The Global Indigenous Ambassador Program

GIA

The Global Indigenous Ambassador Program, focuses on indigenous issues within At Large, the constituency representing Individual end users at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). The program brings Indigenous Ambassadors and a Mentor, from underrepresented indigenous communities, to ICANN meetings and enables their engagement in Internet policy. Through the inclusion of a broader and more diverse base of knowledgeable constituents, ICANN is better equipped to support the next generation of the global Internet community. Efforts inspired by Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8, which states the necessity to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all; and SDG 4, which states the importance of lifelong learning and quality education for all. In the pilot phase of this ongoing program, ICANN announced a widely distributed call for applications. Applicants must be members of unserved or underserved tribal or native communities, be working with that community to increase engagement, and meet the ICANN Fellowship Program criteria, which brings professionals interested in Internet policy to the community. Selected participants are provided with funding, hotel, and per diem to attend that ICANN meetings, produce reports, and engage in the internet governance ecosystem. The objectives of this program aligns with SDG 16 and 17, the promotion of just, peaceful and inclusive societies and revitalizing partnerships for development. Indigenous communities have thrived on the internet ecosystem with new forms of economic activities and participation in the market; and aligns also with SDG 12 for ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns.

https://community.icann.org/display/GIAP/Global+Indigenous+Ambassador+Program+Home

International implementation

Ongoing from 02/01/2016 to 1/31/2028

This is an ongoing program. International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

* Capacity building

• Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
• Goal 8: Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
• Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
• Goal 16: Promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies
• Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

• Programme
• Training initiative
• Fellowship, policy training