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E-Security and Knowledge Economy
2nd UNECE Workshop on E-Regulations
Palais des Nations, Geneva
12 February 2003
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe will hold the Second Annual
Workshop on E-Regulations focusing on the theme of E-Security and its Implications
for the Development of Knowledge Economy. The discussion aims to understand
the extent of positive correlation and negative externalities between these
highly intertwined domains and the potential role of governments, business
community and international organizations in ensuring the secure environment
of the digital economy and sustainable development of the Information Society.
Over the recent years, e-security dimension has emerged as
a prerequisite for establishing global information infrastructure. However,
under the market imperfections, it risks to be an accelerator of digital divide
if not properly linked to knowledge economy development. Efficient and effective
e-security tools are necessary to make information as value-added economic
resources whilst knowledge economy requires both secure and affordable information
as new production factor.
The workshop, which will be held in collaboration with the
European Commission, the European Forum for Electronic Business and the University
of Lausanne, aims to provide an overview of pressing issues and approaches
on e-security and the new challenges it may bring to decision makers, stakeholders,
and citizens of the Information Society. Prominent international speakers
from both public and private sectors as well as representatives from international
organizations will be invited to address major relevant issues and offer innovative
considerations over the future actions necessary to develop e-security tools
and policies positively correlated with the agenda of inclusion and diffusion
of e-public goods. This one-day event will contain four expert panels, namely:
e-security and knowledge economy, e-security technologies, e-security policy
and regulatory framework, and e-security and international organizations.
The workshop is open to the public and there is no fee for
participation, but early registration is recommended. Travel arrangements
and hotel accommodation must be made at own cost. To obtain the registration
form and the draft programme of the workshop, please fax to: +41(0)22 917
0178 or e-mail to: [email protected]
For further information concerning the content of the workshop, please contact
the UNECE secretariat at:
Mr Daewon Choi
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Palais des Nations - Office 427
CH - 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
Phone: +41(0)22 917 24 74
Fax: +41(0)22 917 01 78
E-mail: [email protected]
Ref: ECE/OPA/02/21