natgillin/translations-raw huggingface dataset:
- izmantot valsts un privātā sektora atklātu partnerattiecību (reģioni, valstis, pašvaldības, uzņēmumi, asociācijas, NVO) elastīgus veidus, kas apvieno institucionālus finansētājus, tādus kā EIB, un privātus finansētājus,
- to make use of flexible forms of open public-private partnership (regions, States, local authorities, enterprises, associations and NGOs), involving institutional sources of financing, such as the EIB, or private ones;
9. ar interesi pieņem zināšanai brīvprātīga finansēšanas fonda izveidi, tomēr atzīmējot, ka tas neaizvieto esošā vai paredzamā finansējuma nepieciešamo mobilizāciju;
Notes with interest the establishing of a voluntary financing fund while also pointing out that it is not a substitute for the necessary harnessing of financing already existing or to be created;
11. uzskata, ka interneta pārvaldības attīstība ir Pasaules augstākā līmeņa sanāksmes panākumu atslēga un tai ir jāiekļaujas grafikā, kas atbilst pamatdeklarācijai un rīcības plānam;
Considers that the development of internet governance is a key to the success of the WSIS and should be pursued to a timetable compatible with the Declaration of Principles and the Plan of Action;
- ļaus panākt attīstību interneta pārvaldības kopīgā definēšanā, kā arī tāda veida organizācijā, kas nodrošinātu partnervalstu labāku pārstāvību,
- to facilitate progress towards a common definition of internet governance and a more representative method of organisation of the partner countries;
- kopīgi risināt tos vispārējas intereses jautājumus, kuri saistīti ar interneta pārvaldību (domēnu nosaukumi, adrešu piešķiršana), kā arī pastiprināt starptautisko sadarbību interneta drošības un ļaunprātīgas izmantošanas (tostarp surogātpasta izplatīšanas) novēršanas jomā, kā arī cīņā pret kibernoziegumiem (tostarp bērnu pornogrāfiju) un mēģinājumiem ierobežot plurālismu, vārda brīvību un cilvēktiesības;
- to deal collectively with subjects of general interest connected with management of the internet (domain names, address allocation), and to strengthen international cooperation in the fields of internet security and abuse (including spamming) and in the combating of cyber-crime (including child pornography), and attempts to restrict pluralism, freedom of expression and respect for human rights;
- noskaidros sabiedrības atbildību, proti:
- to clarify responsibilities, including public responsibilities, in particular:
- ņems vērā intelektuālo īpašumu un kultūras daudzveidību jaunas pārvaldības izstrādē;
- to factor intellectual property and cultural diversity into the framing of the new governance structure;
- raudzīsies, lai tiktu ievērota digitālo tehnoloģiju un platformas neitralitāte un savstarpējā savietojamība,
- to ensure the neutrality and interoperability of digital technologies and platforms;
- veicinās apmaiņu tehnoloģiju, ekonomikas un kultūras jomā saistībā ar taisnīgi regulētu konkurenci;
- to foster technological, economic and cultural exchanges within a framework of fairly-regulated competition;
23. uzsver, ka globalizācija apdraud kultūru daudzveidību no valodu un identitātes viedokļa un ka informācijas sabiedrība var arī izpausties kā iespēja veicināt kultūru dialogu ar pasaules informācijas tīklu palīdzību;
Points out that globalisation brings in its wake risks in relation to respect for cultural diversity in terms of languages and identities, and that the information society can also represent an opportunity for the promotion of intercultural dialogue via global networks;
Background to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
Background to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
Bridging the digital divide: a development issue
Bridging the digital divide: a development issue
The decision to launch the WSIS was taken with the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of Resolution 56/183 of 21 December 2001.
The decision to launch the WSIS was taken with the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of Resolution 56/183 of 21 December 2001.
The first phase of the WSIS (Geneva, 10-12 December 2003) produced a Declaration of Principles for a World Information Society and a Plan of Action.
The first phase of the WSIS (Geneva, 10-12 December 2003) produced a Declaration of Principles for a World Information Society and a Plan of Action.
The Declaration of Principles lays the foundations for a global partnership and sets out extensive areas of cooperation.
The Declaration of Principles lays the foundations for a global partnership and sets out extensive areas of cooperation.
The Plan of Action centres on the creation of a favourable environment capable of attracting investment and fostering sustainable growth and inclusive development, on promoting the development of information and communication technologies (ICT) products and services for all (on-line access for all in the fields of government services, education, health and commerce) and on enhancing research and development, infrastructure and research technologies.
