The second deal, and a discussion of that theme, will follow soon.

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Each theme represents a topic of discussion, initiated by a host who posts key questions and helps to support discussions and guest speakers.

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Ways to improve children's offerings on the Net was a central theme in a wide-ranging discussion that also touched on the digital divide and parental online security concerns.

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The UNESCO Brasilia Office director, Vincent Defourny, opened and moderated the discussion by asking the participants to sincerely speak about the theme with open heart.

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As I reflected on the discussion at the end of the day, however, I was struck by a meta-theme that had wound its way through many of the talks.

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