[huridocs-tech] Democracy Forum 2001 Website

From: Ericson Monika <m.ericson@idea.int>

International IDEA Launches Democracy Forum 2001 Website
 
What are the implications of the IT revolution for democracy? This is one
of the headline issues up for discussion at the International IDEA
Democracy Forum 2001 - Democracy and the Information Revolution: Values,
Opportunities and Threats - a three-day event (27-29 June 2001, Stockholm)
including opening plenary sessions, issue-related workshops, and the
presentation of a range of policy proposals and recommendations. 
 
Digital divide, digital dividend and information communication technology
(ICT) have leapt into our lexicons in recent years. But beyond being trendy
jargon, these terms now belong to the 21st Century. They are part of the
information revolution that is both welcomed and feared by those involved
in global politics, and will be thoroughly discussed at the Democracy Forum. 
 
In advance of the Democracy Forum 2001, International IDEA has launched a
special Democracy Forum website, located at www.idea.int. The website
functions as a 'cyberplace' where interested parties can experience some of
the issues to be discussed at the Democracy Forum. This could be by
participating in the discussion forums, contributing with ideas and
comments about the issues, registering online to receive updates on the
site etc. The Democracy Forum 2001 website will be continuously developed
and expanded in the run up to the June Democracy Forum. 

"The Democracy Forum 2001 will provide a unique opportunity for all
concerned with the societal implications of the IT revolution - from
academics, ICT specialists, and business leaders to election managers,
development experts and politicians - to come together to debate, reflect
and develop creative policy options for the future", says International
IDEA Secretary-General Bengt Säve-Söderbergh. 
 
Visit www.idea.int to access the Democracy Forum 2001 website

For further information, contact:
Jimm Lerch, Forum Co-ordinator 
International IDEA, Strömsborg, 103 34 Stockholm, Sweden 
Phone +46-8-698 37 41/00, Fax: +46-8-20 24 22 
E-mail: j.lerch@idea.int 
 
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
(International IDEA) exists to nurture, sustain and promote democracy
around the world. Global in membership and scope, independent of specific
national interests, and quick in its response, International IDEA is an
intergovernmental organization with a unique mandate - to support the
growth of genuine, sustainable democracy. 
 
For more information about International IDEA, contact:
Mark Salter, Press Officer
International IDEA, Strömsborg, 103 34 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone +46-8-698 37 00, Fax: +46-8-20 24 22
E-mail: info@idea.int Website: http://www.idea.int
 



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