World Society Summit on Information Society

The WSIS is founded on the fundamental values as freedom of expression, access to information, media pluralism and cultural diversity as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and in particular Article 19, on the fundamental right to freedom of expression. MISA shares these same fundamental principles

The term “information society” refers to the importance of information and content for the public and how these can be made available using technology.

MISA has been involved with the WSIS process because it shares the summit vision, values and conviction that broadcasting can play a key role in bringing about an information society in which all citizens are included and can participate.

Therefore, MISA will continue to participate in all activities of the WSIS so as to keep pace with all factors and trends affecting the information society and to influence the final outcome of the process in Tunis 2005.

Realizing that most governments have taken keen interest in the WSIS and indicated willingness to come up with ICT policies in their countries, it is the challenge for MISA to contribute to the formulation of these polices so that they do not discriminate against the media and women and other previously marginalized.

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