Dear members

This is a brief summary of recent and upcoming activities related to the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).

•   WSIS+20 Review Modalities

On 26 March, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/79/277 outlining the modalities for the WSIS+20 review process.

See 

•   CSTD Draft Report

The UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) has published its draft report on the 20-year review of WSIS outcomes. 

The report will be discussed during the CSTD session on 9 April.


The final report and accompanying resolution will be submitted to ECOSOC by the end of June 2025.


Link: 

•   IGF 2025 – 20th Annual Forum

The 20th Internet Governance Forum, themed "Building Digital Governance Together," will take place on 23–27 June 2025 in Norway.


More details and registration (for online or in-person participation) are available at:


•   IGF 2025 Programme Development

IGF MAG members are currently reviewing proposals submitted through the open call by stakeholders worldwide. 

Final selection of sessions will be discussed at the upcoming Open Consultation and MAG Meeting, taking place 14–17 April in Geneva.


List of submitted proposals: 

•  Government and IGO Proposals

Proposals submitted by governments and intergovernmental organisations (IGOs) under the Open Forum category are also listed here:
 

Desiree

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RIPE Coop WG Co-Chair