Observations on the final plenary session, Emerging Issues, at the 2007 Internet Governance Forum (IGF). I entered this session wanting to catch the six or so presenters that had not had the opportunity to present their summaries in the stock-take before lunch. So, it was with some regret that I left at the end of Emerging … Continue Reading ››

Observations on the "Access and connectivity for remote rural" panel, held on Tuesday 13 November in Rio de Janeiro, as part of this year's Internet Governance Forum (IGF). Panellist Vint Cerf brought not only wisdom, but clarity to the panel without having to describe the origins of the internet or present another argument for access. What was … Continue Reading ››