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Veículo: The Internet Bill of Rights
Data: 20/11/2007
Assunto: IGF

A successful IGF for the Bill of Rights

The IGF held last week in Rio marked an outstanding success for the Dynamic Coalition on the Internet Bill of Rights.

During an initial organizational meeting, the Coalition agreed on an ambitious working plan for next year, including work on some initial documents, outreach, scientific activities, and a special look on enforcement.

On the following day, the workshop organized by the Coalition saw great attendance and lots of interest. Several excellent panelists, including the host country's Minister of Culture Gilberto Gil, shared their views and their support for the campaign. Several voices from the audience exposed suggestions and concerns. In general, there was ample support for the need to put the theme of Internet rights at the core of the activities of the IGF.

Two governmental members of the Coalition, Brazil and Italy, wanted to share their support and invite all stakeholders to support the campaign, through a joint declaration.

During the final sessions of the IGF, several speakers - including Google's Chief Internet Evangelist, Vint Cerf - recognized the fact that this proposal is now on the table and that could constitute a major endeavour for the future. This was also reflected in the conclusions that the Executive Coordinator of the IGF Secretariat, Markus Kummer, drew at the end of the Emerging Issues session.

While much work still needs to be done, the road seems now open for further advances in the campaign. The Coalition welcomes further participation by all stakeholders and look forward to the ambitious plan that it aims to fulfill.