The purpose of 2020 IGF forum is to help all stakeholders to understand the Internet governance processes and to engage everyone in related discussions. This year, through a public call for inputs, the community expressed that a topic of particular interest is digital economy. Therefore, the Committee has decided to focus the agenda on the role and ways of support to the small and medium size businesses to gain a better understanding of the digital economy and the role it can play to enhance their businesses.
Soliciting topics of focus for the IGF Theme.
https://livestream.com/internetsociety2/cigf2018
The Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) is a regional, multi-stakeholder forum initiated by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat in 2005 to coordinate a regional approach to Internet Governance (IG), initially focussing on the proceedings of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). The forum has since met annually and has delivered significant and pioneering benefits to the region as well as to the global Internet community. Highlights of its work include formulation of a Caribbean Internet Governance Policy Framework; the proliferation of Internet exchange points (IXPs); capacity building in IG Principles and best practices; and growth in Caribbean influence in international IG fora.
http://www.ctu.int/events/14th-caribbean-internet-governance-forum-suriname/
Provisional Agenda: http://www.ctu.int/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/14th-CIGF-Overview-Provisional-Agenda-v2.pdf
Livestream: http://www.ctu.int/14CIGF
Twitter: #CIGF2018 http://bit.ly/cigf2018
#14CIGF bit.ly/14cigf
In 2005 the CTU, under Ms. Bernadette Lewis’ direction, initiated the first regional Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in the world, and has since convened 13 annual Caribbean IGF, held in different parts of the region.
The first national IGF was hosted by ISOC SVG Chapter under the theme,“Building Partnerships for good internet governance.”It was held in support from the Internet Governance Forum Support Associations (IGFSA), the internet society (ISOC), Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the CTU, and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NCTRC).
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As long as you are a user of the internet IGF is for you. See more in our recording of the event
Ms. Bernadette Lewis Secretary General, Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU)
Congratulate the team in SVG for organising the national IGF.
An overview of the work of the CTU was given with an example of there IGF framework and the implementation of this framework.
See more in our recording of the event
Cultural Presentation
Darron Andrews – Internationally Acclaimed Violinist
Mr Andrews performs a spectacular violin rendition of Justin Bieber “Let me love you” For more of the beautiful rendition See our recording of the event
Presentation on:
Understanding the internet ecosystem
Mr. Albert Daniels
Stakeholder Engagement Senior Manager, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Mr Daniels explained ICANNs ecosystem
ICANN is open to everyone. Important decision that is made at these meetings affect everyone. Fellowships are available for interested persons. There is an online application process 3x year around.
If we as a Vincentian citizen does not participate, then the people that are at these meeting, will make the decision for us.
www.learn.icann.org
SVG IGF – ICANN Ecosystem Download or view slides here
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Presentation on:
The importance of Internet Governance and how to address internet challenges
Mr Shernon Osepa
Manager LAC, Internet Society (ISOC)
Critical aspect of the internet that should be taken into consideration:
Economic – How to use the internet to generate an income
Development – We are looking at the digital divide – How can we bridge the digital divide
Social Cultural – Content development privacy and Data Protection – Rights of people with Disability – when can develop system that they too can get internet.
Human Right
Security – Cyber Security spam protection of children online
See more in our recording of the event
Presentation on:
Understanding Net Neutrality and Relevance to the Caribbean
Mr Maurice John and Eben Wilkins -TechnoBlurbs Team
This presentation informed us about Net Neutrality. How it is important to our daily lives and why all stakeholders should support equal opportunity for all users of the internet.
Full presentation slides can be downloaded below:
1st IGF Panel Discussion 2018 Presentation
Virtual Panel:
Understanding Digital Finances and how it will change the traditional way of conducting business
Virtual Regional Panel (Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and Dominican Republic)
See more in our recording of the event
Presentation on: Building resiliency and security of the internet
Mr. Shernon Osepa, ISOC
Vote of Thanks and Award Recognition Janelle Ross -McIntyre-General Manager, MRH Holding
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The twelfth annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 18 to 21 December 2017, on the theme, Shape Your Digital Future!
See here the invitation from the UN Under-Secretary General for Economic and Social Affairs, Mr. Wu Hongbo.
HOST COUNTRY WEBSITE: www.igf2017.swiss (includes VISA and other useful information)
https://livestream.com/internetsociety/afigf17
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