IGF 2025 Proposed Issues
Number of contributions by:
Stakeholder Group
Government: 28
Intergovernmental Organization: 7
Civil Society: 64
Technical Community: 22
Private Sector: 31
Below are the inputs received in response to the IGF 2025 Call for Thematic Inputs. They will inform the MAG’s discussions and assist them in determining the thematic priorities of the IGF 2025 programme.
Regional Group
African Group: 79
Asia-Pacific Group: 43
Eastern Europe Group: 4
Latin American and Caribbean Group: 8
Western European and Others Group: 9
Intergovernmental Organizations: 9
ID2
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust
Civil Society
ID3
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Civil Society
ID4
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Data Governance
Private Sector
ID5
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Economic Issues and Development
Do events to raise awareness
A mix of lightning talks, long talks, panels and gamefication
Civil Society
ID6
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Technical and Operational Topics
Technical Community
ID7
Cybersecurity and Trust, Rights and Freedoms, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
The IGF annual meeting and inter-sessional work can better contribute to the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes by fostering multi-stakeholder dialogue, ensuring inclusivity, collaboration and the alignment of discussions with actionable global digital goals.
Building on my experience in Internet governance, I propose a more inclusive, open and innovative approach to the IGF format. Imagine we are Integrating transverse themes like accessibility, digital inclusion, and virtual sustainability into thematic tracks can as well ensure no stakeholder group is left behind. Sessions could adopt interactive formats such as breakout groups or hands-on workshops, tailored to address regional challenges and amplify underrepresented voices. Incorporating storytelling elements to highlight real-world impacts, especially from marginalized communities, would make the discussions relatable and actionable.
Civil Society
ID8
Digital Cooperation, Media and Content, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
1. Integrating Themes and Priorities
Global Digital Compact Alignment: The IGF can explicitly align its annual themes and sub-themes with the principles and objectives outlined in the GDC, such as digital inclusion, internet governance, data protection, and ethical AI use.
WSIS Outcomes Review: Incorporate dedicated sessions to assess progress on WSIS action lines, emphasizing how IGF discussions contribute to achieving specific goals (e.g., bridging the digital divide or ensuring inclusive digital development).
2. Strengthening Intersessional Work
Policy Networks and Dynamic Coalitions: Enhance the scope of IGF Dynamic Coalitions and Policy Networks to tackle key GDC and WSIS areas, such as trust and security, universal connectivity, and capacity-building.
Best Practice Forums (BPFs): Develop BPFs focused on actionable recommendations for achieving the WSIS outcomes and GDC goals. For instance, a BPF on equitable internet access or ethical AI implementation.
3. Engaging with High-Level Stakeholders
Governments and Intergovernmental Organizations: Foster greater participation from governments and UN entities, ensuring their involvement in framing and advancing GDC and WSIS-related discussions.
Private Sector and Civil Society: Actively involve private-sector leaders and civil society groups to bring diverse perspectives and innovative solutions to the table.
4. Facilitating Measurement and Monitoring
Data and Progress Tracking: Use IGF sessions to review and share progress metrics related to WSIS action lines and the GDC’s principles, leveraging input from diverse stakeholders.
Reporting Contributions: Produce an annual IGF outcome document or report explicitly addressing how discussions contribute to WSIS and GDC objectives, linking them to measurable impacts.
5. Promoting Cross-Sectoral Collaboration
Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: Use the IGF to launch and support multi-stakeholder partnerships that operationalize GDC and WSIS objectives, such as fostering public-private collaborations for internet infrastructure development.
Regional Engagement: Encourage regional IGF initiatives to align with these global goals, ensuring context-specific contributions to the broader agenda.
6. Preparatory and Follow-Up Activities for 2025
Dedicated Tracks: Organize tracks at the IGF annual meetings in 2024 and 2025 focused on preparing for the high-level meeting on WSIS outcomes and advancing the GDC.
High-Level Dialogue: Engage with UN leadership and WSIS stakeholders during IGF meetings to create actionable roadmaps leading up to the 2025 high-level review.
By tailoring its activities to align with the GDC and WSIS goals, the IGF can play a pivotal role in advancing digital inclusion, fostering sustainable digital development, and addressing emerging global challenges in internet governance.
Global Digital Compact Alignment: The IGF can explicitly align its annual themes and sub-themes with the principles and objectives outlined in the GDC, such as digital inclusion, internet governance, data protection, and ethical AI use.
WSIS Outcomes Review: Incorporate dedicated sessions to assess progress on WSIS action lines, emphasizing how IGF discussions contribute to achieving specific goals (e.g., bridging the digital divide or ensuring inclusive digital development).
2. Strengthening Intersessional Work
Policy Networks and Dynamic Coalitions: Enhance the scope of IGF Dynamic Coalitions and Policy Networks to tackle key GDC and WSIS areas, such as trust and security, universal connectivity, and capacity-building.
Best Practice Forums (BPFs): Develop BPFs focused on actionable recommendations for achieving the WSIS outcomes and GDC goals. For instance, a BPF on equitable internet access or ethical AI implementation.
3. Engaging with High-Level Stakeholders
Governments and Intergovernmental Organizations: Foster greater participation from governments and UN entities, ensuring their involvement in framing and advancing GDC and WSIS-related discussions.
Private Sector and Civil Society: Actively involve private-sector leaders and civil society groups to bring diverse perspectives and innovative solutions to the table.
4. Facilitating Measurement and Monitoring
Data and Progress Tracking: Use IGF sessions to review and share progress metrics related to WSIS action lines and the GDC’s principles, leveraging input from diverse stakeholders.
Reporting Contributions: Produce an annual IGF outcome document or report explicitly addressing how discussions contribute to WSIS and GDC objectives, linking them to measurable impacts.
5. Promoting Cross-Sectoral Collaboration
Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships: Use the IGF to launch and support multi-stakeholder partnerships that operationalize GDC and WSIS objectives, such as fostering public-private collaborations for internet infrastructure development.
Regional Engagement: Encourage regional IGF initiatives to align with these global goals, ensuring context-specific contributions to the broader agenda.
6. Preparatory and Follow-Up Activities for 2025
Dedicated Tracks: Organize tracks at the IGF annual meetings in 2024 and 2025 focused on preparing for the high-level meeting on WSIS outcomes and advancing the GDC.
High-Level Dialogue: Engage with UN leadership and WSIS stakeholders during IGF meetings to create actionable roadmaps leading up to the 2025 high-level review.
By tailoring its activities to align with the GDC and WSIS goals, the IGF can play a pivotal role in advancing digital inclusion, fostering sustainable digital development, and addressing emerging global challenges in internet governance.
To enhance the impact and inclusiveness of the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF), its format and design can be reimagined to better align with its goals of multi-stakeholder collaboration, inclusivity, and actionable outcomes. Below are some ideas for improving its overall structure:
1. Thematic Tracks with Clear, Action-Oriented Focus
Fewer, Focused Tracks: Reduce the number of thematic tracks to 4–5 key global priorities, such as:
Universal Connectivity and Digital Inclusion
Data Governance and Privacy
Cybersecurity and Trust
AI, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies
Digital Economy and Human Rights
Cross-Cutting Themes: Embed cross-cutting issues (e.g., gender equity, environmental sustainability, and youth participation) into every track.
Outcome-Oriented Themes: Each track should culminate in a set of actionable recommendations or a policy framework to guide stakeholders.
2. Multi-Tier Session Design
Plenary Discussions: High-level panels featuring key policymakers, tech leaders, and civil society representatives, focusing on overarching themes and global challenges.
Interactive Workshops: Smaller, practical sessions designed for collaborative problem-solving or skill-building within specific tracks.
Roundtables: Stakeholder-specific discussions (e.g., governments, private sector, youth, civil society) to address unique perspectives and priorities within the thematic framework.
Lightning Talks: Short, TED-style presentations by innovators, youth, or marginalized groups to spotlight novel ideas or local challenges.
3. Pre-IGF Consultations and Post-IGF Engagement
Pre-Forum Dialogue: Organize online consultations or town hall-style meetings months in advance to gather inputs from all regions and stakeholder groups, ensuring the agenda reflects diverse concerns.
Living Agenda: Allow real-time adjustments to the agenda based on new developments or participant contributions during the forum.
Post-Forum Tracks: Maintain engagement through IGF Dynamic Coalitions or Policy Networks to implement outcomes and monitor progress.
4. Inclusion of Regional Perspectives
Regional IGF Alignment: Dedicate sessions for regional IGF initiatives to share insights and best practices, ensuring they are reflected in the global discussions.
Localized Breakout Groups: Organize sessions focused on specific regional challenges (e.g., small island states, landlocked countries, or conflict zones) to build targeted solutions.
5. Innovative Formats for Engagement
Simulated Negotiations: Role-playing sessions where stakeholders simulate treaty or policy negotiations on contentious topics like cross-border data flows or AI ethics.
Hackathons or Labs: Interactive spaces where participants co-create tools, frameworks, or prototypes to address pressing digital issues.
Youth Takeovers: Entire sessions or a thematic day led by young participants, offering fresh perspectives on governance challenges.
1. Thematic Tracks with Clear, Action-Oriented Focus
Fewer, Focused Tracks: Reduce the number of thematic tracks to 4–5 key global priorities, such as:
Universal Connectivity and Digital Inclusion
Data Governance and Privacy
Cybersecurity and Trust
AI, Ethics, and Emerging Technologies
Digital Economy and Human Rights
Cross-Cutting Themes: Embed cross-cutting issues (e.g., gender equity, environmental sustainability, and youth participation) into every track.
Outcome-Oriented Themes: Each track should culminate in a set of actionable recommendations or a policy framework to guide stakeholders.
2. Multi-Tier Session Design
Plenary Discussions: High-level panels featuring key policymakers, tech leaders, and civil society representatives, focusing on overarching themes and global challenges.
Interactive Workshops: Smaller, practical sessions designed for collaborative problem-solving or skill-building within specific tracks.
Roundtables: Stakeholder-specific discussions (e.g., governments, private sector, youth, civil society) to address unique perspectives and priorities within the thematic framework.
Lightning Talks: Short, TED-style presentations by innovators, youth, or marginalized groups to spotlight novel ideas or local challenges.
3. Pre-IGF Consultations and Post-IGF Engagement
Pre-Forum Dialogue: Organize online consultations or town hall-style meetings months in advance to gather inputs from all regions and stakeholder groups, ensuring the agenda reflects diverse concerns.
Living Agenda: Allow real-time adjustments to the agenda based on new developments or participant contributions during the forum.
Post-Forum Tracks: Maintain engagement through IGF Dynamic Coalitions or Policy Networks to implement outcomes and monitor progress.
4. Inclusion of Regional Perspectives
Regional IGF Alignment: Dedicate sessions for regional IGF initiatives to share insights and best practices, ensuring they are reflected in the global discussions.
Localized Breakout Groups: Organize sessions focused on specific regional challenges (e.g., small island states, landlocked countries, or conflict zones) to build targeted solutions.
5. Innovative Formats for Engagement
Simulated Negotiations: Role-playing sessions where stakeholders simulate treaty or policy negotiations on contentious topics like cross-border data flows or AI ethics.
Hackathons or Labs: Interactive spaces where participants co-create tools, frameworks, or prototypes to address pressing digital issues.
Youth Takeovers: Entire sessions or a thematic day led by young participants, offering fresh perspectives on governance challenges.
Civil Society
ID9
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Rights and Freedoms
Civil Society
ID10
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Child online safety, Hate speech, including against women and vulnerable groups, Trust and accountability measures
Host open forums for peer-to-peer learning on emerging technologies, with a focus on co-developing solutions for digital inclusion, AI ethics, and cybersecurity risks, also another creative way is to host portions of the IGF annual meeting in virtual reality to provide a more immersive and interactive experience. This can facilitate deeper engagement and foster a sense of presence among participants from around the world, breaking down geographical barriers.
Not certain if there is anything more that can be done.
I love the current format, like the IGF 2024, it is very holistic.
Civil Society
ID11
Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Resource Allocation: Ensure adequate resources are allocated to support the participation of stakeholders from the Global South and other underrepresented regions1.
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) plays a crucial role in aligning with major global initiatives and agendas. Here are some ways the IGF annual meeting and its intersessional work can better reflect or contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes:
1. Integration of Key Themes
Digital Inclusion: Focus on bridging the digital divide by promoting policies and initiatives that ensure equitable access to digital technologies for all, especially marginalized communities1.
Human Rights: Emphasize the protection of human rights in the digital space, ensuring that digital technologies are used to enhance freedoms and privacy2.
Sustainable Development: Align discussions and actions with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting how digital technologies can drive progress in areas like education, healthcare, and economic growth1.
2. Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Engagement: Foster collaboration among governments, private sector, civil society, and international organizations to create a comprehensive and inclusive digital governance framework2.
Advisory Bodies: Utilize high-level advisory bodies and expert groups to provide strategic guidance and innovative solutions for digital governance challenges1.
3. Policy Development and Implementation
Frameworks and Guidelines: Develop and promote frameworks and guidelines that support the implementation of the Global Digital Compact, ensuring they are adaptable to different regional and national contexts1.
Best Practices: Share and disseminate best practices and successful case studies from various regions to inspire and guide effective digital governance2.
4. Monitoring and Evaluation
Progress Tracking: Establish mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the progress of initiatives related to the Global Digital Compact and WSIS outcomes, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement2.
Feedback Loops: Create channels for stakeholders to provide feedback on the implementation process, allowing for adjustments and refinements based on real-world experiences1.
5. Capacity Building
Training and Education: Offer capacity-building programs and workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of stakeholders involved in digital governance2.
1. Integration of Key Themes
Digital Inclusion: Focus on bridging the digital divide by promoting policies and initiatives that ensure equitable access to digital technologies for all, especially marginalized communities1.
Human Rights: Emphasize the protection of human rights in the digital space, ensuring that digital technologies are used to enhance freedoms and privacy2.
Sustainable Development: Align discussions and actions with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting how digital technologies can drive progress in areas like education, healthcare, and economic growth1.
2. Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Engagement: Foster collaboration among governments, private sector, civil society, and international organizations to create a comprehensive and inclusive digital governance framework2.
Advisory Bodies: Utilize high-level advisory bodies and expert groups to provide strategic guidance and innovative solutions for digital governance challenges1.
3. Policy Development and Implementation
Frameworks and Guidelines: Develop and promote frameworks and guidelines that support the implementation of the Global Digital Compact, ensuring they are adaptable to different regional and national contexts1.
Best Practices: Share and disseminate best practices and successful case studies from various regions to inspire and guide effective digital governance2.
4. Monitoring and Evaluation
Progress Tracking: Establish mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the progress of initiatives related to the Global Digital Compact and WSIS outcomes, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement2.
Feedback Loops: Create channels for stakeholders to provide feedback on the implementation process, allowing for adjustments and refinements based on real-world experiences1.
5. Capacity Building
Training and Education: Offer capacity-building programs and workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of stakeholders involved in digital governance2.
By focusing on these areas, the IGF can significantly contribute to the successful implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the review of WSIS outcomes, ultimately fostering a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable digital future
Civil Society
ID12
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
We must amplify youth voices and ensuring their active participation in decision-making processes, particularly on issues such as AI governance and digital inclusion. We also need to see to it that we are prioritizing the integration of regional insights into global frameworks, ensuring diverse perspectives are represented, particularly from Africa and other underserved regions.
The IGF and intersessional work should prioritize amplifying youth voices, integrating regional perspectives, and fostering multistakeholder collaboration to advance the GDC and WSIS+20 outcomes. This includes ensuring meaningful youth participation in digital governance, leveraging regional insights like Africa’s focus on digital sovereignty and connectivity, and aligning themes with WSIS+20 priorities. Capacity-building efforts, follow-up mechanisms to track progress, and actionable recommendations are essential to drive inclusivity, sustainability, and measurable impact.
1.Why not introducing dedicated youth tracks in all thematic areas, ensuring intergenerational dialogue on critical digital issues.
2. Foster regional IGFs’ contributions by allocating specific plenary sessions to present local solutions that could influence global strategies.
3. Strengthen hybrid participation models.
4. We could alos promote continuous dialogue through regular "mini IGFs" or follow-up consultations throughout the year to ensure continuity and impact beyond the annual event.
2. Foster regional IGFs’ contributions by allocating specific plenary sessions to present local solutions that could influence global strategies.
3. Strengthen hybrid participation models.
4. We could alos promote continuous dialogue through regular "mini IGFs" or follow-up consultations throughout the year to ensure continuity and impact beyond the annual event.
Civil Society
ID13
Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Rights and Freedoms
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1. Integrate Global Digital Compact themes: Incorporate the Compact's focus areas, such as digital cooperation, digital inclusion, and digital capacity building, into IGF session topics and agendas.
2. WSIS review and implementation: Dedicate sessions to reviewing progress, challenges, and best practices in implementing WSIS outcomes, and identify areas for improvement.
3. Multi-stakeholder engagement: Foster collaboration among governments, international organizations, civil society, private sector, and technical communities to ensure diverse perspectives and expertise.
4. Showcase successful initiatives: Highlight successful projects, initiatives, and policies that align with the Global Digital Compact and WSIS outcomes, to encourage knowledge sharing and replication.
5. Inform the 2025 high-level meeting: Ensure that IGF outputs, such as session reports and recommendations, inform the preparations for the 2025 high-level meeting, reviewing the overall implementation of WSIS outcomes.
By taking these steps, the IGF can effectively contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the review of WSIS outcomes, ultimately advancing the United Nations' sustainable development goals.
2. WSIS review and implementation: Dedicate sessions to reviewing progress, challenges, and best practices in implementing WSIS outcomes, and identify areas for improvement.
3. Multi-stakeholder engagement: Foster collaboration among governments, international organizations, civil society, private sector, and technical communities to ensure diverse perspectives and expertise.
4. Showcase successful initiatives: Highlight successful projects, initiatives, and policies that align with the Global Digital Compact and WSIS outcomes, to encourage knowledge sharing and replication.
5. Inform the 2025 high-level meeting: Ensure that IGF outputs, such as session reports and recommendations, inform the preparations for the 2025 high-level meeting, reviewing the overall implementation of WSIS outcomes.
By taking these steps, the IGF can effectively contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the review of WSIS outcomes, ultimately advancing the United Nations' sustainable development goals.
Civil Society
ID14
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
FGI peut contribué en donnant la parole a tout les participants désirant a émettre un avis sur les différents thématique et en tenant en compte la contribution de se dernier
tenir en compte les différentes langue des porteurs des résolutions des pistes thématiques en donnant la parole a tout les monde porteurs d'une résolution
Civil Society
ID15
Artificial Intelligence, Economic Issues and Development, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
Technical Community
ID16
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
Excellent work
Civil Society
ID17
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Media and Content
Civil Society
ID18
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Rights and Freedoms, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Government
ID19
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Economic Issues and Development
Intergovernmental Organization
ID20
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
Civil Society
ID21
Cybersecurity and Trust, Data Governance, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
The IGF processes must out actionable checklist to show how far their conversation around all the various policy framework has been. It will help us track and improve the outcome through a measurement processes.
There must be a collaborative relationship with technical team who understands the Internet Governance processes and help support Hybrid system. Also analytical view of themes can be shared for user presentation.
Technical Community
ID22
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Private Sector
ID23
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Media and Content
Civil Society
ID24
Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
To better reflect or contribute to the implementation of the global digital pact and the examination of the overall implementation of the results of the WSIS:
it is imperative to apply the recommendations and suggestions defined in the IGF report above by all multi-stakeholder actors.
it is imperative to apply the recommendations and suggestions defined in the IGF report above by all multi-stakeholder actors.
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Civil Society
ID25
Digital Cooperation, Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Broadening stakeholder engagement in Internet governance, IGF organization and role, Multistakeholderism and multidisciplinarity
Technical Community
ID26
Cybersecurity and Trust, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Les changements climatiques sont des défis majeurs pour le monde, affectant la sécurité alimentaire, l'accès à l'eau et la stabilité de monde rural. L'Internet peut jouer un rôle essentiel dans la sensibilisation, la surveillance et la gestion des effets des changements climatiques, ainsi que dans la promotion de pratiques durables. Moi fils du sahel, en ce qui concerne la cyber sécurité et le discours de haine, notamment contre les femmes et les groupes vulnérables, mon choix est également basé sur l'information et la formation. Les médias sociaux et les plateformes en ligne peuvent être des vecteurs de discours de haine et de désinformation, contribuant à la violence et aux conflits. Il est donc important de promouvoir des politiques et des pratiques qui luttent contre ces formes de cyber violence et de discrimination en ligne.
Enfin, l'accès universel à Internet et la connectivité significative pour les groupes marginalisés et vulnérables est essentiel pour garantir que personne ne soit laissé pour compte dans la société numérique. En tant que défenseur de l'inclusion numérique, ma contribution thématique est capitale pour garantir que les populations vulnérables du monde aient accès aux outils nécessaires pour faire face aux défis sociaux, économiques et environnementaux auxquels sont confrontés.
Enfin, l'accès universel à Internet et la connectivité significative pour les groupes marginalisés et vulnérables est essentiel pour garantir que personne ne soit laissé pour compte dans la société numérique. En tant que défenseur de l'inclusion numérique, ma contribution thématique est capitale pour garantir que les populations vulnérables du monde aient accès aux outils nécessaires pour faire face aux défis sociaux, économiques et environnementaux auxquels sont confrontés.
La réunion annuelle du Forum de la gouvernance de l'Internet (FGI) et ses travaux intersessions peuvent jouer un rôle important pour mieux refléter et contribuer à la mise en œuvre du Pacte numérique mondial et à l'examen de la mise en œuvre globale des résultats du Sommet mondial sur la société de l'information (SMSI) en vue de la réunion de haut niveau prévue fin 2025 de plusieurs manières:
Le FGI offre une plateforme unique pour faciliter les dialogues multipartites entre différentes parties prenantes, y compris les gouvernements, les entreprises, la société civile et les organisations internationales.
Le FGI permet aux participants de partager des expériences, des bonnes pratiques et des leçons apprises dans le domaine de la gouvernance de l'Internet.
Le FGI peut aider à identifier les lacunes et les besoins en matière de gouvernance de l'Internet pour la mise en œuvre du Pacte numérique mondial et des résultats du SMSI.
le FGI peut jouer un rôle important pour soutenir la mise en œuvre du Pacte numérique mondial et l'examen de la mise en œuvre globale des résultats du SMSI en permettant le dialogue, le partage de connaissances et en facilitant l'identification des lacunes et des besoins en matière de gouvernance de l'Internet. Sa réunion annuelle et ses travaux intersessions peuvent ainsi contribuer de manière significative à la réalisation des objectifs du Pacte numérique mondial et du SMSI.
Le FGI offre une plateforme unique pour faciliter les dialogues multipartites entre différentes parties prenantes, y compris les gouvernements, les entreprises, la société civile et les organisations internationales.
Le FGI permet aux participants de partager des expériences, des bonnes pratiques et des leçons apprises dans le domaine de la gouvernance de l'Internet.
Le FGI peut aider à identifier les lacunes et les besoins en matière de gouvernance de l'Internet pour la mise en œuvre du Pacte numérique mondial et des résultats du SMSI.
le FGI peut jouer un rôle important pour soutenir la mise en œuvre du Pacte numérique mondial et l'examen de la mise en œuvre globale des résultats du SMSI en permettant le dialogue, le partage de connaissances et en facilitant l'identification des lacunes et des besoins en matière de gouvernance de l'Internet. Sa réunion annuelle et ses travaux intersessions peuvent ainsi contribuer de manière significative à la réalisation des objectifs du Pacte numérique mondial et du SMSI.
pour améliorer le format et la conception de l'IGF, je propose :
Créer des sessions où les participants peuvent interagir directement, poser des questions en temps réel et contribuer activement à la discussion;
Assurer une représentation diversifiée des perspectives et des acteurs impliqués dans le débat sur la gouvernance d'Internet, en incluant des voix sous-représentées telles que les femmes, les jeunes et les pays en développement, augmenter surtout l'appui de participation des pays en sous-développement.
Aborder des sujets novateurs et en évolution rapide tels que l'intelligence artificielle, la blockchain, la protection des données et la cybersécurité;
Encourager la participation des jeunes et des parties prenantes non traditionnelles.
Créer des sessions où les participants peuvent interagir directement, poser des questions en temps réel et contribuer activement à la discussion;
Assurer une représentation diversifiée des perspectives et des acteurs impliqués dans le débat sur la gouvernance d'Internet, en incluant des voix sous-représentées telles que les femmes, les jeunes et les pays en développement, augmenter surtout l'appui de participation des pays en sous-développement.
Aborder des sujets novateurs et en évolution rapide tels que l'intelligence artificielle, la blockchain, la protection des données et la cybersécurité;
Encourager la participation des jeunes et des parties prenantes non traditionnelles.
Civil Society
ID27
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Data Governance
Government
ID28
Private Sector
ID29
Cybersecurity and Trust, Economic Issues and Development, Rights and Freedoms
Private Sector
ID30
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Media and Content, Rights and Freedoms
Gostaria também que refletirmos sobre a justiça climática no mundo
Civil Society
ID31
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Rights and Freedoms
Thematic Area: Cybersecurity and Trust
Issue: Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
How can international cooperation and governance frameworks, such as the draft UN Cybercrime Convention, better address emerging TFGBV threats like deepfakes, sextortion, and non-consensual intimate image abuse (NCII)?
What role should tech companies play in preventing TFGBV, and how can the adoption of tools like StopNCII.org and proactive AI-driven solutions be incentivized globally?
How can we ensure that cybersecurity policies explicitly address the disproportionate impact of TFGBV on women and marginalized groups, incorporating victim-centered approaches into these frameworks?
Thematic Area: Artificial Intelligence
Issue: Ethical AI Implementation in Gender-Based Violence Prevention
What ethical considerations should guide the development of AI tools for detecting and preventing TFGBV, such as NCII and deepfake creation?
How can AI solutions balance the need for accurate identification of harmful content while protecting privacy and avoiding biases that may exclude underrepresented demographics?
What mechanisms can be implemented to foster trust in AI-driven TFGBV solutions, including transparency, third-party audits, and survivor-informed design processes?
Thematic Area: Rights and Freedoms
Issue: Digital Gender Equality and Safety
How can international human rights frameworks evolve to better protect individuals from TFGBV in the digital sphere, and what role can IGF play in advancing these discussions?
What strategies can ensure survivors of TFGBV have access to justice and digital safety, regardless of their geographical or socioeconomic circumstances?
How can advocacy for digital rights intersect with gender equality movements to ensure comprehensive and inclusive online safety strategies?
Issue: Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
How can international cooperation and governance frameworks, such as the draft UN Cybercrime Convention, better address emerging TFGBV threats like deepfakes, sextortion, and non-consensual intimate image abuse (NCII)?
What role should tech companies play in preventing TFGBV, and how can the adoption of tools like StopNCII.org and proactive AI-driven solutions be incentivized globally?
How can we ensure that cybersecurity policies explicitly address the disproportionate impact of TFGBV on women and marginalized groups, incorporating victim-centered approaches into these frameworks?
Thematic Area: Artificial Intelligence
Issue: Ethical AI Implementation in Gender-Based Violence Prevention
What ethical considerations should guide the development of AI tools for detecting and preventing TFGBV, such as NCII and deepfake creation?
How can AI solutions balance the need for accurate identification of harmful content while protecting privacy and avoiding biases that may exclude underrepresented demographics?
What mechanisms can be implemented to foster trust in AI-driven TFGBV solutions, including transparency, third-party audits, and survivor-informed design processes?
Thematic Area: Rights and Freedoms
Issue: Digital Gender Equality and Safety
How can international human rights frameworks evolve to better protect individuals from TFGBV in the digital sphere, and what role can IGF play in advancing these discussions?
What strategies can ensure survivors of TFGBV have access to justice and digital safety, regardless of their geographical or socioeconomic circumstances?
How can advocacy for digital rights intersect with gender equality movements to ensure comprehensive and inclusive online safety strategies?
In the lead-up to the 2025 World Summit on the Information Society review, what measures can be introduced to ensure that digital gender-based violence prevention remains a key consideration in global ICT development policies?
Suggestions for Format and Design of IGF 2025:
Thematic Tracks: Introduce a dedicated track on Tech-Facilitated Violence and Digital Safety, covering emerging threats, ethical innovations, and survivor-led policy development.
Workshops: Include survivor and advocate-led workshops to center lived experiences in policy recommendations.
Intersessional Work: Develop focused multistakeholder working groups addressing TFGBV and presenting actionable outputs at the IGF annual meeting.
