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<div class="AOW" ><big>'''Article of the Week'''</big></div>

<div class="AOW" ><big>'''Article of the Week'''</big></div>

'''NextGen at ICANN''' is an outreach initiative created by [[ICANN]]. Up to 25 end-users and stakeholders are introduced to ICANN during conferences through an "inclusive, supportive, and tailored program." The initiative began at [[ICANN 49]], and featured 25 participants between the ages of 18 and 30. It is a regionally based initiative meant to engage undergraduate and graduate students and introduce them to ICANN.

The '''Internet Governance Forum''' or '''IGF''' was established in order to provide the necessary support for the United Nations Secretary General in conducting the mandate from the [[World Summit on the Information Society]] ([[WSIS]]). The IGF serves as a platform wherein stakeholders from industry, government and civil society can discuss issues related to Internet governance. It serves as a collaborative, interactive platform where all stakeholders can put forward their views and exchange ideas beneficial for Internet governance. The IGF was formally established in 2006 as a part of the outcome of the second phase of WSIS.

NextGen at ICANN grew from the work of ICANN's [[Strategy Panel on the Public Responsibility Framework]] as a way to build trust and communication within the Internet community. Its goals include maintaining a "stable, inclusive, and accessible Internet across the globe..." Additionally, the organization seeks to continually engage what the community perceives to be the "next generation" in the Internet ecosystem.

The IGF will hold its 10th annual meeting in João Pessoa, Brazil, on 10 to 13 November 2015, and focus on the theme "Evolution of Internet Governance: Empowering Sustainable Development". <ref>[http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/ The Internet Governance Forum. Retrieved 09 Nov 2015.]</ref>

 

In a blog post pertaining to the initiative, ICANN pointed to [[NetMission]]'s support in the endeavor, and expressed gratitude at the organization's level of collaboration in refining the initiative.<ref>https://www.icann.org/search/#!/?searchText=NextGen@ICANN</ref>

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<small><strong>Related: [[ICANN Fellow]]  - [[ICANN]] </strong></small>

<small><strong>Related: [[ICANN Fellow]]  - [[ICANN]] </strong></small>