Who Runs the Internet
The Internet is a global resource. Every day, decisions about it impact who gets to use it where, how, and at what cost.
But who gets to make those decisions? Who actually runs the Internet?
The answer is somewhere between nobody and everybody. More precisely, no one person or entity runs it alone.
The Importance of Broad Representation and Collaboration
The Importance of Broad Representation and Collaboration
If you’re reading up on how the Internet is managed, you have likely encountered the term “multistakeholder governance.” While it’s a mouthful, the concept is actually quite simple: many interested parties share the responsibility of determining policies, actions, or the state of the Internet.
Running the Internet with input and representation from multiple parties ensures that the Internet remains a tool that favors no one group and allows for permissionless innovation.
Over the next few weeks, we’re diving into some of the key groups that play a valuable role in Internet governance:
Standard Setters
Coming on 15 July
Everyone
Coming on 22 July
If you want to do a deep dive into multistakeholderism, view our Internet governance resources.
The Impact of Internet Governance
The Impact of Internet Governance
For two decades, the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) has provided a platform for collaboration and cooperation between Internet stakeholders and driven tangible progress in the Internet’s resilience, reach, and trust.
Together with ICANN, we took a look at the global impact of the IGF and highlighted why maintaining a collaborative approach to Internet governance is so crucial.
How Can You Get Involved
How Can You Get Involved
Join Your Local Internet Governance Group
Join Your Local Internet Governance Group
Many countries and regions run their own Internet governance groups and forums—some even focused on getting more younger participants involved. Find global events or search for your local events and groups.
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Working Group
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Working Group
Internet Society members can join the WSIS working group to stay up to date with the latest news and share your thoughts with us and other members.
Get Funding for Your Internet Governance Event
Get Funding for Your Internet Governance Event
Organizations who are directly involved in the planning and execution of a recognized national and regional initiative (NRI) or a School on Internet Governance can apply for funding from the Internet Society Foundation for their events.