Suggestions for Format and Design of IGF 2025:
Thematic Tracks: Introduce a dedicated track on Tech-Facilitated Violence and Digital Safety, covering emerging threats, ethical innovations, and survivor-led policy development.
Workshops: Include survivor and advocate-led workshops to center lived experiences in policy recommendations.
Intersessional Work: Develop focused multistakeholder working groups addressing TFGBV and presenting actionable outputs at the IGF annual meeting.
Civil Society
ID32
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Technical Community
ID33
Cybersecurity and Trust, Digital Cooperation, Economic Issues and Development
Broadening stakeholder engagement in Internet governance, Digital ethics, International cooperation on data
IGF can develop a metric template that will be use to measure the performance of the different regions and countries on Global Digital Compact at its meetings.
Civil Society
ID34
Digital Cooperation, Economic Issues and Development, Rights and Freedoms
" Internet Governance a key to reach sustainable development goals".
Workshops to increase interactions.
Government
ID35
Cybersecurity and Trust, Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Rights and Freedoms
EDUCATE KIDS TO THE FUTURE OF INTERNET
AS I SAID IN THE OTHER FORM
WE NEED TO SOLVE THIS ISSUE ON THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY. PERIOD
(NO MORE ETERNAL MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES AND TALKING TALKING TALKING )
PROF OF WORK
SHOW ME RESULT
I CAN LEAD THE UN AND IGF TO GET THIS.
UN AND IGF NEEDS INNOVATION.
THAT'S BITCOIN. THAT'S CRYPTO. THAT'S AI
I HAVE A BRILLIANT MIND TEAM OF DEVS WORKING TO THE NEXT PROTOCOL FOR THE SOCIAL MEDIA.
WE THE PEOPLE OWN THE INTERNET.
CONTACT ME. I HAVE WHAT THE UN NEEDS.
WE NEED TO SOLVE THIS ISSUE ON THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY. PERIOD
(NO MORE ETERNAL MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES AND TALKING TALKING TALKING )
PROF OF WORK
SHOW ME RESULT
I CAN LEAD THE UN AND IGF TO GET THIS.
UN AND IGF NEEDS INNOVATION.
THAT'S BITCOIN. THAT'S CRYPTO. THAT'S AI
I HAVE A BRILLIANT MIND TEAM OF DEVS WORKING TO THE NEXT PROTOCOL FOR THE SOCIAL MEDIA.
WE THE PEOPLE OWN THE INTERNET.
CONTACT ME. I HAVE WHAT THE UN NEEDS.
YES
I FOUNDED BITCOIN BANK ( AKA INTERNET BANK ) THIS IS THE FUND THAT G7 AND THE UN NEEDS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE.
NEW CRYPTO FINANCIAL SYSTEM. ( BITCOIN )
BUILT OPEN SOURCE EVERYTHING.
CHECK IT OUT:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nnWWCamxScF6oE2LdC8fWVX84yC9aj4thhxj9_ihrwY/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/196gtWfT2QS2JPgCIoM2pBeMoBn0d0ZtuGjp4GnaqXuk/edit?usp=sharing
I FOUNDED BITCOIN BANK ( AKA INTERNET BANK ) THIS IS THE FUND THAT G7 AND THE UN NEEDS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE.
NEW CRYPTO FINANCIAL SYSTEM. ( BITCOIN )
BUILT OPEN SOURCE EVERYTHING.
CHECK IT OUT:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nnWWCamxScF6oE2LdC8fWVX84yC9aj4thhxj9_ihrwY/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/196gtWfT2QS2JPgCIoM2pBeMoBn0d0ZtuGjp4GnaqXuk/edit?usp=sharing
Intergovernmental Organization
ID36
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
The IGF can better reflect and contribute to the Global Digital Compact and WSIS outcomes by:
1. Thematic Alignment: Focus annual meeting themes and intersessional work on GDC priorities and WSIS review areas.
2. Multistakeholder Engagement: Ensure diverse participation and capacity building, especially for developing countries.
3. Policy Outputs: Use intersessional activities to generate actionable recommendations for the GDC and WSIS+20 review.
1. Thematic Alignment: Focus annual meeting themes and intersessional work on GDC priorities and WSIS review areas.
2. Multistakeholder Engagement: Ensure diverse participation and capacity building, especially for developing countries.
3. Policy Outputs: Use intersessional activities to generate actionable recommendations for the GDC and WSIS+20 review.
The overall format and design of the IGF can be optimized to ensure broader participation, more actionable outcomes, and a better focus on priority themes. Here are some ideas:
1. Dynamic Thematic Tracks: Focus on evolving priorities with actionable outcomes.
2. Year-Round Engagement: Use virtual working groups and regional IGF contributions to shape annual discussions.
3. Interactive Formats: Include collaborative labs and debate forums to foster active participation.
4. Capacity Building: Dedicate sessions to empower underrepresented groups.
5. Outcome-Focused Reports: Ensure all sessions generate concise, actionable recommendations.
1. Dynamic Thematic Tracks: Focus on evolving priorities with actionable outcomes.
2. Year-Round Engagement: Use virtual working groups and regional IGF contributions to shape annual discussions.
3. Interactive Formats: Include collaborative labs and debate forums to foster active participation.
4. Capacity Building: Dedicate sessions to empower underrepresented groups.
5. Outcome-Focused Reports: Ensure all sessions generate concise, actionable recommendations.
Technical Community
ID37
Data Governance, Digital Cooperation, Economic Issues and Development
1. Emerging Technologies and Internet Governance
AI and Machine Learning: Policies to govern ethical use of AI on the internet.
Blockchain in Internet Governance: Transparency, security, and decentralization implications.
Quantum Computing and Cryptography: Preparing for the future of internet security.
2. Sustainability and Green Internet
Energy Efficiency of Data Centers: Reducing the carbon footprint of the internet.
E-Waste Management: Strategies to minimize electronic waste generated by internet-enabled devices.
Green Networking: Renewable energy for internet infrastructure.
Global Collaboration on Governance Models
Multistakeholder Models: Exploring successes and challenges.
Role of International Organizations: Ensuring coordination between global entities like ITU and IGF.
Regional Collaboration: Case studies of successful regional internet governance.
3. Cultural and Ethical Dimensions of the Internet
Preserving Cultural Heritage Online: Digitization and protection of cultural assets.
Ethical Use of Data: Avoiding exploitation in developing regions.
Content Moderation Standards: Balancing cultural sensitivity with global standards.
4. Resilience and Preparedness
Disaster Recovery for Internet Infrastructure: Ensuring continuity during crises.
Global Health Crises: Leveraging internet governance during pandemics or other emergencies.
Resilience Against Disinformation: Building trust in online platforms.
AI and Machine Learning: Policies to govern ethical use of AI on the internet.
Blockchain in Internet Governance: Transparency, security, and decentralization implications.
Quantum Computing and Cryptography: Preparing for the future of internet security.
2. Sustainability and Green Internet
Energy Efficiency of Data Centers: Reducing the carbon footprint of the internet.
E-Waste Management: Strategies to minimize electronic waste generated by internet-enabled devices.
Green Networking: Renewable energy for internet infrastructure.
Global Collaboration on Governance Models
Multistakeholder Models: Exploring successes and challenges.
Role of International Organizations: Ensuring coordination between global entities like ITU and IGF.
Regional Collaboration: Case studies of successful regional internet governance.
3. Cultural and Ethical Dimensions of the Internet
Preserving Cultural Heritage Online: Digitization and protection of cultural assets.
Ethical Use of Data: Avoiding exploitation in developing regions.
Content Moderation Standards: Balancing cultural sensitivity with global standards.
4. Resilience and Preparedness
Disaster Recovery for Internet Infrastructure: Ensuring continuity during crises.
Global Health Crises: Leveraging internet governance during pandemics or other emergencies.
Resilience Against Disinformation: Building trust in online platforms.
The IGF can play a pivotal role in aligning its annual meetings and intersessional activities with the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes. Here are actionable suggestions to ensure meaningful contributions and alignment:
1. Strategic Integration of the Global Digital Compact Goals
Thematic Focus: Incorporate GDC priorities into the annual meeting agenda and intersessional workstreams, such as digital inclusion, ethical AI, and data privacy.
Dedicated Sessions: Host dedicated discussions or workshops on how stakeholders can collaborate to implement the GDC at local, regional, and global levels.
Progress Tracking: Use the IGF platform to monitor and report progress on the GDC commitments.
2. Facilitating Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Stakeholder Dialogues: Promote collaboration between governments, private sector, civil society, and technical communities to address gaps in WSIS implementation.
Case Studies and Best Practices: Encourage stakeholders to present case studies on successful implementations of WSIS outcomes or related initiatives.
Capacity Building: Organize training and capacity-building programs aligned with WSIS and GDC goals.
3. Alignment with WSIS+20 Preparations
Targeted Policy Recommendations: Leverage the IGF's policy networks and intersessional activities to develop actionable recommendations for the WSIS+20 review.
Mapping Contributions: Create a framework to map IGF outcomes to the WSIS action lines and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Engagement with UN Processes: Strengthen coordination with UN DESA and other bodies to ensure IGF outputs are reflected in WSIS+20 and GDC discussions.
Strengthening Outcome Relevance
Concrete Deliverables: Ensure IGF outcomes include specific, actionable proposals that directly contribute to GDC and WSIS implementation.
Follow-Up Mechanisms: Develop follow-up mechanisms to track how IGF recommendations are implemented at national and international levels.
Stakeholder Accountability: Encourage stakeholders to report back on their commitments made during IGF sessions.
The IGF’s multi-stakeholder model, its convening power, and its ability to synthesize diverse perspectives uniquely position it to support the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the WSIS outcomes effectively. By aligning its activities with these global initiatives, the IGF can solidify its role as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable digital governance.
1. Strategic Integration of the Global Digital Compact Goals
Thematic Focus: Incorporate GDC priorities into the annual meeting agenda and intersessional workstreams, such as digital inclusion, ethical AI, and data privacy.
Dedicated Sessions: Host dedicated discussions or workshops on how stakeholders can collaborate to implement the GDC at local, regional, and global levels.
Progress Tracking: Use the IGF platform to monitor and report progress on the GDC commitments.
2. Facilitating Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Stakeholder Dialogues: Promote collaboration between governments, private sector, civil society, and technical communities to address gaps in WSIS implementation.
Case Studies and Best Practices: Encourage stakeholders to present case studies on successful implementations of WSIS outcomes or related initiatives.
Capacity Building: Organize training and capacity-building programs aligned with WSIS and GDC goals.
3. Alignment with WSIS+20 Preparations
Targeted Policy Recommendations: Leverage the IGF's policy networks and intersessional activities to develop actionable recommendations for the WSIS+20 review.
Mapping Contributions: Create a framework to map IGF outcomes to the WSIS action lines and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Engagement with UN Processes: Strengthen coordination with UN DESA and other bodies to ensure IGF outputs are reflected in WSIS+20 and GDC discussions.
Strengthening Outcome Relevance
Concrete Deliverables: Ensure IGF outcomes include specific, actionable proposals that directly contribute to GDC and WSIS implementation.
Follow-Up Mechanisms: Develop follow-up mechanisms to track how IGF recommendations are implemented at national and international levels.
Stakeholder Accountability: Encourage stakeholders to report back on their commitments made during IGF sessions.
The IGF’s multi-stakeholder model, its convening power, and its ability to synthesize diverse perspectives uniquely position it to support the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the WSIS outcomes effectively. By aligning its activities with these global initiatives, the IGF can solidify its role as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable digital governance.
1. Reimagined Thematic Tracks
Integrated Tracks: Design thematic tracks that reflect interconnected issues, such as "Digital Inclusion and Sustainability" or "Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies," to encourage holistic discussions.
Regional Tracks: Dedicate tracks to region-specific challenges and solutions, enabling a diverse representation of perspectives.
Outcome-Oriented Tracks: Focus on producing actionable outputs for each theme, ensuring that discussions translate into tangible recommendations.
2. Greater Focus on Outputs
Policy Roadmaps: Develop policy roadmaps or frameworks based on discussions within thematic tracks.
Outcome Reporting: Present consolidated reports at the end of each track, summarizing key takeaways and action points.
Implementation Follow-Ups: Use subsequent IGF sessions to track the progress of recommendations made in previous years.
3. Leveraging Technology
Hybrid Participation: Strengthen the hybrid model to ensure seamless engagement for both in-person and virtual attendees.
Interactive Platforms: Use apps or platforms to enable real-time voting, Q&A, and collaborative document drafting during sessions.
Gamification: Introduce gamified elements, such as quizzes or challenges, to encourage engagement and learning.
Focused Pre-Events
Thematic Pre-Forums: Organize pre-events focused on specific themes, allowing in-depth exploration before the main IGF.
Stakeholder Preparatory Sessions: Host preparatory meetings for specific stakeholder groups to align their contributions to the forum.
4. Cross-Sectoral Engagement
Interdisciplinary Panels: Invite experts from fields like environmental science, healthcare, and education to share how internet governance intersects with their domains.
Private Sector Integration: Encourage greater involvement from the private sector by showcasing their contributions to internet governance.
Integrated Tracks: Design thematic tracks that reflect interconnected issues, such as "Digital Inclusion and Sustainability" or "Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies," to encourage holistic discussions.
Regional Tracks: Dedicate tracks to region-specific challenges and solutions, enabling a diverse representation of perspectives.
Outcome-Oriented Tracks: Focus on producing actionable outputs for each theme, ensuring that discussions translate into tangible recommendations.
2. Greater Focus on Outputs
Policy Roadmaps: Develop policy roadmaps or frameworks based on discussions within thematic tracks.
Outcome Reporting: Present consolidated reports at the end of each track, summarizing key takeaways and action points.
Implementation Follow-Ups: Use subsequent IGF sessions to track the progress of recommendations made in previous years.
3. Leveraging Technology
Hybrid Participation: Strengthen the hybrid model to ensure seamless engagement for both in-person and virtual attendees.
Interactive Platforms: Use apps or platforms to enable real-time voting, Q&A, and collaborative document drafting during sessions.
Gamification: Introduce gamified elements, such as quizzes or challenges, to encourage engagement and learning.
Focused Pre-Events
Thematic Pre-Forums: Organize pre-events focused on specific themes, allowing in-depth exploration before the main IGF.
Stakeholder Preparatory Sessions: Host preparatory meetings for specific stakeholder groups to align their contributions to the forum.
4. Cross-Sectoral Engagement
Interdisciplinary Panels: Invite experts from fields like environmental science, healthcare, and education to share how internet governance intersects with their domains.
Private Sector Integration: Encourage greater involvement from the private sector by showcasing their contributions to internet governance.
Private Sector
ID38
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Cooperation, Rights and Freedoms
The reports of the intercessional collaborations such as the Policy networks, Best Practice Forums, Dynamic Coalitions and the NRIs
When it comes to gender issues, not limit to just women, and create a specific set of session led by teens and children.
Civil Society
ID39
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Cooperation, Media and Content
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) can play a transformative role in bridging the implementation of the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and reviewing the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in the lead-up to 2025.
From the perspective of Sanicle, we see opportunities for the IGF to enhance its impact through:
1. **Alignment with Global Health and Equity Agendas**
The GDC prioritizes equitable digital access and inclusivity, and the IGF should amplify discussions on how digital technologies can address health equity, including menstrual and menopausal health—a cornerstone of Sanicle's mission. By fostering policy dialogues that emphasize data protection and accessibility for women's health, the IGF can directly contribute to both global health outcomes and digital inclusion.
2. Facilitating Public-Private Partnerships
Through its intersessional work, the IGF could host dedicated tracks to showcase innovations such as Sanicle’s AI-powered solutions for menstrual & menopause health. Collaborations between governments, multilateral organizations, and private sector innovators can drive actionable frameworks, ensuring the GDC's principles are translated into scalable solutions.
3. Metrics for Success and Progress Reporting
The IGF should work to standardize metrics that evaluate digital access, data privacy, and inclusivity in health technologies, tying these metrics to WSIS outcomes. This includes monitoring how AI, like our personalized health insights platform, is democratizing access to care.
4. Regional Dialogues for Localized Implementation
Given the diversity of digital challenges globally, the IGF could expand its efforts in convening regional stakeholder consultations, ensuring that underrepresented voices—including women and marginalized groups—shape the GDC and WSIS implementation.
5. Capacity Building and Advocacy
Through initiatives like IGF training sessions and public campaigns, the forum could empower stakeholders with knowledge about digital tools addressing health inequities. Sanicle, as a pioneer in health-focused AI, could provide case studies on leveraging machine learning for impactful results.
By prioritizing partnerships, inclusive metrics, and community-driven dialogues, the IGF can solidify its role as a pivotal platform for shaping the future of equitable digital development. At Sanicle, we remain committed to advancing health equity as part of this global agenda and welcome opportunities to contribute our expertise.
Sanicle stands ready to collaborate with the IGF and its stakeholders to champion these transformative goals.
From the perspective of Sanicle, we see opportunities for the IGF to enhance its impact through:
1. **Alignment with Global Health and Equity Agendas**
The GDC prioritizes equitable digital access and inclusivity, and the IGF should amplify discussions on how digital technologies can address health equity, including menstrual and menopausal health—a cornerstone of Sanicle's mission. By fostering policy dialogues that emphasize data protection and accessibility for women's health, the IGF can directly contribute to both global health outcomes and digital inclusion.
2. Facilitating Public-Private Partnerships
Through its intersessional work, the IGF could host dedicated tracks to showcase innovations such as Sanicle’s AI-powered solutions for menstrual & menopause health. Collaborations between governments, multilateral organizations, and private sector innovators can drive actionable frameworks, ensuring the GDC's principles are translated into scalable solutions.
3. Metrics for Success and Progress Reporting
The IGF should work to standardize metrics that evaluate digital access, data privacy, and inclusivity in health technologies, tying these metrics to WSIS outcomes. This includes monitoring how AI, like our personalized health insights platform, is democratizing access to care.
4. Regional Dialogues for Localized Implementation
Given the diversity of digital challenges globally, the IGF could expand its efforts in convening regional stakeholder consultations, ensuring that underrepresented voices—including women and marginalized groups—shape the GDC and WSIS implementation.
5. Capacity Building and Advocacy
Through initiatives like IGF training sessions and public campaigns, the forum could empower stakeholders with knowledge about digital tools addressing health inequities. Sanicle, as a pioneer in health-focused AI, could provide case studies on leveraging machine learning for impactful results.
By prioritizing partnerships, inclusive metrics, and community-driven dialogues, the IGF can solidify its role as a pivotal platform for shaping the future of equitable digital development. At Sanicle, we remain committed to advancing health equity as part of this global agenda and welcome opportunities to contribute our expertise.
Sanicle stands ready to collaborate with the IGF and its stakeholders to champion these transformative goals.
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) can elevate its impact by incorporating innovative approaches to its format and thematic tracks. Here are ideas that align with emerging global needs, including AI applications, digital ethics, and equity-focused solutions:
1. AI for Impact: Thematic Track on Real-World Applications
- Focus on AI-powered solutions like Sanicle.cloud, which leverages machine learning for women’s health and workplace inclusion.
- Highlight how AI can address challenges such as menstrual health, menopause support, and predictive healthcare, driving gender equity in professional and public spaces.
- Case studies and panel discussions featuring startups and NGOs employing AI for social good.
2. Digital Ethics and Inclusion for Women in the Workplace
- Create a forum to discuss AI ethics in relation to gender equity, emphasizing transparency, data privacy, and the prevention of algorithmic bias.
- Showcase practical examples of workplace policies enabled by digital tools—e.g., gender-sensitive AI algorithms that ensure fair treatment and resources for women in tech and leadership roles.
3. Citizen Journalism: Shaping the Digital Narrative
- Establish workshops on citizen journalism as a tool to amplify underrepresented voices, particularly in advancing narratives around gender equality and corporate accountability.
- Partner with platforms that support open access to verified news and provide hands-on training in leveraging digital tools for storytelling.
4. Innovative Financing Tracks: Impact Investment and Gender Bonds
- Introduce discussions on impact investing for tech solutions addressing gender disparities, including how instruments like gender bonds can be structured to fund startups like Sanicle.cloud.
- Highlight successful collaborations between governments, private investors, and international organizations in fostering inclusive tech ecosystems.
5. Human-Centered Digital Governance
- Host design-thinking workshops to co-create actionable frameworks for implementing Global Digital Compact goals, especially concerning underserved groups.
- Develop regional focus tracks that bring local stakeholders into global conversations, ensuring solutions are both scalable and culturally sensitive.
Suggested Design Enhancements:
- Interactive Format: Use hybrid events with virtual reality elements to showcase innovations. For example, participants could explore a virtual demo of Sanicle.cloud’s menstrual & menopause health AI.
- Collaborative Labs: Establish "Solution Labs" during the event where startups, NGOs, and policymakers collaborate on prototype solutions addressing digital ethics or workplace inclusion.
- Recognition of Excellence: Include awards for AI and tech-driven projects that create meaningful social impact, building momentum for initiatives like Sanicle.
By focusing on these areas, the IGF can advance impactful, ethical, and inclusive digital governance, driving meaningful progress for individuals and societies worldwide.
1. AI for Impact: Thematic Track on Real-World Applications
- Focus on AI-powered solutions like Sanicle.cloud, which leverages machine learning for women’s health and workplace inclusion.
- Highlight how AI can address challenges such as menstrual health, menopause support, and predictive healthcare, driving gender equity in professional and public spaces.
- Case studies and panel discussions featuring startups and NGOs employing AI for social good.
2. Digital Ethics and Inclusion for Women in the Workplace
- Create a forum to discuss AI ethics in relation to gender equity, emphasizing transparency, data privacy, and the prevention of algorithmic bias.
- Showcase practical examples of workplace policies enabled by digital tools—e.g., gender-sensitive AI algorithms that ensure fair treatment and resources for women in tech and leadership roles.
3. Citizen Journalism: Shaping the Digital Narrative
- Establish workshops on citizen journalism as a tool to amplify underrepresented voices, particularly in advancing narratives around gender equality and corporate accountability.
- Partner with platforms that support open access to verified news and provide hands-on training in leveraging digital tools for storytelling.
4. Innovative Financing Tracks: Impact Investment and Gender Bonds
- Introduce discussions on impact investing for tech solutions addressing gender disparities, including how instruments like gender bonds can be structured to fund startups like Sanicle.cloud.
- Highlight successful collaborations between governments, private investors, and international organizations in fostering inclusive tech ecosystems.
5. Human-Centered Digital Governance
- Host design-thinking workshops to co-create actionable frameworks for implementing Global Digital Compact goals, especially concerning underserved groups.
- Develop regional focus tracks that bring local stakeholders into global conversations, ensuring solutions are both scalable and culturally sensitive.
Suggested Design Enhancements:
- Interactive Format: Use hybrid events with virtual reality elements to showcase innovations. For example, participants could explore a virtual demo of Sanicle.cloud’s menstrual & menopause health AI.
- Collaborative Labs: Establish "Solution Labs" during the event where startups, NGOs, and policymakers collaborate on prototype solutions addressing digital ethics or workplace inclusion.
- Recognition of Excellence: Include awards for AI and tech-driven projects that create meaningful social impact, building momentum for initiatives like Sanicle.
By focusing on these areas, the IGF can advance impactful, ethical, and inclusive digital governance, driving meaningful progress for individuals and societies worldwide.
Private Sector
ID40
Data Governance, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Rights and Freedoms
Mercie
Civil Society
ID41
Cybersecurity and Trust, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
# Capacity building and inclusivity - Focus on building capacity in developing countries to ensure participation in the GDC and WSIS processes and
Strengthen youth and underserved community engagement to reflect diverse voices in global digital governance
Driving Actionable Outcomes
# Use IGF outcomes as direct contributions to the GDC and WSIS processes, ensuring they are actionable and can be integrated into UN-level deliberations.
# Develop "policy toolkits" or recommendations during intersessional work that align with the GDC framework and WSIS targets.
Strengthen youth and underserved community engagement to reflect diverse voices in global digital governance
Driving Actionable Outcomes
# Use IGF outcomes as direct contributions to the GDC and WSIS processes, ensuring they are actionable and can be integrated into UN-level deliberations.
# Develop "policy toolkits" or recommendations during intersessional work that align with the GDC framework and WSIS targets.
# Hack the IGF Challenge
Invite participants to propose and prototype solutions for improving Internet governance. The best ideas could be piloted in subsequent IGFs or integrated into ongoing intersessional work.
# "Voices of the Underserved Video Booths
Set up video booths where attendees can record short messages sharing their stories, challenges, or ideas. These videos could be showcased during sessions or compiled into a global advocacy campaign post-IGF
Invite participants to propose and prototype solutions for improving Internet governance. The best ideas could be piloted in subsequent IGFs or integrated into ongoing intersessional work.
# "Voices of the Underserved Video Booths
Set up video booths where attendees can record short messages sharing their stories, challenges, or ideas. These videos could be showcased during sessions or compiled into a global advocacy campaign post-IGF
Civil Society
ID42
Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Media and Content
Civil Society
ID43
Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Media and Content
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) plays a crucial role in promoting global digital cooperation and addressing pressing internet governance issues. To better reflect and contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes, the IGF annual meeting and its intersessional work could consider the following:
Global Digital Compact:
1. Thematic focus
Dedicate a significant portion of the IGF annual meeting to discussing the Global Digital Compact's key themes, such as digital cooperation, infrastructure, and human rights.
2. Implementation workshops: Organize workshops and sessions focused on implementing the Compact's recommendations, featuring experts, policymakers, and stakeholders.
3. Multistakeholder engagement
Foster collaboration among governments, private sector, civil society, and the technical community to ensure inclusive implementation of the Compact.
4. Best practice sharing: Encourage the sharing of best practices and lessons learned from implementing the Compact's recommendations, facilitating peer-to-peer learning.
5. Stocktaking and review: Dedicate a session or workshop to reviewing the progress made in implementing the WSIS outcomes, identifying gaps, and discussing ways to address them.
6. Thematic reviews: Organize thematic reviews of specific WSIS action lines, such as e-government, e-business, or e-learning, to assess progress and challenges.
7. Stakeholder engagement: Ensure that all stakeholders, including governments, private sector, civil society, and the technical community, are engaged in the review process.
8. Recommendations for the high-level meeting
Develop recommendations for the high-level meeting in 2025, based on the outcomes of the IGF's intersessional work and annual meeting.
*Intersessional work:
9. Dynamic coalitions: Support dynamic coalitions, which are informal groups of stakeholders working on specific issues, to focus on implementing the Global Digital Compact and reviewing WSIS outcomes.
10. Best practice forums: Establish best practice forums to facilitate the sharing of experiences and lessons learned in implementing the Compact and WSIS outcomes.
11. Policy options
Develop policy options and recommendations for implementing the Compact and WSIS outcomes, through online discussions and expert contributions.
12. Outreach and engagement. Engage with a broader range of stakeholders, including those from developing countries, to ensure that their perspectives and concerns are taken into account.
By implementing these suggestions, the IGF can effectively contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the review of the WSIS outcomes, ultimately supporting the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Global Digital Compact:
1. Thematic focus
Dedicate a significant portion of the IGF annual meeting to discussing the Global Digital Compact's key themes, such as digital cooperation, infrastructure, and human rights.
2. Implementation workshops: Organize workshops and sessions focused on implementing the Compact's recommendations, featuring experts, policymakers, and stakeholders.
3. Multistakeholder engagement
Foster collaboration among governments, private sector, civil society, and the technical community to ensure inclusive implementation of the Compact.
4. Best practice sharing: Encourage the sharing of best practices and lessons learned from implementing the Compact's recommendations, facilitating peer-to-peer learning.
5. Stocktaking and review: Dedicate a session or workshop to reviewing the progress made in implementing the WSIS outcomes, identifying gaps, and discussing ways to address them.
6. Thematic reviews: Organize thematic reviews of specific WSIS action lines, such as e-government, e-business, or e-learning, to assess progress and challenges.
7. Stakeholder engagement: Ensure that all stakeholders, including governments, private sector, civil society, and the technical community, are engaged in the review process.
8. Recommendations for the high-level meeting
Develop recommendations for the high-level meeting in 2025, based on the outcomes of the IGF's intersessional work and annual meeting.
*Intersessional work:
9. Dynamic coalitions: Support dynamic coalitions, which are informal groups of stakeholders working on specific issues, to focus on implementing the Global Digital Compact and reviewing WSIS outcomes.
10. Best practice forums: Establish best practice forums to facilitate the sharing of experiences and lessons learned in implementing the Compact and WSIS outcomes.
