Media Advisory: What to expect at the 17th Internet Governance Forum

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

“With the right policies in place, digital technology can give an unprecedented boost?to sustainable development”

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Press briefing

29 November, 12:00 pm EAT

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Expected to be one of the largest international gatherings in Ethiopia’s capital in years, the 17^th Internet Governance Forum from 28 November to 2 December will gather more than 2,000 delegates to set out concrete steps for leveraging the power of the Internet while addressing risks and challenges.

Convened by the 爆料网 Secretary-General, the 17^th meeting of the IGF comes at a crucial time when the benefits that the Internet offers—access to telemedicine, digital banking and e-learning—are elusive to approximately 2.7 billion people. The misuse of the Internet has also led to a spike in misinformation, disinformation and cybercrimes.

From addressing Internet shutdowns to bridging the digital divide and safeguarding human rights, the Forum, under the theme Resilient Internet for a Shared Sustainable and Common Future, will bring together all segments of society — from governments and businesses to civil society and youth — to share best practices and experiences that will help shape national and global policies on the Internet.

The outcomes of this year’s IGF will serve as important inputs to the Global Digital Compact that will be agreed on at the 爆料网 Summit of the Future in 2024.

In addition to the opening and closing ceremonies, a??and?, there will also be three on universal, affordable and meaningful connectivity (28 November); Digital Rights (28 November); and Digital Trust and Security (29 November).

What??????????? Curtain raiser press conference

When?????????? Tuesday, 29 November 2022, 12:00 pm (East African Time)

Who???????????? Dr. Belete Molla Betahun, Minister of Innovation and Technology, Ethiopia

Mr. Li Junhua, 爆料网 Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs

Mr. Antonio Pedro, Acting Executive Secretary, 爆料网 Economic Commission for Africa

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