[WSIS CS-Plenary] Call for Applications: Internet Governance Research Programme

[Marouen MRAIHI]

FYI 

Marouen 
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Internet Governance (IG) is an increasingly relevant issue in
international relations. The World Summit on the Information Society
(WSIS), held in Geneva in December 2003, officially placed the
question of Internet Governance on diplomatic agendas. Participation
in the global IG debate represents a significant challenge for all
countries, but especially for small and developing ones. Dealing with
IG issues in a comprehensive way requires multidisciplinary knowledge,
as well as a unique blend of diplomatic and technical skills.

The Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme aims to assist
individuals involved in IG issues from countries with limited
financial and human resources to develop the skills and knowledge
required to participate meaningfully in the global debate on IG.

To build on the Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme that
was run earlier in the year, Diplo, in cooperation with the Global
Knowledge Partnership (GKP), the Internet Corporation for Assigned
Names and Numbers (ICANN), and the Swiss Agency for Development and
Cooperation (SDC), is currently accepting applications for the
Internet Governance Research Programme. This programme aims at
improving Internet Governance (IG)-related knowledge and skills of
participants from developing countries, and facilitating
community-building among different national, cultural, and
professional groups.

The programme, running from September 1 to October 30, 2005, will
consist of supervised collaborative online research for up to 12
participants. The most successful participants may be invited to
attend the WSIS in Tunis in November 2005 or to present a paper at the
International Conference on Internet Governance in Malta in February
2006.

We are accepting applications for research on the following themes
related to Internet Governance:

    * Introduction of IPv6 and Future Governance of Internet Resources
in Relation to Bridging the Digital Divide
    * The Role of Civil Society in WSIS: International and National
Level in Developing Countries
    * The Internet as Common Heritage of Humanity: Analogies and
Regulation Strategy
    * Alternative Economic Models for Internet Governance: Continental
and Regional Backbones for Developing Countries

Applicants should submit a 400-word project proposal, a curriculum
vitae outlining their relevant experience and a letter of interest
explaining why they wish to be involved in this programme. The
application deadline is August 20, 2005.
 
 
PARTICIPANTS

Target Group
The Internet Governance Capacity Building Programme is aimed at
professionals from developing countries who have an interest in
Internet Governance.

http://www.diplomacy.edu/IG/phase2/