Executive Summary
The culmination of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 review in December 2025 marked the beginning of a new phase for digital development and Internet governance. The outcome document reaffirmed the multistakeholder model, established the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) as a permanent forum, and reaffirmed the WSIS Action Lines as the main reference for advancing progress over the next 10 years. But commitments alone cannot transform the lives of 2.2 billion unconnected people or build a safe and secure digital environment for all.
The impact of the WSIS+20 commitments will depend on well-designed implementation mechanisms, meaningful progress tracking, and accountable institutions. In this non-paper, we offer practical suggestions for improving the implementation of the WSIS framework by:
- Developing effective roadmaps and measurements (with an example in the Annex).
- Strengthening the Internet Governance Forum.
- Adopting blended financing and collaborative financing approaches.
The WSIS+20 outcome document outlines priorities for implementing the WSIS framework over the next 10 years. When executed well, the WSIS framework has the potential to effectively extend connectivity, close digital divides, and enhance online safety and trust.
We offer this non-paper as a contribution to that work and encourage stakeholders across the WSIS community to build on these ideas and push for commitments that produce results.
