World Information Society Day Declaration
The specific organization that declared May 17th as "World Information Society Day" is the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).
Key Facts
- Organization: World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
- Designated Date: 17th May
- Designated Day: World Information Society Day
Reasoning
The United Nations General Assembly officially proclaimed May 17th as World Information Society Day in March 2006. This decision stemmed directly from the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), which aimed to address the digital divide and promote information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development.
While other organizations like WHO and UNESCO are significant international bodies, the declaration of this specific day is directly linked to the WSIS process and its subsequent resolutions.
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