11. Policy options
Develop policy options and recommendations for implementing the Compact and WSIS outcomes, through online discussions and expert contributions.
12. Outreach and engagement. Engage with a broader range of stakeholders, including those from developing countries, to ensure that their perspectives and concerns are taken into account.
By implementing these suggestions, the IGF can effectively contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the review of the WSIS outcomes, ultimately supporting the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
No
Civil Society
ID44
Artificial Intelligence, Rights and Freedoms
Government
ID45
Data Governance, Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Technical and Operational Topics
All the stakeholders need contrainte debate. Financing internet infrastructures in developing countries is a big challenge for some stakeholders.
Each country and sub région and région should document the wsis evaluation durant their specifical igf.
Ronde table format with more speakers per thematic discussing in détail for 2 hours will be better.
Government
ID46
Economic Issues and Development, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Technical and Operational Topics
https://oceaexpert.org/institution/20033
https://oceanliteracy.unesco.org/expert/prof-dr-lebeau-pemha-thina/
THE NEW INNOVATION NUMERIC AND THE BIODIVERDITY WORLD OF THE UN AGENDA 2030/2050/2100
Intergovernmental Organization
ID47
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Digital Cooperation
One of the factors in the success of the IGF 2024 was the facilitation of the process for obtaining entry visas by the organizing country (online form and rapid processing at embassies).
We hope that Norway, as the host country, will quickly set up visa procedures, bearing in mind that the event is only 6 months away and that Norway has very few embassies in Africa.
We hope that Norway, as the host country, will quickly set up visa procedures, bearing in mind that the event is only 6 months away and that Norway has very few embassies in Africa.
One of the factors in the success of the IGF 2024 was the facilitation of the process for obtaining entry visas by the organizing country (online form and rapid processing at embassies).
We hope that Norway, as the host country, will quickly set up visa procedures, bearing in mind that the event is only 6 months away and that Norway has very few embassies in Africa.
We hope that Norway, as the host country, will quickly set up visa procedures, bearing in mind that the event is only 6 months away and that Norway has very few embassies in Africa.
Technical Community
ID48
Cybersecurity and Trust, Data Governance, Technical and Operational Topics
Media and content are pivotal in shaping public discourse, preserving cultural diversity, and combating misinformation in the digital age. Prioritizing this theme at IGF 2025 will also allow stakeholders to explore issues such as content moderation, the ethical use of AI in media production, and protecting freedom of expression while ensuring online safety. This focus is crucial for fostering a responsible and inclusive digital media environment.
The IGF annual conference and intersessional work can better support the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the evaluation of WSIS outcomes by:
Align Themes: To guarantee relevance to global goals, concentrate conversations on WSIS action lines and GDC pillars (such as digital inclusion and ethical AI).
Stakeholder Engagement: Through regional and national IGFs, increase the involvement of several stakeholders and integrate grassroots perspectives.
Strengthen virtual hub participation: encourage the establishment of regional hubs that operate in a hybrid format, where participants can join virtual sessions collectively and engage in local discussions simultaneously. This will create a sense of community and ensure active participation despite physical distance.
Work Together Worldwide: In order to support global governance processes, fortify relationships with national and regional agencies and showcase case studies.
Track Your Progress: Use indicators and annual reports to measure and display IGF’s contributions to the GDC and WSIS+20 goals.
Align Themes: To guarantee relevance to global goals, concentrate conversations on WSIS action lines and GDC pillars (such as digital inclusion and ethical AI).
Stakeholder Engagement: Through regional and national IGFs, increase the involvement of several stakeholders and integrate grassroots perspectives.
Strengthen virtual hub participation: encourage the establishment of regional hubs that operate in a hybrid format, where participants can join virtual sessions collectively and engage in local discussions simultaneously. This will create a sense of community and ensure active participation despite physical distance.
Work Together Worldwide: In order to support global governance processes, fortify relationships with national and regional agencies and showcase case studies.
Track Your Progress: Use indicators and annual reports to measure and display IGF’s contributions to the GDC and WSIS+20 goals.
The IGF 2024 format was thoughtfully designed and facilitated robust deliberations. However, the large number of sessions led to reduced attendance in some, as participants were often required to choose between overlapping topics of interest.
For IGF 2025, it would be beneficial to streamline the number of sessions to ensure fuller participation and engagement across all tracks. This could also enhance the depth of discussions and allow attendees to contribute more meaningfully without having to prioritize one session over another.
Focusing on fewer, carefully curated sessions while maintaining thematic diversity can help maximize impact and foster richer dialogue among participants.
For IGF 2025, it would be beneficial to streamline the number of sessions to ensure fuller participation and engagement across all tracks. This could also enhance the depth of discussions and allow attendees to contribute more meaningfully without having to prioritize one session over another.
Focusing on fewer, carefully curated sessions while maintaining thematic diversity can help maximize impact and foster richer dialogue among participants.
Technical Community
ID49
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
La réunion annuelle du FGI et ses travaux intersessions peuvent jouer un rôle essentiel en alignant leurs priorités sur les objectifs du Pacte numérique mondial et les recommandations issues du SMSI. En intégrant des thématiques ciblées, en renforçant la participation des parties prenantes et en établissant des mécanismes de suivi, le FGI pourrait mieux refléter ces initiatives. La production de rapports dédiés et la mise en place d’ateliers spécifiques contribueraient également à démontrer son impact concret, tout en mobilisant les efforts collectifs vers la réunion de haut niveau prévue en 2025.
Oui
Civil Society
ID50
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Data Governance
security of data
By engaging and inviting policymakers to digest the outcomes of the IGF annual meeting.
By engaging more research
Government
ID51
Economic Issues and Development, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Rights and Freedoms
Disinformation online hinders the progress in open science and Right to Development and the achievement of UN SDG2030.
INPUT on the Right to Access and Take Part in Scientific Progress: "The Royal Golden Cocoon of Java: Cricula trifenestrata (Indonesia)"
https://www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for-input/2023/call-input-right-access-and-take-part-scientific-progress
Input for the 2024 reports by Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development
Purpose:
To collect information for the 2024 thematic reports of the mandate
Background:
The Human Rights Council, in its resolution 33/14 of 29 September 2016, established the mandate of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to development. The mandate was extended by resolution 51/7. Mr. Surya Deva was appointed Special Rapporteur for a period of three years and took up his functions on 1 May 2023.
In 2024, the Special Rapporteur will be presenting reports to the Human Rights Council and to the UN General Assembly on the following themes: (a) Climate justice: Loss and damage; and (b) The right to development of children and future generations.
Individual Input: Dolly Wong
https://www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for-input/2024/call-input-2024-reports-special-rapporteur-right-development
INPUT on the Right to Access and Take Part in Scientific Progress: "The Royal Golden Cocoon of Java: Cricula trifenestrata (Indonesia)"
https://www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for-input/2023/call-input-right-access-and-take-part-scientific-progress
Input for the 2024 reports by Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development
Purpose:
To collect information for the 2024 thematic reports of the mandate
Background:
The Human Rights Council, in its resolution 33/14 of 29 September 2016, established the mandate of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to development. The mandate was extended by resolution 51/7. Mr. Surya Deva was appointed Special Rapporteur for a period of three years and took up his functions on 1 May 2023.
In 2024, the Special Rapporteur will be presenting reports to the Human Rights Council and to the UN General Assembly on the following themes: (a) Climate justice: Loss and damage; and (b) The right to development of children and future generations.
Individual Input: Dolly Wong
https://www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for-input/2024/call-input-2024-reports-special-rapporteur-right-development
Better interactivity and user-friendliness for online participation.
Intergovernmental Organization
ID52
Data Governance, Media and Content, Technical and Operational Topics
Government
ID53
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Economic Issues and Development
Government
ID54
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Data Governance
Civil Society
ID56
Artificial Intelligence, Economic Issues and Development, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
No
I will join in 2025 in Norway
Its best
Civil Society
ID57
Artificial Intelligence, Economic Issues and Development, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
We should arrange local day trips in between session where participants will get to know more about its history and cultural.
if possible apart from arranging hotels, We should arrange home stay (participants can stay at local resident homes to know their life style and cultural).
As you offer best hotels rate with discounts likewise if transport on major flight carrier should give discounts so more participants can visit.
This is great to see IGF 2025 will take place in June which good otherwise during December as it is Holiday Time and festival sessions things generally get expensive.
Please help us with VISA way in advance like 3-4 months so self arrangement can be done well in time.
if possible apart from arranging hotels, We should arrange home stay (participants can stay at local resident homes to know their life style and cultural).
As you offer best hotels rate with discounts likewise if transport on major flight carrier should give discounts so more participants can visit.
This is great to see IGF 2025 will take place in June which good otherwise during December as it is Holiday Time and festival sessions things generally get expensive.
Please help us with VISA way in advance like 3-4 months so self arrangement can be done well in time.
To better align the IGF with the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes, the IGF can:
1. Integrate GDC Principles: Ensure IGF sessions and discussions focus on the key GDC goals, such as universal digital inclusion, human rights, and digital sovereignty, aligning thematic tracks with these priorities.
2. Track Progress on WSIS Goals: Regularly assess the implementation of WSIS outcomes through dedicated sessions, workshops, and stakeholder reports, ensuring accountability in the lead-up to the 2025 high-level meeting.
3. Intersessional Work: Facilitate ongoing discussions and collaboration on the GDC and WSIS themes through intersessional activities (e.g., working groups, consultations, and research initiatives) to maintain momentum.
4. Collaborate with UN and Stakeholders: Strengthen partnerships with UN bodies, governments, and civil society to create actionable outcomes and contribute to global digital policy frameworks.
5. Actionable Reporting: Produce concrete policy recommendations and progress reports that track the status of both the GDC and WSIS implementation, feeding into the 2025 review.
1. Integrate GDC Principles: Ensure IGF sessions and discussions focus on the key GDC goals, such as universal digital inclusion, human rights, and digital sovereignty, aligning thematic tracks with these priorities.
2. Track Progress on WSIS Goals: Regularly assess the implementation of WSIS outcomes through dedicated sessions, workshops, and stakeholder reports, ensuring accountability in the lead-up to the 2025 high-level meeting.
3. Intersessional Work: Facilitate ongoing discussions and collaboration on the GDC and WSIS themes through intersessional activities (e.g., working groups, consultations, and research initiatives) to maintain momentum.
4. Collaborate with UN and Stakeholders: Strengthen partnerships with UN bodies, governments, and civil society to create actionable outcomes and contribute to global digital policy frameworks.
5. Actionable Reporting: Produce concrete policy recommendations and progress reports that track the status of both the GDC and WSIS implementation, feeding into the 2025 review.
This will ensure the IGF remains central to global digital governance efforts, directly contributing to the realization of the GDC and WSIS goals.
To improve the IGF’s format and design, consider the following ideas:
1. Revise Thematic Tracks:
Integrate cross-disciplinary themes (e.g., cybersecurity, privacy, and digital inclusion).
Add emerging tech tracks (AI, blockchain, quantum computing).
Focus on regional issues (e.g., internet governance in the Global South).
2. Interactive Formats:
Use open space sessions for participant-driven discussions.
Incorporate VR/AR experiences for immersive learning.
Use live polling and Q&A for real-time audience interaction.
3. Diversity and Inclusivity:
Create youth-focused and gender-inclusive tracks.
Include indigenous perspectives on data sovereignty.
Highlight regional consultations and satellite events for broader participation.
4. Regional Collaboration:
Host pre-IGF consultations in different regions to shape the agenda.
Use hybrid formats for more inclusive participation, especially in the Global South.
To improve the IGF’s format and design, consider the following ideas:
1. Revise Thematic Tracks:
Integrate cross-disciplinary themes (e.g., cybersecurity, privacy, and digital inclusion).
Add emerging tech tracks (AI, blockchain, quantum computing).
Focus on regional issues (e.g., internet governance in the Global South).
2. Interactive Formats:
Use open space sessions for participant-driven discussions.
Incorporate VR/AR experiences for immersive learning.
Use live polling and Q&A for real-time audience interaction.
3. Diversity and Inclusivity:
Create youth-focused and gender-inclusive tracks.
Include indigenous perspectives on data sovereignty.
Highlight regional consultations and satellite events for broader participation.
4. Regional Collaboration:
Host pre-IGF consultations in different regions to shape the agenda.
Use hybrid formats for more inclusive participation, especially in the Global South.
Private Sector
ID58
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
Civil Society
ID59
Cybersecurity and Trust, Economic Issues and Development, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
For additional input regarding the IGF 2025, there are several suggestions that could enhance the forum’s overall effectiveness, inclusivity, and relevance:
1. Engagement with Stakeholders Across the Global South: To ensure that the discussions at IGF 2025 reflect a global perspective, it would be crucial to increase engagement with stakeholders from the Global South. Providing targeted outreach and support for participation, including funding for representatives from low-income and developing countries, could help address disparities in participation and ensure that the discussions are more inclusive.
2. Youth Participation and Empowerment: IGF 2025 should place a greater emphasis on youth involvement by expanding opportunities for youth-led sessions, mentorship, and capacity building. By empowering younger generations to lead conversations on topics such as cybersecurity, data privacy, and digital rights, the forum can foster long-term solutions to critical digital challenges.
3. Strengthening the Link Between Policy and Practice: IGF 2025 should include more practical sessions that translate policy discussions into actionable steps for governments, businesses, and civil society. More case studies and real-life examples of successful initiatives could help attendees understand how digital governance frameworks can be implemented in diverse contexts.
4. Interdisciplinary Collaborations: The IGF 2025 should promote more interdisciplinary sessions that bring together technology experts, policymakers, economists, human rights advocates, and environmentalists. This could foster a more holistic approach to internet governance and digital policy, especially for areas like AI, climate change, and digital inclusion.
5. Facilitating Long-Term Outcomes: There could be a greater focus on facilitating concrete, long-term outcomes from the forum, such as multi-stakeholder agreements, policy recommendations, or collaborative initiatives. By prioritizing outcome-driven discussions and follow-up mechanisms, IGF 2025 could serve as a platform for actionable change rather than just dialogue.
6. Better Utilization of Technology for Remote Participation: To accommodate a wider range of participants, IGF 2025 should consider enhancing remote participation capabilities. This could include a more seamless and interactive virtual experience, offering access to sessions, networking opportunities, and workshops, making it easier for people worldwide to participate regardless of location or resources.
7. Monitoring and Evaluation: A strong system for monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of the IGF discussions and commitments could be implemented, with regular updates on the progress of initiatives launched at previous forums. This would ensure that the IGF evolves and adjusts to new challenges while remaining accountable to its global commitments.
8. Cross-Sector Collaboration: IGF 2025 should enhance collaboration with other international forums and agencies, such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), World Health Organization (WHO), and World Economic Forum (WEF). This could help bring the digital governance discussions into broader international agendas, particularly for topics like the regulation of emerging technologies and global economic development.
9. Enhanced Policy Networks and Dynamic Coalitions: Further strengthening the policy networks and dynamic coalitions at IGF 2025 could enable more specialized discussions around complex issues like data privacy, digital trade, and AI ethics. These networks could work towards producing actionable policy frameworks or model regulations for implementation by governments and the private sector.
By incorporating these elements, IGF 2025 can continue to evolve into a dynamic platform for addressing key issues in internet governance while fostering collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity across all sectors of society.
1. Engagement with Stakeholders Across the Global South: To ensure that the discussions at IGF 2025 reflect a global perspective, it would be crucial to increase engagement with stakeholders from the Global South. Providing targeted outreach and support for participation, including funding for representatives from low-income and developing countries, could help address disparities in participation and ensure that the discussions are more inclusive.
2. Youth Participation and Empowerment: IGF 2025 should place a greater emphasis on youth involvement by expanding opportunities for youth-led sessions, mentorship, and capacity building. By empowering younger generations to lead conversations on topics such as cybersecurity, data privacy, and digital rights, the forum can foster long-term solutions to critical digital challenges.
3. Strengthening the Link Between Policy and Practice: IGF 2025 should include more practical sessions that translate policy discussions into actionable steps for governments, businesses, and civil society. More case studies and real-life examples of successful initiatives could help attendees understand how digital governance frameworks can be implemented in diverse contexts.
4. Interdisciplinary Collaborations: The IGF 2025 should promote more interdisciplinary sessions that bring together technology experts, policymakers, economists, human rights advocates, and environmentalists. This could foster a more holistic approach to internet governance and digital policy, especially for areas like AI, climate change, and digital inclusion.
5. Facilitating Long-Term Outcomes: There could be a greater focus on facilitating concrete, long-term outcomes from the forum, such as multi-stakeholder agreements, policy recommendations, or collaborative initiatives. By prioritizing outcome-driven discussions and follow-up mechanisms, IGF 2025 could serve as a platform for actionable change rather than just dialogue.
6. Better Utilization of Technology for Remote Participation: To accommodate a wider range of participants, IGF 2025 should consider enhancing remote participation capabilities. This could include a more seamless and interactive virtual experience, offering access to sessions, networking opportunities, and workshops, making it easier for people worldwide to participate regardless of location or resources.
7. Monitoring and Evaluation: A strong system for monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of the IGF discussions and commitments could be implemented, with regular updates on the progress of initiatives launched at previous forums. This would ensure that the IGF evolves and adjusts to new challenges while remaining accountable to its global commitments.
8. Cross-Sector Collaboration: IGF 2025 should enhance collaboration with other international forums and agencies, such as the World Trade Organization (WTO), World Health Organization (WHO), and World Economic Forum (WEF). This could help bring the digital governance discussions into broader international agendas, particularly for topics like the regulation of emerging technologies and global economic development.
9. Enhanced Policy Networks and Dynamic Coalitions: Further strengthening the policy networks and dynamic coalitions at IGF 2025 could enable more specialized discussions around complex issues like data privacy, digital trade, and AI ethics. These networks could work towards producing actionable policy frameworks or model regulations for implementation by governments and the private sector.
By incorporating these elements, IGF 2025 can continue to evolve into a dynamic platform for addressing key issues in internet governance while fostering collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity across all sectors of society.
To better reflect or contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the WSIS+20 review in the lead-up to the high-level meeting at the end of 2025, the IGF annual meeting and its intersessional work could focus on the following strategies:
1. Alignment with the GDC Principles and Goals
Highlight and Integrate GDC Themes: IGF 2025 sessions should directly align with the principles and goals of the Global Digital Compact, particularly in areas such as universal connectivity, privacy protection, cybersecurity, and fostering inclusive digital economies. By ensuring that all thematic tracks at the IGF reflect these core issues, it can support the implementation of the GDC at a global level.
GDC Implementation Forum: Create a dedicated space within the IGF where stakeholders can report on progress, challenges, and innovations in implementing the GDC principles. This could be structured as a collaborative forum involving governments, civil society, businesses, and youth representatives, providing updates and exchanging best practices.
2. Collaborative Dialogue on WSIS+20
Track for WSIS+20 Review: Since the WSIS outcomes are crucial for shaping global digital governance, IGF 2025 could feature a special track that focuses on reviewing the progress of WSIS goals in the context of evolving technologies and internet governance. This would allow for a candid evaluation of the successes and gaps in implementing WSIS outcomes, ensuring the high-level meeting at the end of 2025 is well-informed.
Mapping WSIS Outcomes to Current Global Digital Challenges: IGF sessions could also map out how the original WSIS goals (such as access to information, capacity building, and digital literacy) are being impacted by emerging challenges like AI, cybersecurity threats, and data governance. This helps ensure that the review of WSIS+20 is relevant to today's technological landscape.
3. Strengthening Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Intersessional Working Groups: Establish working groups that operate throughout the year, engaging diverse stakeholders (governments, the private sector, civil society, and technical communities) to actively contribute to the implementation of GDC and WSIS+20 agendas. These working groups could focus on specific issues like data sovereignty, internet governance frameworks, and digital rights, and present recommendations during the IGF annual meeting.
National, Regional, and Youth IGFs: Encourage National and Regional IGF initiatives (NRIs) and Youth IGFs to conduct discussions and activities related to the GDC and WSIS+20. Their reports and outcomes could feed directly into the IGF annual meeting and the high-level review of the WSIS outcomes, ensuring that global discussions are rooted in regional and grassroots realities.
4. Inclusive and Transparent Monitoring Mechanisms
Tracking Progress and Reporting: Develop a transparent mechanism for tracking the implementation of GDC and WSIS outcomes, involving all stakeholders in reporting on key indicators. IGF could facilitate a process where progress towards these global initiatives is publicly documented, allowing for accountability and the identification of any gaps.
Regular Updates in Intersessional Work: Through its intersessional activities, IGF can act as a platform for regular updates on the implementation of the GDC and WSIS outcomes, providing a space for stakeholders to share their experiences and challenges. This could culminate in concrete reports or recommendations for the high-level review meeting in 2025.
5. Engaging in Policy Dialogue on Key Global Digital Issues
Workshops on Policy Implementation: IGF 2025 should organize focused workshops or panels that explore the intersection of policy and technology in implementing both the GDC and WSIS outcomes. These could address specific policy challenges such as privacy laws, cross-border data flow regulations, and cybersecurity protocols, and offer concrete solutions for enhancing international cooperation.
Interactive Debates and Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate debates and knowledge-sharing sessions on how the GDC can be implemented at the national level, particularly in developing countries, and how digital divides can be addressed to ensure equitable access. This would contribute significantly to the overall goal of universal access to the internet and digital technologies.
6. Special Sessions for High-Level Participation
WSIS+20 and GDC Joint Sessions: As part of the lead-up to the 2025 high-level review, IGF 2025 could organize special sessions inviting key UN stakeholders, such as the ITU, UNESCO, and UNDP, to discuss the intersection of the GDC and the WSIS+20 review. These sessions could aim to align global digital governance with broader UN agendas, like the SDGs and climate action.
Dedicated GDC and WSIS+20 Leaders’ Track: A high-level leaders' track could provide a forum for government ministers, industry leaders, and global civil society to discuss their commitments and progress on GDC and WSIS outcomes. This would reinforce the role of IGF as a platform for high-level political dialogue on internet governance.
7. Bringing Local Contexts into Global Discussions
Highlighting Local Initiatives: IGF could showcase local or regional projects that align with the goals of the GDC and WSIS. These projects, particularly from underserved or marginalized communities, would provide valuable insights into how global agendas are being implemented on the ground.
Interactive Mapping of Regional Needs: Facilitate sessions where local and regional stakeholders can map out their unique needs, challenges, and progress in implementing the GDC and WSIS outcomes. This would ensure that the IGF reflects diverse perspectives, which can then inform global decision-making at the high-level meeting in 2025.
By focusing on these areas, IGF 2025 can strengthen its role in contributing to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and providing meaningful inputs for the WSIS+20 review process. The collaborative, multi-stakeholder nature of the IGF, combined with an action-oriented and inclusive approach, can ensure that these global initiatives are not only discussed but also actively implemented and monitored.
1. Alignment with the GDC Principles and Goals
Highlight and Integrate GDC Themes: IGF 2025 sessions should directly align with the principles and goals of the Global Digital Compact, particularly in areas such as universal connectivity, privacy protection, cybersecurity, and fostering inclusive digital economies. By ensuring that all thematic tracks at the IGF reflect these core issues, it can support the implementation of the GDC at a global level.
GDC Implementation Forum: Create a dedicated space within the IGF where stakeholders can report on progress, challenges, and innovations in implementing the GDC principles. This could be structured as a collaborative forum involving governments, civil society, businesses, and youth representatives, providing updates and exchanging best practices.
2. Collaborative Dialogue on WSIS+20
Track for WSIS+20 Review: Since the WSIS outcomes are crucial for shaping global digital governance, IGF 2025 could feature a special track that focuses on reviewing the progress of WSIS goals in the context of evolving technologies and internet governance. This would allow for a candid evaluation of the successes and gaps in implementing WSIS outcomes, ensuring the high-level meeting at the end of 2025 is well-informed.
Mapping WSIS Outcomes to Current Global Digital Challenges: IGF sessions could also map out how the original WSIS goals (such as access to information, capacity building, and digital literacy) are being impacted by emerging challenges like AI, cybersecurity threats, and data governance. This helps ensure that the review of WSIS+20 is relevant to today's technological landscape.
3. Strengthening Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Intersessional Working Groups: Establish working groups that operate throughout the year, engaging diverse stakeholders (governments, the private sector, civil society, and technical communities) to actively contribute to the implementation of GDC and WSIS+20 agendas. These working groups could focus on specific issues like data sovereignty, internet governance frameworks, and digital rights, and present recommendations during the IGF annual meeting.
National, Regional, and Youth IGFs: Encourage National and Regional IGF initiatives (NRIs) and Youth IGFs to conduct discussions and activities related to the GDC and WSIS+20. Their reports and outcomes could feed directly into the IGF annual meeting and the high-level review of the WSIS outcomes, ensuring that global discussions are rooted in regional and grassroots realities.
4. Inclusive and Transparent Monitoring Mechanisms
Tracking Progress and Reporting: Develop a transparent mechanism for tracking the implementation of GDC and WSIS outcomes, involving all stakeholders in reporting on key indicators. IGF could facilitate a process where progress towards these global initiatives is publicly documented, allowing for accountability and the identification of any gaps.
Regular Updates in Intersessional Work: Through its intersessional activities, IGF can act as a platform for regular updates on the implementation of the GDC and WSIS outcomes, providing a space for stakeholders to share their experiences and challenges. This could culminate in concrete reports or recommendations for the high-level review meeting in 2025.
5. Engaging in Policy Dialogue on Key Global Digital Issues
Workshops on Policy Implementation: IGF 2025 should organize focused workshops or panels that explore the intersection of policy and technology in implementing both the GDC and WSIS outcomes. These could address specific policy challenges such as privacy laws, cross-border data flow regulations, and cybersecurity protocols, and offer concrete solutions for enhancing international cooperation.
Interactive Debates and Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate debates and knowledge-sharing sessions on how the GDC can be implemented at the national level, particularly in developing countries, and how digital divides can be addressed to ensure equitable access. This would contribute significantly to the overall goal of universal access to the internet and digital technologies.
6. Special Sessions for High-Level Participation
WSIS+20 and GDC Joint Sessions: As part of the lead-up to the 2025 high-level review, IGF 2025 could organize special sessions inviting key UN stakeholders, such as the ITU, UNESCO, and UNDP, to discuss the intersection of the GDC and the WSIS+20 review. These sessions could aim to align global digital governance with broader UN agendas, like the SDGs and climate action.
Dedicated GDC and WSIS+20 Leaders’ Track: A high-level leaders' track could provide a forum for government ministers, industry leaders, and global civil society to discuss their commitments and progress on GDC and WSIS outcomes. This would reinforce the role of IGF as a platform for high-level political dialogue on internet governance.
7. Bringing Local Contexts into Global Discussions
Highlighting Local Initiatives: IGF could showcase local or regional projects that align with the goals of the GDC and WSIS. These projects, particularly from underserved or marginalized communities, would provide valuable insights into how global agendas are being implemented on the ground.
Interactive Mapping of Regional Needs: Facilitate sessions where local and regional stakeholders can map out their unique needs, challenges, and progress in implementing the GDC and WSIS outcomes. This would ensure that the IGF reflects diverse perspectives, which can then inform global decision-making at the high-level meeting in 2025.
By focusing on these areas, IGF 2025 can strengthen its role in contributing to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and providing meaningful inputs for the WSIS+20 review process. The collaborative, multi-stakeholder nature of the IGF, combined with an action-oriented and inclusive approach, can ensure that these global initiatives are not only discussed but also actively implemented and monitored.
To improve the format and design of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and better recognize the contributions of self-funded organizations like Hazras Charity Foundation, several changes could be implemented in the structure, thematic tracks, and recognition processes:
1. Redesigning Thematic Tracks to Be More Interactive and Solution-Oriented
Interactive Thematic Tracks: Rather than traditional panel discussions, each thematic track could incorporate more interactive workshops, case study presentations, and collaborative group discussions. These sessions would allow participants to actively contribute ideas, share experiences, and discuss challenges in a more engaging manner, making the discussions more practical and action-oriented.
Thematic Challenges and Solutions: Organize thematic tracks around specific global challenges, such as "Bridging the Digital Divide," "Data Sovereignty," or "Cybersecurity for Small Communities," with sub-tracks focusing on innovative solutions, policy proposals, or pilot projects. This would help attendees not just discuss issues but also brainstorm and generate actionable outcomes that can be implemented in the real world.
Policy and Action-Oriented Panels: Rather than just discussing theoretical issues, thematic tracks could include sessions that focus on actionable policy recommendations and frameworks for implementing digital governance solutions. Each track could end with a practical summary of policy proposals that can be adopted at the national or regional level.
