Dear members and colleagues The Global Digital Compact (GDC) was agreed upon as Annex I of The Pact for the Future document, yesterday afternoon (CET time) at the UN General Assembly.
The full document can be accessed here: https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/sotf-pact_for_the_future_adopted.pdf <https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/sotf-pact_for_the_future_adopted.pdf> The following GDC paragraphs (26-29) that relate to the nature of Internet governance, were agreed by Member States after several document revisions: Internet Governance 26. We recognize that the Internet is a critical global facility for inclusive and equitable digital transformation. To fully benefit all, it must be open, global, interoperable, stable and secure. 27. We recognize that Internet governance must continue to be global and multistakeholder in nature, with the full involvement of governments, the private sector, civil society, international organizations, technical and academic communities, and all other relevant stakeholders in accordance with their respective roles and responsibilities. We reaffirm that Internet governance should continue to follow the provisions set forth in the outcomes of the summits held in Geneva and Tunis, including in relation to enhanced cooperation. 28. We acknowledge the importance of the Internet Governance Forum as the primary multistakeholder platform for discussion of Internet governance issues. 29. We commit to: (a) Promote an open, global, interoperable and reliable Internet and take concrete steps to maintain a safe, secure and enabling online environment for all (SDG 9); (b) Support the Internet Governance Forum, including through continued efforts to increase diverse participation from governments and other stakeholders from developing countries and the provision of voluntary funding also to this end (SDG 9 &10); (c) Promote international cooperation among all stakeholders to prevent, identify and address risks of fragmentation of the Internet in a timely manner (SDG 16); (d) Refrain from Internet shutdowns and measures that target Internet access (SDG 16). You can still follow the UN GA debagte live sessions today via the Webtv.un.org <http://webtv.un.org/>. We also hope to have a discussion on this topic and WSIS +20 at our next meeting in Prague on October 31st. Desiree, Julf and Achilleas — Coop WG Co-chairs
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