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Appointment of Co-Facilitators for WSIS+20 Modalities Review - 20 January 2025
The President of the United Nations General Assembly has appointed H.E. Mr. Erastus Lokaale, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya, and H.E. Mr. Rytis Paulauskas, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Lithuania, as co-facilitators for intergovernmental consultations to finalize the modalities for the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). This appointment follows the adoption of General Assembly Resolution 79/194 on 19 December 2024. Please see the related letter here: Letter from President General Assembly on WSIS Co facilitator appointment | General Assembly of the United Nations
PGA Highlights Digital Divides and WSIS at UN General Assembly Briefing - New York, 14 January 2025
In remarks delivered during the briefing on the priorities for the resumed part of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the President of the General Assembly, Mr. Philemon Yang, underscored the critical need to address global digital divides. “Our efforts to advance these aims will be doomed unless we also bridge digital divides and improve accessibility for everyone, everywhere,” said the PGA, emphasizing the essential role of inclusivity in achieving broader UN objectives. The President also highlighted the importance of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), scheduled to take place later this year, as a transformative platform to advance global efforts in fostering a free, open, and secure digital future. “The World Summit on Information Society later this year presents a pivotal opportunity to advance our efforts to create a free, open, and secure digital future for all,” he stated. The PGA's remarks reflect the UN's ongoing commitment to addressing pressing challenges in the digital landscape, aligning with global efforts to ensure equitable access to information and communication technologies for sustainable development. To read the full remarks, visit the UN General Assembly President's official page.
The UN GA adopts ICTs for Sustainable Development Resolution - 19 December 2024
The UN General Assembly Resolution 79/194, titled “Information and Communications Technologies for Sustainable Development,” was adopted on December 19, 2024, based on the report of the Second Committee (A/79/434, para. 21). This resolution outlines the roadmap for WSIS+20. In accordance with paragraph 71 of General Assembly Resolution 70/125, it decides that the General Assembly will finalize the modalities for the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society as early as possible, but no later than the end of March 2025. The resolution further invites the President of the General Assembly to appoint two co-facilitators to convene open intergovernmental consultations for this purpose, ensuring the input and participation of all stakeholders in both the review and preparatory processes (paragraph 62). Final negotiations are scheduled to take place during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
The UN GA Second Committee adopts ICTs for Sustainable Development Resolution - 26 Nov 2024
Para 61. Looks forward , in accordance with its resolution 70/125, to its high-level meeting on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society in 2025, involving the input and participation of all stakeholders, including in the preparatory process, to take stock of the progress on the outcomes of the World Summit and identify both areas of continued focus and challenges;
Para 62. Decides to finalize the modalities for the overall review by the General Assembly of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society, in accordance with paragraph 71 of the General Assembly resolution 70/125, as early as possible, but no later than the end of March 2025, and invites the President of the General Assembly to appoint two co-facilitators to convene open intergovernmental consultations for that purpose, involving the input and participation of the stakeholders in the review process, including in the preparatory process;