Topic of discussion
Following the instructions of Council
Resolution 1344 (Mod. 2015), the ITU Council Working Group on International Internet-related Public Policy Issues (CWG-Internet) decided on 18 February 2016
to hold an open consultation (online and physical) on the following topic:
Building an enabling environment for access to the Internet- What are the elements of an enabling environment to promote Internet connectivity?
- What are the elements of an enabling environment to promote an affordable Internet?
- What are the elements of an enabling environment to promote the quality of access to the Internet?
- What are the elements of an enabling environment to build confidence and security in the use of the Internet?
- What is the role of Governments in building an enabling environment?
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Accordingly, all stakeholders are invited to provide their answers through the link provided further
below.
Useful information and instructions
Information on the Online Open Consultations
The online open consultations are held throughout the period between two successive meetings of the CWG-Internet. This process gives an opportunity to all stakeholders from all nations to express their views with regards to the topic(s) under discussion. As responses to the online open consultations can contain lengthy attachments,
submitters are kindly requested to additionally provide a
short summary (2-3 paragraphs)
of their responses as part of their submission, for the benefit of all readers.
Information on the Physical Open Consultations
A physical open consultation meeting is organized 30 days after the end of the online open consultation. Discussions during the physical consultation meeting are based on the responses received during the online consultation process, which are consolidated in a single document by the ITU Secretariat. During this physical meeting, respondents to the online consultation have the opportunity to present their submitted views and to have a fruitful discussion with the other participants, including Members of the CWG-Internet. For those not in the position to participate on site, remote participation is also available upon request.
