IGF 2014 Pre-Event: IGF Support Association

Title: IGF Support Association

Description:

The Internet Society decided to establish a legal structure with the objective of achieving stable and sustainable funding for the IGF. The constituent General Assembly of the Internet Governance Forum Support Association, as it will be named, will be held on 1 September, 12:30-14:00 in Room 4. Main objective of the Association will be to raise funds to contribute to the United Nations IGF Trust Fund and support related activities. The Association will provide a complementary funding mechanism to the IGF Trust Fund and will also fund national and regional IGF initiatives and additional fellowships for participation in IGF-related meetings at national, regional and global levels.

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