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ITU-BDT-SISSPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR

ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

WSIS Forum 17 May 2011

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ITU-D developed the Special InitiativeAssistance to Indigenous Peoples

World Telecommunication Development Conference in 2002 (WTDC-02) ITU developed a special initiative for “Assistance to Indigenous Peoples”

with a view to support Member States in addressing special needs of indigenous peoples, ITU-Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) included in its work activities dedicated actions and projects, based on the preservation of their heritage and cultural legacy.

BDT developed dedicated projects, activities and capacity building programmes for Indigenous Peoples, targeting to promote access to and use of ICTs with respect of their tradition and cultural legacy, and thus facilitate their social and economic development.

In line with Article 22 of WSIS Tunis Commitment

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Partnership andBDT Sector Members

ITU seeks cooperation and partnership with Indigenous Organizations and Leaders to involve them in ITU activities and projects so they can benefit from the work developed ; In 2005, the Regulatory Commission of the Navajo Nation – USA, has joined the ITU-D as a Sector Member. IITF (ICT Indigenous Task Force- WSIS ) is currently in on-going process to become ITU-D Sector Member

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ITU adopted dedicated resolutions for Indigenous People and ICTWTDC Resolutions 46 and 68PP- 2010

ITU Resolution 68 WTDC- 2010 “Assistance to indigenous peoples within the activities of the ITU-D”

Targeting dedicated Capacity building Programme for Indigenous Peoples.

ITU Resolution 46 WTDC 2006 “Assistance and promotion of ICTs to indigenous communities in the world”

Targeting Indigenous People active participation in the Information Society”.

ITU Resolution 184 PP-2010 (Guadalajara,)“Facilitating digital inclusion initiatives for Indigenous Peoples”Targeting Indigenous Peoples’ social and economic development through the use of ICT.

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ITU-D Activities and Projects for indigenous persons

ICT approach and needs of the Indigenous Peoples

Development of a Study on Universal Access for the indigenous people in Americas RegionDevelopment of a Study on Universal Access for the indigenous people in Africa RegionProvision of ICT equipment to facilitate indigenous peoples’ access to and use of ICTs based on their culture and tradition

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ITU-D Activities and Projects ICT Capacity Building for Indigenous Peoples

“ EDUCATION PROGRAME IN ICT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES”

From 2005 to 2010 ITU developed a package of three (3) on-line training courses on the topics 1,2 and 3In 2011 the courses are project management oriented.

Collaboration with “Indigenous Fund for the Development of Indigenous Peoples in Latin America and the Caribbean “Fondo Indigena” .

To date, over 1’000 indigenous have benefited of ITU on-line training courses

Development with focus on the identity of Indigenous Peoples through the use of and access to ICTs

Development with focus on the cultural legacy of Indigenous Peoples ; business models through the use of ICTs

Indigenous Peoples rights through access to and use of the ICTs

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ITU-D Activities and Projects for indigenous personsWorkshop to share ICT experience and best practices among the Indigenous Peoples in the Americas

Develop a workshop on ICT and Indigenous Digital Inclusion for indigenous leaders of Brazil (held in Conceição do Araguaia State of Para, Brazil 18-23 August 2006)Share ICT experience and best practices between the North American (Navajo Nation) and representatives of over 750 indigenous participants to the event from the Brazilian Amazonia, including the states of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul and Tocantins.

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ITU-D Activities and Projects for indigenous personsRegional Workshops on ICT and Indigenous Peoples in Americas

1st Regional Workshop on Indigenous and ICTs towards building a dedicated digital space for indigenous people in Americas region. (Mexico 2005)

Guidelines for a digital space (ICT Portal)Creation of a Regional Commission in Indigenous and ICTs”

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ITU-D Activities and Projects for indigenous personsDevelopment of an ICT Indigenous Portal

WSIS statements (Article 22) Indigenous requests on the WSIS Declaration.Millennium Goals ITU Resolution 46,ITU Study on Universal Access for the indigenous people in Americas Region. Guidelines received from the Indigenous Participants in the 1st Regional Workshop on Indigenous and ICTsAdvice and expertise support received from indigenous representatives (Intertribal Council of Brazil, Fondo Indigena, Navajo Nation- USA, the and others)

ITU worked towards building a dedicated digital space FOR indigenous people and WITH Indigenous Peoples

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ITU-D Activities and Projects for indigenous personsDevelopment of an ICT Indigenous PortalTools and applications of: www.ictindigenousportal.org

6 e-applicationsForums/DebatesNews/EventsImportant DocumentWeb links, etc.

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ITU-D Activities and Projects for indigenous personsRegional Workshop in Americas

2nd Regional Workshop on Indigenous and ICTs towards building a dedicated digital space for indigenous people in Americas region. (Brazil 2009)

Training on the use of tools and application of the ICT Indigenous Portal www.ictindigenousportal.org

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ITU-D Activities and Projects for indigenous personsRegional Commission of Regional

Donation of the tool to the beneficiaries IITF-Indigenous ICT Task Force

2nd Regional Workshop on Indigenous and ICTs towards building a dedicated digital space for indigenous peoples in Americas region. (Brazil 2009)

The creation of the Americas Regional Editorial Committee (AREC)The donation of the ICT Indigenous Portal to the ICT Indigenous Task-Force (IITF)ITU Developed User and Administrator Manuals for IITF

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Connect a School, Connect a Community Initiativewww.connect a school.org

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Connect a School Connect a Community www.connect a school.org

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Together we can make a difference!

ITU/BDT/SIS - Special Initiative DivisionHead, Susan SchorrFocal Point , Roxana Widmer-Iliescusis@itu.intwww.itu.int/ITU-D/indigenous/

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