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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 ...
This is a list of Internet organisations, or organizations that play or played a key role in the evolution of the Internet by developing recommendations, standards, and technology; deploying infrastructure and services; and addressing other major issues.
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.
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 ...
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]
The Internet Society (ISOC) is an American nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1992 with local chapters around the world.Its mission is "to promote the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world".
The Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) is a body composed of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) chair and area directors. It provides the final technical review of Internet standards and is responsible for day-to-day management of the IETF.
The Global Commission on Internet Governance, chaired by Carl Bildt and launched by two think tanks, the Canadian Centre for International Governance Innovation and UK-based Chatham House, was formed in January 2014 to make recommendations about the future of global internet governance.