World Development Information Day is observed worldwide on October 24. This international observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly on December 19, 1972, to coincide with United Nations Day. The day aims to draw public attention to ongoing development problems in many countries. It originated from discussions at the UN Conference on Trade and Development in May 1972, where the need for better information dissemination and public mobilization regarding development and trade issues was emphasized. Member countries of the UN organize various events each year to highlight these problems and the importance of international cooperation. Recent celebrations have focused on the role of mobile phones and the Internet in providing essential information for addressing development and trade challenges.