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United Nations, Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
 On November 12, Fujitsu Chairman Naoyuki Akikusa, Chairman GIIC, addressed UN Internet Governance Forum in Rio de Janeiro. Chairman Akikusa spoke of the growing need to consider the impact of ICT and the Internet on the environment, and a growing need for businesses to have corporate management practices that take into account the continued viability, safety, and well-being of the Internet. Read Chairman Akikusa's complete address.
GIIC Working Group Reports on Role of ICTs During Natural Disasters
The GIIC Working Group on Mobilizing ICTs for Natural Disaster Mitigation recommends increased international cooperation and the mandated sharing of information before and during natural disasters to aid regional preparedness, response, and recovery. The recommendations are two among many discussed by senior ICT executives during a meeting of the GIIC Working Group on Mobilizing ICTs for Natural Disaster Mitigation. The meeting was arranged and chaired by Tan Sri Dato Ir Md, Radzi Mansor, chairman of TM and GIIC director for the Southeast Asia and China region. GIIC leaders agreed shortly after the December 26, 2004, Indian Ocean tsunami to establish a working group to explore means of enhancing natural disaster forecasting and response through the use of advanced communications and information technology.
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GIIC Executive Committee Announces Appointment of Daniel J. OŽNeill as Executive Director of GIIC
Mr. OŽNeill, Partner at WBC Global in Washington, D.C., has accepted the position of Executive Director of the GIIC to advise the Executive Committee and provide GIIC secretariat support services for GIIC members, programs, and events.
GIIC Commissioners Convene in London
GIIC Commissioners met in London to discuss the challenges of investment in future network capability and the difficulties of matching policy goals with the new technology's promise. Ben Verwaayen, chief executive officer of BT Group, host of the meeting, launched the April event.
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