Abu-Ghazaleh Chairs ICC's BASIS Initiative
20 Jun 2006PARIS - The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) announced on June 20, 2006 the creation of an ambitious new initiative, Business Action to Support the Information Society (BASIS), chaired by Mr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and CEO of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAGorg).
According to a press release by the ICC, this project will lend business expertise and experience to the emerging global dialogue that is shaping the agenda on Internet governance and information and communication technologies (ICTs), particularly in multistakeholder discussions at the United Nations and following the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).
BASIS will give global business a strong and united voice at multistakeholder forums this year, including the Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies and Development (GAID) in Kuala Lumpur. BASIS will also participate in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Athens to be held October 30 to November 2, 2006.
"We want to consistently contribute to a multistakeholder dialogue where all partners are on an equal footing, to build consensus and enhance understanding of what it really means to take full advantage of these technologies: Namely, creating frameworks that promote competition and investment, protect intellectual property, stimulate innovation and boost entrepreneurship," said Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh.
According to a press release by the ICC, this project will lend business expertise and experience to the emerging global dialogue that is shaping the agenda on Internet governance and information and communication technologies (ICTs), particularly in multistakeholder discussions at the United Nations and following the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).
BASIS will give global business a strong and united voice at multistakeholder forums this year, including the Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technologies and Development (GAID) in Kuala Lumpur. BASIS will also participate in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Athens to be held October 30 to November 2, 2006.
"We want to consistently contribute to a multistakeholder dialogue where all partners are on an equal footing, to build consensus and enhance understanding of what it really means to take full advantage of these technologies: Namely, creating frameworks that promote competition and investment, protect intellectual property, stimulate innovation and boost entrepreneurship," said Mr. Abu-Ghazaleh.
In its first year, BASIS will focus on Internet governance and ICTs for development. Its members will share their depth of experience on these issues with governments, international organizations and civil society. BASIS will also highlight the importance which must be placed on education and ICT training.
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