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ICANN transitions WSIS+20 success into new ‘Internet Governance Network’ - ITREALMS Online

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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has launched the Internet Governance Network (IGN), reports ITREALMS
ICANN transitions WSIS+20 success into new ‘Internet Governance Network’ - ITREALMS Online
This new initiative is engineered to serve as a coordinated national and global framework for the exchange of resources and perspectives on the evolving digital theater.


The network succeeds the WSIS+20 Outreach Network, which played an irreducible role in securing the affirmation of the multistakeholder model in the recent WSIS+20 outcome document.

The Internet Governance Network is designed to bridge the architectural gaps in communication among global stakeholders. 

ITREALMS gathered that IGN is organized around specific global processes and milestones, the network will facilitate discussions on issues directly pertaining to ICANN’s remit, including United Nations intergovernmental processes and multilateral activities.

To maintain an unblinking recording of relevant developments, the network operates with a "process-specific" mechanical necessity. Once a global milestone concludes, the corresponding mailing list is closed to make way for new milestones, ensuring discussions remain fundamentally strong and focused. 

Consequently, the current WSIS+20 mailing list is scheduled for closure on April 24, 2026, with its archives remaining a public resource for the community.

Carlos Reyes, ICANN’s Senior Director for Technical Policy and Advice, noted that the network supports collaboration among subscribers who wish to:

Discuss the multistakeholder model as it pertains to ICANN’s mission.

Share information on initiatives that safeguard an open, secure, and interoperable internet.

Reyes emphasized that participation is voluntary and intended for informational purposes. While ICANN facilitates the network, the discussions reflect a diverse theater of global community perspectives rather than official institutional positions or consensus.

The transition to the Internet Governance Network marks a profound leadership event in digital stewardship. 

By providing a structured space for engagement, ICANN ensures that the global community can continue to move past traditional shadows of misinformation, fostering a standardized transformation of how internet policy is monitored and discussed.

As the digital landscape evolves, this network stands as a standard prerequisite for anyone seeking to participate in the ongoing mission to secure a stable and unified global internet.

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