The Internet Society has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to cooperate on a range of internet focused projects.
The first collaborative project of the Internet Society and FICCI will be an event, the India Internet Governance Conference (IIGC) to be held on October 4 and October 5, 2012 in Delhi. The event will witness discussions on issues like the multi-stakeholder model for internet governance, International Telecommunication Regulations and internet governance, national priorities for broadband access, cyber security and privacy, Internet Protocol v6 (IPv6), and the internet?s role in social and economic development.
Commenting on the partnership with FICCI, Rajnesh Singh, bureau director, Asia-Pacific, Internet Society, says, ?The Internet Society is a strong advocate of a free and open Internet. We look forward to collaborating with FICCI to develop and offer programs that reflect our mutual interests, especially in the critical areas of Internet policy and standards. The Asia-Pacific regional bureau works closely with our chapters, members, partners and stakeholders, and a wide range of regional organisations to drive initiatives focused on the continuation of an open Internet that promotes innovation, business opportunity, and development in the region.?
Rajiv Kumar, Secretary General, FICCI, adds, ?As the apex chamber of commerce in India, FICCI appreciates the importance of a healthy internet ecosystem and its growing role in world prosperity. We expect that the outcomes from the governance conference will help inform policy dialogue within India as well as shape the global agenda on Internet governance discourse.?
