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Five-Point Plan for an Inclusive WSIS+20 Review – Association for Progressive Communications

As engaged stakeholders in the WSIS+20 Review process, we, the undersigned, submit the following recommendations* to help operationalise the WSIS+20 review modalities to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and meaningful stakeholder engagement.
1. Publish a Clear and Inclusive Timeline:
2. Ensure Transparency and Accountability:
3. Facilitate Inclusive and Meaningful Stakeholder Consultations
4. Broaden and Diversify Participation: 
5. Maximise Inclusive Participation in Final Negotiations: 
 
Footnotes
* These draw on existing guidance on multistakeholderism, e.g. São Paulo Multistakeholder Guidelines
**For example, see this OHCHR platform.
***For example, see recent negotiations on the UN Convention on Cybercrime.
 
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Association for Progressive Communications (APC) 2024. 
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