IGFSA Newsletter – Issue 2
The IGFSA is pleased to announce the publication of the 2nd issue of its newsletter. There are various spotlights and video interviews with NRIs, donors, profiles as well as news and events happening in the Internet Governance world.
IGFSA Newsletter – Issue 1
The IGFSA is pleased to announce the publication of the inaugural issue of its newsletter. There will be various spotlights and video interviews with NRIs, donors, profiles as well as news and events happening in the Internet Governance world.
IGFSA Executive Committee Spotlight and Tribute Makane FAYE
Makane FAYE was born in 1954 in Rufisque, a city in the Dakar region of western Senegal. He was a class of 1974 at Lycée Abdoulaye Sadji High School in Rufisque. He held a bachelor's degree in documentation science, a master's degree in information management and a...
IGFSA is ready again to provide funding to NRIs
IGFSA is ready again to provide funding to National and Regional IGF initiatives (NRIs). Eligible are NRIs from the global south and from economies in transition. See post for conditions.
In memory of MAKANE FAYE, 1954 – 2021
The IGFSA Executive Committee is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our colleague and friend Makane Faye. He was tragically killed in a car accident on 26 March. Makane was a pillar of the African Internet community and was held in high esteem in the global...
IGF 2021 First Open Consultations and MAG Meeting
The IGF 2021 First Open Consultations and MAG Meeting of the 16th IGF planning cycle will be hosted online on 22, 23 and 24 February. The open consultations day on the 22nd February will facilitate a dialogue amongst all stakeholders for advice on how to develop a...
MARILYN CADE, 1947 – 2020
IGFSA is deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Marilyn Cade. She was a tireless champion and promoter of the IGF, the NRIs and the multistakeholder model and therefore also of IGFSA. Quite naturally, she was elected member of the Executive Committee at the...
Updated Guidelines for NRI Funding Requests
The 2020 IGFSA General Assembly on 2 November approved new modalities for submitting funding requests:
From 9 December, 2020 onwards, funding requests will need to be submitted at least 6 weeks ahead of the date of the planned event.
IGFSA announces eight candidates to fill one of five seats on the Executive Committee!
Following the Submission of Statement of Interest (SOI) deadline, the IGFSA is excited to announce the following EIGHT candidates who have been verified for eligibility to run for an IGFSA Executive Committee seat.
Save the Date – IGFSA General Assembly and Election during IGF 2020 Virtual
The 2020 IGFSA General Assembly is around the corner! The General Assembly is now listed on the official programme as an IGF 2020 pre-event. Please reserve the date: Monday, 2 November 2020 – 12:25 to 13:55 UTC