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FAO at the World Summit on Information Society Forum 2026 (WSIS Forum 2026)

The WSIS Forum is the central annual multistakeholder platform for advancing the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), launched through the Geneva (2003) and Tunis (2005) phases to promote a people-centered, inclusive and development-oriented information society. Convened...

AI for Good Global Summit: Driving Trusted and Responsible AI
July 2026
AI for Good Global Summit: Established in 2017 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for digital technologies, the AI for Good Global Summit has become the UN’s leading global platform for advancing the responsible, inclusive, and impactful use of artificial intelligence. Its goal is to unlock AI’s potential to serve humanity by connecting tech innovation with real-world needs, supporting the development of critical skills and standards, and...

e-Agriculture is a global community of practice that facilitates dialogue, information exchange and sharing of ideas related to the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for sustainable agriculture and rural development.

The mission of e-Agriculture is to facilitate the discussion on the adoption and use of ICTs and digital innovations in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, natural resource management and rural development.

e-Agriculture was born out of Action Line C7 ICT Applications: e-agriculture from the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO of the UN) was assigned as facilitator of this action line and also took up the role of the facilitation of the e-Agriculture Community of Practice

News and e-Agriculture

WSIS Forum 2026
09/07/2026
The second day of the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2026 continued the momentum established on the opening day, bringing together representatives from governments, United Nations agencies, academia, the private sector and civil society to explore how digital technologies can drive sustainable development...
WSIS Forum 2026
07/07/2026
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026 opened at ITU Headquarters, drawing strong participation to sessions on youth empowerment, gender equality, the implementation of WSIS Action Lines, and sustainability. A High-Level Dialogue on youth called for substantive partnership...
A date in the desert
29/06/2026
In many rural communities, limited access to finance, markets and practical information continues to constrain the potential of women entrepreneurs, particularly in the agricultural sector. Kaouther Aounallah, a young agribusiness owner from Kebili in southern Tunisia, is navigating these challenges...