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The Lesotho delegation to the International
Telecommunications Union (ITU) Telecom World 2009 Conference
to be held in Geneva, Switzerland from 5 – 9 October, will
be led by the Right Honourable the Prime Minister, Mr
Pakalitha Mosisili.
The objective of the Conference is to allow world leaders to
focus on economic and social responsibility of using
information and communication technologies (ICTs) for
sustainable economic development through creating new job
opportunities and opening up new investment partnerships.
In 2005 during the World Summit held in New York, the use of
ICTs was identified as key role player to achieving the
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In the same year (2005)
in Tunisia during the second phase of the World Summit on
Information Systems (WSIS), Heads of State and Government
committed themselves to the achievement of equitable
communications for everyone by bridging the digital divide.
Progress made in the implementation of WSIS commitments will
be assessed during the World Telecom 2009.
The Right Hon. the Prime Minister will be accompanied by the
First Lady, Mrs ‘Mathato Mosisili, the Minister of Foreign
Affairs and International Relations, the Hon. Mohlabi Tsekoa,
the Minister of Communications, Science and Technology, the
Hon. Mothejoa Metsing, Private Secretary to the Prime
Minister, Mrs Nyakallo Seitlheko, PS Communications Mr
T’seliso ‘Mokela, Ambassador of Lesotho to Switzerland H.E.
Dr Mothae Maruping, ICT Specialist and E-Government Advisor
to the Ministry of Communications Mr Lebeko Sello and other
senior government officials. |
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