Source: PIB
What is the News?
The Government of India has announced the launch of The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) -2021.
About India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) -2021:
- India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) is an Indian chapter of the United Nations-based forum Internet Governance Forum.
- Purpose: IIGF was launched as a policy discussion platform to bring representatives together from various groups to discuss public policy issues related to the Internet.
- This mode of engagement is referred to as the multi-stakeholder model of Internet Governance which has been the key feature for the Internet’s success.
- First Session: IIGF will host a session in October 2021 to discuss public policy issues related to the Internet.
- Theme: Inclusive Internet for Digital India.
About Internet Governance Forum (IGF):
- IGF is a multi-stakeholder governance group for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance.
- Purpose: It brings together all stakeholders in the Internet governance debate, whether they represent governments, the private sector or civil society through an open and inclusive process.
- Origin: The establishment of the IGF was formally announced by the United Nations Secretary-General in 2006. Its first meeting was first convened in 2006 and has held an annual meeting since then.
- Secretariat: UN Office in Geneva, Switzerland
- Funding: IGF is financed through the extra-budgetary Trust Fund Account managed by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs(UNDESA).
