Internet

Internet governance system working but needs to be more inclusive, UN forum told

26 March 2004
The current system of Internet governance seems to be working well, but the question was how to better coordinate the work of specialized bodies and ensure the involvement of all stakeholders, participants told a United Nations forum today in New York.

Experts meet at UN to examine Internet regulation

25 March 2004
Government, business and civil society representatives convened today at United Nations Headquarters in New York to examine issues surrounding the regulation of the Internet, with Secretary-General Kofi Annan urging participants to ensure that the benefits of this revolutionary medium are made available to everyone around the world.

UN and partners launch plan to bring wireless Internet connections to developing world

24 March 2004
Hoping to extend Internet connectivity to underserved populations around the world, the United Nations and the Wireless Internet Institute (W2i) today announced a series of programmes to accelerate the adoption of broadband wireless technology in developing countries.