abstract: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.
Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Tarek Kamel announced the move at the fourth Internet Governance Forum, under way in the Egyptian resort Sharm el-Sheikh.
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Human rights activists have criticised the UN-sponsored InternetGovernanceForum for holding the meeting in Egypt.
Launched during the 7th Global InternetGovernanceForum held in Baku, Azerbaijan, this unprecedented report gathers up-to-date and often staggering information on emerging issues that challenge the coexistence of freedom of expression and the right to privacy in both developed and developing countries.