The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is an open and inclusive multi-stakeholder forum where public policy issues related to key elements of Internet governance, such as the Internet’s sustainability, robustness, security, stability and development are discussed.
The purpose of the IGF is to maximize the opportunity for open and inclusive dialogue and the exchange of ideas on Internet Governance (IG) related issues; create opportunities to share best practices and experiences; identify emerging issues and bring them to the attention of the relevant bodies and the general public; and contribute to capacity building for Internet governance.
The event brings together stakeholders representing government, the private sector, civil society, the technical and academic community, media and the public in an informal setting for policy dialogue on Internet governance issues on an equal basis through an open and inclusive process. This type of cooperative engagement is usually referred to as the multi-stakeholder model of Internet Governance, which is one of the key features for the Internet’s success. This model is paramount to ensure that the Internet remains sustainable for economic and social development.
The main outcome of the Kenya IGF is to maximize opportunities for open and inclusive dialogue and the exchange of ideas on Internet Governance (IG) related issues. Others include:
Creation of opportunities to share best practices and experiences;
Identification of emerging issues and bringing them to the attention of the relevant bodies and the general public; and,
Contribution to capacity building for Internet governance.
Bringing new voices into the Internet Governance Conversation.
Develop a common national position with key recommendations to feed to East Africa and Africa IGFs.
There is a desire for increased collaboration and support between partners and donors, and possibly good opportunities for improving support for digital rights work. The Youth Café was therefore invited by The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTAnet), to take part in a partners and donors roundtable during the Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KIGF) 2021 week.
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