UNGIS
UNITED NATIONS GROUP ON THE INFORMATION SOCIETY FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS
UNESCO
Chair
ITU
Vice – Chair
UNDP
Vice – Chair
UNCTAD
Vice – Chair
UNECLAC
Vice – Chair
MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
ABOUT
In April 2006, UNGIS (United Nations Group on the Information Society) was endorsed by the UN-Chief Executives Board (CEB) as the new inter-agency mechanism with the main objective to coordinate substantive and policy issues facing the United Nations’ implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).
© UNGIS 2024
Nineteenth Meeting
Nineteenth UNGIS Meeting — 31 May & 3 June 2022
Following on the recommendations of its 7th meeting that took place in Geneva in May 2011, UNGIS agreed to present a joint contribution to the preparatory process of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (RIO+20). In response to the call for contributions by the RIO+20 secretariat, UNGIS has prepared a contribution highlighting the relevant aspects of ICTs and Information Society to help achieve a green economy and sustainable development.
UNGIS Side Event @ HLPF 2023
Harnessing the Power of Digital Innovation for a Sustainable World Post-COVID-19 - WSIS Action Lines for Advancing the Achievement of SDGs
This session, organised by the UNGIS, World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), and Peru, will address the two major challenges of advancing the world’s digital transformation: enabling universal meaningful connectivity and developing the competencies to address related risks and to harness its opportunities across UNGIS’ fields of competence.
18 July, 13:15-14:30 EDT (New York Time) / 19:15–20:30 CEST
HLPF 2023, Conference Room C, UN Headquarters, New York
UNGIS SIDE EVENT @ HLPF 2024
WSIS towards Summit of the Future and Beyond
Aligned with the High-Level Political Forum 2024 theme on Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions, this side event seeks to amplify the importance of digital governance and cooperation as essential components for achieving the 2030 Agenda. Further, it aims to enhance understanding about WSIS and its role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Recognizing impactful and existing digital governance processes, such as WSIS, that have shaped the technological landscape, this side event will also foster discussions on the forthcoming WSIS+20 review.
10 July, 13:00-14:00 EDT (New York Time) / 19:00–20:00 CEST
UNDP Office, DC 1, Conference Room 17A, New York
UNGIS Focus 2024-2025
UNGIS Activities for the Year: 2024-2025
Chair: UNESCO
Vice-Chairs: ITU, UNDP, UNCTAD, UNECLAC
- High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2024
- Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2024
- UNGIS side event (TBC)
- Annual Meeting at WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025
- High-Level Roundtable Meeting
- Working Level Meeting