Resource Library

Everyone should have access to an open and trusted Internet. Read our reports, papers, and other documents for insight and vision on how we can get there.

Non-Paper on WSIS+20 Implementation

When executed well, the WSIS framework has the potential to effectively extend connectivity, close digital divides, and enhance online safety …

Policy Brief: Internet Governance

This policy brief explores the key considerations, challenges, and provides guiding principles of multistakeholder Internet governance of openness, inclusiveness, transparency, …

WSIS+20 Revision 1 (Rev.1) Matrix – Internet Society Analysis

This document represents our ongoing efforts to identify how the language proposed in the first revision of the WSIS+20 Zero …

World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25) Issues Matrix

This chart summarizes and systematizes the proposed changes to Internet-related WTDC-22 resolutions …

ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25) Background Paper

This background paper is intended to provide the Internet Society community and interested parties with a general overview of the …

WSIS+20 Zero Draft Matrix – Internet Society Analysis

The Internet Society welcomes the opportunity to submit our comments on the WSIS+20 Zero Draft. We commend the co-facilitators’ leadership …

Internet Governance and the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)

Learn about Internet governance, the multistakeholder approach, and how they are practiced through WSIS and IGF …

A Pivotal Moment for Global Digital Cooperation

The Internet’s future relies on protecting its core principles, strong multistakeholder collaboration, and implementing the WSIS Action Lines …

Footprints of 20 Years of the Internet Governance Forum

A joint report by ICANN and the Internet Society details how the Internet Governance Forum has supported a stable and …
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Annual Reports and Financials

On annual basis, we publish annual reports (an Action Plan and Impact Report), as well as financial reports, annual financial statements, and Form 990s.

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Policy Briefs

Our perspective on critical Internet issues, including community networks, encryption, open Internet standards, Internet Exchange Points, and more.

Internet Impact Briefs

Shorter reports that analyze how different policies or new technologies may affect what the Internet needs to exist and thrive.