[Media Caucus] Who rules the interent? Panos Launches a short briefing document for Journalists and CSOs

[Murali Shanmugavelan]

Who rules the internet?

 

- Who looks after the billions of web addresses that make up the
internet?

- Why are web addresses only in English?

- Should countries manage their own country code names?

 

At the moment it seems that the internet is free, democratic and
unstoppable. But a closer look reveals controversies... 

 

Some argue that the current system of internet governance keeps the
web's essential characteristic of freedom, and keeps the internet out of
the hands of governments. But others say the system isn't transparent or
accountable enough.

 

These critical issues will be debated in November 2005 at the World
Summit on the Information Society. Journalists are all too aware of the
importance of being able to freely access and exchange information.
That's why the media has a responsibility to analyse and report on the
politics of the internet. 

 

For the full story, read: 

 

Who rules the internet? Understanding ICANN : http://www.panos.org.uk/

 

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About Panos ICT Media Tool-Kit

 

This is the first in a series of short briefing documents for
journalists on different aspects of ICTs and the "information society" -
the Panos "Media toolkit on ICTs". The series is offered as a service to
journalists and others wishing to cover and understand information
society issues in the period leading up to the second stage of the World
Summit on the Information Society (November 2005). Future briefs will
cover other ICT governance institutions, current issues in ICT
governance, and emerging technologies. If you would like to receive this
and future issues (by e-mail or hard copy), please contact
Muralis at panoslondon.org.uk. or find them on the Panos website
www.panos.org.uk

 

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Murali Shanmugavelan

Communication for Development Programme

Email: murali.shanmugavelan at panos.org.uk

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