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Social Media in Development : How Web 2.0 can advance the MDGs?



Social Media in Development : How Web 2.0 can advance the MDGs?

  • The moderators

Jon Mark Walls

Having worked in a number of sectors including government, international institutions, and non-governmental organizations, Mr. Walls has experience in multi-lateral coordination, political affairs and external relations. He currently is leading efforts to implement an online social and information network for multi-lateral, government, and non-government stakeholders to better connect with citizens. 

He has worked with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea in Geneva, the Office of the Director of the United Nations Office in Geneva, the Spanish Presidency of the European Union, and the Carter Center. His areas of work have included governance, access to information, labor, trade, disarmament and human rights. He received a Masters degree in international relations from the Geneva School of Diplomacy and a Bachelor’s degree from Union University in political science and French.

Connor Satelly

 

Having worked for four American newspapers and been published in over 15, Mr.Sattely began his studies and work in Geneva, Switzerland, in the area of international affairs. Having worked for Global Hope Network International, the Graduate Institute Student Association, and l’Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement in Geneva, Mr. Sattely has experience in administration and organization of international conferences, social media development, and political affairs. His areas of research include the role of social media in democratic governance as well as the development of science, technology, and innovation policy. Connor received an honors Bachelor’s degree from the Pennsylvania State University in Communications and Media studies and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, also from Penn State.

  • Topic description :

The focus of this Committee will center on Millennium Development Goal 8 and the development of global partnerships for development. Specifically, it will examine the roles of ICT in the development agenda and look at how enhanced ICT infrastructure can contribute to initiatives such as those related to social and information networking both within and outside the developing world. The Committee will also evaluate the degrees to which such initiatives and partnerships provide opportunities for stronger governance mechanisms, increased transparency, meaningful citizen participation, and improved democratic functioning at all levels. As the final MDG, Goal 8 is grounded on the recognition of the complex dynamics of contemporary society and serves as a point of departure for outlining how the MDG agenda can and must be carried forward by public and private actors beyond 2015.