Works towards reducing the digital divide and social exclusion
Assess existing low-cost technologies, their potential, their challenges
Build roadmaps with stakeholders to leverage access to ICT in Developing Countries
Create the conditions for their future successful implementation,
Pave the way for strategic partnerships in view of developing interoperable solutions

NEEDS & ACTIONS

To effectively bridge the Digital Divide

To establish a dialog with equipment manufacturers and researchers
Not to miss major technological evolutions such as the mobile/laptop convergence.
Not to miss the inputs & requirements from Governments for their social inclusive policies.
Conversely for Governments ( in particular from Developing Countries ) not to miss technological partnerships and to avoid roadmap errors.
Not to miss the inputs & requirements from Educators & Civil Society with whom the industry has very little contact.
A sustainable Forum, building on the initial impetus and financial support of the FP7 Digital World Forum support action.

CONTACTS

Stéphane Boyera boyera@w3.org