End-User Perspectives on Multistakeholder Practices in the Internet Ecosystem.pdf
- 1. End-User Perspectives on Multistakeholder Practices in the Internet Ecosystem Virtual School of Internet Governance (VSIG) By Shreedeep Rayamajhi 17 February 2025,
- 2. Internet Ecosystem Internet Ecosystem Internet Ecosystem Introduction Multistakeholder ICANN Defines: The multistakeholder model of Internet governance is a collaborative approach that involves the participation of multiple stakeholders, including governments, private sector, civil society, technical community, and academia, in the relevant policy-making process. This model is based on key principles of transparency, inclusivity, and collaborative decision-making, ensuring that all voices are heard and considered in the governance of the Internet. The technical community is an integral part of this multistakeholder model. Internet Society Defines: The multistakeholder governance framework is informed by three components: a) opened- ended unleashed innovation (infrastructure), b) decentralized governance institutions (governance) and, c) open and inclusive processes (human).
- 3. Internet Ecosystem Internet Ecosystem Internet Ecosystem Core Values of the Multistakeholder Model Openness Transparency Accountability Diversity Inclusion Equality
- 4. Different Types of Stakeholders
- 6. Challenges Identified by End users 1. Lack of Awareness and Understanding: Limited knowledge about the multistakeholder model among grassroots users. 2. Representation and Diversity Issues: Underrepresentation of certain groups leading to unequal participation. 3. Political Manipulation: Influence of politics hindering genuine multistakeholder engagement. 3. Communication Barriers: Ineffective communication channels among stakeholders. 4. Hierarchical Leadership Structures: Top-down approaches contradicting the bottom-up ethos of the model.
- 7. Challenges of Multistakeholder Practice
- 8. Scenario Developed Nation vs Lower Economies
- 9. Regional | Local Participation
- 10. Types of Regional | Local Participation PREPARATION DOCUMENTATION
- 11. ICANN The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is an American multistakeholder group and nonprofit organization responsible for coordinating the maintenance and procedures of several databases related to the namespaces and numerical spaces of the Internet, ensuring the network's stable and secure operation. https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/what-2012-02 -25-en https://www.slideshare.net/ShreedeepRayamajhi/ican n-newcomer-toolkit
- 12. ICANN
- 13. IGF The Internet Governance Forum is a multistakeholder governance group for policy dialogue on issues of Internet governance https://www.intgovforum.org/en
- 14. Internet Society The Internet Society is an American nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1992 with local chapters around the world. Its mission is "to promote the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world." https://www.internetsociety.org/
- 16. Thank You