The Plan of Action centres on the creation of a favourable environment capable of attracting investment and fostering sustainable growth and inclusive development, on promoting the development of information and communication technologies (ICT) products and services for all (on-line access for all in the fields of government services, education, health and commerce) and on enhancing research and development, infrastructure and research technologies.
The proposals made by the European Commission with regard to the Plan of Action are a response to the remarks and recommendations made to the Council and Commission by the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy in a letter forwarded by the President of Parliament.
The proposals made by the European Commission with regard to the Plan of Action are a response to the remarks and recommendations made to the Council and Commission by the European Parliament's Committee on Industry, Research and Energy in a letter forwarded by the President of Parliament.
The second phase of the WSIS will take place in Tunis on 16-18 November 2005.
The second phase of the WSIS will take place in Tunis on 16-18 November 2005.
The objective of this second phase is to translate the principles into tangible results on the basis of the WSIS Plan of Action.
The objective of this second phase is to translate the principles into tangible results on the basis of the WSIS Plan of Action.
The current Communication from the Commission entitled "Towards a Global Partnership in the Information Society: Translating the Geneva principles into actions.
The current Communication from the Commission entitled "Towards a Global Partnership in the Information Society: Translating the Geneva principles into actions.
Commission proposals for the second phase of the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS)" forms part of this approach.
Commission proposals for the second phase of the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS)" forms part of this approach.
The most-debated issues concern governance and the financing that will enable the success of the Plan of Action.
The most-debated issues concern governance and the financing that will enable the success of the Plan of Action.
A socio-economic component to the digital divide
A socio-economic component to the digital divide
The aim of the WSIS is to define a common strategy which enables a positive development of the use of information technologies that has beneficial spin-offs for economic prosperity, knowledge advancement, the consolidation of peace and the promotion of democracy.
The aim of the WSIS is to define a common strategy which enables a positive development of the use of information technologies that has beneficial spin-offs for economic prosperity, knowledge advancement, the consolidation of peace and the promotion of democracy.
In order for this objective to be achieved, all the facets of the digital divide need to be taken into consideration.
In order for this objective to be achieved, all the facets of the digital divide need to be taken into consideration.
First of all there is the purely technological divide, which is to say inequality of access to one or more ICTs.
First of all there is the purely technological divide, which is to say inequality of access to one or more ICTs.
This inequality of access can stem from inadequate network coverage, or from users being unable to benefit from this access for financial or other reasons.
This inequality of access can stem from inadequate network coverage, or from users being unable to benefit from this access for financial or other reasons.
The geographical dimension of the digital divide can add to social and cultural inequalities.
The geographical dimension of the digital divide can add to social and cultural inequalities.
Indeed, ICTs are unlike other technological goods in that they are vehicles for technical, administrative and political information.
Indeed, ICTs are unlike other technological goods in that they are vehicles for technical, administrative and political information.
The precondition of being able to afford the goods and services in question may therefore combine with the precondition of having sufficient knowledge and skills to make use of these goods and services.
The precondition of being able to afford the goods and services in question may therefore combine with the precondition of having sufficient knowledge and skills to make use of these goods and services.
This point is all the more important because the rapid growth of ICTs has tended, paradoxically, to exacerbate existing inequalities, since only members of mainstream society have access to them, making it necessary for the public authorities to intervene to rein in this phenomenon.
This point is all the more important because the rapid growth of ICTs has tended, paradoxically, to exacerbate existing inequalities, since only members of mainstream society have access to them, making it necessary for the public authorities to intervene to rein in this phenomenon.
This conception of the digital divide is from a perspective of development, growth and competitiveness, interdependence and solidarity, and tallies with the United Nations Millennium Goals.
This conception of the digital divide is from a perspective of development, growth and competitiveness, interdependence and solidarity, and tallies with the United Nations Millennium Goals.
The question, therefore, is what kind of world society we want and what place ICTs have in development.
The question, therefore, is what kind of world society we want and what place ICTs have in development.
Role of the European Union (EU) to be consolidated
Role of the European Union (EU) to be consolidated
The EU has a vital role to play.
The EU has a vital role to play.
It is a political and economic area and the leading contributor to development, inter alia through the EDF.
It is a political and economic area and the leading contributor to development, inter alia through the EDF.
It also boasts a culture of balance-seeking, thanks to an economic model that allies technological performance, competitiveness and distribution of prosperity.
It also boasts a culture of balance-seeking, thanks to an economic model that allies technological performance, competitiveness and distribution of prosperity.
That is why it must consolidate its geographical influence, and cultural proximity to many parts of the world to enable an opening-up of the information society to all.
That is why it must consolidate its geographical influence, and cultural proximity to many parts of the world to enable an opening-up of the information society to all.
