Internet

UN official welcomes European Union approval of Internet copyright treaties

14 December 2009
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with safeguarding intellectual property rights today welcomed the European Union’s ratification of the so-called Internet Treaties.

UNESCO enters partnership to advance on-line linguistic diversity

10 December 2009
A big step towards promoting linguistic diversity on the Internet was taken today, with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) signing an agreement to help put the first multilingual domain names into operation.

UN forum examines how to maximize Internet’s potential to help poor countries develop

16 November 2009
A United Nations-backed international gathering focusing on how to make the most of the Internet to boost social and economic well-being for the greatest number of people around the world is underway in Egypt.

Broadband Internet access critical catalyst to Asia-Pacific development – UN forum

29 July 2009
The importance of speedy Internet access to stimulate economic growth across Asia and the Pacific was underlined by participants of a regional United Nations information and communications technology (ICT) gathering that wrapped up in Indonesia today.

UN University Internet blogging site wins industry acclaim with best design award

16 January 2009
A United Nations University (UNU) website has been honoured by the world’s largest Internet blog competition with the prize for the best designed site.