OECD Council´s Decision Adds Civil Society in the OECD-ICCP´s Terms of Reference

February 21, 2009

OECD logo During the 1187th OECD Council Session held on January 15, 2009, the Council extended the Terms of Reference of the Committee for Information, Computer and Communications Policy (OECD-ICCP) regarding the participation of non-governmental stakeholders.

The decision adds Civil Society and the Internet Technical Community to the list of key non-governmental stakeholders in the ICCP's terms of reference, joining business and trade-unions.

The Resolution which is availalbe at OECD´s website stated:

"In the conduct of its work, the Committee will also, as appropriate, draw on the views and expertise of non-Members, international organizations and non-governmental stakeholders, and work with business, trade unions, civil society, and the Internet technical community within a framework of co-operation that promotes mutual understanding and participation".

The Resolution also added:

"The mandate of the Committee for Information, Computer and Communications Policy shall remain in force until 31 December 2013, unless the Council decides otherwise".

References:

  • Resolution of the Council concerning the Terms of Reference of the Committee for Information, Computer and Communications Policy (specially the Mandate extended by Council during its 1187th session on 15 January 2009 [C(2008)209 and C/M(2009)1, Item 5]

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