The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a multi-stakeholder forum for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance. It brings together all stakeholders in the Internet governance debate, whether they represent governments, the private sector or civil society, including the technical and academic community, on an equal basis and through an open and inclusive process. The establishment of the IGF was formally announced by the United Nations Secretary-General in July 2006 and it was first convened in October–November 2006.
Read more about Internet Governance Forum: Structure and Function, Activities At The IGF, I IGF Athens 2006, II IGF Rio 2007, III IGF Hyderabad 2008, IV IGF Sharm El Sheikh 2009, Future IGF Meetings
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