1) CONCERNED that many nations are limiting their citizens from using the Internet, a valuable resource in the further education and economic development of society.
2) BELIEVING that the Internet is an essential component to a modern society, as it helps promote increased freedom of expression, more accountable government, more free economic development, and stronger civic societies/institutions.
3) DEFINES the Internet as a computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardised communication protocols.
4) UNDERSTANDS that the Internet provides educational stimulus, more opportunities for growth of the economy and business, and also increases political freedoms.
The General Assembly hereby:
1) URGES all nations to fund the construction of data networks to increase the accessibility of the Internet's educational and collaborative resources.
2) ENCOURAGES all nations to fund new/improved library facilities with internet-accessible resources.