Organizers
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French Presidency of the European Union
Following Slovenia in the first half of the year, France takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 July to 31 December 2008. The European Union now has 27 Member State
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The first duty of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to supply the authorities at any time and without delay with information that is precise, accurate and up to date on any international problem.
Rhone Alps region
| Chaired by Jean-Jack Queyranne the Rhone Alps is the second region of France in size, economy and population and the 8th European region. |
Lyon Urban Community
| The Metropolitan Lyon chaired by Gérard Collomb Senator Mayor of Lyon comprises 57 districts for a population of over 1 300 000 inhabitants. |
Global Digital Solidarity Fund
| International institution chaired by Alain Madelin and created the initiative of the President of the Republic of Senegal Abdoulaye Wade. The mission of the Global Digital Solidarity Fund (DSF) is to reduce the digital divide and thereby contribute to the creation of a fair, all-inclusive information society. |
World Digital Solidarity Agency
The World Digital Solidarity Agency provides functions of expertise, monitoring and promotion of digital solidarity. It is chaired by Gérard Colomb, senator and mayor of Lyon.