Relevance to Internet Governance: Given the fact that Internet development in a majority of MENA region countries starts late, the region contributes less to the formation of Internet governance in the early stages. But today after the COVID-19 as this new situation is becoming the most in need of a digital transformation and Internet Governance, also for an active gathering place at the MENA for Internet innovation and the most dynamic scenario to facilitate the Internet governance. for that, we wish to work with different parties in the region to form a joint force to promote Internet Governance.
Relevance to Theme: The session will contribute to engaging the IG community in the MENA region to work together after the COIVID-19 experience and encourage various stakeholders in the region to focus together on the issues, challenges, and solutions for the achievement of an equitable and inclusive Internet. The session will take into consideration the importance of Inclusion for ensuring those with limited or no access to the Internet, special after the lockdown which was implanted by the governments in several countries. such as the unserved and underserved communities, as well as those for which the internet is not accessible due to gender, disability, digital literacy, affordability, infrastructure, or for any other reason, are now included and have equal opportunity to be meaningfully connected to the internet. The Internet Governance needs at the MENA region in the COVID-19 aftermath, to the "inclusion" as a key contributor towards a stronger economy and enhanced economic development through shared wealth, shared employment, and equal opportunity for all, and is an enabler towards the fulfillment of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
