A world revolution towards an information society is unfolding that will affect everything from social interaction, media, and political engagement to education, health, and business. By issuing a clear statement of political will and a plan of action, WSIS aims to be in line with the UN's Millennium Development Goals (MDG), a broad agenda to decrease global poverty and improve development indicators. The lack of awareness about WSIS seems to stem in part from the lack of media attention for the conference, something that is more pronounced in developed countries such as the US. The potential of new information and communications technologies (ICT) to promote economic and social development has created greater concern, interest, and hence media coverage in developing countries where access to ICTs is more limited.