Cetic.br translates UNESCO study on inclusive knowledge societies

Publication will serve as a basis for the definition of indicators on Internet Universality

The study "The cornerstone of inclusive knowledge societies: Access to information and knowledge, freedom of expression and ethics in the global Internet," by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), now has versions translated into Portuguese and Spanish, conducted by the Regional Center for Studies on the Development of the Information Society (Cetic.br), of the Brazilian Network Information Center (NIC.br). The report gathers key issues related to the Internet for Knowledge Societies and serves as a basis for UNESCO's new project that will define Internet Universality indicators. The translations of the document into Portuguese and Spanish reinforce Cetic.br's commitment to contributing to the construction of inclusive "information and knowledge societies" in Latin America and Portuguese-speaking African countries.

By discussing and deepening the concept of "universality" of the Internet, the study advocates the DAAM principles, that is, an Internet based on Rights, Openness, Accessibility and Multistakeholderism (from the English ROAM – rights, openness, accessibility and multistakeholder). "The study encompasses key concepts for policymakers, private sector representatives, and other stakeholders," analyzes Alexandre Barbosa, manager of Cetic.br, the Study Center that, besides coordinating the translations of the report, is also involved in the discussion of UNESCO's indicators.

The versions were launched at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), held in December 2017, in Geneva, Switzerland, during a multistakeholder session, with the presence of ambassador Benedicto Fonseca. On the occasion, UNESCO's Director for Freedom of Expression and Media Development, Guy Berger, reinforced the great interest of Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries in Internet governance. "It is very positive that UNESCO can now offer this study in languages accessible to most citizens of these countries," he stated.

Study

The publication "The cornerstone of inclusive knowledge societies: Access to information and knowledge, freedom of expression and ethics in the global Internet" is based on a series of UNESCO studies and reports on the Internet and Knowledge Societies. It was built from an intense consultation process, which included a series of UNESCO meetings with multiple stakeholders and the analysis of 200 responses to a global questionnaire on the Internet Study, most from Latin America and the Caribbean.

The study's results highlight how the digital revolution is influencing all areas of public and private life. Opportunities for social and sustainable economic development, as well as challenges in areas such as access, freedom of expression, privacy, and ethics, are also addressed in the report.

Access the Portuguese and Spanish versions for free at: https://cetic.br/publicacoes/indice/unesco/.

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