Setting the scene ● From ‘avoiding fragmentation’ in Our Common Agenda to … ? [...] When the PNIF began in 2022, the UN SG’s Roadmap highlighted avoiding fragmentation as a key issue for the GDC. [...] Can the ‘PNIF Framework for discussing Internet Fragmentation’ contribute to a more holistic approach? Should and how can the PNIF contribute to GDC, WSIS+20? 3. [...] Fragmentation of Internet Governance and coordinationAvoiding Internet Fragmentation - still a matter of concern in 2024? [...] - some observations (2021) UN Secretary General’s Report Our Common Agenda ● warning for ‘heightened fragmentation and “echo chambers”’ in the digital age (art 26) ● call for a GDC that may include: ‘reaffirming the fundamental commitment to connecting the unconnected; avoiding fragmentation of the Internet; providing people with options as to how their data is used; application of human rights [...] We recognize that the Internet is a critical global facility for inclusive and equitable digital transformation. [...] We commit to … (c) Promote international cooperation among all stakeholders to prevent, identify and address risks of fragmentation of the Internet in a timely manner (SDG 16); ● Objective 4, par 36. [...] We recognize that data governance has evolved in a fragmented and uncoordinated manner. [...] Diverse reg… (2024) Netmundial+10 ● Subsection 2.3, Coordination of governance spaces is essential - ‘It is important to avoid fragmentation and duplication of fora, to make sure that Internet governance and digital policy processes can be effective. [...] Instead, better coordination between processes dealing with overlapping issues is strongly needed.’ ● Subsection 2.3, Coordination of governance spaces is essential - Through strengthening the IGF we would allow for the UN system to leverage on the legacy and relevance of the model while avoiding further fragmentation of Internet governance and digital policy discussions.’PNIF webpage www.intgov
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