Internet Governance

What is Internet Governance?

  • Sustainability
  • Security
  • Stability
  • Robustness
  • Development

Internet Governance can be defined as the evolving policies and mechanisms under which the Internet community’s many stakeholders make decisions about the development and use of the Internet.

The term “Internet governance” embraces the key objectives of the 2005 World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS), covering issues such as:

  • Open access to governance processes
  • Network security and stability
  • Responsible management of critical Internet resources

The fundamental goals of WSIS were to find ways to:

  • Bridge the digital divide
  • Enhance access to the Internet in the developing world
  • Create an information society based on shared knowledge accessible to all

Historically, many organizations have cooperated to ensure the smooth operation and development of the Internet. These organizations include:

The NRO and Internet Governance

Since the early stages of the Internet, the NRO and each individual Regional Internet Registry (RIR) have actively cooperated with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure the future growth and continued stability of the Internet. The NRO is committed to continuing this cooperation, and engages with many governments and related global institutions with an interest in the development of the Internet.

The NRO has been active in, and continues to participate in the following Internet Governance related forums and committees:


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