The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is assisted by Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) as the focal point for the system-wide follow-up of WSIS.

It was adopted in a resolution (E/2006/46) [PDF] on 28 July 2006, entitled “Follow-up to the World Summit on the Information Society and review of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development”.

Progress made in the implementation of and follow-up to the World Summit on the Information Society outcomes at the regional and international levels

The Report of the UN Secretary-General is prepared at the request of ECOSOC and is a contribution to the annual meeting of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD). It reviews progress made in the implementation of the outcomes of WSIS at the international and regional levels, and identifies obstacles and constraints encountered. More >>

Participation of civil society and business sector entities in the work of the CSTD

10 October - The UNCTAD Secretariat has prepared two information notes detailing the terms and procedures for the participation of non-governmental organizations, civil society entities and business sector entities in the work of the CSTD. More >>

Tenth session of the CSTD

29 March - "Promoting the building of a people-centred, development-oriented and inclusive information society" is the theme of this year´s session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development. The meeting will be held in Geneva from 21 to 25 May. More >>