Political issues
Political issues
The development of participatory democracy
The development of participatory democracy
The WSIS is pursuing a democratic and remedial role in the bridging of the digital divide.
The WSIS is pursuing a democratic and remedial role in the bridging of the digital divide.
People using ICTs should be involved as users and players, with due respect for intellectual property law.
People using ICTs should be involved as users and players, with due respect for intellectual property law.
Members of the public should not see the role they play vis-à-vis ICTs reduced to that of simple consumers in thrall to the constant evolution of the techniques served up by the market.
Members of the public should not see the role they play vis-à-vis ICTs reduced to that of simple consumers in thrall to the constant evolution of the techniques served up by the market.
The expected benefits for the public will be in the field of knowledge (skills and mastery of ICTs, communication and information) and the economic and social sphere, through an improvement in the quality of life, with due respect for diversity.
The expected benefits for the public will be in the field of knowledge (skills and mastery of ICTs, communication and information) and the economic and social sphere, through an improvement in the quality of life, with due respect for diversity.
This is why the European Parliament is duty-bound to express an opinion on financing, governance, the selection criteria, programmes and the criteria of the added value contributed by ICTs, and on its commitment to mobilising civil society as regards these themes.
This is why the European Parliament is duty-bound to express an opinion on financing, governance, the selection criteria, programmes and the criteria of the added value contributed by ICTs, and on its commitment to mobilising civil society as regards these themes.
The EU should pursue the objectives of combating poverty, be this cultural or economic, and enhancing health and the environment, from a perspective of sustainable development and with due regard for cultural and linguistic pluralism.
The EU should pursue the objectives of combating poverty, be this cultural or economic, and enhancing health and the environment, from a perspective of sustainable development and with due regard for cultural and linguistic pluralism.
This calls for a use of ICTs that combines the principles of pluralism, equitability, freedom and faith in the security of the system.
This calls for a use of ICTs that combines the principles of pluralism, equitability, freedom and faith in the security of the system.
The EU must play a full role in the debate on new participatory citizenship in a multipolar world.
The EU must play a full role in the debate on new participatory citizenship in a multipolar world.
The fact that the Member States have agreed to the active involvement of the European Commission is an undeniable plus that will facilitate the process.
The fact that the Member States have agreed to the active involvement of the European Commission is an undeniable plus that will facilitate the process.
Concomitant political agendas
Concomitant political agendas
The EU is pursuing an objective of competitiveness and growth through the knowledge-based society advocated at Lisbon as well as the bridging of the geographical and social digital divide that exists within its borders.
The EU is pursuing an objective of competitiveness and growth through the knowledge-based society advocated at Lisbon as well as the bridging of the geographical and social digital divide that exists within its borders.
The concomitance of this priority, as stated in EU policy and in the conclusions of the Geneva Summit, presents an opportunity to promote shared development in this field with the countries of the South.
The concomitance of this priority, as stated in EU policy and in the conclusions of the Geneva Summit, presents an opportunity to promote shared development in this field with the countries of the South.
The proposals for the Plan of Action which the Commission has presented in its communication are genuine specifications for a sustainable development that allies technological progress, economic development and the protection of individual rights and freedoms.
The proposals for the Plan of Action which the Commission has presented in its communication are genuine specifications for a sustainable development that allies technological progress, economic development and the protection of individual rights and freedoms.
Furthermore, the discussions on the UNESCO Convention on Cultural Diversity are being held in parallel to the preparation of the Tunis Summit.
Furthermore, the discussions on the UNESCO Convention on Cultural Diversity are being held in parallel to the preparation of the Tunis Summit.
This Convention might be adopted in October 2005, with the WSIS being held in November 2005.
This Convention might be adopted in October 2005, with the WSIS being held in November 2005.
It could be pointed out that the Tunis Summit will present our partners and civil society with an opportunity to verify whether we are matching our words with deeds.
It could be pointed out that the Tunis Summit will present our partners and civil society with an opportunity to verify whether we are matching our words with deeds.
The EU must takes its place as the indispensable partner of less-advanced and emerging countries.
The EU must takes its place as the indispensable partner of less-advanced and emerging countries.
Issues under discussion
Issues under discussion
The issue of governance is still to be resolved and it is important for the Tunis Summit to provide an answer.
The issue of governance is still to be resolved and it is important for the Tunis Summit to provide an answer.
Good governance in respect of ICTs should result in confidence in them, and in their security.
Good governance in respect of ICTs should result in confidence in them, and in their security.
The organisation responsible for governance should be representative of the public and the States.
The organisation responsible for governance should be representative of the public and the States.
Its role and the responsibilities stemming from this must be clearly defined.
Its role and the responsibilities stemming from this must be clearly defined.
