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* Dr. [[Tim Kelly]], Chief of ITU Strategy and Policy Unit
* Dr. [[Tim Kelly]], Chief of ITU Strategy and Policy Unit
* Mr. [[Fernando Lagraña]], Executive Manager of ITU TELECOM
* Mr. [[Fernando Lagraña]], Executive Manager of ITU TELECOM
==First Phase: Geneva==
The first phase of the WSIS which was held in Geneva on December 10-12, 2003 was attended by 11,000 people from 175 countries. The main objective of the event is to create and promote commitment and political will among the participants to take action in making the information society accessible for everyone to be able to achieve their full potential and promote development and experience quality life. This objective was clearly stated in the Declaration of Principle adopted by the participants in the summit.<ref>[http://www.itu.int/wsis/docs/geneva/official/dop.html Declaration of Principle]</ref> In addition, a Plan of Action was established outlining the specific goals and objectives of the overall Information Society which shall be achieved by 2015 through international cooperation.<re>[http://www.itu.int/wsis/docs/geneva/official/poa.html Plan of Action]</ref>
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