We believe that the concepts of Internet Governance as established by the UN World Summit through the WSIS process are sound and global concepts, and are therefore being used as a reference for the creation of the WAIGF. However, it is important to note that continuation of the WAIGF is not dependent on the future of IGF.
It is hoped that the following benefits and outcomes are achieved after this event:
- That relationships are established, promoted and strengthened;
- That a more global platform will be established to consolidate key issues and concerns affecting development of the Internet throughout Africa;
- That continuity can be achieved from similar local and regional efforts being made, such as the EAIGF in Nairobi, Kenya, the West Africa IG Workshop held in March 2009, and the IG Workshop held in Dakar, Senegal, Oct 2008; and,
- That other local IGF initiatives will be established in areas where they do not currently exist or are in the process of being formed to ultimately result in a global African IGF.
At the closure of the meeting, a report will be published wherein the substance of each session will be summarized as well as decisions taken and become part of the framework for the way forward.
We would like to also include organizations that have similar interests and initiatives, such as ECOWAS, PIWA, NITDA, ACSIS, ARTP, and EAIGF.
