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WSIS:WSIS:Internet GovernanceInternet Governance

President of the WSIS Phase II Preparatory CommitteeAmbassador Janis Karklins

April 2005


Internet Governance Following the Geneva Summit, the UN

Secretary General set up a working group to investigate and make proposals for action, as appropriate, on the governance of the Internetan open and inclusive processensures a mechanism for the full and active

participation of governments, the private sector and civil society from both developing and developed countries

involves relevant intergovernmental and international organizations and forums


Working Group of Internet Governence Set up on 11 November 2004 Chaired by Mr. Nitin Desai, Special Adviser to

the Secretary General on WSIS, former Under-Secretary General of the UN

Secretariat is based in Geneva Consists of 40 members

1/2 from Governments 1/2 from industry, Internet community, academia


WGIG mandate is, inter alia, to deal with the following issues: 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 and developed countries

Prepare a report for consideration and appropriate action for the Tunis Summit


Main challenges To engage all stakeholders in open and

transparent discussion and ensure that the recommendations would be based on broadest possible information

Time constraints Insure stability and efficiency of the

Internet Further develop system of international law


Methods of work of the WGIG Regular on-site meetings

November 2004, February 2005, April 2005, June 2005

Regular on-line consultations (www.wgig.org) December 2004 – January 2005, March 2005, May 2005

Regular consultations with all stakeholders on various topics In conjunction with meetings of the WGIG

Official launch of the report – 18 July 2005 in Geneva


List of issues WGIG may look into:

Equitable distribution of resources Access for all Stable and secure functioning of the

Internet Multilingualism and content Other issues for consideration


Equitable distribution of Resources Administration of Internet names and IP addresses Administration of root server system Telecom infrastructure, broadband access, convergence

with NGN Dispute resolution Affordable and universal access Internet leased line costs Peering and interconnection Competition policies and regulations


Access for all Telecom infrastructure, broadband access, convergence with NGN Affordable and universal access Social dimensions and inclusion Internet leased line costs Peering and interconnection Competition policy, liberalization, privatization and regulations Consumer, user protection, privacy VoIP Spectrum policy Education, human capacity building Multilingualism of Internet naming systems, content National infrastructure development Spam Cibersecurity, cybercrime


Stable and secure functioning of the Internet Telecom infrastructure, broadband access Administration of Internet names and IP addresses Administration of root server system Dispute resolution Technical standards, technical peering and interconnection Spam, Cibersecurity, cybercrime Competition policy, liberalization, privatization and regulations Security of network and information systems Electronic authentication Critical infrastructure protection


Multilingualism and Content

Multilingualization of Internet naming systems

Cultural and linguistic diversity Unlawful content and access protection National policies and regulations Intelectual property rights


Other issues for consideration

Applicable jurisdiction, cross border cooperation

E-commerce Freedom of information and media Privacy Open source and free software


Little insight in the Draft Working Definition of Internet Governance

First descriptive sentence• Internet governance means the collective rules, procedures, and

related programs intended to shape social actors’ expectations, practices, and inteactions concerning Internet infrastructure and transactions and content.

Second prescriptive sentence• Internet governance should be multilateral, transparent and

democratic, with the full and balanced involvement of governmnets, the private sector, civil society and international organizations. It should encompass both technical and public policy aspects, ensure an equitable distribution of resources, facilitate access for all, and maintain the stable and secure functioning of the Internet, taking into account multilingualism.


After Tunis Summit Continue stakeholder dialogue in the

framework set by the WSIS


websites: www.itu.int/wsis

www.wgig.org

Thank you

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