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Supplements: World Telecommunication and Information Society Day - 17 May 2012

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On the occasion of 147th World Telecommunication Day, I would like to congratulate the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for its efforts in successfully laying the foundations of a just, equitable and people-centered information Society. ITU has served as a catalyst in bridging the digital divide and celebrating this day would further highlight the transformative role of communications and information in the modern day societies.

Technological advancements in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have created numerous opportunities for people around the world. Increased human interconnection and the pace and depth of the evolution of human ways of life, with no historical precedent, has transformed our lives. ICTs drive trade, education, and hence improve the living standards of our citizen.
In a globalise world, women and girls play a key role in reducing poverty and promoting social and economic development, for themselves, their families and their countries. Therefore it is very important to bring women into mainstream so that they can play their due role in the development of the society.
ICTs play a catalytic role in creating opportunities for people in every walk of life, especially for those among us who are vulnerable and disadvantaged, while providing the framework for long-term sustainable development.
I appreciate the initiative of Business Recorder for bringing out a special supplement on the occasion of "World Telecom and Information Society Day 2012. Today the World is being run by information technology where we routinely come across digital and online devices and portals from reading newspaper online to payment of utility bills through mobile banking.
During the last two decades, many economies of the world have transitioned from industrial to knowledge economies. Competitive advantage is increasingly shifting from capital and production resources to knowledge capital. Information and communication technologies certainly play a critical role in such transitions along with achievement of a diverse range of socio-economic goals.
The World Telecommunication and Information Society day being celebrated on 17th May, 2012, is indeed a landmark in the global community's efforts to involve all stakeholders, including women and girls, in the development of ICT sector in various countries of the world.

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