembly resolution A/RES/79/277 (Modalities Resolution), the overall review “shall take stock of the progress made in the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society and address potential information and communications technology gaps and areas for continued focus, as well as addressing challenges, including bridging the digital divide, and harnessing information and communications technologies for development.”

The discussion will aim to provide clarity on how existing processes contribute to the implementation and review of WSIS outcomes, their linkages with the Global Digital Compact, and other evolving frameworks for digital cooperation. It will also offer Member States an opportunity to share feedback and identify practical ways to strengthen system-wide coherence and support for implementation in the next phase of WSIS follow-up.

Date: Monday, 3 November 2025,
Time: 9 a.m. EST
Location: Virtual (via MS Teams)

Resources:
Concept Note
Agenda

Webinar recording:
WSIS+20 UN Agencies Briefing to Member States (3 November 2025)
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