IGF Boycott Statement
IGF Boycott Statement 18 August, 2014 You can download a formatted and footnoted PDF version from here The objective of each annual IGF programme is to maximize the opportunity for open and inclusive dialogue and…
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European Commission calls for an open, independent and accountable governance of the internet
European Commission calls for an open, independent and accountable governance of the internet: “(RAPID) The European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union, has called for more transparency and multilateral accountability in the governance…
ICANN approves customized top-level domains
ICANN approves customized top-level domains: “ Don’t like .com? How about .thispagerocks? ICANN, the organization that oversees internet addresses, will soon allow anyone to apply for his very own generic top-level domain (gTLD). In other…
Internet overhaul wins approval
Internet overhaul wins approval: “A complete overhaul of the way people navigate the internet has been given the go ahead in Paris.” (Via BBC News.)
Internet shake-up
Internet shake-up: “What do the planned changes mean?” (Via BBC News.)
Crucial vote on internet’s future
Crucial vote on internet’s future: “The net could see its biggest change in decades if plans to open up the address system are approved.” (Via BBC News.)
‘Shake-up’ for internet proposed
‘Shake-up’ for internet proposed: “The net could see its biggest change in decades if plans to open up the address system are approved this week.” (Via BBC News.)
US ‘Internet freedom’ bill targeting China cooperation faces rough road
‘Internet freedom’ bill targeting China cooperation faces rough road: Editor’s note: Updated at 5:50 a.m. PDT with comment from Yahoo. A proposed federal law that would slap extensive regulations on technology companies doing business in…
CoE: Internet Code of Goof Practice
CoE Press Release: Towards a code of good practice on public participation, access to information and transparency in Internet governance Strasbourg, 22.05.2008 – The Council of Europe, the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and…