The recently-held WSIS Forum 2016 brought into focus the role of ICTs to help achieve the sustainable development goals, which dominated much of the digital policy discussions in May. Discussions on access and development-related issues were also visibly prominent this month. What other Internet governance updates took place in May? How will recent updates influence the developments in upcoming months? Join us for our next monthly briefing, on Tuesday, 31st May, for a round-up of the major global IG and digital policy developments.
[Update] The IG Barometer for May, recording of the briefing:
and presentation are now available.
[Update] Issue 11 of the Geneva Digital Watch newsletter, featuring developments in May, is out. Download your copy.
[Update] Register for the June briefing, which will take place on Tuesday, 28th June, 11h UTC.
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