2. Incorporating Recognition and Support for Self-Funded Organizations
Self-Funded Organization Recognition: In the opening or closing sessions of the IGF, create a specific recognition segment for organizations that have self-funded their participation, such as Hazras Charity Foundation. This would highlight their commitment and contribution to the forum despite limited resources. Special certificates or public acknowledgments could be awarded to these organizations for their valuable input.
Dedicated Self-Funded Space: Create a dedicated space or networking lounge where self-funded organizations can gather, share experiences, and collaborate. This would not only recognize their efforts but also give them opportunities to expand their network and gain access to new funding or partnerships.
Travel Reimbursement Initiative: Establish a travel reimbursement program for organizations that self-fund their participation, as Hazras Charity Foundation did. To ensure fairness, the program could include a process where these organizations submit evidence of their self-funded contributions (e.g., receipts, travel documents) to receive partial reimbursement for travel and lodging costs. This would support the inclusion of a wider range of voices from grassroots and underserved communities.
3. Transparent and Inclusive Funding and Reimbursement Process
Clear Guidelines for Self-Funded Participants: Provide transparent guidelines for self-funded organizations on how they can apply for recognition and reimbursement. Include steps for submitting evidence, eligibility criteria, and deadlines to ensure a smooth and accessible process.
Micro-Funding Opportunities: To ensure broader participation, the IGF could explore partnerships with sponsors to offer micro-funding grants to self-funded organizations. These funds could cover specific activities, such as travel expenses, participation fees, or creating educational materials for their respective communities. This would ensure that small, grassroots organizations are not excluded due to financial constraints.
4. Emphasizing Local and Regional Perspectives
Regional Track Integration: Ensure that each thematic track includes a segment dedicated to the local or regional context of the issues discussed. For example, if a session is about "Cybersecurity," there could be a local/regional perspective on how cybersecurity challenges are being addressed in Africa or Asia, allowing self-funded organizations, especially those from developing regions, to present their insights and solutions.
Regional Focus Groups: Alongside global discussions, organize regional focus groups that allow self-funded organizations and local stakeholders to collaborate on issues specifically relevant to their region. This would allow self-funded organizations to engage in regional dialogues, share context-specific challenges, and propose solutions directly applicable to their communities.
5. Enhancing Community-Driven Solutions
Community-Led Track: A specific thematic track could be dedicated to community-driven digital solutions, where grassroots organizations, including self-funded ones, can showcase successful local projects. This would encourage a bottom-up approach to Internet governance, where participants can see how small initiatives are making an impact in their communities.
Open Call for Proposals: Prior to the IGF, issue an open call for proposals from self-funded organizations that have led innovative projects in the digital space. The selected proposals could be presented in a dedicated track, ensuring that self-funded organizations gain visibility and recognition for their contributions.
6. Encouraging Greater Participation Through Digital Platforms
Hybrid Format with Virtual Access: To further democratize participation, the IGF could adopt a hybrid format where self-funded organizations can join virtually if travel is financially prohibitive. The virtual platform could include specific spaces for self-funded participants to present their initiatives, engage in networking, and even apply for travel grants or reimbursements.
Digital Exhibitions and Showcases: Set up a digital exhibition space where self-funded organizations can showcase their work, share resources, and present success stories. This would give them visibility and allow for the sharing of their experiences with a broader global audience, creating opportunities for new partnerships.
7. Promoting Capacity Building for Self-Funded Organizations
Capacity-Building Sessions: Include capacity-building workshops aimed specifically at self-funded organizations, focusing on topics such as fundraising strategies, project management, digital tools for advocacy, and building sustainable partnerships. These workshops could help empower smaller organizations to navigate the digital governance space more effectively and foster long-term sustainability.
By incorporating these ideas, the IGF can better reflect the contributions of self-funded organizations like Hazras Charity Foundation, while also fostering a more inclusive, solution-oriented, and actionable dialogue. Recognizing the financial constraints of these organizations, while creating opportunities for them to engage meaningfully, will enrich the overall discussion and enhance the impact of the forum.
1. Redesigning Thematic Tracks to Be More Interactive and Solution-Oriented
Interactive Thematic Tracks: Rather than traditional panel discussions, each thematic track could incorporate more interactive workshops, case study presentations, and collaborative group discussions. These sessions would allow participants to actively contribute ideas, share experiences, and discuss challenges in a more engaging manner, making the discussions more practical and action-oriented.
Thematic Challenges and Solutions: Organize thematic tracks around specific global challenges, such as "Bridging the Digital Divide," "Data Sovereignty," or "Cybersecurity for Small Communities," with sub-tracks focusing on innovative solutions, policy proposals, or pilot projects. This would help attendees not just discuss issues but also brainstorm and generate actionable outcomes that can be implemented in the real world.
Policy and Action-Oriented Panels: Rather than just discussing theoretical issues, thematic tracks could include sessions that focus on actionable policy recommendations and frameworks for implementing digital governance solutions. Each track could end with a practical summary of policy proposals that can be adopted at the national or regional level.
2. Incorporating Recognition and Support for Self-Funded Organizations
Self-Funded Organization Recognition: In the opening or closing sessions of the IGF, create a specific recognition segment for organizations that have self-funded their participation, such as Hazras Charity Foundation. This would highlight their commitment and contribution to the forum despite limited resources. Special certificates or public acknowledgments could be awarded to these organizations for their valuable input.
Dedicated Self-Funded Space: Create a dedicated space or networking lounge where self-funded organizations can gather, share experiences, and collaborate. This would not only recognize their efforts but also give them opportunities to expand their network and gain access to new funding or partnerships.
Travel Reimbursement Initiative: Establish a travel reimbursement program for organizations that self-fund their participation, as Hazras Charity Foundation did. To ensure fairness, the program could include a process where these organizations submit evidence of their self-funded contributions (e.g., receipts, travel documents) to receive partial reimbursement for travel and lodging costs. This would support the inclusion of a wider range of voices from grassroots and underserved communities.
3. Transparent and Inclusive Funding and Reimbursement Process
Clear Guidelines for Self-Funded Participants: Provide transparent guidelines for self-funded organizations on how they can apply for recognition and reimbursement. Include steps for submitting evidence, eligibility criteria, and deadlines to ensure a smooth and accessible process.
Micro-Funding Opportunities: To ensure broader participation, the IGF could explore partnerships with sponsors to offer micro-funding grants to self-funded organizations. These funds could cover specific activities, such as travel expenses, participation fees, or creating educational materials for their respective communities. This would ensure that small, grassroots organizations are not excluded due to financial constraints.
4. Emphasizing Local and Regional Perspectives
Regional Track Integration: Ensure that each thematic track includes a segment dedicated to the local or regional context of the issues discussed. For example, if a session is about "Cybersecurity," there could be a local/regional perspective on how cybersecurity challenges are being addressed in Africa or Asia, allowing self-funded organizations, especially those from developing regions, to present their insights and solutions.
Regional Focus Groups: Alongside global discussions, organize regional focus groups that allow self-funded organizations and local stakeholders to collaborate on issues specifically relevant to their region. This would allow self-funded organizations to engage in regional dialogues, share context-specific challenges, and propose solutions directly applicable to their communities.
5. Enhancing Community-Driven Solutions
Community-Led Track: A specific thematic track could be dedicated to community-driven digital solutions, where grassroots organizations, including self-funded ones, can showcase successful local projects. This would encourage a bottom-up approach to Internet governance, where participants can see how small initiatives are making an impact in their communities.
Open Call for Proposals: Prior to the IGF, issue an open call for proposals from self-funded organizations that have led innovative projects in the digital space. The selected proposals could be presented in a dedicated track, ensuring that self-funded organizations gain visibility and recognition for their contributions.
6. Encouraging Greater Participation Through Digital Platforms
Hybrid Format with Virtual Access: To further democratize participation, the IGF could adopt a hybrid format where self-funded organizations can join virtually if travel is financially prohibitive. The virtual platform could include specific spaces for self-funded participants to present their initiatives, engage in networking, and even apply for travel grants or reimbursements.
Digital Exhibitions and Showcases: Set up a digital exhibition space where self-funded organizations can showcase their work, share resources, and present success stories. This would give them visibility and allow for the sharing of their experiences with a broader global audience, creating opportunities for new partnerships.
7. Promoting Capacity Building for Self-Funded Organizations
Capacity-Building Sessions: Include capacity-building workshops aimed specifically at self-funded organizations, focusing on topics such as fundraising strategies, project management, digital tools for advocacy, and building sustainable partnerships. These workshops could help empower smaller organizations to navigate the digital governance space more effectively and foster long-term sustainability.
By incorporating these ideas, the IGF can better reflect the contributions of self-funded organizations like Hazras Charity Foundation, while also fostering a more inclusive, solution-oriented, and actionable dialogue. Recognizing the financial constraints of these organizations, while creating opportunities for them to engage meaningfully, will enrich the overall discussion and enhance the impact of the forum.
Civil Society
ID60
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Digital Cooperation
Broadening stakeholder engagement in Internet governance, Digital ethics, Multistakeholderism and multidisciplinarity
Government
ID61
Artificial Intelligence, Economic Issues and Development, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
Civil Society
ID62
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Media and Content
Open and inclusive discussions at IGF can contribute to the GDC and WSIS.
It would be good to plan the agenda so that the sessions on the same thematic area do not overlap, e.g. AI and Cyber can go in parallel but not two AI sessions. Surely it is not possible to achieve that 100% but should be kept in mind...
Government
ID63
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Data Governance
Intergovernmental Organization
ID64
Media and Content
The IGF can better connect with major global initiatives like the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) review by focusing on these steps:
1. Align IGF Themes with Global Priorities: Design the annual meeting themes and discussions to reflect the key goals of the GDC and WSIS outcomes, such as universal internet access, digital inclusion, and data governance.
2. Highlight Progress and Gaps: Use IGF sessions to present updates, share case studies, and discuss challenges in achieving the goals outlined in the GDC and WSIS.
3. Encourage Multi-Stakeholder Contributions: Engage governments, businesses, civil society, and technical experts to provide insights and collaborate on actions that support the GDC and WSIS agendas.
4. Facilitate Cross-Sector Dialogue: Organize focused workshops or panels at the IGF that directly address the implementation of these global initiatives and identify synergies.
5. Produce Concrete Outcomes: Ensure the IGF outcomes, such as reports and recommendations, directly contribute to the discussions at the high-level meeting in 2025.
By aligning its work and promoting collaboration, the IGF can serve as a vital platform for advancing the goals of the GDC and WSIS.
1. Align IGF Themes with Global Priorities: Design the annual meeting themes and discussions to reflect the key goals of the GDC and WSIS outcomes, such as universal internet access, digital inclusion, and data governance.
2. Highlight Progress and Gaps: Use IGF sessions to present updates, share case studies, and discuss challenges in achieving the goals outlined in the GDC and WSIS.
3. Encourage Multi-Stakeholder Contributions: Engage governments, businesses, civil society, and technical experts to provide insights and collaborate on actions that support the GDC and WSIS agendas.
4. Facilitate Cross-Sector Dialogue: Organize focused workshops or panels at the IGF that directly address the implementation of these global initiatives and identify synergies.
5. Produce Concrete Outcomes: Ensure the IGF outcomes, such as reports and recommendations, directly contribute to the discussions at the high-level meeting in 2025.
By aligning its work and promoting collaboration, the IGF can serve as a vital platform for advancing the goals of the GDC and WSIS.
Here are some ideas to improve the overall format and design of the IGF, ensuring inclusivity, effectiveness, and relevance:
1. Dynamic Thematic Tracks
Rotating Themes: Base themes on current global challenges (e.g., AI, digital rights, cybersecurity) and rotate annually to reflect evolving priorities.
Cross-Cutting Themes: Introduce tracks that overlap across disciplines, such as "Sustainability and Digital Innovation," to break silos and encourage integrated solutions.
2. Interactive Formats
Roundtable Discussions: Replace some traditional panels with moderated, smaller roundtables for deeper engagement.
Lightning Talks: Include short, focused talks by diverse speakers to introduce innovative ideas quickly.
Hackathons: Host problem-solving sessions where participants collaboratively address pressing issues, producing tangible outputs.
3. Youth and Grassroots Involvement
Youth-Driven Tracks: Reserve a track for youth-led discussions and outcomes, amplifying young voices in decision-making.
Community Spotlights: Include sessions showcasing local or regional initiatives that align with IGF goals.
4. Thematic Merging and Flexibility
Merging Themes Dynamically: Allow overlapping tracks to merge into joint sessions for shared problem-solving.
Participant-Driven Sessions: Introduce open slots where attendees vote on topics they want to explore during the event.
5. Hybrid and Inclusive Participation
Virtual Reality Rooms: Create immersive, virtual meeting spaces for remote participants to simulate on-site engagement.
Language Diversity: Provide real-time translation and accessibility options in all major UN languages.
6. Pre-IGF Collaboration
Thematic Labs: Establish pre-event working groups to refine themes and prepare discussion frameworks.
Idea Crowdsourcing: Use online platforms to gather participant ideas before the event.
7. Action-Oriented Outcomes
Thematic Reports with Recommendations: Ensure every track produces actionable recommendations linked to global initiatives.
Accountability Framework: Follow up on past IGF commitments and progress during each annual meeting.
These changes can make the IGF more engaging, relevant, and impactful for all stakeholders.
1. Dynamic Thematic Tracks
Rotating Themes: Base themes on current global challenges (e.g., AI, digital rights, cybersecurity) and rotate annually to reflect evolving priorities.
Cross-Cutting Themes: Introduce tracks that overlap across disciplines, such as "Sustainability and Digital Innovation," to break silos and encourage integrated solutions.
2. Interactive Formats
Roundtable Discussions: Replace some traditional panels with moderated, smaller roundtables for deeper engagement.
Lightning Talks: Include short, focused talks by diverse speakers to introduce innovative ideas quickly.
Hackathons: Host problem-solving sessions where participants collaboratively address pressing issues, producing tangible outputs.
3. Youth and Grassroots Involvement
Youth-Driven Tracks: Reserve a track for youth-led discussions and outcomes, amplifying young voices in decision-making.
Community Spotlights: Include sessions showcasing local or regional initiatives that align with IGF goals.
4. Thematic Merging and Flexibility
Merging Themes Dynamically: Allow overlapping tracks to merge into joint sessions for shared problem-solving.
Participant-Driven Sessions: Introduce open slots where attendees vote on topics they want to explore during the event.
5. Hybrid and Inclusive Participation
Virtual Reality Rooms: Create immersive, virtual meeting spaces for remote participants to simulate on-site engagement.
Language Diversity: Provide real-time translation and accessibility options in all major UN languages.
6. Pre-IGF Collaboration
Thematic Labs: Establish pre-event working groups to refine themes and prepare discussion frameworks.
Idea Crowdsourcing: Use online platforms to gather participant ideas before the event.
7. Action-Oriented Outcomes
Thematic Reports with Recommendations: Ensure every track produces actionable recommendations linked to global initiatives.
Accountability Framework: Follow up on past IGF commitments and progress during each annual meeting.
These changes can make the IGF more engaging, relevant, and impactful for all stakeholders.
Civil Society
ID65
Media and Content, Rights and Freedoms, Technical and Operational Topics
Private Sector
ID66
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Cooperation, Economic Issues and Development
IGF organization and role, International cooperation on data, Multistakeholderism and multidisciplinarity
Another trend in industry is big tech monopolism
Maybe, more private sector must known about Global Digital Compact and collaborate with public or government.
No
Private Sector
ID67
Data Governance, Economic Issues and Development, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
All is perfect
Private Sector
ID68
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Rights and Freedoms
Civil Society
ID69
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Cooperation, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Governments and Digital Innovations: cases
Identify achievements related to successful digital legislation, policies and models around the world that can be applied as standards for all countries. Consider them, if not mandatory, at least as inevitable in the current state of affairs.
Consider preparing short reports, aid memoires or executive summaries reflecting the main outcomes of IGF meetings.
Government
ID70
Data Governance, Digital Cooperation, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Ensuring Wider Visa Participation for IGF 2025
To encourage broader participation and minimize barriers related to visa acquisition for the IGF 2025, the following recommendations could be implemented:
Streamlined Visa Facilitation Process
Partner with the host country's government to establish a fast-track visa process for IGF participants, especially for those from regions with traditionally higher visa rejection rates.
Provide official invitation letters early, detailing the participant's role and the significance of their presence at the IGF.
Dedicated Visa Support Desk
Create a dedicated visa support team within the IGF Secretariat to assist participants with inquiries, document requirements, and appeals for visa rejections.
Set up a helpline and email support system for real-time assistance with visa-related issues.
Engage Diplomatic Missions
Coordinate with embassies and consulates worldwide to sensitize them to the importance of the IGF and the necessity of ensuring smooth visa issuance for registered participants.
Offer travel grants or sponsorships that cover visa fees and associated costs for participants from low-income countries or marginalized groups.
Work with intergovernmental organizations or development agencies to co-fund travel and visa expenses for underrepresented participants.
To encourage broader participation and minimize barriers related to visa acquisition for the IGF 2025, the following recommendations could be implemented:
Streamlined Visa Facilitation Process
Partner with the host country's government to establish a fast-track visa process for IGF participants, especially for those from regions with traditionally higher visa rejection rates.
Provide official invitation letters early, detailing the participant's role and the significance of their presence at the IGF.
Dedicated Visa Support Desk
Create a dedicated visa support team within the IGF Secretariat to assist participants with inquiries, document requirements, and appeals for visa rejections.
Set up a helpline and email support system for real-time assistance with visa-related issues.
Engage Diplomatic Missions
Coordinate with embassies and consulates worldwide to sensitize them to the importance of the IGF and the necessity of ensuring smooth visa issuance for registered participants.
Offer travel grants or sponsorships that cover visa fees and associated costs for participants from low-income countries or marginalized groups.
Work with intergovernmental organizations or development agencies to co-fund travel and visa expenses for underrepresented participants.
The IGF annual meeting and intersessional work can serve as a platform to:
Foster Multistakeholder Cooperation: Enhance the integration of diverse stakeholders, including government, private sector, civil society, academia, and youth, to align actions with the principles outlined in the Global Digital Compact.
Advance Digital Equity: Prioritize initiatives focused on bridging the global digital divide, particularly for marginalized communities, to reflect WSIS+20 goals.
Promote Responsible AI and Cybersecurity: Establish working groups to address challenges in AI ethics, data governance, and cybersecurity, contributing to global digital peace and trust.
Regional Dialogues: Strengthen the engagement of National and Regional IGFs to incorporate local perspectives into global frameworks.
Foster Multistakeholder Cooperation: Enhance the integration of diverse stakeholders, including government, private sector, civil society, academia, and youth, to align actions with the principles outlined in the Global Digital Compact.
Advance Digital Equity: Prioritize initiatives focused on bridging the global digital divide, particularly for marginalized communities, to reflect WSIS+20 goals.
Promote Responsible AI and Cybersecurity: Establish working groups to address challenges in AI ethics, data governance, and cybersecurity, contributing to global digital peace and trust.
Regional Dialogues: Strengthen the engagement of National and Regional IGFs to incorporate local perspectives into global frameworks.
Introduce interactive thematic tracks: Sessions should follow a hybrid format, with live polling and Q&A, fostering real-time engagement.
Establish cross-thematic roundtables: Encourage interdisciplinary discussions to explore the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion.
Create capacity-building workshops: Focus on marginalized groups, especially youth and women, to empower new voices in internet governance.
Expand the High-Level Leaders and Parliamentary Track: Include more representatives from the Global South and mid-tier policymakers to ensure broader representation.
Establish cross-thematic roundtables: Encourage interdisciplinary discussions to explore the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion.
Create capacity-building workshops: Focus on marginalized groups, especially youth and women, to empower new voices in internet governance.
Expand the High-Level Leaders and Parliamentary Track: Include more representatives from the Global South and mid-tier policymakers to ensure broader representation.
Government
ID71
Artificial Intelligence
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) plays a crucial role in fostering dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders on internet-related issues, making it well-positioned to contribute to global initiatives like the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) review. Here are some ways the IGF annual meeting and intersessional work can better reflect and support these efforts:
1. **Alignment with the Global Digital Compact (GDC):**
The IGF can actively align its thematic discussions with the priorities outlined in the GDC, such as digital inclusion, trust and security, and fostering a sustainable digital future. This ensures that IGF discussions directly contribute to shaping and implementing the Compact's objectives.
2. **Enhanced Multistakeholder Engagement:**
By leveraging its unique multistakeholder approach, the IGF can gather diverse perspectives on the GDC and WSIS outcomes. Specific sessions or workshops at the annual meeting can focus on these initiatives, fostering actionable recommendations and creating collaborative frameworks.
3. **Dedicated WSIS Outcome Review Sessions:**
The IGF can host dedicated sessions to assess progress on WSIS outcomes, enabling stakeholders to share best practices, identify challenges, and propose solutions. The IGF can act as a platform for monitoring and reporting on these outcomes in preparation for the 2025 high-level meeting.
4. **Intersessional Work Contributions:**
IGF's intersessional workstreams, such as Best Practice Forums (BPFs), Dynamic Coalitions (DCs), and Policy Networks, can be tailored to explore specific GDC commitments and WSIS themes, producing concrete outputs that inform global policymaking.
5. **Promoting Synergies:**
The IGF can collaborate with other UN bodies and global initiatives to ensure its outputs contribute meaningfully to the GDC and WSIS review. Cross-referencing IGF outputs with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can also demonstrate how internet governance aligns with broader development agendas.
6. **Reporting and Advocacy:**
The IGF Secretariat can compile and disseminate reports that summarize discussions and recommendations from IGF meetings and intersessional activities. These reports can be shared with stakeholders involved in the GDC drafting process and the WSIS+20 review, ensuring that IGF insights inform these global efforts.
By proactively aligning its workstreams with the GDC and WSIS goals, the IGF can reinforce its position as a vital platform for shaping global digital governance and ensuring that digital transformation contributes to sustainable and inclusive development.
1. **Alignment with the Global Digital Compact (GDC):**
The IGF can actively align its thematic discussions with the priorities outlined in the GDC, such as digital inclusion, trust and security, and fostering a sustainable digital future. This ensures that IGF discussions directly contribute to shaping and implementing the Compact's objectives.
2. **Enhanced Multistakeholder Engagement:**
By leveraging its unique multistakeholder approach, the IGF can gather diverse perspectives on the GDC and WSIS outcomes. Specific sessions or workshops at the annual meeting can focus on these initiatives, fostering actionable recommendations and creating collaborative frameworks.
3. **Dedicated WSIS Outcome Review Sessions:**
The IGF can host dedicated sessions to assess progress on WSIS outcomes, enabling stakeholders to share best practices, identify challenges, and propose solutions. The IGF can act as a platform for monitoring and reporting on these outcomes in preparation for the 2025 high-level meeting.
4. **Intersessional Work Contributions:**
IGF's intersessional workstreams, such as Best Practice Forums (BPFs), Dynamic Coalitions (DCs), and Policy Networks, can be tailored to explore specific GDC commitments and WSIS themes, producing concrete outputs that inform global policymaking.
5. **Promoting Synergies:**
The IGF can collaborate with other UN bodies and global initiatives to ensure its outputs contribute meaningfully to the GDC and WSIS review. Cross-referencing IGF outputs with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can also demonstrate how internet governance aligns with broader development agendas.
6. **Reporting and Advocacy:**
The IGF Secretariat can compile and disseminate reports that summarize discussions and recommendations from IGF meetings and intersessional activities. These reports can be shared with stakeholders involved in the GDC drafting process and the WSIS+20 review, ensuring that IGF insights inform these global efforts.
By proactively aligning its workstreams with the GDC and WSIS goals, the IGF can reinforce its position as a vital platform for shaping global digital governance and ensuring that digital transformation contributes to sustainable and inclusive development.
NO
Private Sector
ID72
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Digital Cooperation
Broadening stakeholder engagement in Internet governance, IGF organization and role, International cooperation on data
interoperability of data and data regulations; addressing data divide
1) Setting up a working group on GDC implementation observation within the MAG or among the IGF community, collaborating with NRIs to collect and analyze national & regional multistakeholders' efforts in implementing GDC goals. The working group will produce a report with detailed data and future advice for consideration.
2) Organize an at least half-day long session on the DGC implementation during the IGF annual meeting, to discuss the main challenges and solutions for multi-stakeholders to consider or learn to fulfill the GDC goals.
2) Organize an at least half-day long session on the DGC implementation during the IGF annual meeting, to discuss the main challenges and solutions for multi-stakeholders to consider or learn to fulfill the GDC goals.
Civil Society
ID73
Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Include multilingualism in all steps of the IGF process, not only providing translation during IGF
No
Private Sector
ID74
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Government
ID75
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Giving more time for side events for marginalized communities.
It was good. More sponsorship for flight is needed for marginalized group.
Civil Society
ID76
Artificial Intelligence, Economic Issues and Development, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
As the founder of the University of Bosaso, I have the good capacity of the Future Action and implementation of the current contract and design of the project as well.
Though I am not part of the programs but I am very interesting to contribute to the best of my knowledge and ability.
Civil Society
ID77
Cybersecurity and Trust, Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Technical and Operational Topics
None
Government
ID78
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Data Governance
To better reflect and contribute to the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and WSIS outcomes review for the high-level meeting in 2025, IGF 2025 can:
Align Sessions with GDC and WSIS themes, focusing on digital rights, inclusion, and sustainability.
Ensure high-level participation in dialogues to discuss global governance and contribute to WSIS+20 review.
Track Progress on digital inclusion, access, and other WSIS goals, providing insights for the WSIS review.
Promote cross-sector collaboration and regional engagement to ensure the GDC and WSIS outcomes are actionable globally.
This approach will ensure IGF 2025 supports both GDC implementation and WSIS+20 review effectively.
Align Sessions with GDC and WSIS themes, focusing on digital rights, inclusion, and sustainability.
Ensure high-level participation in dialogues to discuss global governance and contribute to WSIS+20 review.
Track Progress on digital inclusion, access, and other WSIS goals, providing insights for the WSIS review.
Promote cross-sector collaboration and regional engagement to ensure the GDC and WSIS outcomes are actionable globally.
This approach will ensure IGF 2025 supports both GDC implementation and WSIS+20 review effectively.
For IGF 2025:
Thematic Tracks:
Create interdisciplinary tracks that explore intersections (e.g., cybersecurity with gender equality).
Focus on emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and global challenges such as climate change.
Session Formats:
Incorporate interactive workshops and real-time case studies for actionable outcomes.
Use dynamic roundtables for deep, focused discussions.
Thematic Integration:
Include Regional IGF perspectives in global tracks.
Enable continuous engagement through virtual meetings leading up to the event.
These changes will make IGF 2025 more collaborative and action-driven.
Thematic Tracks:
Create interdisciplinary tracks that explore intersections (e.g., cybersecurity with gender equality).
Focus on emerging technologies like AI and blockchain, and global challenges such as climate change.
Session Formats:
Incorporate interactive workshops and real-time case studies for actionable outcomes.
Use dynamic roundtables for deep, focused discussions.
Thematic Integration:
Include Regional IGF perspectives in global tracks.
Enable continuous engagement through virtual meetings leading up to the event.
These changes will make IGF 2025 more collaborative and action-driven.
Government
ID79
Data Governance, Digital Cooperation, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
Broadening stakeholder engagement in Internet governance, Cross-border cooperation, Multistakeholderism and multidisciplinarity
Government
ID80
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
This will help in shaping the mind of participant and enlighten them to be aware of this situation
Contributing to major global initiative development
No
Private Sector
ID81
Cybersecurity and Trust
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has a vital role in aligning with major global initiatives like the Global Digital Compact and the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). To better reflect and contribute to these agendas, the IGF can implement several strategies:
To enhance the effectiveness and engagement of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), the overall format and design can be reimagined. Here are some ideas focusing on thematic tracks and innovative approaches to discussions:
Government
ID82
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Digital Cooperation
Cross-border cooperation, International cooperation on data, Multistakeholderism and multidisciplinarity
Leave no one behind - WSIS 20 years in/for/with developing countries
thematic workshop，regional/country IGF，flashing showcases，exhibition
Civil Society
ID83
Artificial Intelligence, Media and Content
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping African newsrooms by transforming how stories are produced, distributed, and consumed. Its role in the media sector is both promising and complex, making it an area that deserves prioritization at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025.
AI has significantly improved efficiency in newsrooms, automating tasks such as transcription, translation, and content recommendation. This allows journalists to focus on in-depth reporting and storytelling. AI also enhances data-driven journalism, enabling reporters to analyze large datasets to uncover trends and produce more impactful stories. Additionally, AI tools help media organizations tailor content to audience preferences, boosting engagement and broadening access to news, particularly in remote areas.
