IGF 2025 Lightning Talk #243 Internet Governance Training effect on Digital Cooperation

    Internet Society Foundation
    Ida Nganga - Internet Governance Instructor, ISOC Foundation. Claire Van Zweiten - Alumni Coordinator, ISOC Foundation Internet Governance Alumni
    Speakers
    Ida Nganga - Internet Governance Instructor, ISOC Foundation. Claire Van Zweiten - Alumni Coordinator, ISOC Foundation Internet Governance Alumni
    Onsite Moderator
    Ida Nganga
    Rapporteur
    Claire Van Zwieten
    SDGs
    4. Quality Education
    8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
    9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    10. Reduced Inequalities
    16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    17. Partnerships for the Goals


    Targets: ChatGPT You said: Give me a short description of How Internet Governance Training contributes to Digital Cooperation ChatGPT said: Internet Governance Training enhances Digital Cooperation by equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and skills to engage in inclusive, transparent, and effective governance of the internet. It fosters collaboration among governments, private sector players, civil society, and technical experts to address cybersecurity, data privacy, digital inclusion, and regulatory challenges. By building capacity in policy development, negotiation, and multi-stakeholder engagement, such training ensures informed decision-making and global cooperation for an open, secure, and accessible internet. You said: Internet Governance Training contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by promoting inclusive, secure, and equitable digital access, which is essential for social and economic development. Specifically: SDG 4 (Quality Education): Enhances digital literacy and capacity-building, ensuring informed participation in the digital economy. SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth): Supports digital entrepreneurship, remote work, and innovation by creating an enabling policy environment. SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure): Strengthens internet infrastructure, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks to foster digital resilience. SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities): Encourages policies for digital inclusion, closing the digital divide for marginalized communities. SDG 16 (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions): Promotes transparent, accountable, and inclusive decision-making in internet governance. SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals): Strengthens global cooperation between governments, private sector, and civil society for sustainable digital development. By equipping stakeholders with governance skills, Internet Governance Training ensures that digital cooperation supports long-term socioeconomic growth, innovation, and human rights protection worldwide.
    Format
    Theatre style
    Duration (minutes)
    20
    Description
    Internet Governance Training enhances Digital Cooperation by equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and skills to engage in inclusive, transparent, and effective governance of the internet. It fosters collaboration among governments, private sector players, civil society, and technical experts to address cybersecurity, data privacy, digital inclusion, and regulatory challenges. By building capacity in policy development, negotiation, and multi-stakeholder engagement, such training ensures informed decision-making and global cooperation for an open, secure, and accessible internet.

    Hybrid participation on Zoom available.