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Subject: [ciresearchers] FW: [DDN] Alcatel and Maplecroft partner to launch a
global map of digital inclusion
Worth taking a look at!
http://alcatel.maplecroft.com/digital
MG
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Subject: [DDN] Alcatel and Maplecroft partner to launch a global map of
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Alcatel and Maplecroft partner to launch a global map of digital
inclusion http://webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?SESSIONID=&aId=5447
Paris, November 9, 2005 - On the occasion of the World Summit on the
Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis (16-18 November 2005), Alcatel
(CGEP: PA and NYSE: ALA), a worldwide leader in telecommunication
solutions and Maplecroft, a consultant company specialized in corporate
responsibility, launch a global map about access to information and
communication technologies (ICT). This map explores the role of ICTs as
an enabler of social and economic development, in particular how ITC's
might contribute to the UN Millennium Development Goals.
The global map of digital inclusion 2005 forms part of the Maplecroft
'Global maps' series - a vast resource of data and analysis covering 30
sustainable development issues - and areas of risk and opportunity for
business.
Alcatel is committed to meet the challenge of the digital bridge. This
map supports the company's objective to promote digital inclusion
through ICT's, both in developing nations and in isolated
regions/communities in developed countries. As a telecom reference in
the emerging world, Alcatel proposes innovative solutions, based on
clearly identified local needs, that combine technologies, services and
financing through partnerships with domestic players. Access to mobile
telephony services as well as broadband Internet services, through best
in class quality and most competitive costs, are the pillars of Alcatel
strategy in the emerging world.
About this map
This map, produced by Alcatel and Maplecroft, features 178 countries
colored according to one of four distinct levels of digital access - as
presented in the Digital Access Index of the ITU. The map also describes
the win-win benefits of engagement in facilitating digital inclusion and
how companies can work in partnership with other stakeholders to achieve
greater levels of digital access for all segments of society. Spotlights
on company engagement in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania, Europe,
are presented alongside case studies that highlight the wide range of
benefits and opportunities for all stakeholders involved.
Hard copies of the map are available on request. Interactive version
available at http://alcatel.maplecroft.com/digital and
http://maps.maplecroft.net/digital.
1 - Access to ICTs as a development tool is becoming a major political,
economic and social imperative. Universal access to information and ICTs
forms Target 18 of the UN Millennium Development Goals.
2 - The DAI was reproduced with kind permission of the International
Telecommunications Union.
About the digital divide
Much of today's information is accessible on the Internet and other
electronic forms through ICTs. For many people however, access to
electronic information is difficult or even impossible - leaving them
excluded from opportunities to access global markets and information
resources. This lack of access creates what is commonly referred to as
the 'digital divide'.
This 'divide' threatens economic growth and social development and
mostly affects marginalized people with reduced access to ICTs due to a
lack of capacity, finances or infrastructures. Overcoming this divide
through digital inclusion is mostly about enabling social inclusion -
using ICT as a vehicle to improve skills, enhance quality of life, drive
education and promote economic wellbeing for all of society.
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has convened a two-part
Summit (WSIS) to achieve this goal: the first part took place in Geneva
2003; the second part takes place in Tunis, 16-18 November 2005.
Information about Alcatel's contribution to WSIS is available at
http://www.alcatel.com/wsis
About Maplecroft
Maplecroft is a network of academics and practitioners operating as
specialist consultants in the field of corporate responsibility. As a
network we combine strengths to research, advise, coach and facilitate
change in organizations - in order to aid the assessment, management and
reporting of performance in social, political, environmental and
economic dimensions. We specialize in multi-stakeholder approaches to
understanding corporate responsibility and sustainable development. The
'Global maps' series is a unique awareness-raising and management tool,
providing a framework for monitoring and analyzing a wide range of
complex issues that impact on society and the goals of business. It
includes both hard copy and interactive web-based maps, including
HIV/AIDS, human rights, corruption, hunger, poverty, displacement,
hunger, political risk, conflict risk, child rights, natural disasters,
climate change and water. For further information visit
http://maps.maplecroft.net
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Andy Carvin
Program Director
EDC Center for Media & Community
acarvin @ edc . org
http://www.digitaldivide.net
http://katrina05.blogspot.com
Blog: http://www.andycarvin.com
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