ICT role in promoting economic, cultural, social rights discussed in Geneva
(VOVWORLD) -The Vietnamese permanent mission to the UN, WTO, and other international organisations in Geneva held a seminar on Tuesday on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in promoting economic, cultural and social rights, and reducing inequality.
 Vietnamese Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, head of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the UN, WTO and other international organisations in Geneva. (Source: VNA) |
The seminar was held on the sidelines of the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
In his opening remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador Duong Chi Dung, head of the Vietnamese permanent mission, talked about ICT policies, development, and application in public services and agricultural production and trading in Vietnam. He also pointed out ICT challenges facing Vietnam like limited investment, backward technologies, and the disappearance of traditional crafts.
Ambassador Dung stressed the importance of international cooperation, especially collaboration between developed and developing nations, in narrowing digital gaps, enhancing sustainable development, and reducing inequality.