In recognition of its outstanding contribution during its membership in the executive office and its role in the development of the international program “Information for All” IFAP, the sultanate has been reelected to the post of vice president of the program for the second consecutive time. This was announced at the sideline of the 10th session of the IFAP’s intergovernmental council during 20-21st June 2018 at the UNESCO headquarter in Paris.
The Sultanate’s delegation was headed by ENG. Omar Bin Salim Al Shanfari, deputy CEO for Operation at the Information Technology Authority (ITA) who commented on this achievement by saying “IFAP is one of the most important programs adopted by the United Nation’s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This reelection for this significant post as vice president is an honor and an international recognition assuring renewal of confidence on its role in promoting digital literacy and implementing the agenda and objectives of the Information for All Program )IFAP(. This program is concerned with highlighting the main issues created by the information and communication age, then proposing and adopting appropriate solutions to address them.”
“We will strive to help the program achieves its set objectives and goals by enhancing the development in this vital sector and facilitating access to information and maintain multilingualism in the information age and other goals,” he further added.
It is worth to mention that The Information for All Program was established in 2001 with the aim of providing a platform for international cooperation to facilitate access to information and knowledge and make it available to all users among the 26 state members of the program. IFAP exists to be an advocate for all people on the wrong side of the information divide, whether they be in developed or developing countries. Of special concern are the needs of women, youth and the elderly, as well as persons with disabilities. The sultanate was elected as vice president during the previous 39 session of the general committee of the UNESCO and was reelected in the last meeting to take up this post until the end of the 41 session till 2021.
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