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How can technical standards bridge or broaden the digital divide?
How can technical standards bridge or broaden the digital divide?
Behind the scenes of our everyday digital experiences lies a world of technical standards that enable global connectivity and determine who gets to shape the internet’s future—and who is left behind.
June 27, 2025
Efforts to address internet fragmentation take centre stage at IGF 2025 in Norway
Efforts to address internet fragmentation take centre stage at IGF 2025 in Norway
As governments tighten digital borders and funding for open internet tools dwindles, a diverse group of experts is working to safeguard the future of a truly global and interoperable internet.
June 27, 2025
Digital rights under threat: Global majority communities call for inclusive solutions at IGF 2025
Digital rights under threat: Global majority communities call for inclusive solutions at IGF 2025
As digital technologies rapidly transform societies, voices from the Global majority are demanding a future where connectivity doesn't come at the cost of fundamental rights.
June 27, 2025
Path forward for global digital cooperation debated at IGF 2025
Path forward for global digital cooperation debated at IGF 2025
Digital cooperation is entering a pivotal moment where decisions made today could reshape how the internet is governed for decades to come.
June 27, 2025
UNESCO and ICANN lead push for multilingual and inclusive internet governance
UNESCO and ICANN lead push for multilingual and inclusive internet governance
The digital world is being reimagined to ensure that even the most overlooked languages and communities have a voice in shaping the internet’s future.
June 26, 2025
Cybercrime in Africa: Turning research into justice and action
Cybercrime in Africa: Turning research into justice and action
As cyber threats grow more complex and personal across Africa, a new push for justice is calling governments, tech companies, and communities to act together.
June 26, 2025
AI sandboxes pave path for responsible innovation in developing countries
AI sandboxes pave path for responsible innovation in developing countries
AI sandboxes are emerging as powerful tools to test cutting-edge technologies and reshape how trust, innovation, and regulation intersect in the digital age.
June 26, 2025
Tower of Babel reimagined: IGF 2025 experiment highlights language barriers in internet governance
Tower of Babel reimagined: IGF 2025 experiment highlights language barriers in internet governance
What happens when global internet policy experts suddenly abandon English and try to govern in dozens of different native languages?
June 26, 2025
IGF and WSIS platforms must be strengthened, not replaced, say leaders
IGF and WSIS platforms must be strengthened, not replaced, say leaders
ITU was praised for its coordinating role in WSIS outcomes.
June 26, 2025
IGF leadership panel explores future of digital governance
IGF leadership panel explores future of digital governance
Leaders stress IGF’s future hinges on policy relevance and sustainable funding.
June 26, 2025
WSIS+20 review highlights gaps in digital access and skills
WSIS+20 review highlights gaps in digital access and skills
Capacity building and inclusion top WSIS+20 review at IGF Oslo
June 25, 2025
EuroDIG outcomes shared at IGF 2025 session in Norway
EuroDIG outcomes shared at IGF 2025 session in Norway
AI, rights, and youth engagement were central as EuroDIG 2025 findings were unveiled at IGF in Norway.
June 25, 2025