In recent years, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has sought to strengthen the participation of parliamentarians in discussions on some of the most pressing issues related to the use, evolution and governance of the Internet and related digital…
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Introduction
Decades since the last visit to the Moon, humanity stands on the cusp of an exciting reentry into human and robotic space exploration - a global momentum is underway, with governments, space agencies, academia, and the private sector…
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The concept for Dynamic Coalitions (DCs) first emerged at the IGF's inaugural meeting in Athens in 2006, with a number of coalitions establishing themselves at that time. They are open, multistakeholder groups dedicated to an Internet…
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To further develop the IGF Youth Strategy, and continue engaging youth in IGF processes, the IGF Secretariat, in collaboration with the current IGF Host Country and all Youth IGF coordinators, is…
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Meetings
The open monthly online meetings are in the core of PNAI work. You can register to attend PNAI Multistakeholder Working Group (MWG) meetings through below links on this page. The work to draft PNAI Policy Brief 2024 takes place…
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Introduction
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a component of critical Internet infrastructure that must be protected and advanced. Existing institutions, namely the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the…
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Outputs
Open Letter from Leadership Panel on IGF Role in GDC - 29 April 2024
Statement from Leadership Panel Vice-Chair, Maria Ressa, to Informal Consultations with GDC Stakeholders - 24 April 2024
Statement from Leadership Panel Chair,…
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The NRIs are collaboratively working towards achieving the agreed objectives available in their 2024 work plan, building on last year's work.
The preparatory process is implemented through a bottom-up, consultative process among all…
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The NRIs annual meetings are added to the list below and to the IGF calendar after receiving the information from the NRIs coordinators.
JANUARY 2024
Trinidad and Tobago IGF
25- 26 January 2024, online
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Introduction
Online platforms, such as social networks and other interactive online services, give rise to transnational “cyber-spaces” where individuals can gather and express their personalities imparting and receiving information and ideas…
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Organizations interested in arranging Pre-events or 'Day 0' Events are invited to submit requests for a session slot through the application e-form.
Pre-events will be held on the day before the official 19th IGF programme…
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All recognized DCs are invited to submit requests for a session slot through the application e-form.
Dynamic Coalitions use IGF sessions to discuss issues related to their DC topic and any work they wish to…
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Networking sessions are interactive gatherings of stakeholders interested in the same or a similar issue on Internet governance. Their open (in the case of face-to-face events - open-seating) formats are spontaneous and can serve as…
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Lightning talks are fully in-person events that are brief, to-the-point, prepared presentation on a specific Internet governance issue.
Stakeholders with demonstrated interest in Internet governance and who can clearly outline the Internet…
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