IGF 2024 WS #38 Crafting Our Digital Future: Lebanon's IG Path to the IWW

    Organizer 1: Chafic Chaya, RIPE NCC

    Speaker 1: Layal Bahnam, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
    Speaker 2: Charbel Chbeir, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific Group
    Speaker 3: Mirna El Hajj Barbar, Intergovernmental Organization, Intergovernmental Organization

    Moderator

    Chafic Chaya, Technical Community, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)

    Online Moderator

    Zeina Bouharb, Government, Asia-Pacific Group

    Rapporteur

    Amine Hacha, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group

    Format

    Roundtable
    Duration (minutes): 60
    Format description: The 60-minute roundtable is a highly engaging and interactive session format promoting open discussions and facilitating the exchange of ideas among onsite and online moderators, speakers, and participants. This roundtable provides an excellent opportunity for stakeholders to come together and share their knowledge, experiences, and insights.

    Policy Question(s)

    1. How can multistakeholder collaboration enhance digital trust and security in Internet governance? 2. What are the challenges and successes in Lebanon's approach to multistakeholder Internet governance? 3. How can other countries adapt Lebanon's best practices in their digital trust and security initiatives?

    What will participants gain from attending this session? The workshop incorporates thematic insights and findings from the Lebanon IGF 2023 report, fostering a comprehensive understanding of how multistakeholder collaboration can lead to more resilient and trustworthy digital environments. It seeks not only to share knowledge but also to inspire actionable strategies for advancing Internet Governance and Digital Trust, aligning with the broader objectives of the global IGF. Attendees will gain insights into Lebanon's internet governance model, understanding the multistakeholder approach's effectiveness in enhancing digital trust and security. They will learn about collaborative efforts that can be replicated or adapted to their contexts.

    Description:

    This workshop will explore Lebanon's innovative approaches to multistakeholder Internet governance, highlighting the successful collaboration between Government, Private Sector, Civil Society, Academia and the Technical Community to fortify digital trust and governance. Reflecting on Lebanon's experience, we will delve into the mechanisms of enhancing a secure, open, and inclusive Internet landscape, focusing on the dynamic interplay of policy, technology, and community engagement. We aim to showcase how Lebanon is trying to navigate complex challenges in cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and social media regulation, demonstrating tangible impacts and learned lessons from the previous Lebanon IGF sessions. Moreover, the workshop will consider the ethical dimensions and public good in Internet behaviours, emphasising the need for transparency, consent, and ethical regulation in data usage, as highlighted in the Lebanon IGF 2023 on "Internet of Behaviours" and "Accountability of Social Media". Participants will engage in an interactive dialogue to understand the multifaceted aspects of digital governance and how Lebanon's successful approach can be a model for other similar countries.

    Expected Outcomes

    The session will provide a comprehensive understanding of Lebanon's multistakeholder approach and foster dialogue on adopting similar models in the Middle East Region and Africa to enhance Internet security and trust. Expected outputs include a session report and actionable recommendations for stakeholders.

    Hybrid Format: The session will be an interactive discussion between the onsite moderator and Speakers for 40 minutes, followed by an online moderated 10 minutes Q & A and 5 minutes of Closing remarks by speakers.