Mr. Birendra Kumar Mishra: Nepal IGF MSG Chair, Mr. Mahendra Man Gurung: Ministry of Information and Communications
Secretary and Mr. Baburam Aryal: CEO Internet Governance Institute (From Left to Right)
Representing High Level Panel in Nepal IGF 2019
Manohar Kumar Bhattrai: Former Vice-Chairman, the then High-Level Commission for IT/ Chairman, Internet Governance Institute
Addressing High Level Panel in Nepal IGF 2019.
Nepal IGF 2019 Participants in the Closing of the event

About IGI

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Internet Governance Institute (IGI) is an initiative established for strengthening Internet Governance at the grass-root level through research, capacity building, awareness, debates and policy intervention across the Asia Pacific. IGI believes in collaboration and operates through the participation of IG related institutions.

Objective

The main objective of IGI is to contribute to strengthening grass root level stakeholders through research, capacity building, awareness, debates, and policy intervention.

Major objectives of IGI are as follows:

  • Research and development on Internet Governance issues,
  • Conduct short and long academic and non-academic online and offline course on Internet Governance,
  • Conduct lectures, symposia, international meetings, conferences, and workshops on Internet Governance,
  • Exchange of researchers and students working in the area of Internet Governance,
  • Do advocacy and promotional activities on Internet Governance related issues and others,
  • Design, develop, distribution and sales of digital and nondigital content on Internet Governance issues,

IGI Courses

Diploma on Internet Governance

IG School

Learning Materials

Tailored IG Courses

News/Blog

Stakeholder Consultation on National Cyber Security Policy

Stakeholder Consultation on National Cyber Security Policy

The Stakeholders working on Internet freedom and digital rights have emphasized that cybersecurity policies and laws should be formulated only after adequate discussions with stakeholders to guarantee human rights and freedom of expression on the Internet. The conclusion was drawn at a stakeholder discussion on “National Cyber ​​Security Policy, 2078” […]

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APrIGF 2021 To Be Officially Held in Kathmandu Nepal

APrIGF 2021 To Be Officially Held in Kathmandu Nepal

Nepal will host the 12th Edition of Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum, 2020 (APrIGF 2020). Internet Governance Institute will be the lead host for the 12th edition of APrIGF where the Nepal Internet Foundation, Internet Society Nepal, and Nepal Internet Exchange will be the hosts APrIGF 2021. Mr. Bikram […]

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Community Networks: Closing The Digital Divide

Community Networks: Closing The Digital Divide

Nepal is a landlocked least developed country, and according to the International Telecommunication Union, less than 20% of its population are online compared to 87% in developed countries. While connecting some of Nepal’s most remote places isn’t easy, two community network projects are case studies of how it can be […]

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Events

National Cyber Security Policy: Stakeholder Consultation