Session
Subtheme
Organizer 1: Government, African Group
Speaker 1: Ahmed Farag, Government, African Group
Speaker 2: Qusai AlShatty, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 3: Christine Arida, Government, African Group
Speaker 2: Qusai AlShatty, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 3: Christine Arida, Government, African Group
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: This format fosters peer-to-peer learning, enabling participants to share experiences, challenges, and best practices, Participants can explore solutions collaboratively, making the discussion outcome-driven rather than just informational. lead to actionable recommendations on how to enhance Arab representation in global IGF processes. Within a 60-minute duration to ensures a focused and structured discussion without losing engagement.
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: This format fosters peer-to-peer learning, enabling participants to share experiences, challenges, and best practices, Participants can explore solutions collaboratively, making the discussion outcome-driven rather than just informational. lead to actionable recommendations on how to enhance Arab representation in global IGF processes. Within a 60-minute duration to ensures a focused and structured discussion without losing engagement.
Policy Question(s)
1. How can regional and national IGFs in the Arab region enhance their impact on the global policy development?
2. What best practices can be adopted to ensure meaningful participation from all stakeholder groups? What mechanisms can improve intergovernmental collaboration in the Arab region to boost engagement in IGF processes?
3. What regulatory and policy frameworks are needed to enhance digital rights, cybersecurity, and Internet governance in the Arab world?
4. What role can the Arab Parliamentarians Network on Internet Governance play in shaping policy discussions and fostering multistakeholder cooperation?
What will participants gain from attending this session? - Examine the current role of national and regional IGFs in the Arab region and their influence on global Internet governance discussions.
- Identify challenges facing these forums in fostering the engagement of all stakeholders (governments, civil society, private sector, academia, and others).
- Discuss strategies for enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of Arab IGFs.
- Develop a roadmap to amplify the Arab voice in global discussions while balancing national and regional interests.
Description:
Regional and National Internet Governance Forums in the Arab Region: Strengthening the Arab Voice in Global Processes and Digital Future Prospects, NRIs play a pivotal role in discussing internet governance issues and their societal impact, this workshop will provide a valuable opportunity for all stakeholders from the Arab Region to exchange insights, address challenges, and propose concrete actions to strengthen the role of Arab National and regional IGFs at the global levels.
Regional and National Internet Governance Forums in the Arab Region: Strengthening the Arab Voice in Global Processes and Digital Future Prospects, NRIs play a pivotal role in discussing internet governance issues and their societal impact, this workshop will provide a valuable opportunity for all stakeholders from the Arab Region to exchange insights, address challenges, and propose concrete actions to strengthen the role of Arab National and regional IGFs at the global levels.
Expected Outcomes
Assessing the Current Landscape of the National and regional IGFs in the Arab Region.
Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement
Development and Future Vision of the IGFs in the region:
Hybrid Format: One of the speakers will participate online, additionally there will be an online moderator who will manage interventions from the online participants in coordination with the workshop moderator