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IGFSA Informational Session

Internet Governance Forum Support Association (IGFSA)

This session will discuss IGFSA’s mission, work, and goals and discuss the rationale and importance of supporting the Internet Governance Forum through joining the IGFSA and contributing to its mission and purpose.

Agenda:

What is the IGFSA and what is our mission?

IGFSA Activities to Date                                                                                                                            

Importance of National and Regional Initiatives (NRIs)

How to Become a member of the  IGFSA

How to Contribute?

Moderator

Markus Kummer, IGFSA Secretary

Speakers / panellists
  • Ms. Marilyn Cade, mCADE,  IGFSA Executive Committee Member
  • Mr. Raúl Echeberría, Internet Society,  IGFSA Executive Committee Chair
  • Mr. Tarek Kamel, ICANN, IGFSA Executive Committee Member
  • Mr. Markus Kummer, IGFSA Secretary

*Other IGFSA Executive Committee Members may be present

Link to WSIS Action Lines
  • C1. The role of public governance authorities and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development
  • C2. Information and communication infrastructure
  • C3. Access to information and knowledge
  • C4. Capacity building
  • C5. Building confidence and security in the use of ICTs
  • C6. Enabling environment
  • C11. International and regional cooperation

THE IGFSA promotes the work and continuation of  the IGF and all the National and Regional IGF Initiatives (NRIs). One of its objectives is to improve the linkages between the global IGF and the NRIs in order to engage in a constructive dialogue at all levels - global, regional and national--  on how to shape the governance framework that allows the Internet to thrive and contribute to the social and economic development.

Link to the Sustainable Development Process
  • Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries
  • Goal 11: Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
  • Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies

The IGFSA supports the IGF's objective to foster on open, inclusive and bottom up dialogue on Internet governance. This truly inclusive and participatory democratic process is conducive to Goals 10, 11 and 16.

Session 227
  • Friday, 11:00 – 12:45
  • Room L, ITU Montbrillant
  • Thematic Workshop
WSIS Forum 2016 | WSIS Action Lines: Supporting the Implementation of SDGs
2–6 May 2016, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Place des Nations, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland
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