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Blog Entry An Introduction to the Issues in Internet Governance
by Smarika Kumar published Sep 26, 2012 last modified Apr 22, 2014 02:47 AM — filed under:
That the internet cannot be governed was a central conviction of the early architects of the internet. In many ways it proved true when a majority of nation-States were kept off interference with the functioning of the internet. However with growing popularity of the internet, countries of the world are increasingly vying for control over it. This has become especially significant with the involvement of developing nations into the power struggle.
Located in Internet Governance
Blog Entry NETmundial and Suggestions for IANA Administration
by Smarika Kumar published Apr 22, 2014 last modified Apr 23, 2014 04:00 AM — filed under: , , ,
Following NTIA's announcement to give up control over critical Internet functions, the discussion on how that role should be filled has gathered steam across the Internet governance space.
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Blog Entry Accountability of ICANN
by Smarika Kumar published Apr 23, 2014 last modified May 28, 2014 10:50 AM — filed under: ,
The issue of how to ensure the legitimacy and accountability of ICANN is a concern which finds voice in many of the proposals. Four broad stands can be gleaned from the submissions to NETmundial '14 on this issue.
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