Demand-Driven Multistakeholder Approach
Developing capacity across the multistakeholder spectrum is one of the core objectives of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), as mandated by the Tunis Agenda for the Information Society:
'' Contribute to capacity building for Internet governance in developing countries, drawing fully on local sources of knowledge and expertise. ''
Through its capacity development efforts, the IGF supports stakeholders from around the world in meaningfully participating in Internet governance discussions and processes at local, national, regional and global levels.
Supported by contributions from its donors and partners, the IGF Secretariat works with communities to strengthen inclusive, bottom-up and multistakeholder Internet governance ecosystems. Particular attention is given to supporting stakeholders from developing countries, least developed countries (LDCs), small island developing states (SIDS), as well as historically un- and under-represented stakeholders in global Internet governance space, all with a final aim to engage them effectively in Internet governance processes. Explore the mandated foundation for IGF capacity development.
Workshops & Engagements
The IGF’s approach to capacity development is community-driven and rooted in the Forum’s core principles of openness, inclusivity, transparency, bottom-up, multistakeholder and non-commercial cooperation. Through collaboration with stakeholders, particularly the national, regional and youth IGF initiatives (NRIs), alongside targeted support programmes and dedicated engagement opportunities, the IGF helps strengthen knowledge, connections and participation across the global Internet governance community.
Explore the activities below to learn more about the IGF’s capacity development work.
Thematic Workshops
Thematic workshops delivered in response to community demand and in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Read more →Newcomers Track
Introductory activities to help first-time participants understand and engage with the IGF.
Read more →Parliamentary Track
Dedicated activities supporting engagement of members of parliaments in Internet governance.
Read more →Youth Engagement
Initiatives empowering young people to actively participate in Internet governance discussions.
Read more →Engaging Judiciary
Capacity development activities tailored for judges and judicial actors on digital policy topics.
Read more →Media Engagement
Support for journalists and media professionals covering Internet governance processes.
Read more →IGF Session Training
Training and guidance for session organizers and online participation support volunteers.
Read more →Other Support
Schools on Internet Governance
Guidance for organizing Schools on Internet Governance (SIGs) and substantive participation in SIG programmes.
Read more →Travel Support to Annual IGF
Travel assistance to support meaningful participation at the annual IGF meeting.
Read more →Fellowships & Internships
Opportunities to gain hands-on experience supporting the work of the IGF Secretariat.
Read more →Remote Hubs at Annual IGF
Support for organizing and running remote hubs to widen organized participation in the IGF.
Read more →Supporting NRIs
Financial and substantive support for the implementation of IGF-like processes by NRIs.
Annual reporting on the capacity development activities is done through the IGF Progress Report as well as the thematic reporting following the conclusion of each annual IGF meeting.
Latest Activities and Announcements
Upcoming Workshops
Visit the IGF calendar to learn about capacity development workshops for the current period.
Read more →New SIG Collaboration
IGF planning collaboration with several SIGs by supporting session design and implementation.
Read more →NRIs 2026
Grants Cycle
IGF 2026 Call for NRIs grants closed in March. The list of this year's grantees will be soon announced.
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