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Internet governance consists of a system of laws, rules, policies and practices that dictate how its board members manage and oversee the affairs of any internet related-regulatory body. This article describes how the Internet was and is currently governed, some inherent controversies, and ongoing debates regarding how and why the Internet ...
Develop a working definition of Internet Governance; Identify the public policy issues that are relevant to Internet Governance; Develop a common understanding of the respective roles and responsibilities of governments, existing international organizations and other forums as well as the private sector and civil society from both developing ...
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a multistakeholder governance group for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance. [1] It brings together all stakeholders in the Internet governance debate, whether they represent governments, the private sector or civil society, including the technical and academic community, on an equal basis and through an open and inclusive process. [2]
Internet governance is the development and application of shared principles, norms, rules, decision-making procedures and programs that shape the evolution and use of the Internet. Internet governance should not be confused with e-governance, which refers to
This category comprised primarily organizations that are presently or previously involved in Internet governance. For organizations primarily involved in advocating for or against particular topics or approaches within Internet governance, please see Category:Internet governance advocacy groups .
The two clearest examples are internet governance and private international standard-setting bodies which operate without developing country participation (UNCTAD's Forum on Sustainability Standards). In the case of internet governance the major private actors in this area seek to have little or no engagement with governments.
This category pulls together articles on the organization of the Internet and on the bodies and groups which have a role in its development and operation. The use of the word "governance" here probably implies more power than actually exists in these bodies, as they essentially represent just a collection of standards for sharing traffic ...
E-government is also known as e-gov, electronic government, Internet governance, digital government, online government, connected government. [8] As of 2014 the OECD still uses the term digital government, and distinguishes it from e-government in the recommendation produced there for the Network on E-Government of the Public Governance Committee. [9]