About India Internet Governance Forum:
- It is the Indian chapter of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UN IGF) which was established in 2021.
- It is a global multi-stakeholder platform that fosters dialogue on public policy issues related to the Internet.
- It aims to maximize the opportunities of the Internet while addressing associated challenges and risks.
- IIGF promotes collaborative discussions among representatives from government, civil society, industries, technical communities, think tanks, and industry associations.
- It is guided by a 14-member multi-stakeholder committee, IIGF Known for its inclusive and collaborative approach.
- Role of IIGF: It plays a vital role in shaping policies for an open, secure, and accessible Internet, addressing issues such as cybersecurity, digital inclusion, data privacy, and emerging technologies.
- Theme of the fifth edition of IIGF: “Advancing Internet Governance for an Inclusive and Sustainable Viksit Bharat.”
What is Internet Governance?
- It is the process of developing norms and principles that impact the way the Internet is used and functions.
- It includes solving technical issues, setting regulatory frameworks, and policymaking to respond to social, economic and security matters, as well as questions of trust, standard-setting, accountability and jurisdiction.
