Internet Governance and its role
in Global economy presentation
4th
July 2025, Embark College
By Shreedeep Rayamajhi
INTERNET GOVERNANCE
INTERNET GOVERNANCE(IG) is a value based PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS that
focuses on BOTTOM’S UP APPROACH of MULTISTAKEHOLDERISM PRACTICE
creating a better opportunity for COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION and
COOPERATION
Internet Governance Prospects
Stakeholders
Multistakeholder Practice
Evolution of Internet Governance
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1990s: Rise of the Internet, initial regulation by technical communities
(IETF, ICANN)
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2003 & 2005: World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)
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Creation of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
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Growing multistakeholder model
Key Principles of Internet Governance
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Openness
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Accessibility
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Security
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Multistakeholderism
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Accountability
Internet Governance Structures

Multistakeholder model: Inclusive of diverse
voices
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Multilateral model: Government-driven

Key debates on control, sovereignty, and
openness
Internet Governance and Global Trade

Facilitates e-commerce, digital trade, and cross-border data
flows

Enables global businesses, startups, and gig economy
platforms
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Examples: Amazon, Alibaba, eBay rely on stable and open
internet
Digital Economy and GDP Growth

Digital economy contributes significantly to GDP in developed and emerging
markets
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Internet Governance ensures the resilience and sustainability of this ecosystem
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Example: India's Digital India, EU's Digital Single Market
Challenges in Internet Governance
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Cybersecurity threats
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Digital divide
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Data privacy and protection
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Geopolitical tensions (e.g., internet fragmentation)
The Role of Developing Countries
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Need for equitable access and participation
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Capacity building, digital literacy, and infrastructure

Global South's increasing voice in IG forums (e.g., Africa IGF,
APrIGF)
Future of Internet Governance

AI and emerging tech governance

Greater inclusion and diversity

Strengthening global cooperation

Upholding digital rights and ethics
Conclusion
1. Internet Governance is critical for the stability and
inclusivity of the global digital economy
2. Stakeholders must collaborate to ensure an open,
secure, and accessible internet for all
Thank You

Internet Governance and its role in Global economy presentation By Shreedeep Rayamajhi.pdf

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    Internet Governance andits role in Global economy presentation 4th July 2025, Embark College By Shreedeep Rayamajhi
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    INTERNET GOVERNANCE INTERNET GOVERNANCE(IG)is a value based PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS that focuses on BOTTOM’S UP APPROACH of MULTISTAKEHOLDERISM PRACTICE creating a better opportunity for COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION and COOPERATION
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    Evolution of InternetGovernance  1990s: Rise of the Internet, initial regulation by technical communities (IETF, ICANN)  2003 & 2005: World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)  Creation of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF)  Growing multistakeholder model
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    Key Principles ofInternet Governance  Openness  Accessibility  Security  Multistakeholderism  Accountability
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    Internet Governance Structures  Multistakeholdermodel: Inclusive of diverse voices  Multilateral model: Government-driven  Key debates on control, sovereignty, and openness
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    Internet Governance andGlobal Trade  Facilitates e-commerce, digital trade, and cross-border data flows  Enables global businesses, startups, and gig economy platforms  Examples: Amazon, Alibaba, eBay rely on stable and open internet
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    Digital Economy andGDP Growth  Digital economy contributes significantly to GDP in developed and emerging markets  Internet Governance ensures the resilience and sustainability of this ecosystem  Example: India's Digital India, EU's Digital Single Market
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    Challenges in InternetGovernance  Cybersecurity threats  Digital divide  Data privacy and protection  Geopolitical tensions (e.g., internet fragmentation)
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    The Role ofDeveloping Countries  Need for equitable access and participation  Capacity building, digital literacy, and infrastructure  Global South's increasing voice in IG forums (e.g., Africa IGF, APrIGF)
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    Future of InternetGovernance  AI and emerging tech governance  Greater inclusion and diversity  Strengthening global cooperation  Upholding digital rights and ethics
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    Conclusion 1. Internet Governanceis critical for the stability and inclusivity of the global digital economy 2. Stakeholders must collaborate to ensure an open, secure, and accessible internet for all
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