For a general background to some of the positions held by participants at the forthcoming WSIS then the BBC's site gives a platform to several different viewpoints.

The Beeb seem to have a good grasp that it's all going to kick off, big time - but then they have been well briefed ;o)

"Political wrangling is threatening to derail the first United Nations summit aimed at bridging the digital divide. The aim of the World Summit on the Information Society is to come up with a global plan to ensure everyone has access to information and communications technologies."

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3253870.stm

One viewpoint from an NGO...

"One of the most significant achievements of the WSIS could be an international commitment to significantly increasing the effort dedicated to research on ICTs for the poor ."

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3254370.stm

The EU has lost the plot - but then that's the EU for you...

"ICT has the potential to develop a participative role for citizens in governance at the European, national, regional or local level, with the potential to strengthen."

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3250862.stm

Of course the business sector must be having a laugh or something...

"Business is seeking a clear commitment to creating an environment that is conducive to investment, both local and foreign direct investment."

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3244280.stm

And finally! Someone making sense...

"Governments have been unable to agree even a commitment to basic human rights standards as underpinning the information society "

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3251024.stm

And you know what? You can 'have your say' on "How can the digital divide be bridged?" by going to their website here:

 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/3257256.stm

Did someone say "radio phone-in"?

"We'll discuss the digital divide in our global phone-in programme Talking Point on Sunday 14 December. If you would like to take a part please include your phone number. Your personal details will not appear on the site."

I'll just be back in time for that from Geneva :o)