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==WGIG Proposals on Internet Governance==
==WGIG Proposals on Internet Governance==
The WGIG conducted two meetings in Geneva on November 23-25, 2004 and February 14-18, 2005 and received proposals and comments from all governments and stakeholders through open consultations, web casting, video conferencing, emails,discussion forums etc. to ensure active participation from all sectors and transparency and open communication. Subsequent meetings were also conducted until the Working Group was able to complete and submit its report to the UN Secretary General.<ref>[http://www.wgig.org/timeline.html WGIG Timeline of Activities]</ref>
On July 2005, WGIG proposed policies regarding the issues affecting the governance of the internet which include:<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4692743.stm UN at Odds over internet's future]</ref>
On July 2005, WGIG proposed policies regarding the issues affecting the governance of the internet which include:<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4692743.stm UN at Odds over internet's future]</ref>
# Create a UN body known as the Global Internet Council to take over the United States' oversight role over [[ICANN]] which shall be composed of membes from different governments and other stakeholders.
# Create a UN body known as the Global Internet Council to take over the United States' oversight role over [[ICANN]] which shall be composed of membes from different governments and other stakeholders.