In line with the UN IGF NRI principles, MRU IGF 2026 adopts a bottom-up, inclusive approach to agenda development.
We invite stakeholders to submit inputs on:
- Policy priorities for the MRU region
- Session proposals and workshop ideas
- Emerging issues (AI, platform governance, cybersecurity)
- Youth and gender inclusion strategies
- Digital economy and innovation challenges
The Mano River Union Internet Governance Forum (MRU IGF) 2026 invites open, inclusive, and non-commercial contributions from stakeholders across the region and beyond to shape the MRU IGF 2026 programme agenda.
This Call for Input follows:
- Review of MRU IGF 2025 Final Report (Monrovia)
- Outcomes from MRU Youth IGF 2025 Communiqué
- Regional consultations across Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire **
- Strategic guidance from the MRU IGF 2026 Multistakeholder Advisory Group (MAG)
This process represents a key milestone in ensuring a transparent, bottom-up, and community-driven agenda development process.
Objective of the Call
The MRU IGF 2026 Call for Input aims to ensure the program reflects the following:
| Focus Area | Description |
| Regional Digital Priorities | Infrastructure, cybersecurity, digital economy, and AI |
| National Contexts | Country-specific challenges and reforms across MRU states |
| Emerging Issues | Platform governance, data protection, misinformation |
| Youth & Inclusion | Digital skills, jobs, gender inclusion |
| Global Alignment | WSIS+20, UN IGF priorities, and global digital governance |
Submission Guidelines & Template
All submissions must be:
✔ Policy-oriented
✔ Non-commercial
✔ Multistakeholder in approach
✔ Relevant to MRU regional priorities
Who Can Submit
| Stakeholder Group |
| Government & Public Institutions |
| Regulators & Technical Community |
| Private Sector & Startups |
| Civil Society Organizations |
| Academia & Research Institutions |
| Youth Groups & Women-led Initiatives |
| Community Networks |
| Independent Experts & Practitioners |
What to Submit (Required Template)
| Field | Description |
| Proposed Topic / Session Title | Clear and relevant title |
| Description (Max 150 words) | Summary of the issue |
| Key Policy Questions | 2–3 guiding questions |
| Stakeholder Groups | Who should participate |
| Session Format | Panel, workshop, roundtable, lab, etc. |
| Expected Outcomes | Policy recommendations, reports, action plans |
| Submitter Information | Name, organization (or individual) |
Submissions that do not follow this structure or promote commercial interests will not be considered.
Timeline & Key Dates (Agenda Development Phase)
| Activity | Date |
| Call for Input Opens | 2 February 2026 |
| Submission Deadline | 6 March 2026 (23:59 GMT) |
| MAG Review Period | 7 – 20 March 2026 |
| Publication of Submission Summary | 1 May 2026 |
| Draft Agenda Publication | 5 June 2026 |
✔ A public summary of submissions will be published to ensure transparency
✔ Individual evaluations will remain confidential
Agenda Selection Process
| Step | Description |
| Submission Review | MAG reviews all valid submissions |
| Evaluation Criteria | Relevance, diversity, feasibility, policy impact |
| Balance Check | Gender, youth, geographic, stakeholder balance |
| Draft Agenda | Developed and published for transparency |
| Final Approval | Consensus-based MAG decision |
How to Submit
All submissions must be made via the official MRU IGF platform:
🔗 Submit Your Input: https://forms.gle/3yhjAZytU25hfjRC9
🔗 Vote for MRU IGF 2026 Main Theme: https://forms.gle/o1T9PVstCBJondee8
Contact for Inquiries
For questions or clarification, please contact:
MRU IGF Secretariat
Email: manoriverunionigf@gmail.com ||| info@mruigf.org
Subject Line: “MRU IGF 2026 – Call for Input & Theme Voting”
Commitment to NRI Principles
This Call for Input process is conducted in full alignment with:
- Openness and inclusivity
- Multistakeholder participation
- Transparency and accountability
- Bottom-up agenda development
MRU IGF 2026 is a community-driven platform — your input will directly shape regional digital policy dialogue and outcomes.
This page supports UN IGF Secretariat and ISOC Foundation compliance requirements, including:
✔ Transparent agenda development
✔ Public documentation of inputs
✔ Inclusive participation mechanisms
Updates will be published regularly as the process evolves.