Author Archives: Laura Hutchison

UK-IGF workshop reports

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Laura Hutchison

The reports from the UK-IGF workshops at the recent Nominet Annual Internet Policy Forum have been added to the Resources section of the UK-IGF website.

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IGF Open Consultations and MAG meeting

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Laura Hutchison

The next IGF Open Consultations and MAG meeting will be held from 14-16 February 2012 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. The IGF have issued a call for contributions.  Stakeholders are invited to submit comments and inputs in … Continue reading →

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UK-IGF videos from P&I

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Laura Hutchison

Videos from this year’s Parliament & Internet (P&I) conference are now available on Youtube: Mark Carvell speaking during the UK-IGF workshop slot: http://youtu.be/jgAQK0UP_g4 Eric Joyce MP reporting back on the workshop:  http://youtu.be/84ps7M7x96k Ed Vaizey speech:  http://youtu.be/tKBRH_6Olac

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Thoughts on IGF Nairobi by Dr Louise Bennett

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Laura Hutchison

My main take away impressions of the 6th IGF were: That the European view, as expressed by the Council of Europe via EuroDIG, that puts human rights and net neutrality, as absolutes, at the top of the agenda, without due … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on IGF Nairobi by Mark Carvell

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Laura Hutchison

The final official figures are not yet in but the level of stakeholder participation in the Nairobi IGF from the world over is expected to break all records:  over 2000 in person and a further 1000 connecting via remote hubs … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on IGF Nairobi by Dr Vicki Nash

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Laura Hutchison

Sitting watching Egyptian activist Wael Khalil debate with UK Minister Ed Vaizey at one of Nominet’s IGF workshops I suddenly realised how far we’ve come since the early WSIS meetings in 2003 when it seemed like an extraordinary idea that … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on IGF Nairobi by David Souter

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Laura Hutchison

The sixth IGF, and the sixth that I’ve attended.  How does it compare? I thought it followed the positive trend of the last four meetings.  Participants from different stakeholder groups are now very comfortable with one another and with the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on IGF Nairobi by Raf Fatani

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Laura Hutchison

Over 2,000 participants from more than 100 countries descended on Nairobi for the 2011 United Nations Internet Governance Forum, to engage in discussions and knowledge sharing. The increasing attendance at the IGF meetings demonstrates that the Forum continues to be … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on IGF Nairobi by Nick Thorne

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Laura Hutchison

From the talking shop we created at WSIS in 2005, the Forum has developed into a really useful platform both for the practical exchange/dissemination of ideas and a sounding board for all parties in the overall governance debate.  We still … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on IGF Nairobi by Nigel Titley

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Laura Hutchison

My first impression of IGF, when I started going three years ago was one of shock and disbelief. Those of us who built the Internet and operate it on a daily basis have a tendency to see it in terms … Continue reading →

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