IGF 2009

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Date: 5-18 November, 2009
Location: Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Venue: Maritim Jolie Ville Royal Peninsula Hotel & Resort
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IGF 2009, the fourth annual IGF Meeting, was held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Context

The meeting was attended by stakeholders from some 100 countries. The meeting provided an opportunity for consultations among Forum participants on the desirability of the continuation of the Forum beyond its five-year mandate.

Theme

The overall theme was "Internet Governance – Creating Opportunities for All" and the agenda was structured along the following themes:

  • Managing critical Internet resources;
  • Security, openness and privacy;
  • Access and diversity;
  • Internet Governance in the light of WSIS Principles.[1]

Discussion

Outcomes

References