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ICC commends firm business representation on IGF advisory group
Paris, 26 April 2012
ICC today welcomed the confirmed strong representation of business in the Multistakeholder Advisory Group responsible for ensuring a smooth preparatory process for the 7th Internet Governance Forum – an open forum for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance.
Global business recommendations highlight Internet policy priorities
Geneva, 14 February 2012
Increased focus on development issues and constructive policy discussions on Internet security, openness and privacy initiatives are among recommendations put forth on behalf of business to ensure that the annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) remains the most effective Internet-policy related event of the year.
Business wants Internet governance to remain in the hands of all stakeholders
Nairobi, Kenya, 30 September 2011
As the sixth Internet Governance Forum draws to a close in Kenya today, ICC Business Action to Support the Information Society members have highlighted the essential role of the private sector in driving continued Internet development.
Fair and open approaches to Internet governance must be ensured, ICC tells IGF delegates
Nairobi, Kenya, 27 September 2011
Subramanian Ramadorai, Chair of ICC BASIS initiative, addresses over 1,700 business leaders, government officials, technical experts, academics and civil society representatives today at the opening of IGF Kenya.
Public policies enable the Internet to create opportunity and jobs
Nairobi, 26 September 2011
Ahead of the Internet Governance Forum 2011, which begins in Kenya tomorrow, the ICC has underscored the importance of a multistakeholder approach when creating public policies that bring the benefits of information and communication technologies and the Internet to everyone.
ICC warns of harmful regulatory proposals for Internet backbone
Paris, 6 September 2011
ICC today released a Discussion Paper highlighting how a commercially-driven framework has allowed Internet Backbone Interconnection Agreements to fuel the massive growth of the Internet across the globe.
UN Under Secretary General’s letter confirms strong business input into Internet Governance Forum preparations
26 May 2011
ICC and its Business Action to Support the Information Society initiative have welcomed the recent announcement by UN Under-Secretary-General, Sha Zukang confirming continued strong representation of business in the Multistakeholder Advisory Group that will steer preparations for the 6th Internet Governance Forum.
Stakeholder involvement is the key to continued Internet development and economic growth
Paris, 24 May 2011
As the e-G8 gets underway in Paris on 24-25 May, the International Chamber of Commerce has reiterated its long-standing belief that Internet policy issues are most effectively addressed with the involvement of all relevant stakeholders on an equal footing, and highlighted global business positions on several policy topics to be discussed at the event.
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