4th Internet Governance Forum (IGF)
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
15-18 November 2009
Why BASIS is active at the IGF?
BASIS brings business experience, expertise and priorities from across sectors and geographies to the important discussions on Internet governance issues, and communicates with other stakeholders including government, civil society, technical experts, and international organizations.
What BASIS did at the 4th IGF 2009:
- DAILY BUSINESS BRIEFINGS
8:00-8:50 every day 15-18 November
A business briefing was held each morning during the forum from 8:00 - 8:50.
The briefings were open to all business participants, including business representatives who are not ICC-BASIS members.
Details regarding the morning briefings were sent via email before the event to those members who have confirmed their participation and were made available on the screens that display scheduling information on-site.
- Workshop "Internet governance: economic recovery and growth"
17 November, 9:30-11:00
Workshop Room 1, Sinai, Maritim Sharm el-Sheikh International Congress Center
Co-organized by ICC/BASIS and Lithuania, the workshop was an interactive exchange on how addressing Internet governance issues appropriately can stimulate economic recovery and growth. By putting in place the necessary legal, policy and regulatory approaches that stimulate innovation, infrastructure and investment in the Internet (and ICTs) economies can be boosted. These issues were addressed through a discussion of case studies, best practices and substantive examples.
This workshop linked to capacity building, development issues and a broad range of broad IGF themes.
- Booth in IGF village
BASIS had a booth to display our brochures and materials, where BASIS members were welcome to bring their materials to display at this booth as well.
Participants were welcome to visit the ICC-BASIS booth at the IGF village for more information or to meet ICC-BASIS representatives.
- Business participation
ICC and BASIS leadership and members delivered speeches during the opening and closing ceremonies of the forum. Business experts from the ICC-BASIS network participated in main panel discussions, workshops and other events during the IGF to ensure the voice of business is heard. Business participants were also active in open dialogues and be available for informal discussions with other participants.
- Video messages
In the lead up to the IGF, ICC-BASIS members and leadership have submitted video messages to the IGF YouTube channel.
Click here to view messages.
Download important information
- Business messages:
(This document provides members, the press and other stakeholders, with the key messages business would like to communicate on the range of topics to be discussed at the IGF in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.)
Helpful links:
www.intgovforum.org
The official website for the IGF contains valuable information such as the programme, the preparatory process and a helpful list of FAQ's.
www.igf09.eg
For information on visas, travel, accommodation options and the venue, visit the host country website.
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