Despite its benefits, AI poses challenges that threaten the integrity of journalism. Biased algorithms can perpetuate stereotypes and marginalize voices that are already underrepresented in African media. Automation raises concerns about job displacement, particularly for entry-level and support roles in newsrooms. Furthermore, the proliferation of AI-generated content, such as deepfakes, undermines trust in news and increases the risk of misinformation.
Thematic areas like Artificial Intelligence and Media and Content are critical for IGF 2025 as they align with global efforts to address ethical, social, and economic implications of AI. Africa’s media landscape is uniquely positioned, with its growing digital economy and diverse cultural narratives, to demonstrate how AI can empower local voices and drive inclusive development. However, challenges such as misinformation and algorithmic bias require immediate attention to ensure the responsible use of AI in journalism.
I believe strongly that by prioritizing these areas, IGF 2025 can foster dialogue among policymakers, tech developers, journalists, and civil society to create frameworks that promote transparency, accountability, and equitable access.
This would not only enhance the role of AI in supporting credible journalism but also ensure that media and content are tools for empowerment rather than division in the digital age.
AI has significantly improved efficiency in newsrooms, automating tasks such as transcription, translation, and content recommendation. This allows journalists to focus on in-depth reporting and storytelling. AI also enhances data-driven journalism, enabling reporters to analyze large datasets to uncover trends and produce more impactful stories. Additionally, AI tools help media organizations tailor content to audience preferences, boosting engagement and broadening access to news, particularly in remote areas.
Despite its benefits, AI poses challenges that threaten the integrity of journalism. Biased algorithms can perpetuate stereotypes and marginalize voices that are already underrepresented in African media. Automation raises concerns about job displacement, particularly for entry-level and support roles in newsrooms. Furthermore, the proliferation of AI-generated content, such as deepfakes, undermines trust in news and increases the risk of misinformation.
Thematic areas like Artificial Intelligence and Media and Content are critical for IGF 2025 as they align with global efforts to address ethical, social, and economic implications of AI. Africa’s media landscape is uniquely positioned, with its growing digital economy and diverse cultural narratives, to demonstrate how AI can empower local voices and drive inclusive development. However, challenges such as misinformation and algorithmic bias require immediate attention to ensure the responsible use of AI in journalism.
I believe strongly that by prioritizing these areas, IGF 2025 can foster dialogue among policymakers, tech developers, journalists, and civil society to create frameworks that promote transparency, accountability, and equitable access.
This would not only enhance the role of AI in supporting credible journalism but also ensure that media and content are tools for empowerment rather than division in the digital age.
IGF plays a crucial role in addressing global digital challenges, and its work must align with major initiatives like the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes. As a journalist and advocate for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), I believe the IGF can meaningfully contribute to these frameworks, particularly as the world prepares for the 2025 high-level meeting.
The GDC emphasizes digital inclusion, human rights, and trust in technology. The IGF can support this by spotlighting how DPI, such as digital ID systems and open-source platforms, fosters equitable access and enhances trust. Through its multi-stakeholder approach, the IGF can bridge diverse perspectives and develop actionable strategies that align with the GDC’s goals, especially for underserved regions like Africa.
Similarly, the WSIS outcomes highlight the role of digital technologies in sustainable development. The IGF can amplify this by showcasing success stories of DPI driving economic growth and social inclusion while fostering discussions on overcoming barriers like digital exclusion. These efforts would ensure DPI is at the center of global strategies for sustainable development.
In the lead-up to 2025, the IGF’s intersessional work and annual meetings can strengthen accountability, monitor progress, and advocate for investments in sustainable DPI models. By bridging local and global perspectives, the IGF can ensure that digital transformation efforts reflect real-world needs and advance universal digital rights.
The GDC emphasizes digital inclusion, human rights, and trust in technology. The IGF can support this by spotlighting how DPI, such as digital ID systems and open-source platforms, fosters equitable access and enhances trust. Through its multi-stakeholder approach, the IGF can bridge diverse perspectives and develop actionable strategies that align with the GDC’s goals, especially for underserved regions like Africa.
Similarly, the WSIS outcomes highlight the role of digital technologies in sustainable development. The IGF can amplify this by showcasing success stories of DPI driving economic growth and social inclusion while fostering discussions on overcoming barriers like digital exclusion. These efforts would ensure DPI is at the center of global strategies for sustainable development.
In the lead-up to 2025, the IGF’s intersessional work and annual meetings can strengthen accountability, monitor progress, and advocate for investments in sustainable DPI models. By bridging local and global perspectives, the IGF can ensure that digital transformation efforts reflect real-world needs and advance universal digital rights.
I the only I have is that the Thematic Tracks should have a journalistic focus as well.
Private Sector
ID84
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Media and Content
Technical Community
ID85
Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
To better reflect or contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the review of WSIS outcomes leading up to the high-level meeting at the end of 2025, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) can take several key actions:
1. Align IGF Themes with GDC and WSIS: Incorporate discussions on digital inclusion, cybersecurity, digital rights, and data governance into the IGF’s agenda, ensuring these themes directly address GDC objectives and WSIS action lines.
2. Facilitate Multi-Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen the IGF’s inclusive, multi-stakeholder model by ensuring active participation from global south regions, civil society, private sector, and governments. This can help address issues like affordable access and digital equity.
3. Monitor Progress and Accountability: Develop tools to track global progress on GDC goals and WSIS action lines, such as creating annual reports or state-of-the-internet assessments, ensuring that digital governance commitments are being met.
4. Promote Collaboration with Other Global Initiatives: Act as a coordinating platform between the IGF and other initiatives like the UN Digital Cooperation Roadmap and the OECD's Internet Economy Policies, fostering synergies to drive global digital policy forward.
5. Focus on Emerging Challenges: Prioritize thematic areas like gender equality, youth empowerment, and human rights in the digital space to ensure that marginalized groups are adequately represented in digital policy discussions.
6. Support Innovative Governance Models: Encourage discussions on new governance approaches, such as decentralized technologies (e.g., blockchain) and digital identity systems, to address both GDC and WSIS objectives.
1. Align IGF Themes with GDC and WSIS: Incorporate discussions on digital inclusion, cybersecurity, digital rights, and data governance into the IGF’s agenda, ensuring these themes directly address GDC objectives and WSIS action lines.
2. Facilitate Multi-Stakeholder Engagement: Strengthen the IGF’s inclusive, multi-stakeholder model by ensuring active participation from global south regions, civil society, private sector, and governments. This can help address issues like affordable access and digital equity.
3. Monitor Progress and Accountability: Develop tools to track global progress on GDC goals and WSIS action lines, such as creating annual reports or state-of-the-internet assessments, ensuring that digital governance commitments are being met.
4. Promote Collaboration with Other Global Initiatives: Act as a coordinating platform between the IGF and other initiatives like the UN Digital Cooperation Roadmap and the OECD's Internet Economy Policies, fostering synergies to drive global digital policy forward.
5. Focus on Emerging Challenges: Prioritize thematic areas like gender equality, youth empowerment, and human rights in the digital space to ensure that marginalized groups are adequately represented in digital policy discussions.
6. Support Innovative Governance Models: Encourage discussions on new governance approaches, such as decentralized technologies (e.g., blockchain) and digital identity systems, to address both GDC and WSIS objectives.
To increase its effectiveness, the IGF should be more results-oriented, integrating thematic discussions around the Global Digital Compact and WSIS outcomes with more innovative formats like interactive workshops, year-round intersessional activities, and actionable roadmaps. By focusing on cross-cutting themes such as emerging technologies, youth participation, gender equality, and inclusive digital transformation, while fostering collaborative partnerships, the IGF can enhance its role as a vital platform for global digital governance and policy development.
Civil Society
ID86
Economic Issues and Development, Media and Content, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
1. Trust and Accountability in the Digital Age:
• Focus: Strengthening user trust and accountability in digital platforms.
• Key Points:
a. Addressing misinformation and hate speech on social media.
b. Evaluating the impact of data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR) on trust and governance.
c. Enhancing transparency in AI decision-making and algorithms.
d. Holding tech companies accountable for data breaches.
e. Encouraging diverse approaches to trust-building.
• Proposed Actions:
a. Promote transparent AI governance.
b. Encourage self-regulation and multi-stakeholder accountability.
c. Advocate for stronger global privacy and data protection laws.
2. Digital Inclusion and Bridging the Global Divide:
• Focus: Ensuring universal internet access and benefits.
• Key Points:
a. Bridging the urban-rural digital divide.
b. Overcoming barriers such as infrastructure, costs, and digital literacy.
c. Ensuring accessibility for marginalized groups.
d. Promoting affordable access via innovative solutions like satellite internet.
• Proposed Actions:
a. Foster public-private partnerships for expanding digital infrastructure.
b. Support digital literacy initiatives in underserved communities.
c. Promote inclusive policies for vulnerable populations.
3. The Future of Emerging Technologies and Internet Governance:
• Focus: Exploring governance issues around emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum computing.
• Key Points:
a. Balancing innovation and regulation in AI and blockchain.
b. Addressing ethical concerns of emerging technologies.
c. Analyzing AI’s impact on labor markets.
d. Managing the governance of digital currencies and decentralized finance.
• Proposed Actions:
a. Launch research initiatives on the societal impact of emerging technologies.
b. Promote ethical AI development with a human rights focus.
c. Develop global guidelines for blockchain use.
4. Sustainability and the Environmental Impact of the Internet:
• Focus: Addressing the environmental sustainability of the internet and its infrastructure.
• Key Points:
a. Investigating the environmental impact of data centers, cloud computing, and blockchain mining.
b. Promoting energy-efficient digital infrastructure.
c. Reducing e-waste and supporting the circular economy.
d. Aligning internet governance with global environmental goals.
• Proposed Actions:
a. Encourage tech companies to adopt green technologies.
b. Facilitate global discussions on the environmental impact of the digital economy.
c. Advocate for international cooperation on reducing e-waste and promoting sustainable technologies.
• Focus: Strengthening user trust and accountability in digital platforms.
• Key Points:
a. Addressing misinformation and hate speech on social media.
b. Evaluating the impact of data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR) on trust and governance.
c. Enhancing transparency in AI decision-making and algorithms.
d. Holding tech companies accountable for data breaches.
e. Encouraging diverse approaches to trust-building.
• Proposed Actions:
a. Promote transparent AI governance.
b. Encourage self-regulation and multi-stakeholder accountability.
c. Advocate for stronger global privacy and data protection laws.
2. Digital Inclusion and Bridging the Global Divide:
• Focus: Ensuring universal internet access and benefits.
• Key Points:
a. Bridging the urban-rural digital divide.
b. Overcoming barriers such as infrastructure, costs, and digital literacy.
c. Ensuring accessibility for marginalized groups.
d. Promoting affordable access via innovative solutions like satellite internet.
• Proposed Actions:
a. Foster public-private partnerships for expanding digital infrastructure.
b. Support digital literacy initiatives in underserved communities.
c. Promote inclusive policies for vulnerable populations.
3. The Future of Emerging Technologies and Internet Governance:
• Focus: Exploring governance issues around emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum computing.
• Key Points:
a. Balancing innovation and regulation in AI and blockchain.
b. Addressing ethical concerns of emerging technologies.
c. Analyzing AI’s impact on labor markets.
d. Managing the governance of digital currencies and decentralized finance.
• Proposed Actions:
a. Launch research initiatives on the societal impact of emerging technologies.
b. Promote ethical AI development with a human rights focus.
c. Develop global guidelines for blockchain use.
4. Sustainability and the Environmental Impact of the Internet:
• Focus: Addressing the environmental sustainability of the internet and its infrastructure.
• Key Points:
a. Investigating the environmental impact of data centers, cloud computing, and blockchain mining.
b. Promoting energy-efficient digital infrastructure.
c. Reducing e-waste and supporting the circular economy.
d. Aligning internet governance with global environmental goals.
• Proposed Actions:
a. Encourage tech companies to adopt green technologies.
b. Facilitate global discussions on the environmental impact of the digital economy.
c. Advocate for international cooperation on reducing e-waste and promoting sustainable technologies.
1. Align IGF themes with Global Digital Compact (GDC) goals: Ensure IGF discussions focus on key GDC priorities like digital inclusion, trust, security, and sustainability.
2. Foster multi-stakeholder engagement: Strengthen collaboration between governments, tech companies, civil society, and other stakeholders, reflecting the GDC’s inclusive approach.
3. Highlight policy development and best practices: Promote policy frameworks and practical solutions that align with GDC objectives, especially in bridging the digital divide.
4. Support accountability mechanisms: Encourage transparent governance models and accountability frameworks in line with GDC principles.
5. Promote capacity building and digital literacy: Integrate GDC's focus on education and skills development into IGF's intersessional activities and regional initiatives.
6. Ensure diversity in participation: Broaden participation from underrepresented regions and groups to reflect the GDC’s commitment to inclusivity and equity.
7. Monitor progress: Use IGF as a platform for tracking and reporting on GDC implementation and progress on its objectives.
Encourage dialogue on ethical AI and data governance: Address key GDC concerns regarding AI ethics, privacy, and human rights through IGF discussions.
2. Foster multi-stakeholder engagement: Strengthen collaboration between governments, tech companies, civil society, and other stakeholders, reflecting the GDC’s inclusive approach.
3. Highlight policy development and best practices: Promote policy frameworks and practical solutions that align with GDC objectives, especially in bridging the digital divide.
4. Support accountability mechanisms: Encourage transparent governance models and accountability frameworks in line with GDC principles.
5. Promote capacity building and digital literacy: Integrate GDC's focus on education and skills development into IGF's intersessional activities and regional initiatives.
6. Ensure diversity in participation: Broaden participation from underrepresented regions and groups to reflect the GDC’s commitment to inclusivity and equity.
7. Monitor progress: Use IGF as a platform for tracking and reporting on GDC implementation and progress on its objectives.
Encourage dialogue on ethical AI and data governance: Address key GDC concerns regarding AI ethics, privacy, and human rights through IGF discussions.
The time to demonstrate tangible progress is now. It is crucial to adopt a citizen-centric approach that highlights real work at the grassroots level, reflecting the core ideals of the IGF.
Civil Society
ID87
Cybersecurity and Trust, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Civil Society
ID88
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Digital Cooperation
It is important to ensure we follow the IGF practices from pre-program events. Also, the use of Zoom should be well managed to ensure it is available right from day zero. Side attraction events should be well managed too.
Integrating GDC Principles: It is important to integrate GDC Principles into IGF discussion, which should also reflect on its output documents.
Action-Oriented Focus:It is high time, we started looking at how to make IGF action-oriented which can be bounded by setting specific target to review countries' action and roadmaps.
WSIS+20 Review Integration: We need to start to identifying gaps and lacunas that can accelerate the implementation of GDC.
Capacity Building: This is very important to support developing countries and marginalized communities in order to build digital skills and governance capacities toward GDC actualization.
Advocacy and Outreach:Civil organization like mine - ISOC should be empowered to raise awareness on the GDC among policymakers and the general citizenry for efficient and effective implementation.
Action-Oriented Focus:It is high time, we started looking at how to make IGF action-oriented which can be bounded by setting specific target to review countries' action and roadmaps.
WSIS+20 Review Integration: We need to start to identifying gaps and lacunas that can accelerate the implementation of GDC.
Capacity Building: This is very important to support developing countries and marginalized communities in order to build digital skills and governance capacities toward GDC actualization.
Advocacy and Outreach:Civil organization like mine - ISOC should be empowered to raise awareness on the GDC among policymakers and the general citizenry for efficient and effective implementation.
there should be more awareness around the main session so much to ensure more participation and also it should be treated like a plenary so that once main session is on other sessions should not be run.
Civil Society
ID89
Cybersecurity and Trust, Digital Cooperation, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
I hope to see 2025 and the figures and plans discussed in 2024 have been achieved.
no , thanks
Civil Society
ID90
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Technical and Operational Topics
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves as a valuable platform for addressing global digital governance challenges and advancing major international initiatives such as the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes. Here are ways the IGF annual meetings and intersessional work can better reflect or contribute to these goals:
1. Facilitating Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
• Inclusion of diverse voices: The IGF’s multi-stakeholder model should amplify engagement across governments, private sector entities, civil society, academia, and technical communities to ensure a comprehensive approach to the GDC and WSIS outcomes.
• Focused workshops and sessions: Create specific tracks during IGF meetings dedicated to GDC principles and WSIS objectives, enabling targeted discussions and recommendations on issues such as digital inclusion, data governance, and cybersecurity.
2. Aligning Themes with GDC and WSIS Priorities
• Digital cooperation and inclusion: Organize discussions on equitable internet access, especially for marginalized communities, to reflect the GDC’s emphasis on reducing the digital divide and the WSIS outcomes’ focus on universal connectivity.
• Sustainable development: Highlight the role of ICTs in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), addressing how IGF contributions can align with broader UN objectives.
• Trust and security: Provide actionable insights and best practices for building trust online and addressing emerging risks like misinformation and cyber threats.
3. Producing Actionable Outcomes
• Policy recommendations: Develop outcome-oriented reports that offer actionable insights on aligning digital governance with GDC and WSIS priorities, making these accessible to policymakers and stakeholders.
• Tracking progress: Establish mechanisms to review and monitor the implementation of recommendations stemming from IGF discussions, linking them to GDC and WSIS review processes.
4. Strengthening Inter-Sessional Work
• Dynamic Coalitions: Encourage IGF Dynamic Coalitions to align their work with the GDC’s thematic priorities and WSIS action lines, ensuring continuity between annual meetings.
• Best Practice Forums (BPFs): Focus BPF efforts on critical areas like digital inclusion, AI ethics, and sustainable digital infrastructure that resonate with both the GDC and WSIS goals.
5. Bridging Global and Regional Perspectives
• National and Regional IGFs (NRIs): Leverage NRIs to gather localized insights and best practices that can inform global-level discussions at IGF annual meetings, ensuring inclusivity and relevance across different contexts.
• Capacity-building initiatives: Promote regional workshops and capacity-building efforts to empower stakeholders from developing countries, aligning with WSIS’s focus on narrowing the global digital divide.
6. Preparatory Engagement with UN Processes
• Collaboration with UN bodies: Partner with UN agencies working on digital governance, such as the ITU and UNDP, to align IGF discussions with ongoing UN processes, including those leading up to the high-level WSIS+20 review in 2025.
• Input to the GDC: Use the IGF platform to consolidate stakeholder contributions to the GDC’s formulation and implementation, creating synergy between global digital policies and grassroots perspectives.
7. Leveraging Technology and Innovation
• Digital platforms: Enhance the IGF’s use of digital platforms for engagement, enabling real-time participation and feedback from a global audience, including those unable to attend in person.
• Emerging technologies: Dedicate sessions to the governance of emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and IoT, aligning with the GDC’s focus on fostering innovation responsibly.
By fostering inclusive dialogue, producing actionable recommendations, and aligning intersessional activities with key global initiatives, the IGF can play a pivotal role in advancing the GDC and WSIS outcomes, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and sustainable digital future.
1. Facilitating Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
• Inclusion of diverse voices: The IGF’s multi-stakeholder model should amplify engagement across governments, private sector entities, civil society, academia, and technical communities to ensure a comprehensive approach to the GDC and WSIS outcomes.
• Focused workshops and sessions: Create specific tracks during IGF meetings dedicated to GDC principles and WSIS objectives, enabling targeted discussions and recommendations on issues such as digital inclusion, data governance, and cybersecurity.
2. Aligning Themes with GDC and WSIS Priorities
• Digital cooperation and inclusion: Organize discussions on equitable internet access, especially for marginalized communities, to reflect the GDC’s emphasis on reducing the digital divide and the WSIS outcomes’ focus on universal connectivity.
• Sustainable development: Highlight the role of ICTs in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), addressing how IGF contributions can align with broader UN objectives.
• Trust and security: Provide actionable insights and best practices for building trust online and addressing emerging risks like misinformation and cyber threats.
3. Producing Actionable Outcomes
• Policy recommendations: Develop outcome-oriented reports that offer actionable insights on aligning digital governance with GDC and WSIS priorities, making these accessible to policymakers and stakeholders.
• Tracking progress: Establish mechanisms to review and monitor the implementation of recommendations stemming from IGF discussions, linking them to GDC and WSIS review processes.
4. Strengthening Inter-Sessional Work
• Dynamic Coalitions: Encourage IGF Dynamic Coalitions to align their work with the GDC’s thematic priorities and WSIS action lines, ensuring continuity between annual meetings.
• Best Practice Forums (BPFs): Focus BPF efforts on critical areas like digital inclusion, AI ethics, and sustainable digital infrastructure that resonate with both the GDC and WSIS goals.
5. Bridging Global and Regional Perspectives
• National and Regional IGFs (NRIs): Leverage NRIs to gather localized insights and best practices that can inform global-level discussions at IGF annual meetings, ensuring inclusivity and relevance across different contexts.
• Capacity-building initiatives: Promote regional workshops and capacity-building efforts to empower stakeholders from developing countries, aligning with WSIS’s focus on narrowing the global digital divide.
6. Preparatory Engagement with UN Processes
• Collaboration with UN bodies: Partner with UN agencies working on digital governance, such as the ITU and UNDP, to align IGF discussions with ongoing UN processes, including those leading up to the high-level WSIS+20 review in 2025.
• Input to the GDC: Use the IGF platform to consolidate stakeholder contributions to the GDC’s formulation and implementation, creating synergy between global digital policies and grassroots perspectives.
7. Leveraging Technology and Innovation
• Digital platforms: Enhance the IGF’s use of digital platforms for engagement, enabling real-time participation and feedback from a global audience, including those unable to attend in person.
• Emerging technologies: Dedicate sessions to the governance of emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and IoT, aligning with the GDC’s focus on fostering innovation responsibly.
By fostering inclusive dialogue, producing actionable recommendations, and aligning intersessional activities with key global initiatives, the IGF can play a pivotal role in advancing the GDC and WSIS outcomes, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and sustainable digital future.
The overall format and design of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) can be enhanced to foster more impactful discussions, inclusivity, and actionable outcomes. Here are some ideas:
1. Thematic Tracks with Clear and Actionable Focus
Simplify Themes: Reduce the number of thematic tracks to ensure focused discussions. For example, categorize them into three to five overarching themes like:
Digital Inclusion and Access
Trust and Security
Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Sustainability and Digital Development
Data Governance and Privacy
Sub-Themes: Introduce sub-themes under each track to address specific issues, such as AI ethics under Emerging Technologies or cybersecurity frameworks under Trust and Security.
Outcome-Oriented Tracks: Each track should aim to produce actionable recommendations or a set of best practices to ensure discussions translate into tangible benefits.
2. Modular Format with Dynamic Sessions
Interactive Workshops: Replace some panel-heavy sessions with interactive, small-group workshops. These could involve:
Problem-solving exercises
Policy simulations
Real-time drafting of policy frameworks
Lightning Talks: Introduce short, 5-10 minute presentations by experts, young innovators, or stakeholders from marginalized communities to spotlight unique perspectives or solutions.
Role-Playing Sessions: Engage attendees in role-playing exercises to explore governance challenges from various perspectives (e.g., government, civil society, private sector).
3. Regional and Local Integration
Dedicated Regional Tracks: Highlight regional perspectives on global issues by integrating localized sessions. These tracks could showcase:
Regional challenges and solutions
Case studies of successful initiatives from National and Regional IGFs (NRIs)
Cross-Cultural Panels: Form panels with representatives from diverse regions to ensure a global view of key issues.
4. Multi-Stakeholder Design
Stakeholder-Specific Roundtables: Organize roundtables that focus on particular stakeholder groups (e.g., governments, civil society, private sector) while maintaining open outcomes for multi-stakeholder review.
Youth-Led Tracks: Dedicate space for youth leaders to design, lead, and moderate sessions, ensuring intergenerational dialogue.
Marginalized Voices: Ensure accessibility for underrepresented groups by prioritizing travel fellowships, remote participation tools, and translation services.
5. Emphasis on Tangible Outcomes
Policy Briefs: Require each thematic track to produce a brief summarizing key insights, recommendations, and next steps.
Outcome Harvesting: Integrate sessions that review and assess progress on recommendations from previous IGFs to track impact over time.
Cross-Sector Collaboration Pitches: Dedicate time for presenting cross-sector partnerships that arise from IGF discussions.
6. Innovative Technologies for Participation
AI-Driven Summaries: Use AI tools to generate real-time session summaries, ensuring participants stay informed even if they miss a session.
Hybrid Participation Enhancements: Create virtual breakout rooms, Q&A tools, and live polling for remote participants to ensure equity in contributions.
Interactive Digital Wall: Allow participants to contribute ideas or questions in real-time via a digital "idea wall" displayed at the venue and online.
7. Thematic Integration Across Years
Progressive Themes: Adopt multi-year themes to allow deeper exploration of evolving topics, with annual IGFs acting as milestones for these discussions.
Integration with UN Agendas: Align themes closely with ongoing UN initiatives, such as the Global Digital Compact and SDG targets, ensuring relevance and coherence.
8. Rethinking Plenary Sessions
Debate-Style Sessions: Introduce debate-style plenaries to explore controversial issues, promoting a dynamic exchange of ideas.
High-Level Town Halls: Host open Q&A town hall sessions with high-level stakeholders, such as UN representatives or tech CEOs, to engage the audience directly.
9. Celebrating Innovation and Creativity
Digital Showcases: Dedicate spaces for startups, researchers, or NGOs to present innovative solutions or tools aligned with IGF themes.
Hackathons: Include pre-event or concurrent hackathons focused on creating tools or frameworks to address pressing governance challenges.
10. Post-Event Engagement
Thematic Communities of Practice: Create communities of practice for each thematic track to continue collaboration and knowledge sharing throughout the year.
Outcome Dissemination: Ensure IGF outcomes are shared widely, with tailored reports for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and grassroots organizations.
By simplifying themes, emphasizing actionable outcomes, and integrating diverse voices and technologies, the IGF can become a more impactful and inclusive platform for shaping the future of internet governance
1. Thematic Tracks with Clear and Actionable Focus
Simplify Themes: Reduce the number of thematic tracks to ensure focused discussions. For example, categorize them into three to five overarching themes like:
Digital Inclusion and Access
Trust and Security
Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Sustainability and Digital Development
Data Governance and Privacy
Sub-Themes: Introduce sub-themes under each track to address specific issues, such as AI ethics under Emerging Technologies or cybersecurity frameworks under Trust and Security.
Outcome-Oriented Tracks: Each track should aim to produce actionable recommendations or a set of best practices to ensure discussions translate into tangible benefits.
2. Modular Format with Dynamic Sessions
Interactive Workshops: Replace some panel-heavy sessions with interactive, small-group workshops. These could involve:
Problem-solving exercises
Policy simulations
Real-time drafting of policy frameworks
Lightning Talks: Introduce short, 5-10 minute presentations by experts, young innovators, or stakeholders from marginalized communities to spotlight unique perspectives or solutions.
Role-Playing Sessions: Engage attendees in role-playing exercises to explore governance challenges from various perspectives (e.g., government, civil society, private sector).
3. Regional and Local Integration
Dedicated Regional Tracks: Highlight regional perspectives on global issues by integrating localized sessions. These tracks could showcase:
Regional challenges and solutions
Case studies of successful initiatives from National and Regional IGFs (NRIs)
Cross-Cultural Panels: Form panels with representatives from diverse regions to ensure a global view of key issues.
4. Multi-Stakeholder Design
Stakeholder-Specific Roundtables: Organize roundtables that focus on particular stakeholder groups (e.g., governments, civil society, private sector) while maintaining open outcomes for multi-stakeholder review.
Youth-Led Tracks: Dedicate space for youth leaders to design, lead, and moderate sessions, ensuring intergenerational dialogue.
Marginalized Voices: Ensure accessibility for underrepresented groups by prioritizing travel fellowships, remote participation tools, and translation services.
5. Emphasis on Tangible Outcomes
Policy Briefs: Require each thematic track to produce a brief summarizing key insights, recommendations, and next steps.
Outcome Harvesting: Integrate sessions that review and assess progress on recommendations from previous IGFs to track impact over time.
Cross-Sector Collaboration Pitches: Dedicate time for presenting cross-sector partnerships that arise from IGF discussions.
6. Innovative Technologies for Participation
AI-Driven Summaries: Use AI tools to generate real-time session summaries, ensuring participants stay informed even if they miss a session.
Hybrid Participation Enhancements: Create virtual breakout rooms, Q&A tools, and live polling for remote participants to ensure equity in contributions.
