Key Issues
Capacity Building
A core value that guides all of ISOC’s activities is the belief that the benefits of an open and global Internet can improve quality of life for people in all parts of the world.
ISOC believes the Internet is a critical tool for advancing economic growth, community self-reliance, and social justice throughout the world. Moreover, we believe in its ability to empower individuals and to increase access to education and opportunity. Read more about ISOC's Capacity Building Programs (PDF: 123KB)...
Since it was established in 1992, ISOC has been at the forefront of global Internet education and capacity building by bringing essential information and training to people throughout the world. Read more about ISOC’s Educational activities...
Concepts and questions
The importance of regulatory reform
Policy makers and regulators can play an important role in enabling the implementation and usage of Internet infrastructure. An environment that stimulates and encourages Internet usage is needed for the economic, social, and cultural benefits of connectivity to be felt by local populations.
- Regulatory reform for bridging the digital divide (OECD) (PDF: 261KB)
- Telecommunications liberalization: An international Business Guide for Policymakers (ICC) (PDF: 571KB)
Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) and development
New technologies bring new opportunities and challenges for technicians, policy makers, and communities. ICTs have the potential to alleviate poverty, increase access to education and health services, and improve conditions in develpoing countries.
