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International Initiative On Global Internet Governance

“Brazil believes that the governing of the internet should be multi-sector, democratic and transparent. We consider the multilateral model to be the best way to govern it,” said Dilma Rousseff, the Brazilian president.

Stakeholders Set Roadmap for Internet Governance at NETmundial

by David Hamilton

NETmundial, a two-day conference on the future of internet governance concluded this week, producing an outcome document advocating a few core internet values, a multistakeholder approach towards decision making, and a roadmap for further action.

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Sao Paulo — I'm spending the latter part of this week at the NETmundial conference here in Brazil. It's a meeting of global stakeholders discussing the future of internet governance.

Over two days (23-24 April) 800 people from 91 countries will participate in high-level debates. Delegates expect to hear proposed changes to the way the internet is managed - with less developed nations possibly taking on larger roles. (Yet it's ironic to note that the Wi-Fi in the hotel where we're meeting is not working particularly well.)

SALT LAKE CITY - Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler has signaled his intention to allow broadband Internet service providers such as Comcast or Time Warner Cable to charge content providers higher prices for faster download speeds, which would mean higher prices for consumers. 

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From April 27-29, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski will lead the U.S. Delegation to the fourth annual Freedom Online Coalition conference hosted in Tallinn by the Government of Estonia, to include Chris Painter, Coordinator for Cyber Issues at the Department of State. The theme of this year’s conference is “Free and secure Internet for all.”

At the conference, Assistant Secretary Malinowski and Coordinator Painter will address the coalition, meet with civil society and discuss the need for an open, interoperable and secure internet.

Africa: A Role for Developing Nations in Internet Governance?

Sao Paulo — I'm spending the latter part of this week at the NETmundial conference here in Brazil. It's a meeting of global stakeholders discussing the future of internet governance.

Over two days (23-24 April) 800 people from 91 countries will participate in high-level debates. Delegates expect to hear proposed changes to the way the internet is managed - with less developed nations possibly taking on larger roles. (Yet it's ironic to note that the Wi-Fi in the hotel where we're meeting is not working particularly well.)

'Internet Freedom' champions pressure FCC

SALT LAKE CITY - Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler has signaled his intention to allow broadband Internet service providers such as Comcast or Time Warner Cable to charge content providers higher prices for faster download speeds, which would mean higher prices for consumers. 

Continue reading "'Internet Freedom' champions pressure FCC" »

From April 27-29, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski will lead the U.S. Delegation to the fourth annual Freedom Online Coalition conference hosted in Tallinn by the Government of Estonia, to include Chris Painter, Coordinator for Cyber Issues at the Department of State. The theme of this year’s conference is “Free and secure Internet for all.”

At the conference, Assistant Secretary Malinowski and Coordinator Painter will address the coalition, meet with civil society and discuss the need for an open, interoperable and secure internet.

U.S. Government Delegation To the Freedom Online Coalition Conference in Tallinn, Estonia

From April 27-29, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski will lead the U.S. Delegation to the fourth annual Freedom Online Coalition conference hosted in Tallinn by the Government of Estonia, to include Chris Painter, Coordinator for Cyber Issues at the Department of State. The theme of this year’s conference is “Free and secure Internet for all.”

At the conference, Assistant Secretary Malinowski and Coordinator Painter will address the coalition, meet with civil society and discuss the need for an open, interoperable and secure internet.