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Internet Governance Forum takes stock and looks ahead

Paris, 9 February 2010

Preparations for one of the most important, Internet-related policy events of the year kicked off today in Geneva. ICC and its Business Action to Support the Information Society initiative voiced the business perspective at the first round of Internet Governance Forum (IGF) open consultations, aimed at laying the groundwork for the next forum due to take place in Vilnius, Lithuania later this year.

ICC highlights getting Internet policy right boosts economic growth
Sharm el-sheikh, 26 November 2009 To spur economic recovery and drive growth, there must be awareness among world leaders to the advantages of getting Internet policy right.

Business leaders warn against demise of Internet Governance Forum
Cairo, 19 November 2009 Business leaders have issued a stark warning that the demise of the UN-linked Internet Governance Forum could impede the ability of the Internet to drive economic growth and improve societal benefits.

ICC and Egyptian PM express support for continuation of unique forum
Sharm el-Sheikh, 17 November 2009 Meeting on the sidelines of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Egypt this week, ICC Secretary General Jean Rozwadowski encouraged Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif, and Egyptian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Tarek Kamel, to express their support of the forum as a unique venue of exchange on a wide range of Internet governance issues.

Global economic growth depends on informed Internet policymaking, business leaders tell Internet Governance Forum
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, 15 November 2009 The future of the Internet is everyone’s concern. As a gateway to abundant resources that can help raise global living standards, the continued evolution and success of the Internet is essential. This was the message delivered today by business leaders to the UN-linked Internet Governance Forum (IGF), taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

Survival of UN Internet forum key to growth and stability, say business leaders
Paris, 15 October 2009 Business leaders from around the world are calling on the United Nations to retain the Internet Governance Forum, saying it is a crucial component in global policy discussions to ensure continued Internet innovation and the required conditions to attract investment.

Global business welcomes new ICANN and NTIA commitments
Paris, 1 October 2009 The International Chamber of Commerce has praised a new “Affirmation of Commitments” announced yesterday by the United States National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.

Business contributes to IGF regional initiatives in East Africa and Europe
Geneva, 17 September 2009 ICC and its Business Action to Support the Information Society initiative have applauded the emergence of several regional and national IGF initiatives as momentum builds in the lead up to the 4th Internet Governance Forum in November.