Ensuring freedom in the use of ICTs calls for a requisite regulation and penalties in the event of failure to comply with these rules.
Ensuring freedom in the use of ICTs calls for a requisite regulation and penalties in the event of failure to comply with these rules.
The EU must work for the development of an international-level monitoring mechanism.
The EU must work for the development of an international-level monitoring mechanism.
The matters linked to the issue of governance can be divided into two categories.
The matters linked to the issue of governance can be divided into two categories.
The first of these concerns the representativeness and legitimacy of the organisation responsible for governance, since the mandate of the ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is about to expire.
The first of these concerns the representativeness and legitimacy of the organisation responsible for governance, since the mandate of the ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is about to expire.
There is therefore a need for proposals to be worked out on management of the internet and for a definition of "governance" to be found, in respect of the various players involved (governments, NGOs, private sector, civil society), their role and their obligations.
There is therefore a need for proposals to be worked out on management of the internet and for a definition of "governance" to be found, in respect of the various players involved (governments, NGOs, private sector, civil society), their role and their obligations.
The second category concerns the balance between guaranteeing freedom of expression and the broad opening-up of the internet with an eye to democracy and interchanges on the one hand, and the integration of security issues (transactions, data protection) and regulation on the other.
The second category concerns the balance between guaranteeing freedom of expression and the broad opening-up of the internet with an eye to democracy and interchanges on the one hand, and the integration of security issues (transactions, data protection) and regulation on the other.
The preparation of the Tunis Summit has coincided with the relaunch of the Lisbon Strategy, the establishing of the new financial perspective for the EU, and the drawing-up of, among other things, the e -programmes, the 7th FPRD and MEDIA.
The preparation of the Tunis Summit has coincided with the relaunch of the Lisbon Strategy, the establishing of the new financial perspective for the EU, and the drawing-up of, among other things, the e -programmes, the 7th FPRD and MEDIA.
It is clearly necessary and valid to seek to achieve synergies between these programmes.
It is clearly necessary and valid to seek to achieve synergies between these programmes.
Financing of the Plan of Action is vital to the success of the process.
Financing of the Plan of Action is vital to the success of the process.
Different modes of financing should be considered as both facilities and services must be reasoned for.
Different modes of financing should be considered as both facilities and services must be reasoned for.
Since the credibility of the project depends on its financing, it would also be worthwhile to ascertain which of all the EU activities in the programmes concerned with ICT are likely to benefit development and which appropriations would have ICT added-value, not least in the context of the EDF.
Since the credibility of the project depends on its financing, it would also be worthwhile to ascertain which of all the EU activities in the programmes concerned with ICT are likely to benefit development and which appropriations would have ICT added-value, not least in the context of the EDF.
A partnership method beneficial to enterprises and individuals
A partnership method beneficial to enterprises and individuals
It is also necessary to take into account all the possible levels of action (EU, States, local and regional authorities - inter alia through a harnessing of the Digital Cities network - and private enterprises).
It is also necessary to take into account all the possible levels of action (EU, States, local and regional authorities - inter alia through a harnessing of the Digital Cities network - and private enterprises).
Likewise, public-private partnerships are needed in order to achieve the results expected.
Likewise, public-private partnerships are needed in order to achieve the results expected.
The benchmarking performed in Tunis will enable the most worthwhile courses of action to be pinpointed.
The benchmarking performed in Tunis will enable the most worthwhile courses of action to be pinpointed.
There is a need for large-scale action and to move beyond micro-projects.
There is a need for large-scale action and to move beyond micro-projects.
Project evaluation should bear on the benefits to the community and the structural impact of projects, just as there is a need to assess, within the EU, the contribution made by ICTs to social and geographical cohesion.
Project evaluation should bear on the benefits to the community and the structural impact of projects, just as there is a need to assess, within the EU, the contribution made by ICTs to social and geographical cohesion.
In this case, it is within the Structural Funds that a ICT lever effect might be sought.
In this case, it is within the Structural Funds that a ICT lever effect might be sought.
The idea of a state fund for mandatory financing has been abandoned.
The idea of a state fund for mandatory financing has been abandoned.
On the other hand, 14 March 2005 marked the setting-up in Geneva of the Digital Solidarity Fund.
On the other hand, 14 March 2005 marked the setting-up in Geneva of the Digital Solidarity Fund.
This relies on a voluntary contribution and is complementary to the existing mechanisms.
This relies on a voluntary contribution and is complementary to the existing mechanisms.
It is a worthwhile tool, but is not exempt from criticism and is not a cure-all.
It is a worthwhile tool, but is not exempt from criticism and is not a cure-all.