Internet Society - Public Policy

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ISOC's Public Policy Activities

Background

The Internet Society’s mission is to achieve our vision of a world in which everyone everywhere is connected to an open and universally accessible Internet:

The mission of the Internet Society is to promote the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world.

Along with our natural partners - our members and chapters, the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), and the Public Interest Registry (PIR) - the Internet Society is embedded within a fabric of organizations concerned with the many different aspects of the Internet. These organizations, while pursuing their distinct roles and missions, work collaboratively in the Internet policy, operations, and management environment.

Within this network of shared purpose, our specific role is to promote the formulation and adoption of policies that make the Internet accessible to everyone; to safeguard the integrity and continuity of the context within which the Internet develops and operates; to support and contribute to the continuing evolution of the Internet as an open, decentralized platform for innovation, creativity, and economic opportunity; and to bring authoritative, unbiased information about the Internet to individuals and organizations in every part of the world.

The scope of our activities is both broad and central. Because we believe that the Internet is for everyone, everyone is a potential beneficiary of our activities on behalf of an open and accessible Internet. We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of development-oriented (technical) groups, public policy, and educational activities; and we serve as the hub of a global network of individuals and organizations that are collectively working toward the shared vision of an Internet that benefits everyone everywhere.