Quotes

"GISWatch is a unique experience, I think. Don´t know if there is a similar project in other fields. Having each year the possibility of tackling a particular issue of the field of rights and ICT, convoquing experts to analyse it from different perspectives and counting with about 50 countries in each edition, to get down that analysis to each particular territory is very valuable."

"I think GISWatch is valuable for researchers and activists to take a view of general global situation and compare the situation of each country."

"The GISWatch is one of the most timely initiatives that seeks to document the global information society language which is crucial in this digital age. "

"GW raises awareness on ICT policy processes on local, regional and global levels. Gives the creative input of a civil society perspective."

"The report is like a tool for evaluation, awareness, advocacy and monitoring."

"The report brings the discussion on those themes to the local grassroots, policy and government officials who might not have a culture of community input or multistakholderims"

"I think the 2017s topic reflected the rising importance of the National and Regional Initiatives of Internet Governance. To know what is happening around the world about this topic and what is the real impact from the perspective of civil society organisations is neccesary to understand where the Internet Governance is going and what is the future of this technology."

""This is a very useful tool that will catalyze citizens' action in tracking and monitoring internet related policy making processes and initiatives""

"GISWATCH has an ambitious outlook: dealing with global issues through the lenses of local activists. The range of perspectives from around the world on chosen issues, is a unique factor of GISWATCH"

"The GISWatch Project provides very useful insights into today's information society through the lens of different country experiences. A reader is allowed to properly gauge the ongoing interaction between technology and human rights, and its impact on people's day-to-day lives."