IGF’09 Insights
IGF: An Essential Process
• The most significant and tangible outcome of the Tunis summit;
• It appropriately addresses its mandate in consistence with the principles of the WSIS;
• A perfect forum for discussions and exchange of information and experience;
• Flexible in terms of topics and formats of discussion.
IGF: An Essential Process
• A platform where participants can converse freely;
• Common understanding between different stakeholder groups;
• Free exploration of the ways forward;
• Broader and diversified participation both across the different regions as well as across the various stakeholder groups.
• Egypt used to be a member at the WGIG;
• Represented in the MAG;
• Effective Participation in the three past IGF Meetings: Athens 06/ Rio De Janiero 07/ Hyderabad 08;
• Hosting the 4th meeting of IGF, in 2009;
Egypt at the IGF
Agenda
Sunday
15 Nov 09
Monday
16 Nov 09
Tuesday
17 Nov 09
Wednesday
18 Nov 09
10:00 – 11:30IG – Setting the Scene Managing
Critical Internet
Resources
Access and Diversity
Taking stock and looking
forward on the desirability of
the continuation of
the Forum
11:30 – 13:00 Regional
Perspectives
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
15:00 – 16:30 Opening
Ceremony / Session Security,
Openness and Privacy
Internet Governance in light of WSIS Principles
Emerging Issues
16:30 – 18:00 Keynote Panel Closing
Ceremony
Time
Day
Sharm Aspired Outcome
• To provide an opportunity for IG capacity on national and on the regional level;
• To promote and link policy dialogues on national and regional levels to the global dialogue;
• To maintain the multi-stakeholder approach to public policy discussions;
• Regional and international Exposure and networking through the IGF Village;
Sharm Aspired Outcome
• Regional Networking; • Initiation of new regional and international programs;
• Inclusion of new strata such as Kids, Juniors and disabled;
• Capacity Building and Development as cross cutting themes;
• Focusing on issues of interest to Africa and the region, such as:– Multilingualism– Child Safety– Cyber Security– Enhanced Cooperation
Egypt on the Way to Sharm
• Logistical Arrangements;
• National Mobilization;
• Regional Mobilization.
Sharm EL SheikhA City of Peace
Sharm El Sheikh
• One of the most accessible and developed tourist resort communities and beautiful shores on the Sinai Peninsula;
• Is often called the “City of Peace” because of the various peace conferences/ negotiations that was held there & attended by world leaders.
A Conference Culture
• Several Presidential Summits for Peace negotiations and discussions;
• Home of the World Economic Forum (WEF) of the Middle East, in the years 2006 and 2008;
• The International Youth Forum;
• The launching ceremony of the Cyber Peace Initiative;
• Several golf and diving world
championships
The Beauty of Sharm
• No traffic.. every where is accessible in few minutes;
• Pleasant dry
refreshing weather throughout the year;
• Attractive daytime activities and sea sports;
• Glamours Nightlife …….
Maritim International Congress Center
• A testament to modern architecture and functional elegance all on one floor;
• The entrance is 240 sqm, and is equipped with a registration area;
• The main lobby is 3000 sqm;
• The SHICC is by all means an excellent choice for vibrant international meetings that are held annually;
Headquarter HotelMaritim Hotel & Resort
Royal Peninsula• 337 rooms and suites;
• Occupies an enviable spot between Naama Bay and Sharm El Sheikh’s International Airport;
• 5 mins Walking distance from the Congress Center;
• 10 minutes away from the center of Sharm El-Sheikh
Twin Venue Hotel Jolie Ville Golf & Resort
• 2 km away from the Congress Center;
• occupies a prime spot
atop a low rock plateau overlooking the sea;
• Located right beside the resort is the hotel’s own 18-hole PGA Championship golf course
Other Official Hotels
• Four seasons,
• Hyatt Regency,
• Grand Rotana,
• Savoy,
• Concord,
• Baron Resort,
• Domino Coral Beach (6 hotels in one)
An Array of Services
• Official Carrier;
• Meet & Assist at Cairo & Sharm International airports;
• Free Shuttling Services;
• Visa Facilitations';
• Freight & Customs handling;
Message from the Minister
“For the IGF to continue developing and bearing fruit, the IGF in Sharm should underscore the great responsibilities both developing and developed countries equally share.
It should remain a space for exchanging ideas and deepening dialogue among stakeholders, thus enabling societies to further prosper.”