Interactive Digital Wall: Allow participants to contribute ideas or questions in real-time via a digital "idea wall" displayed at the venue and online.
7. Thematic Integration Across Years
Progressive Themes: Adopt multi-year themes to allow deeper exploration of evolving topics, with annual IGFs acting as milestones for these discussions.
Integration with UN Agendas: Align themes closely with ongoing UN initiatives, such as the Global Digital Compact and SDG targets, ensuring relevance and coherence.
8. Rethinking Plenary Sessions
Debate-Style Sessions: Introduce debate-style plenaries to explore controversial issues, promoting a dynamic exchange of ideas.
High-Level Town Halls: Host open Q&A town hall sessions with high-level stakeholders, such as UN representatives or tech CEOs, to engage the audience directly.
9. Celebrating Innovation and Creativity
Digital Showcases: Dedicate spaces for startups, researchers, or NGOs to present innovative solutions or tools aligned with IGF themes.
Hackathons: Include pre-event or concurrent hackathons focused on creating tools or frameworks to address pressing governance challenges.
10. Post-Event Engagement
Thematic Communities of Practice: Create communities of practice for each thematic track to continue collaboration and knowledge sharing throughout the year.
Outcome Dissemination: Ensure IGF outcomes are shared widely, with tailored reports for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and grassroots organizations.
By simplifying themes, emphasizing actionable outcomes, and integrating diverse voices and technologies, the IGF can become a more impactful and inclusive platform for shaping the future of internet governance
Private Sector
ID91
Cybersecurity and Trust, Digital Cooperation, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Digital Inclusion and Accessibility
• Proposal: Addressing the digital divide in rural and underserved communities in Cameroon.
• Focus: Strategies to improve internet access, digital literacy, and affordable technology for marginalized groups.
2. Cybersecurity and Data Protection
• Proposal: Enhancing cybersecurity measures and data protection policies in Africa.
• Focus: Developing frameworks to protect personal data and combat cyber threats, with a special emphasis on protecting vulnerable populations.
3. Youth and Digital Skills Development
• Proposal: Empowering youth through digital skills training and entrepreneurship programs.
• Focus: Initiatives to equip young people with the skills needed for the digital economy, fostering innovation and job creation.
4. Internet Governance and Policy Development
• Proposal: Strengthening multi-stakeholder participation in internet governance in Cameroon.
• Focus: Encouraging inclusive policy-making processes that involve government, private sector, and civil society.
5. Digital Rights and Freedom of Expression
• Proposal: Promoting digital rights and freedom of expression online.
• Focus: Ensuring that internet policies respect human rights and support free speech, while addressing issues of online harassment and misinformation.
6. Sustainable Development and ICT
• Proposal: Leveraging ICT for sustainable development in Africa.
• Focus: Using digital technologies to support environmental sustainability, healthcare, and education.
These proposals can help address critical issues and contribute to the development of a more inclusive and secure digital environment in Africa and Cameroon.
• Proposal: Addressing the digital divide in rural and underserved communities in Cameroon.
• Focus: Strategies to improve internet access, digital literacy, and affordable technology for marginalized groups.
2. Cybersecurity and Data Protection
• Proposal: Enhancing cybersecurity measures and data protection policies in Africa.
• Focus: Developing frameworks to protect personal data and combat cyber threats, with a special emphasis on protecting vulnerable populations.
3. Youth and Digital Skills Development
• Proposal: Empowering youth through digital skills training and entrepreneurship programs.
• Focus: Initiatives to equip young people with the skills needed for the digital economy, fostering innovation and job creation.
4. Internet Governance and Policy Development
• Proposal: Strengthening multi-stakeholder participation in internet governance in Cameroon.
• Focus: Encouraging inclusive policy-making processes that involve government, private sector, and civil society.
5. Digital Rights and Freedom of Expression
• Proposal: Promoting digital rights and freedom of expression online.
• Focus: Ensuring that internet policies respect human rights and support free speech, while addressing issues of online harassment and misinformation.
6. Sustainable Development and ICT
• Proposal: Leveraging ICT for sustainable development in Africa.
• Focus: Using digital technologies to support environmental sustainability, healthcare, and education.
These proposals can help address critical issues and contribute to the development of a more inclusive and secure digital environment in Africa and Cameroon.
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) plays a crucial role in aligning with major global initiatives and agendas. Here's are some ideas how the IGF annual meeting and its intersessional work can better reflect or contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes:
1. Integration with the Global Digital Compact
- Framework Development: The IGF can provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss and refine the Global Digital Compact, ensuring it addresses the latest digital governance challenges and opportunities.
- Stakeholder Engagement: By involving a diverse range of participants, including governments, civil society, and the private sector, the IGF can foster inclusive dialogue and collaboration on the Compact's implementation.
- Monitoring and Reporting: The IGF can serve as a forum for monitoring progress and sharing best practices related to the Compact, helping to ensure its goals are met effectively.
2. Review of WSIS Outcomes
- Progress Assessment: The IGF can facilitate sessions to assess the progress made since the WSIS, identifying successes and areas needing improvement.
- Policy Recommendations: Through its discussions, the IGF can generate policy recommendations that support the continued implementation of WSIS outcomes, particularly in the context of new digital challenges.
- Capacity Building: The IGF can offer workshops and training sessions to build the capacity of stakeholders to implement WSIS outcomes, ensuring that all regions and sectors are equipped to participate in the digital economy.
3. High-Level Engagement
- High-Level Sessions: Organizing high-level sessions during the IGF annual meeting can attract attention from global leaders and policymakers, ensuring that digital governance remains a priority on the international agenda.
- Intersessional Work: The IGF's intersessional work, including Dynamic Coalitions and Best Practice Forums, can continue to address specific issues related to the Global Digital Compact and WSIS outcomes throughout the year.
By focusing on these areas, the IGF can significantly contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the review of WSIS outcomes, ensuring that digital governance evolves to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world.
1. Integration with the Global Digital Compact
- Framework Development: The IGF can provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss and refine the Global Digital Compact, ensuring it addresses the latest digital governance challenges and opportunities.
- Stakeholder Engagement: By involving a diverse range of participants, including governments, civil society, and the private sector, the IGF can foster inclusive dialogue and collaboration on the Compact's implementation.
- Monitoring and Reporting: The IGF can serve as a forum for monitoring progress and sharing best practices related to the Compact, helping to ensure its goals are met effectively.
2. Review of WSIS Outcomes
- Progress Assessment: The IGF can facilitate sessions to assess the progress made since the WSIS, identifying successes and areas needing improvement.
- Policy Recommendations: Through its discussions, the IGF can generate policy recommendations that support the continued implementation of WSIS outcomes, particularly in the context of new digital challenges.
- Capacity Building: The IGF can offer workshops and training sessions to build the capacity of stakeholders to implement WSIS outcomes, ensuring that all regions and sectors are equipped to participate in the digital economy.
3. High-Level Engagement
- High-Level Sessions: Organizing high-level sessions during the IGF annual meeting can attract attention from global leaders and policymakers, ensuring that digital governance remains a priority on the international agenda.
- Intersessional Work: The IGF's intersessional work, including Dynamic Coalitions and Best Practice Forums, can continue to address specific issues related to the Global Digital Compact and WSIS outcomes throughout the year.
By focusing on these areas, the IGF can significantly contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the review of WSIS outcomes, ensuring that digital governance evolves to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world.
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is designed to be a comprehensive and inclusive platform for discussing public policy issues related to the Internet. Here are some key aspects of its overall format and design:
Overall Format
Hybrid Meetings: The IGF meetings are typically held in a hybrid format, allowing both onsite and online participation. This ensures broader accessibility and inclusivity.
Multistakeholder Approach: The IGF brings together various stakeholders, including governments, civil society, the private sector, and technical communities, to discuss and collaborate on Internet governance issues.
Tracks and Sessions: The forum includes multiple tracks and sessions, such as high-level sessions, workshops, open forums, lightning talks, and networking sessions. These are designed to cater to different interests and expertise levels.
Themes and Tracks
Overarching Themes: Each IGF meeting has overarching themes that guide the discussions. For example, the 2024 IGF had the theme "Building our Multistakeholder Digital Future".
Specific Themes: Within the overarching theme, there are specific themes such as:
Advancing human rights and inclusion in the digital age
Enhancing the digital contribution to peace, development, and sustainability
Harnessing innovation and balancing risks in digital space
Improving digital governance for the Internet we want
Treating Themes in Different Ways
Thematic Inputs: The IGF collects thematic inputs from stakeholders to shape the agenda and ensure that the discussions are relevant and comprehensive.
Intersessional Work: The IGF engages in intersessional work, including dynamic coalitions and best practice forums, to continue discussions and develop outputs between annual meetings.
Special Tracks: The IGF includes special tracks such as the Youth Track, Parliamentary Track, and High-Level Leaders Track to address the needs and perspectives of different groups.
Engagement and Participation
Remote Hubs: To enhance participation, the IGF supports remote hubs where participants can join the discussions from different locations.
Interactive Platforms: The use of interactive platforms and virtual components ensures that online participants can engage meaningfully in the DISCUSSIONS about.
These elements collectively ensure that the IGF remains a dynamic and inclusive platform for addressing the complex and evolving issues of Internet governance.
Overall Format
Hybrid Meetings: The IGF meetings are typically held in a hybrid format, allowing both onsite and online participation. This ensures broader accessibility and inclusivity.
Multistakeholder Approach: The IGF brings together various stakeholders, including governments, civil society, the private sector, and technical communities, to discuss and collaborate on Internet governance issues.
Tracks and Sessions: The forum includes multiple tracks and sessions, such as high-level sessions, workshops, open forums, lightning talks, and networking sessions. These are designed to cater to different interests and expertise levels.
Themes and Tracks
Overarching Themes: Each IGF meeting has overarching themes that guide the discussions. For example, the 2024 IGF had the theme "Building our Multistakeholder Digital Future".
Specific Themes: Within the overarching theme, there are specific themes such as:
Advancing human rights and inclusion in the digital age
Enhancing the digital contribution to peace, development, and sustainability
Harnessing innovation and balancing risks in digital space
Improving digital governance for the Internet we want
Treating Themes in Different Ways
Thematic Inputs: The IGF collects thematic inputs from stakeholders to shape the agenda and ensure that the discussions are relevant and comprehensive.
Intersessional Work: The IGF engages in intersessional work, including dynamic coalitions and best practice forums, to continue discussions and develop outputs between annual meetings.
Special Tracks: The IGF includes special tracks such as the Youth Track, Parliamentary Track, and High-Level Leaders Track to address the needs and perspectives of different groups.
Engagement and Participation
Remote Hubs: To enhance participation, the IGF supports remote hubs where participants can join the discussions from different locations.
Interactive Platforms: The use of interactive platforms and virtual components ensures that online participants can engage meaningfully in the DISCUSSIONS about.
These elements collectively ensure that the IGF remains a dynamic and inclusive platform for addressing the complex and evolving issues of Internet governance.
Civil Society
ID92
Cybersecurity and Trust, Media and Content, Rights and Freedoms
Civil Society
ID93
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Technical Community
ID94
Cybersecurity and Trust, Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Rights and Freedoms
Technical Community
ID95
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
As part of the institution we are trying our best to be among top ten.
We are a higher quality educational institution located in East Africa, and we hope that we will make a big difference.
Civil Society
ID96
Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Multilingualism
By strategically aligning its activities with the Global Digital Compact and the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society, the IGF can play a pivotal role in advancing global digital cooperation. Through inclusive dialogue, knowledge sharing, and actionable commitments, the IGF can contribute significantly to achieving the objectives set forth in these critical global frameworks as we approach the high-level meeting at the end of 2025.
By diversifying session formats, emphasizing interactivity, and fostering inclusivity, the IGF can create a more vibrant and impactful environment for addressing critical issues in internet governance. These enhancements not only encourage greater participation but also facilitate meaningful dialogue that can lead to actionable outcomes and collaborative solutions.
Civil Society
ID97
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Technical and Operational Topics
Technical Community
ID98
Cybersecurity and Trust, Economic Issues and Development, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Private Sector
ID100
Digital Cooperation, Rights and Freedoms
Civil Society
ID101
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Digital Cooperation
Technical Community
ID102
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Economic Issues and Development
Enhance Thematic Alignment with Global Priorities
Integrate Global Stakeholders including Policy makers
Develop Actionable Outputs and tracking
Promote Regional and Local Engagement, Localized case studies etc
Mobilize IGF Dynamic Coalitions and Best Practice Forums to address specific GDC themes
Youth Engagement
Showcase Alignment with WSIS+20 and Highlight IGF Contributions
Integrate Global Stakeholders including Policy makers
Develop Actionable Outputs and tracking
Promote Regional and Local Engagement, Localized case studies etc
Mobilize IGF Dynamic Coalitions and Best Practice Forums to address specific GDC themes
Youth Engagement
Showcase Alignment with WSIS+20 and Highlight IGF Contributions
Multi-Year Thematic Focus
Interconnected Tracks
Thematic Campaigns
Use social media and storytelling platforms to share the human impact of IGF discussions, bringing its themes to life
Proposed Themes
AI and Human Dignity
Digital Sovereignty and Global Cooperation
Big Data Governance
Interconnected Tracks
Thematic Campaigns
Use social media and storytelling platforms to share the human impact of IGF discussions, bringing its themes to life
Proposed Themes
AI and Human Dignity
Digital Sovereignty and Global Cooperation
Big Data Governance
Civil Society
ID103
Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Emerging Technologies and the Widening Digital Divide: Challenges and Pathways to Equity"
The Dark Side of AI
The Dark Side of AI
Youth Panels and Ambassadors: Encourage youth participation as speakers and session leaders.
Live Polling and Q&A: Enable real-time audience input during sessions.
Feature all-women panels or women-majority panels to highlight female expertise.
Awards and Recognition
Live Polling and Q&A: Enable real-time audience input during sessions.
Feature all-women panels or women-majority panels to highlight female expertise.
Awards and Recognition
Government
ID104
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
The IGF can strengthen its alignment with the Global Digital Compact and WSIS outcomes by ensuring thematic alignment in annual meetings, fostering multistakeholder dialogues, and leveraging intersessional work to produce actionable policy recommendations. Enhanced reporting, showcasing best practices, and engaging high-level stakeholders can further amplify its contributions, driving progress toward global digital goals ahead of the 2025 high-level meeting.
The overall format and design of the IGF can be enhanced to foster deeper engagement and impactful outcomes. Here are some positive ideas:
Dynamic Thematic Tracks: Introduce adaptive thematic tracks that evolve yearly based on emerging global digital priorities. This approach ensures the IGF remains relevant and responsive to pressing issues like AI governance, digital inclusion, and cybersecurity.
Interactive Formats: Move beyond traditional panel discussions by incorporating interactive session formats, such as design-thinking workshops, roundtables, and simulation exercises. These formats encourage hands-on collaboration and innovative problem-solving.
Regional and Local Tracks: Introduce regional-specific tracks to address unique challenges and opportunities in different parts of the world, fostering localized solutions while maintaining a global perspective.
Youth and Future Leaders Track: Dedicate a thematic track to youth perspectives and future leaders, enabling younger voices to contribute meaningfully to digital governance discussions.
Integrated Intersessional Work: Seamlessly integrate outputs from intersessional work (e.g., Best Practice Forums, Dynamic Coalitions) into the main event by hosting dedicated sessions to discuss and refine these findings.
Collaborative Plenary Sessions: Design plenary sessions as collaborative dialogues, inviting diverse stakeholders to co-create actionable recommendations rather than delivering one-way presentations.
Hybrid Engagement Innovations: Enhance the hybrid format with immersive technologies, such as virtual reality or AI-driven networking tools, to create equitable participation experiences for virtual attendees.
Theme-Specific Networking Spaces: Set up dedicated networking zones—both physical and virtual—aligned with thematic tracks to encourage informal discussions and connections among participants with shared interests.
Measurable Outcomes: Focus on actionable outcomes by concluding each track with a session that synthesizes key takeaways and outlines practical next steps, contributing to global initiatives like the Global Digital Compact.
These ideas aim to make the IGF more dynamic, inclusive, and results-oriented while maintaining its reputation as a leading platform for multistakeholder dialogue on internet governance.
Dynamic Thematic Tracks: Introduce adaptive thematic tracks that evolve yearly based on emerging global digital priorities. This approach ensures the IGF remains relevant and responsive to pressing issues like AI governance, digital inclusion, and cybersecurity.
Interactive Formats: Move beyond traditional panel discussions by incorporating interactive session formats, such as design-thinking workshops, roundtables, and simulation exercises. These formats encourage hands-on collaboration and innovative problem-solving.
Regional and Local Tracks: Introduce regional-specific tracks to address unique challenges and opportunities in different parts of the world, fostering localized solutions while maintaining a global perspective.
Youth and Future Leaders Track: Dedicate a thematic track to youth perspectives and future leaders, enabling younger voices to contribute meaningfully to digital governance discussions.
Integrated Intersessional Work: Seamlessly integrate outputs from intersessional work (e.g., Best Practice Forums, Dynamic Coalitions) into the main event by hosting dedicated sessions to discuss and refine these findings.
Collaborative Plenary Sessions: Design plenary sessions as collaborative dialogues, inviting diverse stakeholders to co-create actionable recommendations rather than delivering one-way presentations.
Hybrid Engagement Innovations: Enhance the hybrid format with immersive technologies, such as virtual reality or AI-driven networking tools, to create equitable participation experiences for virtual attendees.
Theme-Specific Networking Spaces: Set up dedicated networking zones—both physical and virtual—aligned with thematic tracks to encourage informal discussions and connections among participants with shared interests.
Measurable Outcomes: Focus on actionable outcomes by concluding each track with a session that synthesizes key takeaways and outlines practical next steps, contributing to global initiatives like the Global Digital Compact.
These ideas aim to make the IGF more dynamic, inclusive, and results-oriented while maintaining its reputation as a leading platform for multistakeholder dialogue on internet governance.
Technical Community
ID105
Cybersecurity and Trust, Economic Issues and Development, Technical and Operational Topics
The IGF 2025 should actively engage in implementing the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and reviewing the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes. This involves creating action-oriented initiatives, fostering multistakeholder dialogues, and developing progress monitoring mechanisms. By transitioning from a discussion platform to a key player in global digital governance, the IGF can strengthen international cooperation, promote inclusive digital societies, and enhance global trust in the digital future.
The IGF 2025 will be a crucial milestone for advancing multistakeholder discussions on internet governance, digital transformation, and policymaking. To ensure that the IGF remains relevant, impactful, and adaptable to the rapidly evolving digital landscape, several improvements can be made to its structure, content, and format. Here are some ideas for the IGF 2025 in Norway, focusing on key areas that should be included in the event:
The IGF should develop adaptive thematic frameworks that can evolve to address emerging global trends and crises. This could be achieved by introducing a mechanism that allows emerging issues to be added as thematic tracks during the event itself, enabling discussions to adapt to global challenges such as cyberattacks, climate-related technology issues, or digital health crises.
The IGF needs to increase the integration of youth and next-generation leadership. Youth participants should be empowered to draft policy recommendations on topics such as digital inclusion, online privacy, and AI regulation, and to present these recommendations to senior stakeholders for consideration. Expanding digital platforms and facilitating hybrid participation can also enable meaningful contributions from people around the world.
Additionally, the IGF should promote greater representation of women in technology and enhance gender diversity in leadership roles, particularly in discussions about AI ethics, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion. Moreover, the IGF should incorporate regional perspectives and local solutions more effectively.
Finally, the IGF should encourage hosting countries to facilitate visa access for all participants, especially young individuals with technical backgrounds, who wish to attend the events.
The IGF should develop adaptive thematic frameworks that can evolve to address emerging global trends and crises. This could be achieved by introducing a mechanism that allows emerging issues to be added as thematic tracks during the event itself, enabling discussions to adapt to global challenges such as cyberattacks, climate-related technology issues, or digital health crises.
The IGF needs to increase the integration of youth and next-generation leadership. Youth participants should be empowered to draft policy recommendations on topics such as digital inclusion, online privacy, and AI regulation, and to present these recommendations to senior stakeholders for consideration. Expanding digital platforms and facilitating hybrid participation can also enable meaningful contributions from people around the world.
Additionally, the IGF should promote greater representation of women in technology and enhance gender diversity in leadership roles, particularly in discussions about AI ethics, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion. Moreover, the IGF should incorporate regional perspectives and local solutions more effectively.
Finally, the IGF should encourage hosting countries to facilitate visa access for all participants, especially young individuals with technical backgrounds, who wish to attend the events.
Technical Community
ID106
Economic Issues and Development, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Je demanderai d'inviter tous les acteurs des gouvernements et partenaires à répondre présent à la prochaine réunion pour contribuer aux meilleures modalités d'un internet accessible et fiable , et plus particulièrement consolider les plates formes internationales
Civil Society
ID107
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Digital Cooperation
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Civil Society
ID108
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Digital Cooperation
Government
ID109
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Data Governance
Civil Society
ID111
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust
Please, change your conference app, publish the program enough in advance, and make it available to all registered users. Send notifications to the users who registered for the sessions.
Private Sector
ID112
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Data Governance
Thank you
I think this presence can help IGF to implement GDC and the more you have events the more stronger you can perform. there are many topics that can be held many times during the year
I think everything was great
Government
ID113
Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Les technologies émergentes, de la biologie synthétique et de la neurotechnologie à l'intelligence artificielle, en passant par les technologies immersives et quantiques, se caractérisent par un développement rapide et une incertitude quant à leur trajectoire et leur impact. Le lien entre innovation et technologie : l'innovation se nourrit de technologie, même si toutes les innovations ne sont pas technologiques.
Pour contribuer à la mise en œuvre du Pacte numérique mondiale et à l'examen de la mise en œuvre globale des résultats du Sommet mondial sur la société de l'information en vue de la réunion de haut niveau prévue fin 2025, nous proposons les recommandations suivantes :
Faire progresser les engagements concrets et les indicateurs de mesure pour réduire la fracture numérique persistante implique de garantir une connectivité significative du point de vue des droits humains ;
Iles essentiel de reconnaître que l'accès à l'internet fait partie intégrante du droit à la liberté d'expression et qu'il facilite l'exercice d'autres droits fondamentaux ;
Les politiques de connectivité devraient être élaborées et évaluées dans le cadre de processus participatifs, en mettant l'accent sur la transparence, la responsabilité et divers mécanismes de fourniture d'infrastructures, y compris les réseaux communautaires ;
Souligner qu’il est essentiel de respecter l'autodétermination des groupes autochtones en matière d'infrastructures et de déploiement technologique ;
La lutte contre les inégalités, les prix élevés et les problèmes d'infrastructure nécessite une perspective holistique et interculturelle. Une connectivité significative est essentielle pour permettre l'exercice des droits humains et s'aligner sur les agendas mondiaux en matière de transformation numérique et de développement durable.
Faire progresser les engagements concrets et les indicateurs de mesure pour réduire la fracture numérique persistante implique de garantir une connectivité significative du point de vue des droits humains ;
Iles essentiel de reconnaître que l'accès à l'internet fait partie intégrante du droit à la liberté d'expression et qu'il facilite l'exercice d'autres droits fondamentaux ;
Les politiques de connectivité devraient être élaborées et évaluées dans le cadre de processus participatifs, en mettant l'accent sur la transparence, la responsabilité et divers mécanismes de fourniture d'infrastructures, y compris les réseaux communautaires ;
Souligner qu’il est essentiel de respecter l'autodétermination des groupes autochtones en matière d'infrastructures et de déploiement technologique ;
La lutte contre les inégalités, les prix élevés et les problèmes d'infrastructure nécessite une perspective holistique et interculturelle. Une connectivité significative est essentielle pour permettre l'exercice des droits humains et s'aligner sur les agendas mondiaux en matière de transformation numérique et de développement durable.
Exhorter les États à donner la priorité aux politiques publiques qui s'attaquent aux disparités d'accès à l'internet dans le monde, en particulier dans les régions marginalisées, afin de promouvoir l'accès universel à l'internet en tant que moteur de divers droits humains. Cela implique d'élaborer des propositions de politiques publiques globales intégrant l'inter culturalité, garantissant une participation effective et encourageant la culture numérique.
Private Sector
ID114
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
I have to prepare other related thematic inputs 2025.
IGF is a global initiative to lead the Global Digital Compact.
This is enough ideas. I am thinking of a better future through IGF.
Civil Society
ID115
Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Media and Content
I am journalist from Islamabad Capital of Pakistan. I would like to attend this IGF 2025 .....
I hope you will consider me in this event,
Thanks.
I hope you will consider me in this event,
Thanks.
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) plays a crucial role in addressing global digital issues. To better reflect and contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes, the IGF annual meeting and its intersessional work could consider the following:
IGF Annual Meeting
1. *Dedicated sessions*: Organize specific sessions focused on the Global Digital Compact and WSIS review, allowing for in-depth discussions and stakeholder inputs.
2. *High-level participation*: Invite key stakeholders, including government representatives, industry leaders, and civil society organizations, to participate in the discussions and share their perspectives.
3. *Interactive formats*: Incorporate interactive formats, such as roundtable discussions, workshops, and hackathons, to foster collaboration and innovative thinking.
4. *Youth engagement*: Ensure active participation of young people, as they are critical stakeholders in the digital ecosystem and will be impacted by the outcomes.
Intersessional Work
1. *Dynamic Coalitions*: Establish or strengthen Dynamic Coalitions focused on specific aspects of the Global Digital Compact and WSIS review, enabling continuous discussion and collaboration.
2. *Best Practice Forums (BPFs)*: Develop BPFs to explore specific issues related to the Global Digital Compact and WSIS review, such as digital inclusion, cybersecurity, and human rights.
3. *Policy Options for Connecting the Next Billion (CNB)*: Continue the CNB initiative, focusing on policy options to address the digital divide and promote meaningful connectivity.
4. *National and Regional IGF Initiatives (NRIs)*: Encourage NRIs to incorporate discussions on the Global Digital Compact and WSIS review, ensuring a bottom-up approach and diverse perspectives.
Contribution to the Global Digital Compact
1. *Substantive contributions*: Provide input on the development of the Global Digital Compact, drawing from the IGF's expertise and multistakeholder discussions.
2. *Capacity building*: Offer capacity-building programs and resources to support the implementation of the Global Digital Compact, particularly in developing countries.
3. *Awareness raising*: Organize awareness-raising activities to promote the Global Digital Compact and its objectives, targeting various stakeholder groups.
Contribution to the WSIS Review
1. *Stocktaking and review*: Conduct a comprehensive review of the WSIS outcomes and their implementation, identifying successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.
2. *Multistakeholder engagement*: Facilitate inclusive discussions among stakeholders to gather input on the WSIS review and provide recommendations for future actions.
3. *Recommendations for the future*: Develop and present recommendations for the future implementation of the WSIS outcomes, taking into account the evolving digital landscape and emerging issues.
By implementing these suggestions, the IGF can effectively contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the review of the WSIS outcomes, ultimately advancing the global digital agenda.
IGF Annual Meeting
1. *Dedicated sessions*: Organize specific sessions focused on the Global Digital Compact and WSIS review, allowing for in-depth discussions and stakeholder inputs.
2. *High-level participation*: Invite key stakeholders, including government representatives, industry leaders, and civil society organizations, to participate in the discussions and share their perspectives.
3. *Interactive formats*: Incorporate interactive formats, such as roundtable discussions, workshops, and hackathons, to foster collaboration and innovative thinking.
4. *Youth engagement*: Ensure active participation of young people, as they are critical stakeholders in the digital ecosystem and will be impacted by the outcomes.
Intersessional Work
1. *Dynamic Coalitions*: Establish or strengthen Dynamic Coalitions focused on specific aspects of the Global Digital Compact and WSIS review, enabling continuous discussion and collaboration.
2. *Best Practice Forums (BPFs)*: Develop BPFs to explore specific issues related to the Global Digital Compact and WSIS review, such as digital inclusion, cybersecurity, and human rights.
3. *Policy Options for Connecting the Next Billion (CNB)*: Continue the CNB initiative, focusing on policy options to address the digital divide and promote meaningful connectivity.
4. *National and Regional IGF Initiatives (NRIs)*: Encourage NRIs to incorporate discussions on the Global Digital Compact and WSIS review, ensuring a bottom-up approach and diverse perspectives.
Contribution to the Global Digital Compact
1. *Substantive contributions*: Provide input on the development of the Global Digital Compact, drawing from the IGF's expertise and multistakeholder discussions.
2. *Capacity building*: Offer capacity-building programs and resources to support the implementation of the Global Digital Compact, particularly in developing countries.
