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The United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) was established by the UN General Assembly to develop a better understanding of the information revolution and its impact on the international community. Objectives of the summit, held in 2 phases during 2003 and 2005, were (1) to develop and foster a clear statement of political will and take concrete steps to establish the foundations for an information society for all and (2) to put the agreed plan of action into motion as well as to find solutions and reach agreements in the fields of Internet governance; financing mechanisms and follow-up; and implementation. The WSIS website includes many useful and relevant links.