History of the Internet Governance Forum
The Internet Governance Forum is an outcome of the Tunis phase of the World Summit on the Information Society, which took place in 2005. In the Tunis Agenda for the Information Society, Governments asked the United Nations Secretary-General to convene a new forum for policy dialogue to discuss issues related to key elements of Internet governance in order to foster the Internet's sustainability, robustness, security, stability, and development.
The Internet Governance Forum is not a decision-making body, but a space for dialogue for all those involved to discuss Internet governance issues, where all participants attend as equals. There will be no negotiated outcome, but the meeting will seek to create an open and inclusive dialogue among all participants on public policy issues relating to the Internet and create new dynamics between participating institutions.
APNIC's IGF involvement
APNIC:
- Is an active supporter of the WSIS and IGF processes and supports the activities of the IGF 2008. For more information about APNIC's Internet Governance activities, please refer to the following information.
- Has been involved with Internet Governance since its inception, has actively participated in the WSIS and IGF processes, and has taken part in PrepCom and intersessional meetings in addition to the WSIS, WGIG, and IGF meetings.
- Supports the Internet Governance Forum's (IGF's) work to facilitate discussions on matters affecting multiple stakeholder groups and to provide an open forum that addresses emerging issues.
- Encourages all stakeholders to work together during IGF 2008 and in the future to support the continued growth, security, and stability of the Internet.