3. *Awareness raising*: Organize awareness-raising activities to promote the Global Digital Compact and its objectives, targeting various stakeholder groups.
Contribution to the WSIS Review
1. *Stocktaking and review*: Conduct a comprehensive review of the WSIS outcomes and their implementation, identifying successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.
2. *Multistakeholder engagement*: Facilitate inclusive discussions among stakeholders to gather input on the WSIS review and provide recommendations for future actions.
3. *Recommendations for the future*: Develop and present recommendations for the future implementation of the WSIS outcomes, taking into account the evolving digital landscape and emerging issues.
By implementing these suggestions, the IGF can effectively contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the review of the WSIS outcomes, ultimately advancing the global digital agenda.
Here are some ideas for the overall format and design of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), including thematic tracks and alternative approaches:
Thematic Tracks
1. *Inclusive Internet Governance*: Focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in internet governance, including gender, youth, and disability perspectives.
2. *Digital Economy and Society*: Explore the intersection of the digital economy and society, including issues like digital trade, e-commerce, and the future of work.
3. *Cybersecurity and Trust*: Address cybersecurity threats, trust, and confidence in the digital environment, including issues like data protection and privacy.
4. *Infrastructure and Connectivity*: Discuss infrastructure development, connectivity, and access, including issues like 5G, IoT, and community networks.
5. *Human Rights and Ethics*: Focus on human rights, ethics, and social responsibility in the digital age, including issues like online freedom of expression and digital literacy.
Alternative Approaches
1. *Cross-Cutting Themes*: Instead of separate thematic tracks, use cross-cutting themes like sustainability, inclusivity, and human rights to tie together different sessions and discussions.
2. *Scenario-Based Discussions*: Use scenario-based discussions to explore potential future developments and their implications for internet governance, such as the impact of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain.
3. *Design Thinking Workshops*: Incorporate design thinking workshops to encourage collaborative problem-solving and innovative thinking around internet governance challenges.
4. *High-Level Panels*: Organize high-level panels featuring prominent stakeholders to discuss pressing internet governance issues and set the tone for the IGF.
5. *Youth-Led Sessions*: Dedicate sessions to youth-led initiatives and perspectives, ensuring that the voices and concerns of the next generation are heard.
Innovative Formats
1. *Unconferences*: Host unconferences or open spaces for participants to discuss topics of their choice, fostering a more dynamic and interactive environment.
2. *Hackathons*: Organize hackathons or coding challenges to develop innovative solutions to internet governance challenges.
3. *Simulation Exercises*: Conduct simulation exercises to mimic real-world internet governance scenarios, allowing participants to practice decision-making and collaboration.
4. *Virtual Reality Experiences*: Incorporate virtual reality experiences to illustrate internet governance issues and their impact on society.
5. *Art and Cultural Performances*: Use art and cultural performances to convey internet governance themes and messages, making the IGF more engaging and accessible.
Hybrid and Online Participation
1. *Remote Participation*: Ensure robust remote participation options, including live streaming, real-time transcription, and online discussion forums.
2. *Hybrid Sessions*: Offer hybrid sessions that combine in-person and online participation, allowing for greater inclusivity and diversity.
3. *Online Pre-Events*: Host online pre-events, such as webinars or online discussions, to build momentum and generate interest in IGF topics.
These ideas can help revitalize the IGF format, increase participation, and foster more interactive and inclusive discussions.
Thematic Tracks
1. *Inclusive Internet Governance*: Focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in internet governance, including gender, youth, and disability perspectives.
2. *Digital Economy and Society*: Explore the intersection of the digital economy and society, including issues like digital trade, e-commerce, and the future of work.
3. *Cybersecurity and Trust*: Address cybersecurity threats, trust, and confidence in the digital environment, including issues like data protection and privacy.
4. *Infrastructure and Connectivity*: Discuss infrastructure development, connectivity, and access, including issues like 5G, IoT, and community networks.
5. *Human Rights and Ethics*: Focus on human rights, ethics, and social responsibility in the digital age, including issues like online freedom of expression and digital literacy.
Alternative Approaches
1. *Cross-Cutting Themes*: Instead of separate thematic tracks, use cross-cutting themes like sustainability, inclusivity, and human rights to tie together different sessions and discussions.
2. *Scenario-Based Discussions*: Use scenario-based discussions to explore potential future developments and their implications for internet governance, such as the impact of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain.
3. *Design Thinking Workshops*: Incorporate design thinking workshops to encourage collaborative problem-solving and innovative thinking around internet governance challenges.
4. *High-Level Panels*: Organize high-level panels featuring prominent stakeholders to discuss pressing internet governance issues and set the tone for the IGF.
5. *Youth-Led Sessions*: Dedicate sessions to youth-led initiatives and perspectives, ensuring that the voices and concerns of the next generation are heard.
Innovative Formats
1. *Unconferences*: Host unconferences or open spaces for participants to discuss topics of their choice, fostering a more dynamic and interactive environment.
2. *Hackathons*: Organize hackathons or coding challenges to develop innovative solutions to internet governance challenges.
3. *Simulation Exercises*: Conduct simulation exercises to mimic real-world internet governance scenarios, allowing participants to practice decision-making and collaboration.
4. *Virtual Reality Experiences*: Incorporate virtual reality experiences to illustrate internet governance issues and their impact on society.
5. *Art and Cultural Performances*: Use art and cultural performances to convey internet governance themes and messages, making the IGF more engaging and accessible.
Hybrid and Online Participation
1. *Remote Participation*: Ensure robust remote participation options, including live streaming, real-time transcription, and online discussion forums.
2. *Hybrid Sessions*: Offer hybrid sessions that combine in-person and online participation, allowing for greater inclusivity and diversity.
3. *Online Pre-Events*: Host online pre-events, such as webinars or online discussions, to build momentum and generate interest in IGF topics.
These ideas can help revitalize the IGF format, increase participation, and foster more interactive and inclusive discussions.
Private Sector
ID116
Data Governance, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
Youths must be included as a separated stakeholder
Civil Society
ID117
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Civil Society
ID118
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
The IGF is an organization for good. It must be seen as a means to develop protocols for the connectivity of underserved and hard to reach communities. It must work in unison with all stakeholders, government, regional, private service providers ,the Judiciary and Parliament to make the internet affordable, accessible to all communities.
Not really
Government
ID119
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
1. Basic Framework for Collaboration:
Create a centralised, simple to navigate web portal that allows stakeholders, and youth, to voice opinions, upload materials and monitor relevant activities such as AI Threat Scenarios and IoT governance efforts.
2. Local Context Integration:
Add sessions that deal with applying the ideas emanating from the Global Digital Compact to practical issues so that global initiatives relating to issues such as connectivity and innovation are not divorced from regional realities as is the case with Africa.
3. Youth Driven Reporting:
Establish a Youth Digital Compact Report wherein the youth participants explain how their participation vis-a-vis the digital cross-border content contributes to the objectives of universal connectivity and how this has advancements on the WSIS outcomes.
Create a centralised, simple to navigate web portal that allows stakeholders, and youth, to voice opinions, upload materials and monitor relevant activities such as AI Threat Scenarios and IoT governance efforts.
2. Local Context Integration:
Add sessions that deal with applying the ideas emanating from the Global Digital Compact to practical issues so that global initiatives relating to issues such as connectivity and innovation are not divorced from regional realities as is the case with Africa.
3. Youth Driven Reporting:
Establish a Youth Digital Compact Report wherein the youth participants explain how their participation vis-a-vis the digital cross-border content contributes to the objectives of universal connectivity and how this has advancements on the WSIS outcomes.
1. New Basic Approach - “Three-Step Solution Tracks”:
For each troubled area (e.g. humanity, AI, IoT, Youth) establishes on the basis of Problem Definition and Scoping Phase, then Embodied Concepts Phase where prototypes are planned and turned into outlines, then Coupling Fusion Phase which includes how the prototypes will fit with the set frameworks.
2. Dedicated Youth Innovation Space:
Establish a “Youth Lab” that enables forward looking youth to come up with simple implementable and cost-effective strategies on connectivity and IoT solutions.
3. Open-Ended Forums:
Present “Unstructured Dialogue Sessions” in which all participants can speak about their own thoughts and problems including how IoT technology can offset AI’s threat or youth and women’s support in ICT governance.
This simple and fresh approach would encourage in many ways the effectiveness, contemporariness and aim of inclusion with regard to the issues of the IGF.
For each troubled area (e.g. humanity, AI, IoT, Youth) establishes on the basis of Problem Definition and Scoping Phase, then Embodied Concepts Phase where prototypes are planned and turned into outlines, then Coupling Fusion Phase which includes how the prototypes will fit with the set frameworks.
2. Dedicated Youth Innovation Space:
Establish a “Youth Lab” that enables forward looking youth to come up with simple implementable and cost-effective strategies on connectivity and IoT solutions.
3. Open-Ended Forums:
Present “Unstructured Dialogue Sessions” in which all participants can speak about their own thoughts and problems including how IoT technology can offset AI’s threat or youth and women’s support in ICT governance.
This simple and fresh approach would encourage in many ways the effectiveness, contemporariness and aim of inclusion with regard to the issues of the IGF.
Civil Society
ID120
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Data Governance
Many grassroots civil society organizations in the global south do not understand basic AI functioning hence they cannot point out big data and algorithms for human rights violations in their communities.
Civil Society
ID121
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Government
ID122
Data Governance, Economic Issues and Development, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
Technical Community
ID123
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Cooperation, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Broadening stakeholder engagement in Internet governance, Cross-border cooperation, Multistakeholderism and multidisciplinarity
The IGF was and still needs to be a global cooperation platform among all stakeholders. To better contribute to the implementation of the GDC, financial institutions should be encouraged to join and the role of NRIs should be highlighted and strengthened to ensure inclusion of all voices in national and regional digital policy making.
The overarching theme and discussions to be centered around users rights and informed participation in the digital sphere.
Government
ID124
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Digital Cooperation
Private Sector
ID125
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Technical and Operational Topics
Private Sector
ID126
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
The online experience can be made better
Private Sector
ID127
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Data Governance
Government
ID128
Cybersecurity and Trust, Economic Issues and Development, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
A closer weaving together of the Digital Compact priority themes with the WSIS themes to ensure consistency of voice.
If the IGF could be structured around the thematic areas of the Digital compact this would help with a more coherent dialogue,
Intergovernmental Organization
ID129
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
For Emerging technologies and innovation issues:
- Responsible Innovation
- Regulatory experimentation / sandboxes
Furthermore, considering the upcoming WSIS+20 it would be nice to have a track to focus on the improvement of the Internet Governance framework and the multistakeholder methodology
- Responsible Innovation
- Regulatory experimentation / sandboxes
Furthermore, considering the upcoming WSIS+20 it would be nice to have a track to focus on the improvement of the Internet Governance framework and the multistakeholder methodology
I believe the IGF must have a dedicated track to discuss Internet Governance as a process and how to improve its mechanisms, such as the multistakeholder methodology. In 2024, during NetMundial+10, an outcome document was published, presenting a framework to improve Internet governance and digital policy processes (https://netmundial.br/pdf/NETmundial10-MultistakeholderStatement-2024.pdf). It is a good starting point for reflecting on this topic. There is a need for better interconnection between national, regional and global IGF, so challenges and opportunities can be benchmarked between different regions.
It would be nice if there were sessions/tracks in the IGF to showcase practical use cases in which multistakeholder processes have been implemented for digital policy making. For example, in Brazil, the Data Protection Authority is supported by a Multistakeholder Council, which contributes to inputs for the Authorities's oversight activities.
Technical Community
ID130
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Economic Issues and Development
The IGF annual meeting and its intersessional work can advance the Global Digital Compact and support the WSIS outcomes review by aligning discussions with global goals to promote inclusive AI governance, cybersecurity frameworks, and equitable digital access; showcasing best practices and case studies that highlight successful policies and innovations for bridging the digital divide and fostering economic growth; and facilitating collaborations and partnerships among stakeholders to accelerate digital transformation while monitoring progress and accountability through thematic reports and capacity-building sessions.
Private Sector
ID131
Artificial Intelligence, Technical and Operational Topics, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Actionable outcomes of all IGF initiatives and forums should be properly documented so as to make them implementable. There is need for a plan to follow up on the progress on suggested actions from these engagements. This will help in measuring the effectiveness of the entire IGF process and provide the data that can show its relevance and why it should not be scrapped or replaced with another initiative.
The IGF for me now look more like a talk shop. This is the need to have a process to make its outcomes actionable so that part of what will be done before the forum every year is to measure the progress made from the suggested actionable steps and how that can help in shaping the theme of the new year. This well progress and achievements could be properly documented for sustainability sake.
Civil Society
ID132
Government
ID133
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Technical and Operational Topics, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Technical Community
ID134
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Media and Content
To better align with global initiatives, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) can:
1. *Integrate Global Digital Compact themes* into sessions and discussions.
2. *Dedicate sessions to WSIS+20 Review*, identifying gaps and improving implementation.
3. *Foster inclusive participation*, ensuring diverse stakeholders, youth, and marginalized groups are involved.
4. *Streamline communication* and focus on practical, actionable recommendations.
By leveraging intersessional work through:
1. *Dynamic Coalitions* for ongoing discussions on specific issues.
2. *Policy Networks* to connect stakeholders and share knowledge.
The IGF can strengthen its contributions to the Global Digital Compact and WSIS+20 review.
1. *Integrate Global Digital Compact themes* into sessions and discussions.
2. *Dedicate sessions to WSIS+20 Review*, identifying gaps and improving implementation.
3. *Foster inclusive participation*, ensuring diverse stakeholders, youth, and marginalized groups are involved.
4. *Streamline communication* and focus on practical, actionable recommendations.
By leveraging intersessional work through:
1. *Dynamic Coalitions* for ongoing discussions on specific issues.
2. *Policy Networks* to connect stakeholders and share knowledge.
The IGF can strengthen its contributions to the Global Digital Compact and WSIS+20 review.
Thematic Tracks*
1. *Streamline tracks*: Consolidate tracks to focus on core themes, reducing overlap and increasing coherence.
2. *Dynamic tracks*: Introduce flexible, adaptive tracks that evolve based on stakeholder feedback and emerging issues.
3. *Cross-cutting themes*: Incorporate themes that intersect multiple tracks, fostering collaboration and holistic discussions.
*Alternative Theme Approaches*
1. *Challenge-based approach*: Organize discussions around specific challenges, such as digital divide, cybersecurity, or data governance.
2. *Scenario-based approach*: Explore potential future scenarios, encouraging stakeholders to think critically about emerging issues and opportunities.
3. *Design thinking approach*: Apply design thinking principles to tackle complex issues, emphasizing empathy, creativity, and prototyping.
*Innovative Session Formats*
1. *Interactive workshops*: Incorporate hands-on activities, group work, and immersive experiences to foster engagement and knowledge sharing.
2. *Debates and dialogues*: Host structured debates and dialogues on contentious issues, promoting critical thinking and respectful discourse.
3. *Lightning talks and showcases*: Offer brief, showcase-style presentations to highlight innovative solutions, research, or initiatives.
*Enhanced Participation and Engagement*
1. *Hybrid participation*: Combine in-person and online participation, ensuring broader accessibility and inclusivity.
2. *Youth and mentorship programs*: Develop programs to engage youth and pair them with experienced mentors, fostering intergenerational knowledge transfer.
3. *Remote hubs and regional events*: Establish remote hubs and regional events to expand the IGF's reach and encourage local discussions.
*Evaluation and Improvement*
1. *Continuous feedback mechanisms*: Establish regular feedback channels to gather insights from stakeholders and improve the IGF format.
2. *Post-event evaluations*: Conduct comprehensive evaluations after each IGF event to assess impact, identify areas for improvement, and inform future design.
By incorporating these ideas, the IGF can evolve into a more dynamic, inclusive, and effective platform for addressing Internet governance challenges.
1. *Streamline tracks*: Consolidate tracks to focus on core themes, reducing overlap and increasing coherence.
2. *Dynamic tracks*: Introduce flexible, adaptive tracks that evolve based on stakeholder feedback and emerging issues.
3. *Cross-cutting themes*: Incorporate themes that intersect multiple tracks, fostering collaboration and holistic discussions.
*Alternative Theme Approaches*
1. *Challenge-based approach*: Organize discussions around specific challenges, such as digital divide, cybersecurity, or data governance.
2. *Scenario-based approach*: Explore potential future scenarios, encouraging stakeholders to think critically about emerging issues and opportunities.
3. *Design thinking approach*: Apply design thinking principles to tackle complex issues, emphasizing empathy, creativity, and prototyping.
*Innovative Session Formats*
1. *Interactive workshops*: Incorporate hands-on activities, group work, and immersive experiences to foster engagement and knowledge sharing.
2. *Debates and dialogues*: Host structured debates and dialogues on contentious issues, promoting critical thinking and respectful discourse.
3. *Lightning talks and showcases*: Offer brief, showcase-style presentations to highlight innovative solutions, research, or initiatives.
*Enhanced Participation and Engagement*
1. *Hybrid participation*: Combine in-person and online participation, ensuring broader accessibility and inclusivity.
2. *Youth and mentorship programs*: Develop programs to engage youth and pair them with experienced mentors, fostering intergenerational knowledge transfer.
3. *Remote hubs and regional events*: Establish remote hubs and regional events to expand the IGF's reach and encourage local discussions.
*Evaluation and Improvement*
1. *Continuous feedback mechanisms*: Establish regular feedback channels to gather insights from stakeholders and improve the IGF format.
2. *Post-event evaluations*: Conduct comprehensive evaluations after each IGF event to assess impact, identify areas for improvement, and inform future design.
By incorporating these ideas, the IGF can evolve into a more dynamic, inclusive, and effective platform for addressing Internet governance challenges.
Private Sector
ID135
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Technical and Operational Topics, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Integrating these frameworks into its agenda, fostering multi-stakeholder dialogue and producing actionable recommendations can allow the IGF to promote Global Digital Compact and WSIS outcomes more effectively. Focused sessions on key priorities and aligning intersessional work with global objectives would increase its impact before 2025.
Technical Community
ID136
Artificial Intelligence, Economic Issues and Development, Rights and Freedoms
By breaking down to the lowest level for every body to understand more.
Private Sector
ID137
Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Rights and Freedoms, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
The concept of accessibility can be veined into every issue listed above. The voices of the minority groups should always reach the "table" of change.
Technical Community
ID138
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Rights and Freedoms
Civil Society
ID139
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Media and Content
The themes to be always looked from human rights and SDGs perpectives. Focus on framing the issues always through a human rights lens, emphasizing principles like freedom, equality, and accountability.
1. Bridge the digital divide: empower regional IGS and actors to address locally relevant challenges while ensuring alignment of the frameworks on regional and global levels.
2. Multistakeholder engagement: Only 12% of particiants where CSOs, while gender wise 31% identified as female and 1% as other at IGF24. Representation from civil society, especially Global South, as well as gender balance voices are important to ensure that discussions as well as implementation of frameworks reflect diverse voices, realities and challenges.
3. Information Integrity: address the challenge of misinformation and disinformation from a global perspective by facilitating actionable multistakeholder outcome sessions (working sessions to draft specific actions reflecting all voices)
2. Multistakeholder engagement: Only 12% of particiants where CSOs, while gender wise 31% identified as female and 1% as other at IGF24. Representation from civil society, especially Global South, as well as gender balance voices are important to ensure that discussions as well as implementation of frameworks reflect diverse voices, realities and challenges.
3. Information Integrity: address the challenge of misinformation and disinformation from a global perspective by facilitating actionable multistakeholder outcome sessions (working sessions to draft specific actions reflecting all voices)
Actionable multistakeholder outcomes sessions: facilitate sessions where consesus-driven actions are drafted to be followed-up from a multistakeholder perspective based on the theme of the year, and in achieving GDC commitments and WSIS outcomes. So that it is not only facilitating discussions but also measurable progress from IGF to the another. Working documents with final actionable outcomes, follow-up working-groups and mechanisms to track progress, showcase stories and impact.
Civil Society
ID140
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Rights and Freedoms
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I work for National Authority for Digital Certification in Sudan,we lost all data centre due to the war
I want additinal input that IGF can share and help our situation
1. Knowledge Sharing: The IGF could facilitate knowledge exchange with other countries and organizations that have faced similar disruptions, sharing lessons on data recovery, rebuilding digital infrastructure, and securing data in conflict zones.
2. Technical Assistance and Partnerships: IGF can help connect you with global technical experts, development organizations, and private sector partners who can offer support in rebuilding data centers, securing digital infrastructure, and providing backup solutions.
3. Capacity Building: IGF sessions can focus on building the digital resilience of institutions in post-crisis scenarios. You could benefit from workshops and discussions around disaster recovery planning, cybersecurity in unstable environments, and cloud-based solutions that can help mitigate data loss.
4. Advocacy and Support: IGF’s platform can help raise awareness about the challenges faced by your institution, potentially mobilizing international support and collaboration through humanitarian efforts or specific funding for digital reconstruction in conflict zones.
5. Policy Frameworks: IGF can help highlight the importance of robust digital policies for conflict resilience, and offer frameworks that help your country build a more secure, future-proof digital landscape.
The IGF community's global reach and multistakeholder approach can be a crucial resource in rebuilding and safeguarding Sudan’s digital infrastructure.
I want additinal input that IGF can share and help our situation
1. Knowledge Sharing: The IGF could facilitate knowledge exchange with other countries and organizations that have faced similar disruptions, sharing lessons on data recovery, rebuilding digital infrastructure, and securing data in conflict zones.
2. Technical Assistance and Partnerships: IGF can help connect you with global technical experts, development organizations, and private sector partners who can offer support in rebuilding data centers, securing digital infrastructure, and providing backup solutions.
3. Capacity Building: IGF sessions can focus on building the digital resilience of institutions in post-crisis scenarios. You could benefit from workshops and discussions around disaster recovery planning, cybersecurity in unstable environments, and cloud-based solutions that can help mitigate data loss.
4. Advocacy and Support: IGF’s platform can help raise awareness about the challenges faced by your institution, potentially mobilizing international support and collaboration through humanitarian efforts or specific funding for digital reconstruction in conflict zones.
5. Policy Frameworks: IGF can help highlight the importance of robust digital policies for conflict resilience, and offer frameworks that help your country build a more secure, future-proof digital landscape.
The IGF community's global reach and multistakeholder approach can be a crucial resource in rebuilding and safeguarding Sudan’s digital infrastructure.
The IGF can better reflect and contribute to the Global Digital Compact by amplifying discussions on key issues like digital inclusion, rights, and governance. Through its annual meetings and intersessional work, the IGF can engage diverse stakeholders to produce actionable recommendations and foster cooperation. Leading up to the 2025 high-level meeting, the IGF can highlight progress and gaps in implementing WSIS outcomes, ensuring that global digital policies align with sustainable development goals and promote inclusive digital transformation.
To enhance the IGF’s format and design, it could consider introducing more interactive and solution-oriented sessions, such as workshops or collaborative task forces that produce concrete outcomes. Thematic tracks could focus on emerging issues like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital equity, ensuring they are cross-cutting and integrated into all discussions. Additionally, integrating more real-time feedback mechanisms from participants could help shape the discussions dynamically, creating a more inclusive and responsive environment. Lastly, creating dedicated sessions for youth, marginalized groups, and grassroots organizations could ensure broader representation in shaping global digital policies.
Government
ID141
Cybersecurity and Trust, Economic Issues and Development, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
A global framework for cybersecurity and emerging technology regulation
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) annual meeting and its intersessional work can significantly contribute to the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and the review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes by considering the following measures:
1. Integrating Global Digital Compact principles into IGF's thematic tracks and workshops.
2. Hosting dedicated sessions on WSIS review and Global Digital Compact implementation.
3. Facilitating multistakeholder discussions on digital governance, cooperation on cybersecurity/digital trust, balancing sovereign and human rights, and development transformation.
4. Showcasing successful WSIS implementation experiences and best practices.
5. Informing the WSIS review process with IGF's intersessional work and community inputs.
6. Collaborating with UN agencies, governments, civil society, and private sector entities.
7. Developing policy recommendations and guidelines for Global Digital Compact implementation.
8. Utilizing IGF's intersessional work to monitor WSIS progress and identify gaps.
By aligning with the Global Digital Compact and WSIS review, the IGF can enhance its relevance and impact, foster collaborative governance, promote digital transformation, ensure inclusive and equitable digital development, and support the achievement of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This strategic approach will strengthen the IGF's role as a premier global platform for digital governance discussions and contribute meaningfully to the Global Digital Compact's implementation and WSIS review.
1. Integrating Global Digital Compact principles into IGF's thematic tracks and workshops.
2. Hosting dedicated sessions on WSIS review and Global Digital Compact implementation.
3. Facilitating multistakeholder discussions on digital governance, cooperation on cybersecurity/digital trust, balancing sovereign and human rights, and development transformation.
4. Showcasing successful WSIS implementation experiences and best practices.
5. Informing the WSIS review process with IGF's intersessional work and community inputs.
6. Collaborating with UN agencies, governments, civil society, and private sector entities.
7. Developing policy recommendations and guidelines for Global Digital Compact implementation.
8. Utilizing IGF's intersessional work to monitor WSIS progress and identify gaps.
By aligning with the Global Digital Compact and WSIS review, the IGF can enhance its relevance and impact, foster collaborative governance, promote digital transformation, ensure inclusive and equitable digital development, and support the achievement of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This strategic approach will strengthen the IGF's role as a premier global platform for digital governance discussions and contribute meaningfully to the Global Digital Compact's implementation and WSIS review.
Here are some ideas for enhancing the overall format and design of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF),
Thematic Tracks
i. Integrated Tracks: Combine related themes (e.g., digital rights, governance, and cybersecurity) for cohesive discussions.
ii. Dynamic Tracks: Allow participants to propose and vote on tracks, ensuring relevance and inclusivity
iii. Thematic Clusters: Group-related sessions, workshops, and panels for easier navigation
Creative Session Formats
i. Interactive Panels: Incorporate audience participation, polls, and Q&A.
ii. Solution-Focused Workshops: Encourage collaborative problem-solving.
iii. Fishbowl Discussions: Intimate, facilitated conversations.
iv. Internet Café: Small-group discussions on specific topics.
Inclusive Elements and Engaging Dimension
i. Multilingual Support: Interpretation, translation, and multilingual materials.
ii. Accessibility Features: Audio descriptions, sign language, and wheelchair accessibility.
iii. YouTube Participation: facilitate robust remote engagement options.
Collaborative and Dynamic Program
i. Crowdsourced Agenda for open submission and voting process.
ii. Real-time program updates offering adjustable scheduling.
Outcome-Oriented Approach
i. Policy Briefs: Summarize key discussions and recommendations.
ii. Action Items and Next Steps: Clearly outline follow-up tasks.
iii. IGF Report: Comprehensive summary of proceedings.
iv. Post-IGF Engagement: Online discussions, webinars, and updates.
Technical and Operational Enhancements
i. Mobile App: Personalized schedules, networking features.
ii. Introduce a Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) for participants for immersive experiences for participants.
iii. Use Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Tools for Session matching, networking suggestions.
Partnerships and Outreach
i. UN Agency Collaboration: Enhanced cooperation with relevant UN agencies.
ii. Stakeholder Engagement Increased outreach to underrepresented groups through educational institutions.
iii. Professional Promotion: Targeted professional bodies and social media campaigns.
iv. Divesify IGFfellows and Ambassadors: Community champions for outreach and support.
Thematic Tracks
i. Integrated Tracks: Combine related themes (e.g., digital rights, governance, and cybersecurity) for cohesive discussions.
ii. Dynamic Tracks: Allow participants to propose and vote on tracks, ensuring relevance and inclusivity
iii. Thematic Clusters: Group-related sessions, workshops, and panels for easier navigation
Creative Session Formats
i. Interactive Panels: Incorporate audience participation, polls, and Q&A.
ii. Solution-Focused Workshops: Encourage collaborative problem-solving.
iii. Fishbowl Discussions: Intimate, facilitated conversations.
iv. Internet Café: Small-group discussions on specific topics.
Inclusive Elements and Engaging Dimension
i. Multilingual Support: Interpretation, translation, and multilingual materials.
ii. Accessibility Features: Audio descriptions, sign language, and wheelchair accessibility.
iii. YouTube Participation: facilitate robust remote engagement options.
Collaborative and Dynamic Program
i. Crowdsourced Agenda for open submission and voting process.
ii. Real-time program updates offering adjustable scheduling.
