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A Photo Diary by Andy Carvin |
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A Photo Diary by Andy Carvin |
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In December 2003, I traveled to Geneva to participate in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The first of two summits organized by the United Nations to address the digital divide, WSIS featured delegates representing government, business and civil society organizations from around the world.These pictures document my trip to Geneva, along with the online diary I wrote during the course of my week-long trip. (The diary, written as a Web log or "blog," is written in reverse order, with the last installment displayed first.) I hope you enjoy the photos and the diary!
The ICT for Development Platform: An international exposition on bridging the digital divide. WSIS Opening Ceremony: Speeches by world leaders from around the globe.
WSIS Side Events: Forums, meetings and press conferences galore. Mohammed Khatami: Iran's president holds a press conference.
World Summit Awards: Honoring the world's most creative digital content. Geneva: Celebrating the annual L'Escalade festival.
Lausanne: A daytrip to one of the prettiest cities along Lake Geneva.
About the photographer: Andy Carvin is Senior Associate at the Benton Foundation.
Picture at top: Iranian delegates listen to President Mohammed Khatami during the summit's opening plenary meeting.
