The internet is a limitless space that allows for vast amounts of data, information, and knowledge to be shared across the globe. Having access to this invaluable resource is crucial to development and promoting progress. As major component of information communication technologies (ICTs), the internet has the ability to reach individuals who otherwise would have been isolated from most of the world. However, there are serious “digital divides” on the national and international levels that hinder inclusive sustainable development.
Month: November 2018
Multi-stakeholder Internet Governance
Multistakeholder Internet Governance (MIG) rests on the principle that, in order to facilitate stability of the Internet, stimulate demand, and continue to make Internet governance institutions more responsive to the needs and perspectives of the diverse group of global stakeholders, those diverse stakeholders should be involved in these processes. Continue reading
Multistakeholder Internet Governance and Sustainable Development
The internet is a world in and of itself, home to budding virtual communities, a wealth of knowledge, and immense power for growth and exploration. However, with the internet comes a desire to establish global norms and regulations in governing the space, manifesting in a multistakeholder approach based on principles determined by the international community. These governance mechanisms are instituted for safety but also for access and human rights. NetMundial summarizes internet governance principles, citing the following seven criteria as the means for approaching internet governance:
- Human rights and shared values
- Protection of intermediaries
- Culture and linguistic diversity
- Unified and unfragmented space
- Security, stability and resilience of the internet
- Open and distributed architecture
- Enabling environment for sustainable innovation and creativity
Internet Governance and Sustainable Development
This week, I discuss what Internet Governance is and what the Multistakeholder IG model looks like. I also discuss how IG relates to sustainable development and how they go hand-in-hand. To further elaborate on multistakeholder IG, I discuss the NETmundial Initiative, and the grand challenges that arise from multistakeholder IG. Continue reading
Multistakeholder Internet Governance and the Digital Divide
When speaking about internet governance, the multi-stakeholder approach is known to work most effectively. This is because multi-stakeholder decision-making is accountable, sustainable, and inclusive. The multi-stakeholder model can be described as one where individuals and organizations from different realms participate alongside each other to share and develop ideas and consensus policy. The Internet Society describes that the multi-stakeholder approach is widely accepted as the optimal way to make policy decisions for a globally allocated network such as the internet. This is revealed through declarations, resolutions, and practices international organizations.
Disability Inclusive Development 