Preliminary draft outline of a structure –
elements for consultation [1]
0 Introduction (Background, Mandate, Methodology)
1 Working definitions: Internet and Internet governance
2 Evolution of the Internet
(a) Early R&D Phase, 1969 – 1990
(b) Commercialization, internationalization and convergence, 1990 –
© Globalization and the Internet
3 Current situation
© Functions and actors
(d) Internet governance mechanisms
4 Inventory of Public Policy Issues and Priorities [2]
(a) equitable distribution of resources
(b) access for all
© stable and secure functioning of the Internet
(d) multilingualism and content
(e) other issues for consideration
5 Future developments and scenarios
(a) technological
(b) policy/regulatory
6 “Proposals for action, as appropriate”
(a) functions and actors
(b) Internet governance mechanisms
(i) formal institutional arrangements
(ii) non-formal arrangements
© possible options
(d) capacity bulding
1 This preliminary draft outline reflects the discussions of the WGIG at its first meeting. It has been accepted as a basis for future work, but it is understood that this outline will evolve in the course of the work of WGIG.
2 Categories (a) – (d) reflect agreed language as in para 48 of the Declaration of Principles. These categories will constitute the initial framework for the identification of public policy issues.