| 22 | | Our past experiences and technical knowledge that we've accumulated over the past few years are specifically crafted to this historical moment's crises and the political goals of the alter-globalization movement. We will continue to use this experience to provide guidance and assistance to local organizers that host large convergences for social movements and networks. |
| 23 | | * Building capacity:[[br]] |
| 24 | | It is important for other participating organizations to effectively implement and use Internet technology such as social media and communications for their ongoing movement work. We can help to build capacity with social movement organizations such that expertise and access are shared tools for social change. |
| 25 | | * Spreading awareness:[[br]] |
| 26 | | The ownership, control, and use of corporate versus alternative social media, Internet technologies, and communications has an impact on our international networks. Our politics around an Open Internet will ultimately raise consciousness about technology choices that will ensure that the power of communication over the Internet remains a force for social change. |
| | 22 | Our past experiences and technical knowledge that we've accumulated over the past few years are specifically crafted to this historical moment's crises and the political goals of the alter-globalization movement. We will: |
| | 23 | * continue to use this experience to provide guidance and assistance to local organizers that host large convergences for social movements and networks. |
| | 24 | * create a Technology Group within the WSF Communications Committee to coordinate with other organizations invested in software implementation |
| | 25 | * Building Capacity:[[br]] |
| | 26 | It is important for other participating organizations to effectively implement and use Internet technology such as social media and communications for their ongoing movement work. We will: |
| | 27 | * pursue follow-up work that helps to build capacity with social movement organizations such that expertise and access are shared tools for social change. |
| | 28 | * outreach to organizations to join, and therefore strengthen, our network of protected Internet users at May First/People Link. |
| | 29 | * Spreading Awareness:[[br]] |
| | 30 | The ownership, control, and use of corporate versus alternative social media, Internet technologies, and communications has an impact on our international networks. Our politics around an Open Internet will ultimately raise consciousness about technology choices that will ensure that the power of communication over the Internet remains a force for social change. We will: |
| | 31 | * advocate for and support the use of Free and Open software |
| | 32 | * engage in critical debates on the future of the Internet within various communities, organizations, and institutions |
