[lac-discuss-en] INVITING APPLICATIONS for the 2018 Ambassadors to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Programme
The Internet Society is inviting applications for its 2018Ambassadorsto the
Internet Governance Forum (IGF).IGFAmbassadorswill gain valuable insight and
experience through their exposure to a range of stakeholders and discussions
from numerous disciplines across the Internet ecosystem, and ultimately benefit
from their immersion in theIGFweek of activities.
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves to bring people together from
various stakeholder groups as equals, in discussions on public policy issues
relating to the Internet. While there are no negotiated outcomes, theIGFinforms
and inspires those with policy-making power in both the public and private
sectors. At their annual meeting delegates discuss, exchange information and
share good practices with each other. TheIGFfacilitates a common understanding
of how to maximize Internet opportunities and address risks and challenges that
arise.
2018 IGF AMBASSADORS PROGRAMME
Ambassadorshipswill be awarded through a competitive application process. The
current selection round is for the following:
**13th Internet Governance Forum (IGF), November 11-14 November, 2018 in
Paris, France **
INFORMATION AND APPLICATION LINKS
Information about the IGF Ambassadors programme and the application links for
First-Time and Returning Ambassadors can be found at the below link:
https://www.internetsociety.org/leadership/igf-ambassadors/
SELECTION TIMELINE
2 July, 2018 Open Call for Applications
22 July, 2018 Close Call for Applications
3 August, 2018 Notify Successful Candidates
I encourage you to apply for this opportunity or pass this information about
the programme to individuals in your network that have a keen interest in the
Internet governance and policy activities of theIGF.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contactNiel Harper
atharper@xxxxxxxx.
Regards,
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