Outcome-Oriented Approach
i. Policy Briefs: Summarize key discussions and recommendations.
ii. Action Items and Next Steps: Clearly outline follow-up tasks.
iii. IGF Report: Comprehensive summary of proceedings.
iv. Post-IGF Engagement: Online discussions, webinars, and updates.
Technical and Operational Enhancements
i. Mobile App: Personalized schedules, networking features.
ii. Introduce a Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) for participants for immersive experiences for participants.
iii. Use Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Tools for Session matching, networking suggestions.
Partnerships and Outreach
i. UN Agency Collaboration: Enhanced cooperation with relevant UN agencies.
ii. Stakeholder Engagement Increased outreach to underrepresented groups through educational institutions.
iii. Professional Promotion: Targeted professional bodies and social media campaigns.
iv. Divesify IGFfellows and Ambassadors: Community champions for outreach and support.
Private Sector
ID142
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust
At the intersection of cybersecurity and AI we see an interesting trend. Whilst fighting malicious actors online hitherto was a reactive discipline, there is now a development towards predictive and preemptive capabilities. This allows us to do more than just plug a hole, exchange threat intel, include in blocklist AFTER the damage has been done. It is allows us to identify threats as they emerge, and block malicious infrastructure and practices BEFORE damage is done. With the help of AI we are now able to move to the left on the cyber response spectrum, taking measure "left of bang" . This has not just positive financal consequences for those protected by these capabilities, but it also opens new angles to cyber forensics, attribution and deterrence.
I'd be happy to host a round table on this topic at IGF 2025.
Timo Koster
fmr Cyber Ambassador of the Netherlands
I'd be happy to host a round table on this topic at IGF 2025.
Timo Koster
fmr Cyber Ambassador of the Netherlands
We all subscribe to the multi-stakeholder model. Having represented government (NL) , NGO's (Quad9, PCH) and the private sector (BforeAI) at these kind of events I see a clear under-representation of the private sector. Partly because they don't speak the governance lingo, partly because the focus is mostly on state actors.
Please allow the private sector to participate in full by giving them a slot to fill and shape according to their views.
I'd be very happy to assist with this !
Please allow the private sector to participate in full by giving them a slot to fill and shape according to their views.
I'd be very happy to assist with this !
Private Sector
ID143
Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
It would be great if the IGF2025 could have a dedicated track on practical approaches towards implementing the principles of the Global Digital Compact, covering roles and responsibilities of government, public sector, private sector and civil-society actors.
Having had the opportunity to support panel contributions to the Parliamentary track at IGF2023 and IGF2024, I believe it would be very interesting to add some additional open sessions for interaction and engagement by IGF contributors with the participating parliamentarians.
Private Sector
ID144
Digital Cooperation, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Civil Society
ID145
e-Government Assessment
Assessment of e-Government in differenet levels (e.g. national, local, organisational). Methods of assessing e-Government and how can be improved and cover the contemporary needs (citizens, businesses)
Intergovernmental Organization
ID146
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Cooperation, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
Broadening stakeholder engagement in Internet governance, Cross-border cooperation, International cooperation on data
La réunion annuelle du Forum sur la Gouvernance de l'Internet (FGI) et ses travaux intersessions peuvent jouer un rôle essentiel dans la mise en œuvre du Pacte numérique mondial et dans l'examen des résultats du Sommet mondial sur la société de l'information (SMSI). Voici quelques pistes pour mieux aligner les activités du FGI avec ces objectifs :
1. Alignement thématique avec le Pacte numérique mondial
- Priorités communes : Intégrer dans le programme annuel du FGI des sessions et des panels centrés sur les principes du Pacte numérique mondial, tels que l'accès universel à l'Internet, la connectivité, la protection des droits de l'homme en ligne, et l'utilisation éthique des technologies numériques.
- Groupes de travail thématiques : Créer ou renforcer des groupes de travail intersessions sur des sujets spécifiques liés au Pacte, comme la réduction de la fracture numérique, la cybersécurité, ou la régulation des grandes plateformes technologiques.
2. Engagement multiacteurs pour l'examen du SMSI
- Inclusion des parties prenantes: Faciliter un dialogue inclusif et représentatif en invitant des gouvernements, le secteur privé, la société civile, les universitaires et les organisations internationales à contribuer à l'évaluation des progrès réalisés depuis le SMSI.
- Rapports coordonnés: Collecter et compiler des contributions spécifiques sur la mise en œuvre des résultats du SMSI, qui pourraient être présentées comme un rapport collectif lors de la réunion de haut niveau en 2025.
3. Renforcement des travaux intersessions
- Initiatives continues: Lancer des initiatives intersessions, telles que des plateformes en ligne ou des groupes de travail axés sur des résultats concrets, pour suivre les progrès entre les réunions annuelles.
- Partage des meilleures pratiques: Mettre en lumière des exemples concrets de mise en œuvre des principes du Pacte numérique mondial à travers des cas d'études régionaux ou nationaux.
4. Coordination et suivi
- Table ronde de haut niveau : Organiser lors de chaque réunion annuelle une session dédiée à l'état d'avancement du Pacte numérique mondial et des résultats du SMSI.
- Outil de suivi: Développer un tableau de bord interactif pour suivre les progrès réalisés par les différentes parties prenantes sur les engagements pris dans le cadre de ces initiatives mondiales.
5.Sensibilisation et renforcement des capacités
- Formation et inclusion : Offrir des formations ou des ateliers ciblés sur les thématiques clés du Pacte numérique mondial pour les pays en développement et les communautés sous-représentées.
- Documentation accessible: Rendre les résultats des discussions et les recommandations facilement disponibles et accessibles dans plusieurs langues.
6. Préparation à la réunion de haut niveau de 2025
- Soutien à la préparation : Utiliser les réunions annuelles de 2024 et 2025 comme plateformes pour formuler des recommandations concrètes pour la réunion de haut niveau.
- Coalitions multipartites : Encourager des coalitions multipartites à travailler ensemble sur des propositions spécifiques, qui seront soumises lors de l'examen final.
En adoptant ces approches, le FGI pourrait renforcer son rôle en tant que plateforme de collaboration mondiale et contribuer de manière substantielle à la réalisation des objectifs du Pacte numérique mondial et à l'examen des progrès du SMSI.
1. Alignement thématique avec le Pacte numérique mondial
- Priorités communes : Intégrer dans le programme annuel du FGI des sessions et des panels centrés sur les principes du Pacte numérique mondial, tels que l'accès universel à l'Internet, la connectivité, la protection des droits de l'homme en ligne, et l'utilisation éthique des technologies numériques.
- Groupes de travail thématiques : Créer ou renforcer des groupes de travail intersessions sur des sujets spécifiques liés au Pacte, comme la réduction de la fracture numérique, la cybersécurité, ou la régulation des grandes plateformes technologiques.
2. Engagement multiacteurs pour l'examen du SMSI
- Inclusion des parties prenantes: Faciliter un dialogue inclusif et représentatif en invitant des gouvernements, le secteur privé, la société civile, les universitaires et les organisations internationales à contribuer à l'évaluation des progrès réalisés depuis le SMSI.
- Rapports coordonnés: Collecter et compiler des contributions spécifiques sur la mise en œuvre des résultats du SMSI, qui pourraient être présentées comme un rapport collectif lors de la réunion de haut niveau en 2025.
3. Renforcement des travaux intersessions
- Initiatives continues: Lancer des initiatives intersessions, telles que des plateformes en ligne ou des groupes de travail axés sur des résultats concrets, pour suivre les progrès entre les réunions annuelles.
- Partage des meilleures pratiques: Mettre en lumière des exemples concrets de mise en œuvre des principes du Pacte numérique mondial à travers des cas d'études régionaux ou nationaux.
4. Coordination et suivi
- Table ronde de haut niveau : Organiser lors de chaque réunion annuelle une session dédiée à l'état d'avancement du Pacte numérique mondial et des résultats du SMSI.
- Outil de suivi: Développer un tableau de bord interactif pour suivre les progrès réalisés par les différentes parties prenantes sur les engagements pris dans le cadre de ces initiatives mondiales.
5.Sensibilisation et renforcement des capacités
- Formation et inclusion : Offrir des formations ou des ateliers ciblés sur les thématiques clés du Pacte numérique mondial pour les pays en développement et les communautés sous-représentées.
- Documentation accessible: Rendre les résultats des discussions et les recommandations facilement disponibles et accessibles dans plusieurs langues.
6. Préparation à la réunion de haut niveau de 2025
- Soutien à la préparation : Utiliser les réunions annuelles de 2024 et 2025 comme plateformes pour formuler des recommandations concrètes pour la réunion de haut niveau.
- Coalitions multipartites : Encourager des coalitions multipartites à travailler ensemble sur des propositions spécifiques, qui seront soumises lors de l'examen final.
En adoptant ces approches, le FGI pourrait renforcer son rôle en tant que plateforme de collaboration mondiale et contribuer de manière substantielle à la réalisation des objectifs du Pacte numérique mondial et à l'examen des progrès du SMSI.
Plateforme numérique dédiée : Une application IGF interactive où les participants peuvent consulter le programme, réseauter, poser des questions en direct, et participer à des sondages.
Cartographie des discussions : Visualiser les sujets abordés, les parties prenantes impliquées, et les résultats attendus grâce à des outils de données interactifs.
Réalité augmentée (RA) : Ajouter des expériences immersives dans le cadre des présentations ou des ateliers.
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Government
ID147
Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Media and Content, Rights and Freedoms
Intervention in states or countries that curtail freedom of access to internet
To align the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) annual meeting and intersessional work with the Global Digital Compact (GDC) and the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), here are actionable recommendations:
1. Incorporate the Global Digital Compact (GDC) Principles into IGF Themes
• The GDC emphasizes digital cooperation, equity, and sustainability. Future IGF meetings should explicitly integrate these principles within their themes, as seen in the 2024 IGF theme “Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future”.
• For instance, creating dedicated sessions on equitable digital access, promoting digital trust, and fostering inclusive governance aligns with the GDC vision.
2. Strengthen Multistakeholder Engagement
• Expand representation from marginalized communities and developing nations to reflect the global digital landscape more inclusively.
• Address the issues noted in the IGF 2024 process, such as improving transparency in sponsorship decisions and reducing barriers for newcomers, ensuring wider participation.
3. Leverage Intersessional Work for Tangible Outcomes
• Use IGF’s intersessional work (Best Practice Forums, Dynamic Coalitions, and Policy Networks) to develop actionable recommendations for implementing GDC and WSIS principles.
• Document and disseminate progress on digital inclusion, sustainability, and human rights to provide concrete contributions to global reviews like the WSIS+20 process.
4. Enhance Accessibility and Digital Inclusivity
• Improve online participation by addressing technical interruptions and ensuring all participants have access to meeting resources.
• Provide multilingual documentation and tools to include non-English speakers, supporting global participation and reflecting the diversity of the WSIS agenda.
5. Monitor and Report on Contributions to Global Goals
• Establish a framework to track IGF’s contributions to the GDC and WSIS outcomes. This could include:
o Publishing annual reports on IGF’s alignment with global initiatives.
o Hosting workshops to measure the implementation of past commitments.
• Engage in regular dialogue with stakeholders to review progress and identify gaps.
6. Collaborate with Global and Regional Initiatives
• Strengthen ties with regional IGFs to ensure alignment and amplify the impact of IGF discussions.
• Work with intergovernmental organizations to translate IGF recommendations into policies that support GDC and WSIS goals.
7. Focus on Digital Development and AI
• Given the rise of AI, IGF discussions should emphasize ethical AI development, fair data practices, and mitigating AI-driven risks to align with the WSIS emphasis on technology’s role in sustainable development.
By implementing these strategies, the IGF can effectively contribute to global digital governance while ensuring its annual meetings and intersessional work align with the GDC and WSIS outcomes leading up to 2025.
1. Incorporate the Global Digital Compact (GDC) Principles into IGF Themes
• The GDC emphasizes digital cooperation, equity, and sustainability. Future IGF meetings should explicitly integrate these principles within their themes, as seen in the 2024 IGF theme “Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future”.
• For instance, creating dedicated sessions on equitable digital access, promoting digital trust, and fostering inclusive governance aligns with the GDC vision.
2. Strengthen Multistakeholder Engagement
• Expand representation from marginalized communities and developing nations to reflect the global digital landscape more inclusively.
• Address the issues noted in the IGF 2024 process, such as improving transparency in sponsorship decisions and reducing barriers for newcomers, ensuring wider participation.
3. Leverage Intersessional Work for Tangible Outcomes
• Use IGF’s intersessional work (Best Practice Forums, Dynamic Coalitions, and Policy Networks) to develop actionable recommendations for implementing GDC and WSIS principles.
• Document and disseminate progress on digital inclusion, sustainability, and human rights to provide concrete contributions to global reviews like the WSIS+20 process.
4. Enhance Accessibility and Digital Inclusivity
• Improve online participation by addressing technical interruptions and ensuring all participants have access to meeting resources.
• Provide multilingual documentation and tools to include non-English speakers, supporting global participation and reflecting the diversity of the WSIS agenda.
5. Monitor and Report on Contributions to Global Goals
• Establish a framework to track IGF’s contributions to the GDC and WSIS outcomes. This could include:
o Publishing annual reports on IGF’s alignment with global initiatives.
o Hosting workshops to measure the implementation of past commitments.
• Engage in regular dialogue with stakeholders to review progress and identify gaps.
6. Collaborate with Global and Regional Initiatives
• Strengthen ties with regional IGFs to ensure alignment and amplify the impact of IGF discussions.
• Work with intergovernmental organizations to translate IGF recommendations into policies that support GDC and WSIS goals.
7. Focus on Digital Development and AI
• Given the rise of AI, IGF discussions should emphasize ethical AI development, fair data practices, and mitigating AI-driven risks to align with the WSIS emphasis on technology’s role in sustainable development.
By implementing these strategies, the IGF can effectively contribute to global digital governance while ensuring its annual meetings and intersessional work align with the GDC and WSIS outcomes leading up to 2025.
Suggestions for Enhancing the Format and Design of the IGF
To improve the overall format and design of the IGF and ensure it meets the evolving needs of stakeholders, the following ideas can be considered:
1. Adopt a Modular Thematic Approach
• Organize thematic tracks into modular blocks based on specific priorities such as AI governance, digital inclusion, cybersecurity, and sustainability.
• These modules can feature overlapping subthemes to address cross-cutting issues like human rights and innovation.
2. Create Tiered Participation Tracks
• Beginner Track: Provide newcomers with introductory sessions explaining Internet governance concepts and processes.
• Expert Track: Allow seasoned participants to delve deeper into advanced topics, offering workshops and brainstorming sessions for actionable outcomes.
3. Incorporate Regional Tracks
• Dedicate a day or specific sessions to regional IGF issues, encouraging localized problem-solving and showcasing regional innovation.
• This ensures that the global discussion reflects regional diversity while addressing unique challenges.
4. Improve Online Participation Design
• Ensure seamless online access by improving technical infrastructure to reduce interruptions.
• Provide interactive tools like live polls, Q&A sessions, and virtual breakout rooms to boost engagement.
• Share all documents and session recordings promptly to ensure equitable access to resources.
5. Introduce a Policy Incubation Zone
• Create a policy incubation space where stakeholders collaboratively draft actionable recommendations or frameworks based on the thematic discussions.
• This approach fosters real-time outputs that can be refined and presented at the closing session.
To improve the overall format and design of the IGF and ensure it meets the evolving needs of stakeholders, the following ideas can be considered:
1. Adopt a Modular Thematic Approach
• Organize thematic tracks into modular blocks based on specific priorities such as AI governance, digital inclusion, cybersecurity, and sustainability.
• These modules can feature overlapping subthemes to address cross-cutting issues like human rights and innovation.
2. Create Tiered Participation Tracks
• Beginner Track: Provide newcomers with introductory sessions explaining Internet governance concepts and processes.
• Expert Track: Allow seasoned participants to delve deeper into advanced topics, offering workshops and brainstorming sessions for actionable outcomes.
3. Incorporate Regional Tracks
• Dedicate a day or specific sessions to regional IGF issues, encouraging localized problem-solving and showcasing regional innovation.
• This ensures that the global discussion reflects regional diversity while addressing unique challenges.
4. Improve Online Participation Design
• Ensure seamless online access by improving technical infrastructure to reduce interruptions.
• Provide interactive tools like live polls, Q&A sessions, and virtual breakout rooms to boost engagement.
• Share all documents and session recordings promptly to ensure equitable access to resources.
5. Introduce a Policy Incubation Zone
• Create a policy incubation space where stakeholders collaboratively draft actionable recommendations or frameworks based on the thematic discussions.
• This approach fosters real-time outputs that can be refined and presented at the closing session.
Civil Society
ID148
Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Trust, Emerging Technologies and Innovation
Child online safety, Cyber attacks and cyber conflict, Hate speech, including against women and vulnerable groups
Private Sector
ID149
Artificial Intelligence, Media and Content, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
I have presented a paper on Meaningful Access amd Affordable Internet for Women in the Chinese IGF session on Day 3 of IGF 2024 as a guest speaker. I would like to focus more on Women IGF and Gender Inclusion and Universal Access issues in Future IGF.
Would Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) reviewing the the agendas of IGF 2024 to implement the outcomes to create a successful digital society by the Global Digital Compact. Since the WSIS conference is the important platform for the IGF Participants, it should be open for all the stakeholders to join and give feedbacks among the world leaders and the community.
The IGF conference is in right track. I would like to focus to involve more women leaders in the future upcoming IGF.
Government
ID150
Emerging Technologies and Innovation, Technical and Operational Topics, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
Technical Community
ID151
Cybersecurity and Trust, Economic Issues and Development, Universal Access and Meaningful Connectivity
- connectivity to remote villages entertainment centres across Africa;
- creation of Internet connectivity in impenetrable water logged areas;
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- Internet to the remote villages of African countries
- African countries should closely monitor the negative effects of cyber risks;
- African governments adequately fund the digital connectivity;
- IGF should Fund the participation of NGOS from developing countries of Africa;
- There should constant dialogue and synergy between the civil society and IGF Officials in terms of the Internet connectivity some particular zones of designated African countries;
- Above all IGF Officials should listen carefully to the complaints of stake holders on the Internet connectivity advantages and disadvantages.
- creation of Internet connectivity in impenetrable water logged areas;
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- Internet to the remote villages of African countries
- African countries should closely monitor the negative effects of cyber risks;
- African governments adequately fund the digital connectivity;
- IGF should Fund the participation of NGOS from developing countries of Africa;
- There should constant dialogue and synergy between the civil society and IGF Officials in terms of the Internet connectivity some particular zones of designated African countries;
- Above all IGF Officials should listen carefully to the complaints of stake holders on the Internet connectivity advantages and disadvantages.
In order for the IGF annual meeting and its intercessional sessions to get more significant impact on the implementation of the Global Digital Compact more efforts should be deployed to make the Internet. available to the grass-roots. By so doing, the overall agenda of the World Summit on the Information Society as well as the forthcoming high-level meeting in 2025, will be more meaningful.
I have no specific idea for now. The present format IGF is adopting to discuss themes is the right order
Civil Society
ID152
Privacy Protection laws
In concluding our discussion on how the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) can enhance its contributions to the Global Digital Compact and the review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes ahead of the high-level meeting in 2025, several key points have emerged.
Firstly, the IGF’s annual meetings and intersessional work must prioritize alignment with the principles and objectives of the Global Digital Compact. This can be achieved by ensuring that the themes and topics discussed at the IGF directly reflect the goals of the Compact, such as promoting universal connectivity, digital inclusion, and the protection of human rights in the digital space. By creating dedicated tracks or sessions within the IGF focusing on these initiatives, stakeholders can directly engage in meaningful dialogues that highlight progress and challenges, ultimately fostering a collaborative environment for all participants.
Secondly, the IGF should enhance its multi-stakeholder approach by actively involving representatives from underrepresented and marginalized communities to provide their insights and needs. This inclusivity will not only reflect the core tenets of the Global Digital Compact but also ensure that the dialogue encompasses diverse perspectives, thus enriching the policy-making process. Efforts should be made to facilitate broader participation from developing countries, civil society, and youth organizations, who are often the most affected by the digital divide.
Thirdly, data-driven assessments of previous IGF initiatives and their impact on the WSIS outcomes could inform the discussions leading up to the 2025 meeting. By systematically reviewing successes and areas for improvement, the IGF can provide actionable recommendations and highlight best practices that have emerged within the digital landscape. Partnership with academic institutions and think tanks might also yield valuable research that can guide and enhance the IGF's framework.
Moreover, focusing on the synergies between ongoing global discussions on digital governance and local implementations will be critical. The IGF can serve as a platform for sharing localized experiences and solutions that align with the broader digital agenda, ensuring that the voices of grassroots actors are included in global conversations.
Finally, enhancing communication and outreach efforts to ensure that outputs from the IGF resonate throughout the various stakeholders engaged in the Digital Compact and the review of WSIS outcomes is imperative. A dedicated mechanism for translating discussions into actionable insights and clear recommendations could strengthen the integration of IGF outputs into national and international policies.
In conclusion, as we approach the 2025 high-level meeting, the IGF has a pivotal role to play in shaping the digital future for all. By aligning its agenda with global priorities, ensuring inclusivity, leveraging data-driven assessments, fostering partnerships, and enhancing communication, the IGF can contribute significantly to both the Global Digital Compact and the review of WSIS outcomes, paving the way for an equitable and inclusive digital world.
Firstly, the IGF’s annual meetings and intersessional work must prioritize alignment with the principles and objectives of the Global Digital Compact. This can be achieved by ensuring that the themes and topics discussed at the IGF directly reflect the goals of the Compact, such as promoting universal connectivity, digital inclusion, and the protection of human rights in the digital space. By creating dedicated tracks or sessions within the IGF focusing on these initiatives, stakeholders can directly engage in meaningful dialogues that highlight progress and challenges, ultimately fostering a collaborative environment for all participants.
Secondly, the IGF should enhance its multi-stakeholder approach by actively involving representatives from underrepresented and marginalized communities to provide their insights and needs. This inclusivity will not only reflect the core tenets of the Global Digital Compact but also ensure that the dialogue encompasses diverse perspectives, thus enriching the policy-making process. Efforts should be made to facilitate broader participation from developing countries, civil society, and youth organizations, who are often the most affected by the digital divide.
Thirdly, data-driven assessments of previous IGF initiatives and their impact on the WSIS outcomes could inform the discussions leading up to the 2025 meeting. By systematically reviewing successes and areas for improvement, the IGF can provide actionable recommendations and highlight best practices that have emerged within the digital landscape. Partnership with academic institutions and think tanks might also yield valuable research that can guide and enhance the IGF's framework.
Moreover, focusing on the synergies between ongoing global discussions on digital governance and local implementations will be critical. The IGF can serve as a platform for sharing localized experiences and solutions that align with the broader digital agenda, ensuring that the voices of grassroots actors are included in global conversations.
Finally, enhancing communication and outreach efforts to ensure that outputs from the IGF resonate throughout the various stakeholders engaged in the Digital Compact and the review of WSIS outcomes is imperative. A dedicated mechanism for translating discussions into actionable insights and clear recommendations could strengthen the integration of IGF outputs into national and international policies.
In conclusion, as we approach the 2025 high-level meeting, the IGF has a pivotal role to play in shaping the digital future for all. By aligning its agenda with global priorities, ensuring inclusivity, leveraging data-driven assessments, fostering partnerships, and enhancing communication, the IGF can contribute significantly to both the Global Digital Compact and the review of WSIS outcomes, paving the way for an equitable and inclusive digital world.
As a privacy protection lawyer, my input to the Secretariat of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) regarding the overall format and design of the event would focus on a few key themes that align with contemporary issues in internet governance, specifically around privacy, data protection, and the role of emerging technologies. Here are my suggestions:
1. Thematic Tracks on Privacy and Data Protection:
Dedicated Privacy Track: Establish a specific thematic track focused solely on privacy and data protection. This track can address current challenges such as data breaches, surveillance, and consent management, ensuring that privacy remains a core topic within the larger discourse of internet governance.
- Intersectional Themes: Create sessions that explore the intersection of privacy with other vital topics, such as AI ethics, digital rights, cybersecurity, and access to information. This would encourage holistic discussions that recognize how privacy impacts and is impacted by various aspects of the digital ecosystem.
2. Increased Participation from Diverse Stakeholders:
- Engagement of Underrepresented Groups: Strive to ensure participation from diverse voices, including civil society, marginalized communities, and local advocates, especially those who are most affected by privacy violations. This could involve scholarships or grants enabling wider representation.
- Multidisciplinary Panels: organise panels that include technologists, ethicists, policy makers, and privacy advocates to foster conversations that acknowledge the complexity of privacy issues from multiple perspectives.
3. Interactive Formats:
- Workshops and Hackathons: Introduce interactive workshops and hackathons where participants can collaborate on solutions to practical privacy challenges. This hands-on approach would not only enhance engagement but also generate viable ideas for policy and technological advancements in privacy protection.
- *lLive Case Studies: Feature real-world case studies that allow participants to analyze and discuss both successes and failures in privacy governance. This can provide valuable lessons and encourage participants to think critically about future applications in their own contexts.
4. Innovative Use of Technology:
- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Experiences: Utilise VR and AR to create immersive environments that simulate the implications of privacy-related decisions, allowing participants to experience scenarios and their consequences in a controlled setting. This could serve as a powerful tool for awareness and education.
- Digital Participation Tools: Leverage digital platforms to facilitate remote participation, enabling a broader audience to contribute insights and engage in discussions, particularly those who cannot attend in person.
5. Continued Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Post-Event Surveys and Feedback: Implement a robust mechanism for gathering feedback from participants post-event to refine future iterations of the IGF. Ensuring that participants can voice their thoughts will help align future meetings with the needs and concerns of the community.
Conclusion:
Overall, enhancing the IGF's format and design to prioritize privacy protection will be crucial in addressing the growing concerns surrounding data privacy and security in the digital age. By fostering an inclusive environment that embraces diverse perspectives and innovative formats, the IGF can significantly contribute to shaping a safe and equitable digital future for all.
Thank you for considering these recommendations. I believe they could foster impactful discussions and lead to actionable outcomes while emphasizing the importance of privacy within the broader context of internet governance.
1. Thematic Tracks on Privacy and Data Protection:
Dedicated Privacy Track: Establish a specific thematic track focused solely on privacy and data protection. This track can address current challenges such as data breaches, surveillance, and consent management, ensuring that privacy remains a core topic within the larger discourse of internet governance.
- Intersectional Themes: Create sessions that explore the intersection of privacy with other vital topics, such as AI ethics, digital rights, cybersecurity, and access to information. This would encourage holistic discussions that recognize how privacy impacts and is impacted by various aspects of the digital ecosystem.
2. Increased Participation from Diverse Stakeholders:
- Engagement of Underrepresented Groups: Strive to ensure participation from diverse voices, including civil society, marginalized communities, and local advocates, especially those who are most affected by privacy violations. This could involve scholarships or grants enabling wider representation.
- Multidisciplinary Panels: organise panels that include technologists, ethicists, policy makers, and privacy advocates to foster conversations that acknowledge the complexity of privacy issues from multiple perspectives.
3. Interactive Formats:
- Workshops and Hackathons: Introduce interactive workshops and hackathons where participants can collaborate on solutions to practical privacy challenges. This hands-on approach would not only enhance engagement but also generate viable ideas for policy and technological advancements in privacy protection.
- *lLive Case Studies: Feature real-world case studies that allow participants to analyze and discuss both successes and failures in privacy governance. This can provide valuable lessons and encourage participants to think critically about future applications in their own contexts.
4. Innovative Use of Technology:
- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Experiences: Utilise VR and AR to create immersive environments that simulate the implications of privacy-related decisions, allowing participants to experience scenarios and their consequences in a controlled setting. This could serve as a powerful tool for awareness and education.
- Digital Participation Tools: Leverage digital platforms to facilitate remote participation, enabling a broader audience to contribute insights and engage in discussions, particularly those who cannot attend in person.
5. Continued Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Post-Event Surveys and Feedback: Implement a robust mechanism for gathering feedback from participants post-event to refine future iterations of the IGF. Ensuring that participants can voice their thoughts will help align future meetings with the needs and concerns of the community.
Conclusion:
Overall, enhancing the IGF's format and design to prioritize privacy protection will be crucial in addressing the growing concerns surrounding data privacy and security in the digital age. By fostering an inclusive environment that embraces diverse perspectives and innovative formats, the IGF can significantly contribute to shaping a safe and equitable digital future for all.
Thank you for considering these recommendations. I believe they could foster impactful discussions and lead to actionable outcomes while emphasizing the importance of privacy within the broader context of internet governance.
Private Sector