World Development Information Day
World Development Information Day is an annual event that is held every year on October 24th. It commemorates a global event to focus on the importance of information, bring to prominence the issues that surround development issues. And here is a look at its history, significance, and some inspiring quotes that describe this day. History The United Nations General Assembly established World Development Information Day in 1972; therefore, it dates its celebration on October 24th which is United Nations Day. This day was introduced to raise awareness of the fact that there is a need to obtain better dissemination of information about development matters and realize the role information plays in developing world development. Importance It lays down that the accurate and accessible information is crucial to obtain sustainable development. Some of the prime points of its importance are as under: Global Awareness: It develops global awareness about various difficulties, which are present be