|
UNITED NATIONS PERMANENT FORUM
ON
INDIGENOUS ISSUES
Technology
Economic and Social Development
Benefits and Barriers
Capacity Building |
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES:
CONNECTIVITY INITIATIVES
IN THE AMERICAS
The UN Permanent Forum (UNPFII) is a
16-member panel carrying out a mandate, which covers economic and social
development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights.
It provides expert
advice and recommendations on indigenous issues to the UN Economic and
Social Council (ECOSOC) and to UN programs, funds and agencies, and helps
to raise awareness of indigenous issues within the UN system.
As stated by the UNPFII and fundamental to the creation of a programme of
Action based upon a partnership process related to the Information
Society, are the following underlying principles:
Acknowledging that:
a. Indigenous peoples are some of the least connected people
technology-wise in society;
b. The Information Society is critical to the
economic and social development of indigenous peoples;
c. A special effort is required for governments, indigenous groups,
private sector and international organizations to work together to raise
awareness among policymakers and indigenous interest-holders regarding to
benefits of and barriers to the Information Society.
d. Local capacity building and development is crucial to the adoption of
these new technologies within indigenous communities.
DBN UNPFII Members 2002 - 2004 |
