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

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

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.

'''ICANN Accountability''' became a primary focal point of the [[ICANN]] community shortly after the [[NTIA]] announced its intent to transition stewardship of the [[IANA]] functions to the global multistakeholder community. ICANN , already bestowed with the IANA functions contract and coordination of the [[DNS]], was asked to kick-start a mutistakeholder process aimed at developing a proposal for the transition. During the early stages of this process, the community raised concern over the outlook of ICANN’s accountability following the transition.

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".  

From the days of ICANN’s infancy, a high degree of accountability was set in place by contractual relationship between ICANN and the United States government. The renewal process of the IANA functions contract has historically served as a backstop to ICANN accountability. The impending relinquishment of this role by the US government, created the opportunity and the necessity to examine the efficacy of existing accountability mechanisms.

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<small><strong>Related: [[IANA]]  - [[Internet Governance]] </strong></small>

<small><strong>Related: [[IANA]]  - [[Internet Governance]] -  [[ICANN]] </strong></small>

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