Welcome to the United Nations
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves to bring people together from various stakeholder groups as equals, in discussions on public policy issues relating to the Internet. While there is no negotiated outcome, the IGF informs and inspires those with policy-making power in both the public and private sectors. At their annual meeting delegates discuss, exchange information and share good practices with each other. The IGF facilitates a common understanding of how to maximize Internet opportunities and address risks and challenges that arise.
The Fifteenth Annual Meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will be hosted online by the United Nations under the overarching theme Internet for human resilience and solidarity.
IGF Thematic Tracks
IGF 2020 will feature live discussions on some of today’s most pressing Internet governance and digital policy issues, from digital inclusion and data governance to online trust and environmental sustainability. The programme will include over 150 sessions grouped into four main thematic tracks.
I. Data
Contribute to identifying best approaches to ensure the development of human-centric data governance frameworks at national, regional and international levels.
II. Environment
Understand the interdependences between the use of Internet and digital technologies to protect the environment, but also to threaten its sustainability.
III. Inclusion
Foster discussions within the IG community on the issues, challenges, and solutions for the achievement of an equitable and inclusive Internet.
IV. Trust
Discuss strategies and best practices for ensuring trust in the online world, along with the roles and responsibilities of governments, industry and other stakeholders.
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Source: UNDESA