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📊 24 October – World Development Information Day 🌍

 


🗓️ What Is It?

World Development Information Day is observed every year on 24 October, the same day as United Nations Day, to draw attention to development problems and the importance of international cooperation to solve them.


🎯 Purpose

The day aims to:

✅ Raise awareness of development challenges around the world
✅ Highlight the importance of sharing information and communication
✅ Encourage global partnerships and knowledge exchange
✅ Promote the use of digital tools for sustainable development


🕰️ Historical Background

📅 Established in 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly
🔗 Coincides with UN Day to emphasize the link between development and global unity
📡 Focuses on spreading useful information to enhance public awareness


🔍 Why Information Matters

  • 📖 Informed citizens are empowered citizens

  • 🌱 Knowledge helps nations build sustainable futures

  • 📡 Communication bridges gaps in understanding between regions

  • 💡 Transparency leads to more effective governance and aid


🎨 CRA ARTS Perspective

This day is a reminder that art and storytelling are also powerful forms of information sharing:

🎥 Create visual stories showing the impact of development projects
🖼️ Paint contrasts between developed and underdeveloped regions
📝 Blog about how media and digital art help spread development messages


🌐 2025 Focus (Example Theme)

"Access to Information: A Key to Sustainable Transformation"

(Actual theme will be announced by the UN in 2025.)


📢 Quote to Reflect

"Information is power. But like all power, there are those who want to keep it for themselves." – Aaron Swartz


🏠 For more art, travel, and cultural stories,

visit our CRA ARTS Main Page

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