Information Policy

The Next ICANN CEO

By Nick Ashton-Hart

Internet public policy — and the technical ecosystem — is at a crossroads and the choice of CEO that ICANN's board makes now is probably the most important such choice it has ever made. Since I work in Internet policy across the Geneva institutions where more than 50% of all international Internet-related policy meetings take place, and have worked at ICANN in senior positions in the past, I thought I would suggest some qualities the next CEO should have. I would like to be clear that everything that follows should not be read as a comment on the current or any previous CEO; it is a fantastically difficult and almost entirely thankless job no matter who does it.

Problems remain for independent journalism in Belarus

By: IPI Contributor Çağla Zimmermann

Do recent events indicate that Belarus could fully turn towards Europe and pull away from Russia politically? In the last few months, a number of developments have excited observers in international media and revitalised old debates about the former Soviet country’s future. But despite positive indications, a broader view suggests that this prediction may be overly optimistic.

Why the Internet Governance Forum is Important to Us

By Melanie Penagos

Last week, over 2,500 participants from around the world gathered in João Pessoa, Brazil to discuss Internet standards and policies at the 10^th annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF). From November 10-13, attendees and remote participants discussed the evolution of Internet governance through the lens of sustainable development. Topics included cybersecurity and trust, enhancing multistakeholder cooperation, the impact of trade on Internet governance and regulation, and Internet and human rights.

Amman Eight new e-Government services launched

The e-Government National Steering Committee Saturday launched eight new integrated electronic services for three entities, during a meeting at the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology chaired by Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour.

Measuring Human Rights in the ICT Sector: Why, How, and with What Impact?

Emily Hislop, Communications Assistant

 

No, you haven’t – they were long, complex, tedious, and designed for lawyers – but, thankfully, Ranking Digital Rights have done it for you.

On 3 November, Ranking Digital Rights launched a global ranking for ICT companies on digital free expression and privacy: the 2015 Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index evaluates the world’s most powerful internet and telecommunications companies’ effect on freedom of expression and privacy.

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