The Internet as a global public good and the role of governments and multilateral organizations in global internet governance
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https://doi.org/10.20889/M47e19007Keywords:
Global public goods; International cooperation; Internet governance; International public policyAbstract
The Internet presents social and economic attributes of a global public good, requiring governments and multilateral organizations to play central roles in Internet governance. This article examines the Internet as a global public good, identifies the roles of governments and multilateral organizations in global Internet governance, describes the current status of multi-stakeholder governance, and proposes guidelines to improve international cooperation.
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2018-04-25
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Canazza, Mario Rodrigo. 2018. “The Internet As a Global Public Good and the Role of Governments and Multilateral Organizations in Global Internet Governance”. Meridiano 47 - Journal of Global Studies 19 (April). https://doi.org/10.20889/M47e19007.
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